Meredith McCarthy NZ Clinical Hypnotherapist

I am so excited to finally share my upcoming solo exhibition, Sanctuary.
This collection has grown from my love of New Zealand's native birds and the quiet wisdom found in nature. Each painting is an invitation to pause, breathe and reconnect with the beauty that surrounds us.
The lotus flowers represent wisdom, rising from darkness into light, while our native birds remind us of freedom, resilience and belonging. The gold backgrounds continually change with the light throughout the day, allowing each painting to evolve as you move through the gallery.
As a clinical hypnotherapist, I spend my days helping people find calm, healing and hope. This exhibition is an extension of that same journey—creating a space where visitors can slow down, reflect and simply be.
I would love for you to join me on opening night.
📍 Huia Gallery
Hutt Art Society
9–11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt
🗓 Opening Evening
Tuesday 25 August 2026
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
🖼 Exhibition
25 August – Sunday 6 September 2026
All original paintings will be available for purchase.
I hope to see you there.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to train in clinical hypnotherapy?

You are warmly invited to come along to one of our live online NZACH training sessions and experience what our classes are like.

This is a great opportunity to meet us, get a feel for the way we teach, and see whether the Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy feels like the right next step for you.

Our training is practical, supportive, psychology-informed, and ethics-led. You will have the chance to see how our students learn in a live online environment and gain insight into what professional hypnotherapy training involves.

You can RSVP here:

https://www.nzach.ac.nz/event-details-registration/module-1-introduction-to-hypnotherapy-session-1-2026-05-07-18-30

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

www.nzach.ac.nz

Module 1: Introduction to Hypnotherapy (Session 1) | NZACH This is for the hypnotherapy diploma students that have signed up to the course.

One of the questions people often ask me before their first hypnotherapy session is:
“What does hypnosis actually feel like?”
Many people arrive imagining something mysterious or dramatic, perhaps influenced by stage hypnosis they’ve seen on television.
In reality, clinical hypnotherapy is usually much gentler than people expect.
Most people describe the experience as a calm, focused state where the mind becomes quieter and more receptive to new perspectives. It’s a bit like that moment when you’re absorbed in a good book or drifting into a daydream.
What fascinates me most about this work is the art of suggestion. Our minds are constantly responding to the words we hear and the stories we tell ourselves. When the mind becomes relaxed and focused, even small shifts in thinking can open the door to new possibilities.
I recently wrote a short article exploring this idea and included a simple 5-minute exercise that can sometimes reveal surprising insights about the things we want to change in our lives.
Sometimes the most interesting discoveries begin with a moment of curiosity.
If you’re curious to read the article, I’ve shared the link below.

What Does Hypnotherapy Actually Feel Like? A Simple Exercise to Discover What Your Mind Might Be Holding Onto One of the questions I hear most often when someone visits my clinic is this:"I’ve always been curious about hypnosis… but what does it actually feel like?"After more than 30 years working as a clinical hypnotherapist, I’ve heard that question many times, and it’s a good one. Many people arr...

Playing around with using gold native NZ birds and lotus flowers 😊

This is another paining that is part of the journey 😊

Here is another one 😊

Starting to get some paintings finished. Tell me what you think?

Tomorrow in Wellington 💛

From Stressed to Inspired: A Creative Reset Day

If you have been feeling stretched, overloaded, or simply ready for a reset, this is your invitation.

Tomorrow we will:

• settle the nervous system with sound and guided meditation
• explore self reflection through the Tree exercise
• use intuitive journalling to access inner clarity
• reshape stress into strength using creative expression
• anchor confidence through NLP’s Circle of Excellence

You do not need to be creative.
You just need to be willing to show up.

🗓 Saturday 28 February
⏰ 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
📍 Wellington

There are still a few spaces available.

If you have been thinking about it, this is your gentle nudge.

Meredith McCarthy
+64 27 699 3950

From Stressed to Inspired: A Creative Reset Day | Meredith-McCarthy Life can feel overwhelming at times. If you’ve been craving a reset, a way to ease stress, find fresh energy, and feel like yourself again, this workshop is for you.