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 […]
Reduce Anxiety
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Hypnosis for Anxiety in Melbourne
Clinical hypnosis is a great way to address anxiety issues and disorders. There is a very solid track record for treating anxiety with hypnosis, it’s been used for decades but for some reason it remains less widely known than medication. But hypnosis is a great long term treatment solution for anxiety, not only is it […]
The History of Treating Smoking with Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy has been increasing as a psychological therapy in Australia since the 1940s. Hypnosis first gained formal approval in both Britain and the United States in the late 1950’s. The American Medical Association professionally recognized and publicly acknowledged hypnotherapy as a valid procedure in 1958. Today it is valued as helpful therapy to assist patients who have […]