New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy

Over 30 Years of Helping People Change
A reflection on clinical hypnotherapy, human connection, and the future of our profession.
More than 30 years ago, I opened the doors to my hypnotherapy practice. I put my new sign out on the street, and within half an hour my very first client walked through the door. From that moment on, I never looked back.
Over the years, I have watched the hypnotherapy profession grow, change and evolve into what it is today. Like any profession, it has faced challenges, changing public perceptions, new research and advances in technology. Staying in business for more than three decades has taught me that success is not simply about surviving the difficult times. It is about continuing to adapt while never losing sight of why you started. Read more...

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Curious about becoming a clinical hypnotherapist?
Tonight, you are warmly invited to join one of our live online diploma classes for free and experience what studying with the New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy feels like.
Tonight’s topic is:
Module 2: Hypnotic Induction Techniques
Tuesday, 19 May 2026
6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Live online via Zoom
This session is a practical introduction to hypnotic inductions, including how hypnotherapists use voice, pacing, relaxation, suggestion, and client-centred communication to support the hypnotic process.
It is a wonderful opportunity to sit in on a real live class, meet the teaching style, and see whether training in clinical hypnotherapy feels right for you.
Our 1000-hour Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy is designed for people who want in-depth, professional, ethical, and practical training.
You are welcome to join tonight’s session for free.
Register here:
https://www.nzach.ac.nz/event-details-registration/module-2-hypnotic-induction-techniques-session-3
Warmly,
Meredith McCarthy
Founder, New Zealand Academy of Clinical Hypnotherapy

Module 2: Hypnotic Induction Techniques (Session 3) | NZACH This is for the hypnotherapy diploma students that have signed up to the course.

Come to a Live Training Evening
Have you been thinking about training in clinical hypnotherapy, but you’re not sure whether it is the right path for you?
You are warmly invited to come along to a live online NZACH training evening and experience what our classes are really like.
This is an opportunity to observe a real online session, meet the NZACH team, ask questions, and get a feel for our teaching style before deciding whether the Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy is the right next step for you.
Our training is practical, supportive, psychology-informed, and ethics-led, with a strong focus on developing safe and confident practitioners.
RSVP for a live session here:
https://www.nzach.ac.nz/event-details-registration/module-2-hypnotic-induction-techniques-session-3
Learn more about NZACH:
www.nzach.ac.nz

Module 2: Hypnotic Induction Techniques (Session 3) | NZACH This is for the hypnotherapy diploma students that have signed up to the course.

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

Are you ready to begin your journey into clinical hypnotherapy?
The next online intake for the NZACH Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy begins on 7 May 2026.
This comprehensive 1000-hour diploma is designed for people who want to develop strong, ethical, psychology-informed hypnotherapy skills, with the support of live online classes, self-paced study, supervised learning, and ongoing guidance.
At NZACH, we focus on depth, professionalism, and practitioner readiness, supporting students to build confidence, clinical understanding, and practical skills for real-world therapeutic work.
The programme is:
100% online
Live classes + self-paced study
Psychology-informed
Ethics-led
Supervised and supportive
Taught by Meredith McCarthy
Recognised by NZAPH and the Australian Hypnotherapy Association
This is a wonderful opportunity to start from Module 1 alongside a new group of students.
To learn more or book a free discovery call, visit:
www.nzach.ac.nz

Thirty years ago I had no idea that hypnotherapy would become my life's work.
Now I get to train others to do the same thing. To help people through anxiety, fears, habit change and so much more.
Our May 2026 intake is now open. Module 1 starts 7 May. If this is something you have been thinking about, now is a great time to take that first step.
Book a free discovery call at www.nzach.ac.nz

I’m pleased to share the latest episode of NZACH Talk Time with Peter McLaughlin from Blue Sky Hypnosis.
We had a fascinating conversation exploring regression, past lives, the subconscious mind, healing, grief, and the nature of reality. Peter shared openly and thoughtfully from both his professional work and personal journey, and I really appreciated the depth he brought to this discussion.
It’s the kind of conversation that invites you to think more deeply about healing, meaning, and the bigger picture of why we are here.
Watch here:
https://youtu.be/48YGQ3HkFcM
Feel free to share with anyone who may enjoy this conversation.

Is There More to Reality Than We Think? A Conversation with Peter McLaughlin In this episode of NZACH Talk Time, Meredith McCarthy is joined by Peter McLaughlin, a US-based certified hypnotherapist and life coach from Blue Sky Hypnosi...

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.

This Saturday in Wellington 💙
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched, or like you need a proper reset — this day is for you.
I’m running From Stressed to Inspired: A Creative Reset Day this Saturday, and it’s a gentle, supportive 6-hour workshop designed to help you slow down, release stress, and reconnect with your energy through meditation, creativity, and practical mindset tools.
✨ Guided meditation
✨ Hands-on creative activities
✨ NLP Circle of Excellence confidence work
✨ A warm, welcoming space (morning & afternoon tea included)
📍 Wellington – 24 Johnston Street
🗓 Saturday 28 Feb
🕙 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tickets:
• Full price $225
• Bring a friend $360
If you’ve been needing a reset, I’d love to have you there.
👉 Book here: https://www.meredithmccarthy.com/event-details/from-stressed-to-inspired-a-creative-reset-day-2
Please share with someone who might need this 💛

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.