Willpower not getting you any further?
Getting in your own way?
mIND training
Ever feel like you’re your own biggest obstacle?
You know something needs to change -the overworking, feeling like an imposter, the endless overthinking, or maybe even a phobia- but somehow, you can’t. And despite your best efforts, you keep falling into the same patterns. “I’ll just power through” used to work for you. Until it didn’t.
The point is, determination and willpower only get you so far. When you’re stuck, it’s not because you don’t want to change. It’s because something deeper is holding you back.
Mind training rewires the habits and beliefs quietly running in the background, so you stop getting in your own way and start making real, lasting change.
It’s practical, results-focused mental fitness.
Because when you train your mind to work with you -not against you- you’ll be amazed at what’s possible.
Ready to re-ignite your Spark✨?
WHAT IS
MIND TRAINING?
Mind training is a results-oriented approach to making the changes you’ve been wanting to make but haven’t managed to. It’s for those moments when willpower and determination fall flat, and you’re left wondering "Why do I keep getting in my own way?"
Whether it’s finally breaking free from long hours, overcoming anxiety, a fear or learning to prioritise yourself as much as you do everyone else, Mind Training taps into the subconscious drivers behind your habits. It bridges the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it.
With mind training, you align your conscious goals with the power of your subconscious mind, creating real, lasting change. Think of it as mental strength training: building new neural pathways and habits that help you thrive.
MIND TRAINING WITH HYPNOSIS
"With hypnosis? Really?!", I hear you ask. Yep, really. Don’t walk away just yet!
I get it, hypnosis might sound a little “out there”. But here’s the thing: it’s not about clucking like a chicken or losing control of your mind (In fact, it's about you being in control!). Hypnosis is a powerful, scientifically proven tool to help you break through mental blocks and make real, lasting changes.
With Mind Training I'm combining traditional coaching techniques with hypnosis to get you better results—faster.
Think of it this way: traditional coaching and therapy is like trying to get into a popular nightclub. You wait in line, making steady progress, but sometimes you hit a roadblock. Like the bouncer turning you away because of the “wrong shoes” you’re wearing . Hypnosis? It's the VIP pass. It gets you through the back door. No waiting, no bouncer, just straight to the dance floor where the magic happens.
Hypnosis lets us bypass the noise and work directly with your subconscious, helping you break patterns, reframe limiting beliefs, and create real change. Faster and more effectively than you thought possible. By working on both the conscious and subconscious levels, we create a faster, more effective path to clarity, confidence, and change.
Here's to that Spark you've been looking for ✨!
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Mind Training for individuals
When willpower and determination aren’t enough, Mind Training is the breakthrough you need. Personalised, individual sessions, designed for Professionals who are ready to overcome mental blocks, ignite their inner Spark, and take charge with clarity and confidence.
MIND TRAINING
Personalised Programmes for Professionals 👇
Quick spark
One session, one solution
Got a specific problem that’s holding you back? Like a phobia or an allergy?
In just one focused session, we’ll tackle it head-on and help you move forward with clarity.
1 session (90-120mins) £250
IGNITE YOUR SPARK
Rekindle your energy
Feeling stuck, anxious, or like you’ve lost your mojo?
In three sessions, we’ll tackle the issue head-on, clear mental blockages, and get to the root of what’s holding you back. Together, we’ll rekindle your energy and help you rediscover your Spark.
3 sessions (3x90mins) for £595
RELIGHT YOUR FIRE
A true transformation
This five-session program begins with uncovering what and who you really want to be. From there, we’ll dive deep into rewiring your mindset, clearing mental roadblocks, and shifting unhelpful patterns. Finally, we’ll embed the change and celebrate the new, Sparkling you.
5 sessions (5x90mins) @ £995
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You're not alone, they do get asked all the time!
WHAT IS HYPNOSIS? Hypnosis is a state of focussed attention. You know that little, critical (and often dismissive and unkind) voice in your head? That moves to the background in hypnosis. A bit like when you take a close-up picture of a flower. You can see all the details of the flower and everything else fades away in the background. This state of highly focussed attention makes you more open to suggestions and that opens new pathways in your brain, to make the change that you want to make. Hypnosis is totally natural and yes, you have been in hypnosis already. Ever been totally emerged in a good film? Mesmerised by the story? Exactly. I bet you were IN the story and not thinking: “Well, that’s only an actress. She’s not really crying, it’s in the script and she’s probably thinking of her hamster who died when she was four.” Being in that story, in that moment believing (knowing!) it’s real and not questioning it, that is hypnosis. There are still lots of discussions in the hypnosis community and amongst scientists, about whether hypnosis is a state (“trance”) or more of a mindset, or even a process. I think it’s a bit of everything. Sometimes I won’t even take you in a “hypnotic state”, but we’ll simply have a conversation that will change the way you think about something. Fact is: hypnosis is a thing, and it is scientifically proven to be very effective in a whole range of change work.
DO I NEED TO BELIEVE IN HYPNOSIS? WILL IT WORK FOR ME? (I’M NOT SURE I CAN BE HYPNOTISED) There is lots of scientific evidence about the existence and effectiveness of hypnosis for many (many!) problems, so in my view it’s not a question of believing or not…. (I'd recommend listening to a podcast with Dr David Spiegel). If you have doubts about whether you can be hypnotised, or whether it will work for you, that’s ok. Let’s find out, shall we? One thing that is needed is that you adopt “a hypnotic mindset”. Compare it with yoga. Imagine you’ve decided to go to a yoga class because you want to become more flexible. For it to work, you don’t need to necessarily believe in the effectiveness of yoga (it’ll do its work anyway), but you do need to fully engage in your class. Follow the instructions of the yoga instructor and do your best. If you are just going to sit on your yoga mat, arms crossed and see if anything "magical" happens, I can guarantee nothing will happen. It's exactly the same with hypnosis. I need you to fully engage in the process. Be open to it, wanting it to make your reality. Your role is as important as mine. It’s a two-way process.
IS BEING HYPNOTISED SCARY? No, it is not. Really! I know what you mean though, because in the beginning I was a bit scared, myself. I was worried that I would lose control. That the hypnotherapist would “control my mind”. Does that resonate? I can tell you: you won’t lose control. You will know exactly what you are saying and thinking (yes, you can still think!). You are completely “there” and remember what's happened. You are IN control, not out of control. It’s also relaxing. You will feel better coming out of hypnosis, than how you felt going in!
WILL YOU MAKE ME WALK LIKE A CHICKEN? Definitely not. I do hypnotherapy, not stage hypnosis. My aim is to get you to where you want to be. To help you make a change, to ignite your Spark. If that involves walking like a chicken, then we can talk about that. But I cannot (or wouldn’t even want to) make you do anything that you don’t want to do. Promise.
WILL YOU CONTROL MY MIND? I can’t make you do or say things you don’t want to do, or that go against who you are as a person. Just saying it again: you are in control, not out of control. Let’s face it: if I could make you do things that you didn’t want to do, I would be ruling the world 😎. Just in case you hadn’t noticed: I’m not.
WILL I SAY THINGS I DON'T WANT TO SAY? I know, I sound like a broken record, but really: you are IN control, not out of control. If there is something you don’t want to share, then you don’t/ won’t. Simple as that. My aim is of course to make you feel safe and comfortable, so it feels OK to share. And if you are worried about what I might think or not: I have probably heard it all before, so don’t worry. And remember: everything will remain confidential.
WHAT SORT OF "THINGS" -WISHES OR ISSUES- CAN I BRING IN? Basically, any change you want to make, but for some reason struggle to. I am here to help you Ignite your Spark! ✨ This could be all sorts of things. From fears and phobias, to “I am not good enough”, anxiety or stress. Even hayfever (yes really!). Or maybe a lack of energy, chronic pain (check out a doctor first!) or simply “I want my Sparkle back”. If I think I am not the right person to help you, I will tell you so.
WHAT WILL A SESSION BE LIKE? We always start with a conversation, where I will ask you everything about the issue you’re bringing in. How do you know it’s a problem, for example? This part is probably about half the session, and even though it’s “just” talking, a lot of the work will already have happened here! Based on this conversation I will decide what specific technique we will be using. There might be a formal hypnosis induction, or I might simply ask you to close your eyes and imagine something… It depends! It’s very much focussed on you and your issue, so totally custom made with you and your issue in mind. Maybe also important to mention: you can sit in a normal chair, there won't be any incense, and again: you will be completely "there".
CAN I STILL WORK/ DRIVE/ DO STUFF AFTERWARDS? Absolutely. There are no side effects that I know of, that'll stop you from doing anything afterwards. You may feel like you’ve come out of a deep sleep/ meditation, but very quickly you’ll be relaxed and sharp as a needle. Make sure you drink lots of water afterwards.
ARE YOU QUALIFIED TO DO HYPNOSIS, MARLIES? I am! I have qualified as a Hypnotherapist at “Hypnose Instituut Nederland” (Hypnosis Institute Netherlands), where I completed the most advanced level of training (i.e. Hypnosis 3.0, after having qualified for the 1.0 and 2.0 first). I have done additional training at the Mike Mandel Hypnosis Academy, followed masterclasses at Adam Eason's Anglo European College of Therapeutic Hypnosis, did “Hypnosis for children” with Next Generation Kids and read loads of books and more. I take my own development rather seriously 🤓.
ARE THERE ANY RISKS? I quote: “Hypnosis is considered safe treatment when performed by a qualified practitioner”. Which I am. I have had some very rare cases where someone had a headache afterwards and/ or vivid dreams the following night. I think it’s your body & mind's way to process stuff. I encourage you to drink lots of water after the session. Nevertheless, we are talking about serious change work and transformation potential. You and/or the people around you might not be accustomed to this new, changed you. Therefore a Disclaimer: all treatments are at your own risk.
WHEN IS HYPNOSIS NOT A GOOD IDEA? If you have a severe psychological (psychotic) disorder or are under the influence of recreational drugs or alcohol I cannot work with you. Do you want to work on your chronic pain? You'll need to consult a doctor first to determine any underlying physical causes. Pain is there for a reason and needs to be dealt with, not just have the perception of that pain obscured with hypnosis. In general: if you suffer from any serious mental issues, you need to tell me. I’ll be honest about whether I think I can help you. All treatments are at your own risk.
IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE TO HAVE A HYPNOSIS SESSION ONLINE? Absolutely, I work online on Zoom with the majority of my clients! So it’s tried and tested. Works brilliantly. Some say it’s even better than face to face, because you are in the comfortable surroundings of your own home. All you need to do is sit somewhere undisturbed, have a good WiFi connection and install Zoom.
WHAT IF WE LOSE CONNECTION? WILL I STAY IN TRANCE FOREVER No! I will prep you in our session that in case we do lose connection, you’ll “wake up” and feel absolutely fantastic. And even if I didn’t do that, you’d come out of hypnosis. The only reason why your brain would like to stay in hypnosis is because it feels so good. And even then, that wouldn’t last. In hundreds (thousands?) of years of hypnosis, not one single person has stayed in some trance their whole life because they were left somewhere. You’d have read about it.
CAN YOU 100% GUARANTEE IT WILL WORK? Nope, sorry 🤷🏻♀️. My success rates are pretty high, but nobody can guarantuee anything 100% (and if they do, please run away!). Ever heard a surgeon or GP make any definite guarantees? No, and neither will I. Success of the sessions is partly reliant on ‘you’, the client. You need to be committed & motivated, in return I guarantee I will do my absolute best to help you.
DO YOU WORK WITH CHILDREN? Although children are not "professionals" 😉 and they are not my immediate target audience, I have worked, and do work with children. I'd say from secondary school age. Is your child much younger? I am happy to refer you to a colleague specialised in working with young children.
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