Healthy Mind-Body Weight Management
Helping you create healthier habits, lose weight and build a healthier relationship with food through hypnotherapy, mindset and practical lifestyle strategies.
No obligation – simply an opportunity to talk about your goals and see whether my approach is right for you.
Do You Feel Like This...
You’re not lacking willpower
– If you’ve tried diet after diet…
– Lost weight only to regain it…
– Know exactly what you “should” do…
– Eat when you’re stressed, bored or emotional…
– Feel guilty after eating…
You’re certainly not alone.
Many intelligent, capable women struggle because lasting weight loss isn’t simply about food.
It’s about habits, emotions, beliefs, stress and the automatic patterns that quietly run our lives.
The good news?
Those patterns can be changed.
My Approach...
Understand what’s really driving your eating habits.
Help your mind support healthier choices naturally.
Simple, practical changes you can enjoy for life.
Encouragement, accountability and guidance throughout your journey.
No quick fixes. No miracle diets. Just sustainable lifestyle change.
Why My Programme Is Different
Most weight loss programmes focus almost entirely on food and/or exercise.
Mine focuses on an important piece that’s often overlooked… your mind.
Together, we’ll work on your mindset, to assist you to overcome habits, eating behaviours and relationship with food, increase motivation, confidence, and greater positivity. Plus, realistic healthy lifestyle skills you can maintain long after the programme finishes.
Because lasting weight management is about more than willpower.
It’s created through changing the way you think, feel and respond.
A programme built on experience... and supported by research.
Over the past 30 years I’ve helped many people overcome unwanted habits using clinical hypnotherapy.
When developing my Healthy Mind Body Programme, I also drew upon well-established research into:
- Behaviour change
- Habit formation
- Motivation
- Psychology
- Mindfulness
- Nutrition
- Exercise and healthy ageing
Throughout the programme journals you’ll find references and further reading for many of these strategies, allowing you to understand not only what works, but why it works.
I believe lasting change is strongest when practical experience and sound research work together.
Chose the Programme That's Right For You...
6-Week Online Group Programme
A great starting point if you’re looking for structured group support, motivation and practical weekly guidance.
✔ Weekly online sessions
✔ Concise, budget-friendly programme
✔ Small supportive group
✔ Mindset training
✔ Healthy habit building
✔ Practical action each week
✔ Starting early next month
12 Session Healthy Mind-Body Programme
A comprehensive programme offering more personalised support, additional resources and longer-term guidance.
✔ Individual and small group
✔ Online or in person
✔ Structured sessions
✔ Guided hypnosis
✔ Strategies to assist you to stay on track
✔ Start anytime,
✔ Greater flexibility for sessions
✔ Personal support
Book a free, no-obligation consultation and we can talk through your goals and decide which level of support is the best fit for you.
Real experiences. Lasting changes.
What past clients say about their experience with my Healthy Mind-Body approach….
I wanted to wait at least two years before sharing my experience…
“I worked with Sue a couple of years ago and wanted to wait at least two years before sharing my experience, as I wanted to see how the changes I had made fitted into my life over time.
I didn’t approach the programme simply as another diet. I wanted to understand my beliefs and thought patterns around food and finally stop sabotaging myself.
What I particularly valued was learning to approach food differently, without feeling that I was constantly depriving myself.
Sue helped me look at things from a completely different perspective, and I am forever grateful I discovered her.
A note about our client testimonials:
You may notice that our testimonials do not include specific claims about weight loss or health outcomes. This isn’t because our clients haven’t shared those experiences with us – they have!
Under New Zealand’s current advertising standards for health services, which include hypnotherapy, testimonials used in advertising cannot make therapeutic claims or describe individual health benefits.
We’ve therefore kept the testimonials focused on our clients’ experiences of the programme, their learning and the support they received.
One of the best decisions I have made concerning my health
“After realising I needed to make some changes, I contacted Sue at Alpha Hypnosis. It was one of the best decisions I have made in years.
What I particularly appreciated was Sue’s positive and encouraging approach. She helped me look at things differently and I felt very supported throughout the programme.
Sue is always so positive and encouraging, and I really appreciated her support.”
It was about much more than food.
“It was about much more than food. Turning my negative thoughts about food into more positive ones took some retraining, but I finally feel like I’m on the right track.
It was also about breaking the destructive thoughts inside my head — the feelings of failure and those ‘stuff it’ thoughts that had become such a pattern.
One of the things I love most is how the changes I’ve made have affected family life too. I now choose to walk with the kids, and we spend time together outdoors, talking about their day. They love it, and it has become such a positive part of our lives.
I’ve done a complete about-turn. I’m feeling really positive and much more in control of my choices. I would never have expected the programme to have such an impact in so many different ways.”
Helpful Articles...
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About Sue...
Hi, I'm Sue Wood - Weight Management Specialist
For over 30 years I’ve been helping people make positive changes through hypnotherapy.
My passion is helping people develop healthier habits, greater confidence and a more positive relationship with food, so they too can create lasting change without feeling deprived.
This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about creating a healthier lifestyle you can genuinely enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering if this approach is right for you?
Here are answers to some of the questions I’m asked most often…
How does hypnotherapy help with weight loss?
Hypnotherapy can help you become more aware of the thoughts, feelings, habits and automatic patterns that can influence your eating. It can help you develop a healthier mindset and create a pause between… the urge to eat and what you choose to do next.
My approach combines hypnotherapy with mindset work, practical strategies and ongoing support, because lasting weight management is about much more than simply knowing what to eat.
Will I be asleep during hypnosis?
No! Hypnosis isn’t sleep. It is a natural state of focused attention that we all experience a number of times a day, often without even realising it.
You might experience hypnosis as being deeply relaxed and absorbed. As a hypnotherapist, I use relaxation to help guide you comfortably into hypnosis. During the session you’ll remain aware of what’s happening and in control throughout the session.
As some of my clients have described it, “It’s like a massage for the mind.”
Is this suitable if I've tried lots of diets and ways of eating?
Absolutely! In fact, most of the people I work with have tried numerous diets and eating methods before coming to me.
Rather than putting you on another restrictive diet, we look at what’s been getting in the way of lasting change – including habits, emotional eating, cravings, mindset and the way you respond to food.
Can I join online?
Yes! My programmes can be completed online, allowing you to take part from the comfort of your own home or private space, wherever you are.
How many people are in the group?
I keep groups relatively small so that everyone has the opportunity to participate, ask questions and receive personal attention and support.
The exact group size may vary depending on the programme and location. I’ll let you know the details when you enquire about the next group.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. I understand that paying for this programme is an investment into your health and wellness, so payment options are available for some programmes.
We can discuss the available payment options during your Free Consultation and find an arrangement that works for you.
Still have questions?
That’s exactly what your free, no-obligation consultation is for.
You don't have to do this alone...
Whether you’re interested in the 6 Week Group Programme or the in-depth Healthy Mind Body Programme, I’d love to help you explore which option is right for you.
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Let’s talk about where you are now, where you’d like to be, and whether my Healthy Mind-Body approach is right for you.
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