Living with sleep issues is a nightly battle for so many people in today’s hustle bustle and high pressure world. The worries about yet another sleepless night begin before your head even hits the pillow. Perhaps you struggle to get to sleep, or maybe it’s waking up in the middle of the night. Your mind […]
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How taking time away from “devices” reduces your stress
Can you imagine a world where there were no mobile phones? Where social media didn’t exist? Where if someone wanted to get a message to you, they could call you on a land-line, send a letter or drop by? Yeah, hard to imagine I know. Really hard to remember that it was less than 30 […]
Is Coronavirus making you stressed? Maybe it’s time to make some changes
2020 has been an interesting year to say the least, with just the first 6 months beginning with massive bush fires, before a deadly pandemic and now staring down the barrel of a recession. So it’s been challenging…. But those are not the only challenges that most people are facing. As a result of these […]
Reduce your stress by exercising
Exercise is an important part of being healthy. It helps to balance your blood sugars, it helps to keep you fit and strong, and it helps your immune system keep active. Basically, as the saying goes, “move it or lose it”. It doesn’t take a lot, but it does take regular action. For some, it […]
The importance of rest during a pandemic
Taking care of our bodies is important. It’s the machine that keeps everything going. Sure, other areas of our wellbeing may be important too, but it’s very hard to tackle those without looking after your body. Rest For many, the transition from working in an office has resulted in changed working hours, often with work […]
The easiest way to eat well during the pandemic
If there’s one thing that COVID has changed, for most people, it’s food. Just a short time ago, people were going out to lunch at cafes, hanging out at restaurants, going to friend’s houses for dinner. But now, all that is over (well, for now at least), In some cases, people who have never really […]
World No Tobacco Day 2020!
World No Tobacco Day is recognised every 31st May with a new theme each year. The annual celebration which was created in 1987 by the World Health Organisation (WHO), aims to inform the public on the dangers of smoking and current surrounding topics. This year’s theme is Tobacco and related industry tactics to attract younger […]
Online Hypnotherapy Sessions
Online Hypnotherapy Sessions have been available and used successfully for years with us at Make Changes. They’re now more suitable than ever! People across the world are tucked away at home due to current circumstances. Let’s face it, we’re online more than ever anyway, now is the perfect time to make the most of it. […]
Pain Elimination with Hypnotherapy
Chronic pain elimination with hypnotherapy is a well researched and documented area. Are you or a loved one suffering with chronic pain that just won’t go away? Whether you’ve tried simply giving it time, or medications aren’t working any more this might be of interest to you. The first recorded instance of using Hypnosis for […]
Relief from Exam Anxiety
It can be a tough time for students when exams are coming around. Relief from anxiety seems impossible – sleepless nights, overthinking and worrying. Will I pass? Will I fail? Endless negative self talk that really doesn’t help at all. Wouldn’t it be great if there were some tools that could help? Well there are! […]
Mental Health Forum
Wendy Gadsby is very excited to have been asked to be on the panel of this Mental Health Forum. Wendy, as a hypnotherapist who works with people to help them improve their mental health, will be on the panel with (speaker) psychologist Pamela Brown, Doctors Nivedita Nagarale and Jacob Opio and mental health nurse Jo Shakerola. Come […]
Helping Families to Thrive
Wendy is excited to announce that she has recently completed Master Practitioner training in a new and gentle process. Helping families to thrive (& individuals too) is achievable with the unique Family Freedom Protocol. Using the wonderful and gentle step by step process, big changes can happen fast. The protocol is aimed towards helping individuals […]
World No-Tobacco Day
It’s today > World No-Tobacco Day The focus on this years #WorldNoTobaccoDay is on heart health – and for good reason! Did you know? If you smoke you are four times more likely to die of heart disease (i.e. heart attack and stroke) and three times more likely to die from sudden cardiac death. Too […]
Quit Smoking with hypnosis and our guarantee of support
If you’re ready to Quit Smoking with hypnosis and our guarantee of support, you’ve come to the right place. Many smokers keep the habit going for much longer than they’d rather, simply because they haven’t found the easy way to stop – YET. A common thing clients say to me after I’ve helped them to […]
TRTP is great for PTSD, Anxiety and Depression
The Richards Trauma Process, or TRTP for short is an effective tool for PTSD. It’s also great for lifting trauma or stress related Anxiety and Depression, fears and phobias. If you want to feel better, this protocol developed by Judith Richards, that we often use is a great way to do that. If you […]
Relief for IBS with hypnotherapy
It’s good to know there is effective relief for IBS with hypnotherapy. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is an all too common condition. It’s the most common functional gastrointestinal disorder. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare IBS, crohns disease and colitis are on the rise. IBS effects a shocking 40% of Australians at some […]
How hypnotherapy could help you
Learn about how hypnosis, or more specifically how hypnotherapy could help you, or a family member or friend. Hear why specialist hypnotherapist Wendy Gadsby says she loves what she does. In celebration of five years of helping people, we made this short video to share with you what Make Changes is all about. Wendy has […]
After Completing Hypnosis Sessions
Robert talks about how he felt after completing hypnosis sessions. “Hi, My name is Robert. I’ve just completed a course with Wendy, with Make Changes. Before I started I was broken, I think I was on the verge of depression. I didn’t know where my life was going. I needed something different and that brought […]
New Victorian legislation around smoking
New Victorian legislation around smoking has been enforced. Outdoor smoking areas may become a thing of the past at cafe’s, restaurants and places where food is served. 1st August 2017: It was a historic day today for both smokers and non smokers alike. As a non smoker, it was the first time I could enjoy […]
Sometimes I say no to helping someone Quit Smoking
When I get a call about helping someone quit smoking, they’re sometimes a little surprised. We have a chat about what’s been going on for them, and I generally ask a few questions. How much do they smoke? What are the reasons they want to stop? Have they tried to quit before? If they have, […]
Gina after completing The Richards Trauma Process
After completing The Richards Trauma Process Gina shares a few words on her thoughts here. Among them “The sessions that Wendy and I had, were phenomenal, are phenomenal and life changing”…. See this page for more on The Richards Trauma Process, which can be used for PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, phobias etc or call us on […]
Get into shape in no time
Check out this article! “I don’t have enough time to exercise” is what we tell ourselves. It sounds believable. I used to say it too. Too much to do, too little time. Does that sound like you? Especially at this time of year. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) isn’t new and has become more widely […]
PTSD Awareness Challenge
Every now and then one of those crazy social media challenges hits home. You’ve probably seen it over your facebook page. 22 push ups for 22 days to raise awareness of PTSD or Post Truamatic Stress Disorder, combat stress and wider health issues. Support for returned soldiers and currently serving men and women, and others […]
Study links e-cigarettes to incurable disease called Popcorn Lung
Many people believe that e-cigarettes are a safer alternative to traditional smokes. A recent study released by Harvard School of Public Health found otherwise. According to the below article 75% of e-cigarettes and their liquid refills contain Diacetyl, a flavoring chemical linked to Popcorn Lung. The condition is an irreversible disease which causes “scarring in […]
Hypnotherapy For Weight Loss
There are hundreds of diets out there, but what’s wrong with them? The answer is simple, they are just a single part of the weight loss puzzle. Hypnotherapy is a great way to achieve weight loss because it’s a long term, stable and reliable fix. Best of all, it’s also very quick. I hesitate to […]