Seeking help for life’s difficult moments isn’t always easy…
🍃Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, low mood, burnout, emotional triggers or a sense of being overburdened — I meet you where you are, and gently support you toward lasting change through a trauma-sensitive, whole-person approach: mind, body and soul. Fostering calm, healing and emotional resilience — so you can move through life feeling lighter, stronger, connected to yourself and more empowered.
When it comes to mental health, there is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Neuro-Informed Holistic Counselling and Transformational Coaching — with the optional integration of Kinesiology and Hypnotherapy — offers a compassionate, tailored path to healing, growth and transformation, creating a deeply transformative pathway toward emotional wellbeing and lasting resilience. This approach honours your unique story — your experiences, challenges and aspirations. By blending deep empathy with evidence-based practices, it creates a safe, nurturing space where you can explore your inner world, release emotional or physical blocks and gently rewire the patterns that no longer serve you.
Whether you’re moving through trauma, stress, self-doubt or disconnection, this work meets you where you are — and supports where you long to be. It’s not only designed to address your immediate needs, but to nurture your long-term wellbeing. So you can step forward with more clarity, resilience and self-trust.
This is where meaningful, lasting change begins — from the inside out.
I view issues as part of an interconnected whole — made up of the physical body, emotional body and mental body. Rather than directly targeting the brain, I focus on your life experiences and environment, exploring how these are interpreted by your brain. Because your experiences shape your perceptions — and your perceptions shape your needs. This therapy supports you in processing those experiences and reframing how you relate to them.
🍃Research shows that improving the health of the brain and body begins with meeting the basic needs that are embedded within our neural structures — safety, connection, purpose and regulation.
Neuro-Informed Counselling and Transformational Coaching — gently supported by Kinesiology and Hypnotherapy when needed — offers a powerful and personalised approach to healing that meets both the mind and nervous system where they are.
It draws on principles from neuroscience, neuroplasticity, kinesiology, hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming to create new, more adaptive neural pathways in the brain.
This work acknowledges the profound connection between your brain, body, environment, social world and emotional wellbeing — while highlighting the nervous system’s central role in emotional regulation and overall health. Put simply, this work is about gently empowering you. It’s about making space for what needs to be seen, expressed and released — while reconnecting you to your innate intelligence and supporting your return to a more grounded, regulated state of wellbeing.
“Healing, guidance and transformation — become the ‘wings’ on which dreams take flight. For you are never broken — only breaking open to more of who you truly are.” — Tanya, Holistic Practitioner, The Healing Sanctuary🍃
— SESSION RATES —
SLIDING SCALE RATES:
If financial circumstances are creating a barrier, let’s have a conversation. I offer a limited number of sliding scale places to support access. I aim to make this work accessible, while honouring the value of the healing process.
– $125/hour (for those experiencing moderate financial constraints)
– $100/hour (for those enduring significant hardship)
NB: Sliding Scale Sessions are limited. Contact me to check current availability.
– I Am the Architect: Morning and Evening hypnotherapy scripts to recalibrate your nervous system, build resilience, reprogram limiting beliefs, strengthen new neural pathways and guide you toward intentional, lasting change.
These tools are designed to extend the impact of our sessions — empowering your nervous system to remember, rewire and realign.
Kinesiology
Neuro-Emotional Balance Therapy
Neuro-Emotional Balance Therapy is a powerful method that identifies and assists you in gently releasing and reprogramming the source of any self-limiting or self-sabotaging anxieties, stressors, beliefs, behaviours, emotional blockages, fears or triggers rooted in your past — alongside any trauma or stagnant internal conflict. This old programming is often held in the nervous system, shaped by past experiences or unresolved trauma. It recognises that our deepest pain often stems from unmet needs and protective adaptations that once served us.
Neuro-Emotional Balance helps uncover the root cause of limiting patterns held deep within the subconscious. You don’t need to relive trauma — instead, you’re guided to safely release what no longer serves, while building new neural pathways for calm, clarity and lasting change. This dynamic, integrative approach empowers you to move beyond limitation and create lasting, positive change — so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
At the heart of this work is muscle testing — also known as Kinesiology — which provides real-time biofeedback from the subconscious mind. By exploring your unique challenges through this gentle, non-invasive process, we’re able to pinpoint the ‘root cause’ of emotional and mental blockages. A powerful behavioural mapping tool helps interpret what the body is communicating, allowing us to identify and shift the underlying patterns driving self-limiting behaviours, fears or internal conflict. As these blocks are cleared, your mind-body system can reset — restoring positive neuro-emotional balance: a state of clarity, calm and deep inner alignment.
As you gain clarity around unprocessed hidden obstacles, you can free yourself from their grip, reclaim agency over your life, shift long-held beliefs and awaken the full potential of your extraordinary mind — empowering you to move forward with renewed purpose and strength.
A Therapeutic Approach
Hypnotherapy
🍃Hypnotherapy is a powerful therapeutic approach that uses hypnosis to support positive changes in your thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
A session begins by guiding you into a state of deep relaxation and focus — often referred to as the alpha or theta brainwave state. This is typically achieved through breathwork, soothing verbal cues, visualisation and calming techniques. In this relaxed and receptive state, your attention turns inward, allowing you to become less aware of the outside world and more attuned to your inner experience.
From here, personalised suggestions or therapeutic guidance are offered to help shift patterns that no longer serve you. These suggestions are tailored to your unique goals and challenges — such as reducing anxiety or stress, overcoming fears or phobias, releasing unprocessed trauma or trapped emotions, enhancing motivation or focus, and promoting lasting emotional balance.
Hypnotherapy is highly valued for its ability to access the subconscious mind — where core beliefs, emotional responses and behavioural patterns are deeply stored. By working at this level of awareness, hypnotherapy often facilitates more rapid and lasting transformation.
It’s an incredibly effective, versatile and rapid tool that complements counselling and neuroplasticity coaching beautifully — helping you align with who you truly are and how you want to feel.
🍃OUR BRAIN GOVERNS THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF OUR BODY
From birth, neural networks are wired to protect us — giving us the ability to assess and respond to perceived danger. However, these protective patterns are shaped by lived experience.
For example, if you had an unpleasant encounter with a dog as a child, your brain may now associate dogs with fear. In turn, it will signal you to avoid dogs as a way of keeping you safe.
On a neurobiological level, a memory loop has been formed — one that links dogs with danger. These learned associations aren’t a sign of weakness — they’re evidence of a brilliantly adaptive brain. The beauty of neuroplasticity is that with the right tools and support, these patterns can be rewired. Safety can be restored. And new possibilities can emerge…
🍃You see, we are wired to conform so we feel safe in our environment. Our beliefs come from the stories we individually create in order to feel safe, connected and accepted in society.
When the foundations of our emotional structures are threatened, this can trigger us into a state of ‘fear and overwhelm.’ When we function in a ‘survival/fear’ state for an extended period of time, the tension in our body starts to illuminate underlying stress. As a result, overwhelm, anxiety, fear, foggy-headedness, physical pain, depletion and exhaustion may ensue. We can feel out of balance, out of step with life, isolated.
Good health, joy, trust, enthusiasm and love for life exist as a ‘natural’ expression of our innate being. Yet these experiences can often be overlaid with negative life experiences and can sometimes be hard to access for more than a few fleeting moments at a time.
Repeated disappointments, frustrations, losses, fear and anxiety – especially the stressors and traumas – are locked into all of the muscles and energy systems of your body. Emotionally charged events from your past can still be haunting you in the form of ‘trapped emotions’ that inhabit your body. Self-limiting behaviours, mental blockages or trauma (‘trapped emotion that remains unprocessed) can cause to us to stagnate, lose direction and unknowingly tarnishes our ability to live our ‘best possible life.’
Your individual needs are of the utmost importance and I will take the time to truly listen to what you are hoping to gain from each session. My counselling and coaching sessions — with the optional integration of Kinesiology and Hypnotherapy — offer compassionate insight, practical guidance and a deeper understanding of the emotional and energetic roots of the issue at hand, so that together, we can move toward meaningful resolution.
“My deepest desire is that you gracefully reconnect with the ‘magic’ within you during our time together – so that you leave my doors feeling lighter, more at peace, deeply connected, more emotionally robust with a reinstated sense of wellbeing.” — Tanya, Holistic Practitioner, The Healing Sanctuary
NEURO-INFORMED HOLISITIC COUNSELLING + NEUROPLASTICITY COACHING with the optional integration of
KINESIOLOGY + HYPNOTHERAPY can assist you with…
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Overwhelm
- Burnout
- Building Resilience
- Limiting Beliefs and Self-Sabotaging Behaviours
- Understanding Repeating Life Patterns
- Challenges
- Past Trauma
- Pain Management
- Coping With Chronic Illness
- Weight Management
- Addictions
- Insomnia
- Self-Awareness and Understanding
- Self-Development
- Self-Esteem and Personal Growth
- Self-Confidence
- Improving Relationships and Communication Skills
- Lack of Direction, Joy and/or Spark in Life
- Loneliness and Loss of Connection
- Making Changes and Transitions in Life, Health, Career or Study
- Healthy Mind Habits and Coping Tools for Life
What People Are Saying
Each journey at The Healing Sanctuary is unique — and I’m honoured by the trust my clients place in me. Here are some of the reflections they’ve generously shared from our time together.
“I came to Tanya feeling overwhelmed, stuck and constantly on edge — like my nervous system had forgotten how to switch off. From our very first NEURO-INFORMED HOLISTIC COUNSELLING + COACHING session, I felt something shift. She met me with such warmth and presence and somehow knew exactly how to help me make sense of the chaos I was feeling inside. What I appreciated most was how seamlessly Tanya blended neuroscience with a guided ‘vagus nerve calming switch’ breathwork practice to help settle my nervous system, followed by suggestive HYPNOTHERAPY to gently build confidence and create space for lasting change. It was subtle but powerful — I left feeling much calmer, clearer and more anchored in myself.
I’ve worked with therapists before, but this felt different. More integrative. More empowering. Like I was finally learning how to regulate my system and rewire the patterns that were keeping me stuck. Session by session, I’ve found more clarity, more calm and a growing sense of self-trust I didn’t know was possible. I can honestly say this work is changing my life.”
“I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I booked my first NEURO-INFORMED HOLISTIC COUNSELLING + COACHING session with Tanya. I’ve always been pretty independent and not one to talk much about emotions, but I’d reached a point where the stress was getting on top of me — work pressure, family stuff, not sleeping properly etc. What I appreciated most was that Tanya didn’t just sit there and nod. She helped me understand how stress was affecting my brain and body and why I was stuck in certain patterns. That actually made a lot of sense to me. She gave me practical strategies based on how the brain works, not just vague advice. I’ve been sleeping better, thinking more clearly and handling pressure in a way I hadn’t been able to before. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and want straight-up support that works, I’d recommend Tanya.”
“Working with Tanya has been so transformational. I came to her at a time when I felt completely stuck — overwhelmed by stress, self-doubt and emotional exhaustion. From the very first session, I felt seen, supported and understood in a way I hadn’t experienced before.
Tanya has a remarkable ability to hold space with compassion and insight, gently guiding me to uncover and shift long-held stress patterns that were weighing me down. Through our work together in NEURO-EMOTIONAL BALANCE THERAPY alongside our NEURO-INFORMED HOLISTIC COUNSELLING + COACHING sessions to follow, I’ve not only gained clarity and confidence, but I’ve also learned how to respond to life’s challenges with a sense of calm and resilience.
I’m now showing up in my work, relationships and daily life with a clearer mind and a stronger sense of self. I honestly can’t recommend Tanya enough to anyone who is ready for real, lasting change”
“I stumbled upon Tanya at The Healing Sanctuary in Brisbane by chance and it became one of the most life-changing discoveries I’ve ever made! Drawn to the FACIAL EMOTIONAL THERAPY treatment for my initial appointment, I was seeking relaxation and respite. What I found, however, was far greater — I found myself truly seen and understood on a profound level.
Even though Tanya is based in Brisbane and I’m all the way down in Melbourne, the connection we built was extraordinary. Through her non-judgmental, compassionate, insightful and down-to-earth nature, she became my cheerleader and guide during a time when I was in burnout. We were able to continue various therapies — NEURO-EMOTIONAL BALANCE THERAPY, HYPNOTHERAPY, COUNSELLING + COACHING — via Teams, which is a testament to her dedication and her ability to create meaningful connections even across the distance. More recently, on a trip up to Brisbane, I had the chance to experience RADICAL SHIFT THERAPY in person — and it was transformational!
Tanya’s unique gift for healing goes beyond her services — it’s her genuine care, warmth and intelligence that make her truly special. I’ve never met anyone I could relate to on such a deep level. Compared to how I felt just one year ago, I feel like a completely different person — lighter, stronger and more at peace within myself. I’ve stepped into an amazing role, at a new company, that is not only fulfilling but also honours my energy and wellbeing. For the first time in a long time, I’ve found a beautiful sense of work/life balance. My days feel more spacious and my heart is full as my family is happy, healthy and thriving. Life feels aligned again — and I’m so grateful.
For anyone seeking healing, the release of heavy emotional burdens, reconnection with themselves, a deep sense of calm — or simply the chance to feel whole again — I can’t recommend Tanya highly enough.
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Neuro-Emotional Holistic Counselling + TRANSFORMATIONAL Coaching
SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS:
Counselling + Coaching: RAPID STRESS RELIEF (In-person) — **This service is temporarily unavailable from 3rd November until 15th December 2025. Post-surgical recovery period.
1 hour, 30 mins
This deeply restorative face-to-face consultation includes 45 minutes of Neuro-Informed Holistic Counselling + Coaching, followed by 45 minutes of calming Vagus Nerve Switch breathwork, following by light, suggestive Hypnotherapy and Facial Emotional Therapy…When you’ve been living in a state of overwhelm for some time, an hour of talking alone can sometimes leave the nervous system feeling a little frayed — as your conscious mind works to process all that’s been explored and revealed. That’s exactly why I’ve woven these therapies together — combining the clarity and insight of Neuro-Informed Holistic Counselling + Coaching with the calming, regulating power of breathwork, hypnotherapy and Facial Emotional Therapy. It allows us to gently integrate what arises during the session and guide your nervous system into a state of deep ease. You’ll leave not only with greater clarity and emotional insight, but also feeling more peaceful, balanced, emotionally grounded and most often — lighter of heart.
$195Counselling + Coaching: Initial | Extended – Kids/Teens (In-person)
1 hour, 15 mins
Does your child or teen feel overwhelmed by the pressures of school or the constantly shifting demands of life? Growing up isn’t always easy — especially for children and adolescents navigating big emotions, learning difficulties or neurodiversity. There’s often pressure to fit in, feel accepted and succeed — all while trying to make sense of a world that can feel confusing and unpredictable. At the same time, they’re developing their identity, building emotional awareness and learning how to cope with the ups and downs of life. As their brains and bodies grow, it can be easy for them to feel ungrounded. While some change is healthy, too much all at once can lead to anxiety, fear or emotional overwhelm. Some children may express this through emotional outbursts, withdrawal or low confidence. Others might struggle to focus, manage friendships or explain how they’re feeling inside. My Neuro-Informed Holistic Counselling + Coaching sessions offer a safe and supportive space where your child or teen can feel seen, heard and understood — without pressure or judgement. Each session gently weaves together compassionate conversation, nervous system education, subconscious re-patterning and optional Kinesiology or age-appropriate Hypnotherapy. This integrative approach helps them regulate emotions, shift unhelpful patterns and reconnect with their natural resilience. Whether they’re facing school stress, social challenges, self-doubt, anxiety or emotional dysregulation, this work meets them exactly where they’re at — and helps them build real-world tools for emotional clarity, confidence and calm. Empowering them with emotional support, self-awareness and nervous system safety — and the confidence to thrive in their own beautifully unique way.
$150Counselling + Coaching: Initial | Extended – Kids/Teens (Online)
1 hour, 15 mins
Does your child or teen feel overwhelmed by the pressures of school or the constantly shifting demands of life? Growing up isn’t always easy — especially for children and adolescents navigating big emotions, learning difficulties or neurodiversity. There’s often pressure to fit in, feel accepted and succeed — all while trying to make sense of a world that can feel confusing and unpredictable. At the same time, they’re developing their identity, building emotional awareness and learning how to cope with the ups and downs of life. As their brains and bodies grow, it can be easy for them to feel ungrounded. While some change is healthy, too much all at once can lead to anxiety, fear or emotional overwhelm. Some children may express this through emotional outbursts, withdrawal or low confidence. Others might struggle to focus, manage friendships or explain how they’re feeling inside. My Neuro-Informed Holistic Counselling + Coaching sessions offer a safe and supportive space where your child or teen can feel seen, heard and understood — without pressure or judgement. Each session gently weaves together compassionate conversation, nervous system education, subconscious re-patterning and optional Kinesiology or age-appropriate Hypnotherapy. This integrative approach helps them regulate emotions, shift unhelpful patterns and reconnect with their natural resilience. Whether they’re facing school stress, social challenges, self-doubt, anxiety or emotional dysregulation, this work meets them exactly where they’re at — and helps them build real-world tools for emotional clarity, confidence and calm. Empowering them with emotional support, self-awareness and nervous system safety — and the confidence to thrive in their own beautifully unique way.
$150