Personalised hypnotherapy sessions in Fitzroy North
The mission here at Thrive, is to help our clients reach their full potential - whatever that may be for them. Assisting with:
* Anxiety, depression, panic attacks, & other mental illness
* Mood and personality disorders
* Trauma (medical, childhood, sexual, or otherwise)
* Addictions and bad habits
* Self-confidence and self-worth
* Emotional
wellbeing
* Stress release (and relaxation)
* Sleep problems
* Inner-child work
Hi, I’m Alexandra. I teach people to overcome pain, trauma, and that inner voice that tells them they can’t do it, or they’re not good enough. I am that person who is going to help you to understand your thoughts and behaviours. I am that person who will show you how to reach those goals and feel incredible about yourself. It’s time to take back control of your life. What do I have to offer? When I was 16 years old, I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumour. I was told by a doctor that I would never make it through high school. When I started at university, I began a vigorous course of radiotherapy. Five days a week, for five weeks, I was strapped to a table and had a radioactive beam attack the tumour that was so close to my brain. I’m not going to lie, I was terrified. As my studies went on, I grew weaker and tireder. To my deep sadness, I had no choice but to leave university. Fast forward a month or so, I witnessed myself slipping away. The bubbly, funny girl I once knew was fading. I was spending 18 hours a day sleeping. I was severely depressed, and faced panic attacks on a daily basis. Soon, the anxiety levels were so high my body was unable to hold food, and every muscle in my body ached from the tension I was holding. I became dangerously underweight and also developed chronic pain, which was enormously difficult to manage. Living with my dad at the time, the fear and sorrow in his eyes whenever he looked at me was heartbreaking. I felt so guilty, and that look extended to everyone that cared about me. My dad worked, so I spent my days alone. My friends no longer texted or visited me. Words cannot describe the loneliness and hopelessness that I was overcome with constantly. When I believed that things couldn’t get any worse, my right eye began to swell and close. It got to the point where I couldn’t open it at all. The doctors said this was inflammation from the radiation, and I wouldn’t be able to use my eye again. Doctors had no clear answers as to whether my condition would improve or continue to degrade. I was a case study. They didn’t even know if I would live or die. I was at the point where I would often wake up in the morning already crying and screaming with pure desolation. I had not so much as smiled in months, I had not felt even a glimpse of happiness or hope. I was riddled with suicidal thoughts and wishing I was already dead, wondering why this was happening to me… On the other hand, I was conflicted, because I knew that deep down, the passionate, intelligent, and empathetic young woman was still there. We were like estranged friends. For four years after these occurrences, I still suffered with chronic pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and deep loneliness. I knew I wanted to get better. I knew that life had bigger plans for me than to spend my days in bed. The only thing I didn’t know, was how to make it happen. I tried getting psychological help, but soon found that mainstream therapy was not for me. It did not make me feel supported, and it did not help me heal or change my mindset. Everything changed for me one day, when I decided to attend a hypnotherapy class. It was beyond the fact that I found it endlessly interesting. I saw a new way to heal. I began to understand how my illness was necessary in order for me to realise my path. I have new perspective, I have new confidence, and I have a new ability to help others. I began my hypnotherapy diploma with the mentality of a victim. I completed that diploma as an empowered young woman, eager to fulfill her purpose. Life is fragile, life is beautiful. It is here and now, and it is ours. There is always hope, and even a small step in the right direction is a huge success. The truth is that only you can make you better – but do not make the mistake of believing that no one can help you see the way. Take the first step today with a simple phone call, let’s chat about what’s going on.
-Alexandra
