About Lou...
My story with trauma is diverse and unique, and something I never thought I would say... beautiful...
Why?
Because it brought me into my authentic self and to where i find myself now. I am so grateful to be able to hold space for others while they seek a more peaceful and lighter mind.
​We all have a story that has brought us to our lowest points in life and challenged us every day. Carrying what I like to call a 'heavy black fog' every single day is exhausting, both mentally and physically, and the worse part? Its invisible.
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​My own experiences left me with a lot of trauma and mental health challenges which affected my life for 20 years. I learnt the hard way that by living from a place of fear and shame I was keeping myself in a perpetual cycle of pain. I searched for years for something that would help, but it wasn't until I stumbled into a altered states breathwork facilitation one evening on a desperate whim that my eyes were opened and things started to change.
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When I discovered the amazing power of hypertrophic breathwork, and altered states of consciousness, I quickly learnt that there was something powerful in accessing the subconscious mind. By bypassing the critical and analytical gatekeeper that we often call the 'monkey mind', which keeps you living the consequences of trauma, we can access the subconscious mind and create lasting real change.
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It is here, with the help of Hypnotherapy, Resource Therapy, and a few other special tools that I am able to hold space for others and offer a therapeutic environment where real change can take place.
Was it that easy? No, it took many twists and turns, and quite a few hard life lessons. The truth about trauma is that you dont just heal or 'get over it'. You dont go back to the old you, trauma changes you, you are different now. This doesnt have to be a negative thing, recovery from trauma means finding a new normal, a new strength, joy and peace. The goal of recovery is not to paper over cracks and present as you were, recovery means acknowledge and embrace your authenic self, with courage and strength.​
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I created MindGain Therapies so that I could hold space, guide, and gift the necessary tools to empower individuals to take control over their mental health long term, not just while they are coming to therapy. ​​
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If you are sick of having to re -tell your story to yet ANOTHER therapist and never experiencing real change, then you are in the right place. Please reach out, I look forward to holding space for you where ever you are on your journey.
Qualifications
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​Lou holds a Internationally Accredited Advanced Diploma in Clinical Trauma Hypnotic Sciences, Certificate in Clinical Hypnotic Sciences, Foundation Certificate in Clinical Resource Therapy and is a certified practitioner of the DeTrauma Technique (DTT). Lou also holds certificates in NLP, Psychology and is a certified Oxygen Advantage® Instructor.
Lou is a member of the Australian Hypnotherapists Association which allows clients to claim rebates back from their health cover.
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In addition this this, Lou has completed a number of years of undergraduate study in Psychology, has a degree in Communication, and has 10 years experiance working in the disability & mental health sector.
