Meet Karen
I Know What It Feels Like to Not Recognise
Yourself Anymore
Hi, I’m Karen and I am a Midlife Mindset Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and founder of Transforming Midlife.
And this work? It’s personal.
It grew from my own messy, unexpected, sometimes magical experience of midlife and perimenopause…
The kind that had me lying awake at 3am wondering:
Who am I now?
And what comes next?
Then came the symptoms (honestly… no one quite prepares you for those):
Hot flushes that could rival a heatwave. Tinnitus. Joint pain. Plantar fasciitis.
Weight gain that didn’t seem to make sense (where did that midlife belly come from).
And brain fog thick enough to lose your train of thought mid-sentence…
If you’re reading this and quietly thinking, “That’s me…”
You’re not alone.
And you’re not doing anything wrong.
Your body and mind are moving through real, significant change.

Before all of this, I’d spent years in various roles, coaching teams, building relationships, running my own retail business, and creating community events.
I was often the one others came to for support.
But when midlife arrived, it felt like the ground shifted beneath me. And I didn’t want to just “get through” it.
I wanted to understand what was happening and find my way back to myself.
So, I got curious. And then I got qualified.
I trained in Clinical Hypnotherapy, NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), and evidence-based coaching approaches to understand how real, lasting change actually happens, from the inside out.
Now, I support women who are in that same space I once found myself in. Women who are quietly holding a lot.
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Who might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted.
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Who aren’t sleeping well.
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Who feel like their confidence has taken a hit.
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Who are wondering where they went somewhere along the way.
My work brings together hypnotherapy, coaching, and practical tools to support both the emotional and physical changes of midlife.
Because this isn’t just about managing symptoms. It’s about coming back to yourself. To whom you are now. And how you want to feel in this next chapter.
The work that I do is about feeling calmer in your body, thinking more clearly again, rebuilding your confidence
and moving forward feeling steadier, stronger, and more like yourself, in fact, an even better version of yourself, think 'You 2.0'.
Midlife isn’t the end of your story. It actually a really powerful turning point. It isn't a crisis as we are led to believe, it's a recalibration.
And there is so much more available to you than just “getting through.” You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just need a place to begin.
And if you’re ready to feel calmer, clearer, and more like yourself again, I’d love to walk alongside you.

My Approach
You have the power to create positive, lasting change.
My role? To guide you there, with empathy, integrity, and practical strategies that actually work.
I offer a unique, personalised approach that blends Mindset Coaching and Clinical Hypnotherapy, but coaching can absolutely standalone if that’s your preference.
Whatever path we take, our work together is designed to go deeper than surface-level changes.
We’ll focus on:
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Uncovering the potential that’s already within you
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Strengthening your overall wellbeing - mind and body
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Helping you step into the healthiest, most empowered version of yourself
This isn’t just about personal growth, it might be about professional alignment, too.
Whether you’re:
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Navigating a career crossroads
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Stepping into a leadership role
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Building or scaling a business
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Or simply craving more clarity, purpose, and momentum in
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your work
I’m here to help you move forward with confidence and alignment, turning uncertainty into exciting new possibilities.
What it's like to work together
Each session is approachable yet professional, with plenty of space for:
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Warmth, encouragement, and a healthy dose of humour
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Real conversations, honest reflections, and practical tools
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Accountability that keeps you gently moving forward, even on the tough days
Whether we’re:
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Easing anxious thoughts
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Releasing limiting beliefs
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Or sparking new motivation and direction
My goal is simple…
To help you feel seen, supported, and empowered, so you can embrace life at its fullest.
You already hold the strength. I'm here to help you trust it, grow it, and walk boldly into the future you deserve.
Access a library of on-demand hypnotherapy audios, designed to calm, uplift, and realign you in just minutes. Perfect for those in-between moments when you need a quick reset.
Use them anytime to:
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Reset your nervous system
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Recharge your mindset
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Reconnect with your best self
Simple. Powerful. Always there when you need it.
Qualifications
Diploma in Life Coaching
NZ Institute of Business Studies
Diploma in Clinical & Advanced Hypnosis
NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist
National Council for Hypnotherapy (UK)
Certified NLP Practitioner
NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Certified Anxiety Specialist
NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Strategic NLP
NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Certified Specialist in Smoking Cessation
NZ School of Professional Hypnotherapy
Certificate in Breakthrough Coaching
New Zealand Life Coaching/ANZCAL
Certificate in Abundance Coaching
New Zealand Life Coaching
