“I highly recommend Debbie Wright as a hypnotherapist and counsellor. I saw her because of a phobia that was interfering with my life. Even though I had “coped” with it at various times, it was always there. This phobic fear had directly to do with my ability to do my work and caused immense stress during the workday and beyond. I experienced a debilitating fight against phobic fear in the performance of necessary work-related tasks. This phobia, which manifested as a “panic attack” when faced with doing certain types of written work, caused secondary problems like procrastination, low productivity, low self-esteem and despair. 

After five sessions with Debbie, I can honestly report that the phobia is 80% resolved. I no longer experience the “panic attack” like symptoms that interfered with my ability to concentrate or the avoidance behaviour that caused so much trouble. I knew my phobia to be “irrational” for a long time and yet no matter the level of insight I had or the therapy I had engaged in, it never really got better. I intend to continue to see Debbie on an ongoing basis to reinforce the healing and move on from conquering a phobia to achieve high levels of concentration and productivity.

I wish I had tried hypnotherapy years ago. It bothers me somewhat to think of the wasted time, though Debbie was quick to point out the learning that took place even in that period of suffering, and not to regret it, but to move on with lessons learned.

Debbie explained hypnotherapy very clearly. She divided the session into two parts. In the first part I articulated the problem and told her what my goals were. The second session involved hypnosis which, to me, felt like a guided meditation while I was in a relaxed, suggestible state. She took my own words, my own articulated hopes, and spoke those words back to me, along with some other related ideas and suggestions, while I was relaxed. There was nothing “weird” about it. In fact, it seems “too good to be true” considering everything I went through struggling against this phobia my whole life. It seems preposterous that 5 straightforward hypnosis sessions, which felt like guided meditation, have “solved” this problem to a large extent. I assumed I would always have to struggle against it or take drugs to mask the symptoms. I am sceptical by nature and really did not expect hypnosis to work. It did. I am a believer.” –

Patrick S, Auckland

“When I booked my stop smoking session at Wright Therapies there was a part of me that didn’t want it to work as I really enjoyed smoking but Debbie identified why that was and we were able to get me to move on and I’m really grateful to her for that. In just three sessions I went from smoking 20-25 cigarettes a day to becoming a non-smoker. It still blows my mind how this stuff works but it does!!  I can now get more work done as I’m not always nipping out for a cigarette break which ironically has meant that I get on so much better with my boss who I found a bit of a stress head and was the reason I was always popping outside to try and escape from her! Thanks again, plus you’ve saved me a fortune!”. –

Cathy, Auckland

“Working with Debbie has been wonderful! She has helped me on so many different levels. From stopping negative self-talk to conquering my fears. Thank you with all my heart.” –

Pam, Auckland

“In only 4 hypnotherapy sessions with Debbie I have gained new found confidence and self-belief, successfully kicked a chocolate and sugar habit without any sense of difficulty or deprivation, and adjusted my eating habits to a sustainable and healthy state, losing 4 kgs in the process. The treatment is enjoyable and listening to the tapes is a highlight of each day. I can only highly recommend this treatment, it works, easily, enjoyably, and successfully.” –

V, Auckland