​NZAPH REGISTERED
CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST
About Meredith McCarthy
"Using your wisdom you can create balance in all that you do."
Registered Professional member of the NZAPH
I’ve been married for over 27 years and have had the joy of raising two amazing humans. Like many, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of juggling family life, work, and personal growth — so when I work with others, I bring real-world understanding and compassion to the challenges they face.
One of my creative passions is painting. For me, it's a beautiful way to slow down, reconnect, and truly see. Painting is like meditation — it anchors me in the present moment, inviting stillness, mindfulness, and a deeper awareness of what’s unfolding both on the canvas and within myself.
This connection to presence and self-expression flows into my therapeutic work. I believe that healing isn’t just about fixing what’s wrong — it’s about remembering who you are, reconnecting with your creativity and intuition, and creating space for something new to emerge.
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Experience and Qualifications
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I have been practising Clinical Hypnotherapy in Wellington since 1993 and have had the privilege of helping thousands of people transform their lives. It’s incredibly satisfying to witness individuals make empowering changes. I believe hypnotherapy has a wide range of applications, offering life-changing results. When you learn to tap into your imagination, you unlock pure potential. The mind and body are interconnected—when you shift your mind, your body follows, and what you focus on in this moment has the potential to become your future.
I received my Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy from the Osmosis Academy of Hypnotherapy in Auckland, an internationally recognised school that meets the standards of the Hypnotherapy Guild (USA).
For 11 years, I served as a trainer with the New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapists. I am a Registered Professional Member of the New Zealand Association of Professional Hypnotherapists (NZAPH), where I currently serve as President and sit on the examination board.
I also founded the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH), which provides advanced diploma training for new and experienced practitioners.
Throughout my career, I’ve shared my knowledge as a speaker at national and international hypnosis conferences, and on platforms such as Radio NZ, Hutt FM, IHeartRadio, and various podcasts. I also co-host the NZACH Talk Time podcast, where we discuss therapeutic approaches and trends in modern hypnotherapy.
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Additional Training and Qualifications
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Osmosis Academy of Hypnotherapy, Auckland – Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
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Reiki Master/Teacher – I integrate Reiki healing into my practice
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Motivational Interviewing for Smoking Cessation – Supporting clients to overcome addiction
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Yoga Teacher Training (200 hours), 2017 – Enhancing the mind–body connection
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Workshop Facilitator and Retreat Leader – With decades of experience leading wellness programmes
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Meditation Teacher (since 2007) – Teaching practical tools for self-awareness and emotional balance
Visit the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NZACH) for more information on becoming a qualified Clinical hypnotherapist
"Listen to your truth that is deep within you
Walk through each day as if it were your last showing gratitude to all living things
Trust in your unique journey
Be a conscious creator in your life
Honour the past for the wisdom that it has shown you
Speak your truth in a loving peaceful way"
Author: Meredith McCarthy
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