My Strong Me | FND & Trauma Hypnotherapy | Adelaide Hills
Adelaide Hills · Online Australia-Wide

Your nervous system
can learn to feel
safe again.

I'm Natalie — a trauma-informed hypnotherapist specialising in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and nervous system healing. I work in person in the Adelaide Hills and online nationally.

1 Book a free 20-min call
2 We talk about your situation
3 We create your plan together
Trauma-Informed Practitioner
Trained in the Rewiring Identity Protocol — FND Specialist
GP & Neurologist Referrals Welcome
Free Discovery Call — No Obligation

Your symptoms are real.
Your brain just needs new instructions.

FND is a condition where the brain is structurally intact but the way it processes and sends signals breaks down. It's not imaginary — it's a genuine neurological disorder, and it is treatable.

Often triggered or worsened by stress or trauma, the brain has learned a pattern of disruption. Like any learned pattern, it can be unlearned.

"The nervous system doesn't respond to events alone — it responds to the meaning the brain assigns to those events."

If you've been dismissed, told it's in your head, or simply run out of answers — you are in the right place.

FND can present as:

  • Non-epileptic seizures (NEAD/PNES)
  • Unexplained weakness or paralysis
  • Tremors, spasms or jerky movements
  • Difficulty walking or loss of coordination
  • Sensory disturbances — numbness or altered sensation
  • Vision or speech difficulties
  • Chronic fatigue or pain
  • Memory and cognitive difficulties ("brain fog")
  • Symptoms triggered by stress or overwhelm

Safety is not a feature.
It is the foundation.

The nervous system is already sensitised — it doesn't need to be pushed. Everything we do together is paced, collaborative, and designed to help your system shift without overwhelm.

🐢 Paced, Not Rushed

We move at your nervous system's pace — never faster than what feels safe.

🛡 No Retraumatisation

You're never required to relive or retell traumatic events. The work happens gently, at the level of the system.

🤝 You're Always in Control

Nothing happens without your understanding and consent. This is a co-created process.

🔄 Integrated with Your Care Team

Happy to liaise with your neurologist, GP, or allied health providers to keep your care seamless.

How the work actually works

The Rewiring Identity protocol — developed by John Scanlon — works at the level where lasting change is possible: identity, beliefs, and the meanings the nervous system has learned.

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Emotional Detox & Clearing

Every session begins by clearing emotional residue that has surfaced since the last — keeping the system regulated and preventing buildup.

02

Nervous System Regulation

We gently retrain the brain's threat-detection pathways that are generating symptoms — without triggering overwhelm.

03

Identity-Level Shift

Lasting change happens when the nervous system adopts a new identity — one that no longer needs symptoms as a communication strategy.

04

Container of Safety

Every session is held within a carefully structured therapeutic container — so your system always feels safe enough to shift.

05

Test-and-Clear Rhythm

Life tests the work between sessions. Each new session clears what's surfaced. Integration and momentum build over time.

06

Ongoing Maintenance

Clients are supported with maintenance tools and the option for check-in sessions to protect and sustain progress.

Natalie – My Strong Me hypnotherapist, Adelaide Hills

A practitioner who gets it.

I'm Natalie — a trauma-informed hypnotherapist based in the Adelaide Hills. My deep commitment to FND and nervous system work comes from both professional training and personal experience.

I'm passionate about bringing specialist FND hypnotherapy to South Australia — a community that has had very limited access to this kind of dedicated, evidence-informed care.

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Trained under John Scanlon — Rewiring Identity: Hypnotherapy for Trauma & FND

John is a hypnotherapist from County Wexford, Ireland and creator of the Rewiring Identity protocol — developed specifically for FND, with remarkable results across the UK and Ireland. I trained in his approach through the Australian Hypnotherapy Association and am proud to be among the first practitioners in South Australia to offer it. Visit John's speaker profile →

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This is personal.

My path to FND hypnotherapy didn't begin in a classroom. It began with watching my mother suffer — and then watching her get her life back.

My mum was diagnosed with FND and lived with debilitating symptoms for a decade. Seizures, uncertainty, and a medical system that offered very few answers.

When I came across John Scanlon's work through my training with the Australian Hypnotherapy Association, something clicked. Here was a protocol built specifically for FND — with real results.

My mum began working with John. Within three months, she was largely symptom-free. Within four months without a seizure, she was cleared to drive again — a freedom she hadn't had in years.

Her journey hasn't been perfectly linear — nobody's is. But the direction of her life has permanently changed. She's back enjoying a quality of life that once felt out of reach, and she continues to see John for maintenance support as life happens around her.

That transformation is what brought me here. I believe this work is among the most powerful, compassionate approaches available for FND — and I'm committed to making it accessible in South Australia.

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10 years of living with FND

My mum navigated a decade of symptoms and limited support before finding a path that actually worked.

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Largely symptom-free within 3 months

After beginning the Rewiring Identity protocol, the shift was real and meaningful — beyond anything conventional treatment had offered.

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Driver's licence reinstated at 4 months

After four months seizure-free, she was medically cleared to drive — an independence that had felt permanently lost.

"Her journey hasn't been perfectly linear — nobody's is. But the direction of her life has completely changed. She is back living, not just managing."

— Natalie, My Strong Me
Individual results vary. Shared with my mother's knowledge and consent. This is not a guarantee of results.

Support designed for you,
wherever you are.

Whether you're newly diagnosed, years into your FND journey, or dealing with trauma that hasn't responded to other approaches — there is a path forward.

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Trauma & Anxiety Hypnotherapy

For trauma, complex PTSD, anxiety, or chronic stress — whether connected to FND or not. Gentle, safety-conscious sessions that release held patterns without requiring you to relive them.

Individual Sessions
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Online Sessions

Fully effective online — video sessions for clients across South Australia and nationally. Ideal for those with mobility limitations or symptom variability.

Australia-Wide
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Maintenance & Ongoing Support

Check-in sessions and maintenance audios to protect progress and prevent regression. Nervous system health benefits from regular care, not just crisis response.

For Existing Clients

A trusted resource for
your FND patients.

If you're a neurologist, GP, physiotherapist, psychologist, or allied health professional with patients who have FND or complex trauma — I understand the clinical gaps you're navigating.

The Rewiring Identity protocol offers a structured, non-invasive, evidence-informed adjunct to standard care. I work collaboratively with referring professionals, provide written summaries where appropriate, and do not work in isolation from a client's existing medical team.

Clients referred by their neurologist or GP are welcome. I'm happy to correspond directly with your team to ensure continuity of care.

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How Referrals Work

1
Initial Enquiry

Contact me by phone or email. No formal referral form required.

2
Free Discovery Call

Your patient receives a free 20-min call to discuss whether this approach is right for them.

3
Collaborative Care Plan

I'll communicate with your team where helpful, with the patient's consent.

4
Regular Review

Progress is reviewed regularly. If the approach isn't suitable, I'll say so clearly.

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Adelaide Hills Practice

In-person sessions in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. A calm, private setting suited to nervous system work.

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Online — Wherever You Are

Secure video sessions available nationally. Especially suited to those with FND-related mobility challenges.

The first conversation
is free — and there's no pressure.

Whether you're an individual ready to explore this work, a professional with a patient in mind, or just not sure yet — I'd love to hear from you.

Free 20-minute discovery calls · In person (Adelaide Hills) or online · No referral required for self-referrals

My Strong Me · Subconscious and Nervous System Practitioner · Adelaide Hills, South Australia · Online sessions available Australia-wide
Trained in Rewiring Identity: Hypnotherapy for Trauma & FND under John Scanlon · Australian Hypnotherapy Association

Important: Hypnotherapy is a complementary support and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. If you have FND or a related condition, please continue to work with your medical team.