Hi, I'm Annika!
Originally from Germany, I came to New Zealand planning to stay for "just a few months". Yet many years later, I'm still enjoying the land of the long white cloud with its breathtaking landscapes, the wonderful humans I'm lucky to call friends and the excellent coffee around every corner.
With a background in Psychology, Neurolinguistic Programming, Coaching & Leadership Development, Human Resources, Personal Training, Reiki and Clinical Hypnotherapy, I take a holistic approach to health and wellbeing — because I believe our mind, body and soul are deeply interconnected. Hypnotherapy enables access to this connection faster than traditional talk therapy typically can. There's no one-size-fits-all solution, but I use hypnosis as an effective tool to help people uncover their own ability to heal, and to experience positive results sooner.
Quite simply, to help you help yourself creating positive changes in your life. When you feel empowered and uplifted, it often naturally and effortlessly radiates to those around you.
I believe that if we take care of ourselves and support one another, we contribute to creating a kinder, more balanced world — one small step at a time. My goal is to help people reconnect with their own inner resources, shift unhelpful patterns, and create sustainable change in a way that feels empowering, grounded, and genuinely supportive.
I combine professionalism and compassionate honesty with a down-to-earth approach and a sense of humour. And if something falls outside my expertise, I'll always be transparent and point you toward the right support.
With my unique blend of education and experience, I bring a deeper understanding of the connection between our thoughts, emotions and bodies, offering a holistic approach to your health & wellbeing.
- Practitioner Hypnosis and Hypnosis Techniques
TherMedius® Institute, 2015 - Practitioner Autosystemic, Medical and Psychotherapeutic Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
The German Society for Autosystemic Hypnosis eV, 2016 - NLP Practitioner
The German Association for Neurolinguistic Programming, 2016 - Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Psychology
University of Bremen, 2012–2016 - IBS Hypnosis Protocol Specialist
Australian Hypnotherapists Association, 2019 - Certified Eriksonian Hypnotherapist & Certified Anxiety Specialist
New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapy, 2020 - Certified Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming
New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapy, 2022 & UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences, 2022 - Diploma in Clinical and Advanced Hypnosis (DipCAH)
New Zealand School of Professional Hypnotherapy, 2022 & UK Academy of Therapeutic Arts and Sciences, 2022 - NZ Certificate in Exercise Level 4, Personal Training
New Zealand Institute of Sport, 2024 - Reiki Level 1 to Reiki Master
New Zealand Reiki Association, 2025-2026