Getting to know Yvonne
She is a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and neuroscience coach of more than fifteen years experience.
You have your own doctor inside
Yvonne has been fascinated by the mind and psyche from a very young age. She read Carl Gustav Jung's books around the age of sixteen and this fascination about psychology stayed with her ever since. However, following in her family and father's footsteps, she was persuaded to study hospitality in Lausanne, Switzerland. Then adventure called and she took to the skies, flying professionally for seventeen years. On a roundabout twist of life, she came to South Africa, gave up flying and devoted her time to her long-standing passion, the intricacies of the psyche and the power of the mind.
Her belief is that everything starts with a thought and every thought is created in the mind. If the thought is a happy thought, all is good. However, we live in a negative society that is under constant stress to conform and to perform. We are taught to suppress the feelings in our hearts and to think with our head. This promotes analytical thinking that is incapable of solving deep-seated emotional problems. The result of this is often a situation of cognitive dissonance, where the heart says one thing and the head the direct opposite. When one follows the head and disregards the heart, one ends up living in perpetual unfulfilment and emotional stress. Negative programming during childhood and discord between head and heart manifests as self-belief issues. Inner conflict sets the scene for burn out, a mid-life crisis, relationship issues, divorce, addiction and often serious health issues. This need not be so! As Norman Cousins, Each patient carries his own doctor inside him.
Sometimes one needs a little help to nudge this doctor into action. Hypnotherapy is a wonderful way to unleash one's inner power.
Eighteen years ago, Yvonne realised her heart's desire by studying of the link between the mind and body. Biopsychology tremendously deepened her knowledge of the human psyche and helped her understand the magnificent way in which the brain works. Yvonne passionately shares her knowledge and guides you through your transformation process so that you may better understand yourself.
Yvonne's skills and passions work well for children and adults alike. As a mother of two grown-up sons she fully understands the complexities that drive young people in a demanding world and offers empathetic help to parents and their children.
Awards and Achievements
Co-authored and published a 500-page Course on AddictionAddiction — Life Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, a Hypnotherapy Approach(2018—2019) |
Managing AddictionUniversity of Adelaide(2016—2017) |
Precision Medicine in AfricaSydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Wits University(2017) |
Neuroscience Coaching IUniversity of Pretoria(2015) |
One-year Internship, studying Biochemistry & Gene ExpressionMentored by Dr Musa Mhlanga at Mhlanga Lab Pretoria(2015) |
Certificate in BiopsychologyACS Distance Education, UK(2013) |
Meta Coaching CourseAdvanced communication skills, Coaching Essentials(2014) |
Meta-NLP Practitioner(2014) |
Licensed Distributor of Fast ForWord®Cognitive Skills Development from Scientific Learning, California(2011—2013) |
Certified HypnotherapistInternational Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association [IMDHA], USA(2009) |
Quantum FocusMichael Ellner, New York(2009) |
Private Practice as certified Hypnotherapist C.Ht.Unlock Your Mind with Hypnosis(2007—present) |
Certified Hypnotherapist C.Ht.South African Institute of Hypnotism (SAIH)(2005—2008) |
Reiki Level I & IIEnersence with Reiki Master Hermon Coleman(2008) |
Quantum HypnosisDr. Ashok Jain, USA(2007+2008) |
Past Life Regression Therapy CourseSouth African Institute of Hypnotism (SAIH)(2008) |
Instant Induction TechniquesAndrew Newton, UK(2006) |
Creation and Management of Oryx Logistics (Pty) LtdImports and Exports(2003—2014) |
Airline Pilot LicenseCertified in Atlanta, USA, Flying in DRC(2000—2003) |
Creation and Co-management of Commercial AirlineBusiness Aviation, in DRC(1996—2003) |
Commercial Pilot & Flight Instructor LicenseCertified in Dallas, USA, Flying in DRC(1987—2000) |
Private Pilot LicenseCertified in Switzerland and Kenya(1985—1986) |
Assistant Manager Hotel InternationalZurich, Switzerland(1983—1986) |
Assistant Manager Hotel ErlinsbacherhofLake of Zurich, Switzerland(1981—1983) |
Computer-Programming with IBM ZurichREBAG Chartered Accountant Company in Zurich(1981) |
École Hôtelière de LausanneHospitality and Management School Lausanne, Switzerland(1977—1991 with honours) |