Looking Glass Therapies

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

"You can't calm the storm,
so stop trying.
What you can do is calm yourself."
Timber Hawkeye

Lately, it can feel like the world is a bit… loud.
Fuel prices soaring sky high. Groceries getting more expensive by the minute. News reels that don’t seem to take a breath.

It’s easy to feel like we should do something about all of it; fix it, solve it, make it settle. And that just seems to make everything worse!

But maybe this is a gentle reminder…
you don’t have to carry the whole storm.

You can pause.
You can soften your shoulders.
You can step outside, feel the sun (or even the wind), and come back to yourself.

There’s something quietly powerful about choosing calm in the middle of chaos. Not ignoring what’s happening, but not letting it take you down with it either.

Small things help.
A cold drink.
A slow breath.
A moment of laughter or even a smile.
A conversation that reminds you you’re not alone in all of this.

We may not be able to steady the world right now…
but we can steady ourselves.
And sometimes, that’s where real change begins.

Be gentle with yourself this week. If this resonates with you, maybe take a moment today to do one small thing that helps you feel calm, even just a single slow breath.

And if you need a little extra support, you don’t have to do this alone.
Love, Nina

22/03/2026

✨ Did you know your brain can learn pain… and also unlearn it?

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a science-backed approach that helps retrain the brain to interpret pain signals correctly—often reducing or even eliminating chronic pain. Instead of just managing symptoms, it works at the root cause: how the brain processes danger signals

Curious to learn more?
👉Please read the post below :)

As a trained Pain Reprocessing Therapist and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I support clients to gently rewire their pain response and regain control of their lives.

💬 Ready to explore a different path to healing?
Reach out today: Nina 0413 827 602

What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)? A science-backed method to retrain the brain and relieve chronic pain at its source.

18/02/2026

Now a Nerva Skilled Clinician

I’m pleased to share that I am now a Nerva Skilled Clinician, having completed advanced training in Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy for IBS through the Nerva programme developed from research at Monash University.

Gut-directed hypnotherapy is an evidence-based, internationally recognised treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Clinical trials, including Monash research, demonstrate significant reductions in symptoms such as pain, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation by regulating the gut–brain axis and calming the nervous system.

IBS is not “just stress”. It involves genuine changes in gut sensitivity and autonomic regulation. Hypnotherapy works by helping retrain these pathways, reducing visceral hypersensitivity and improving overall gut function.

As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I provide an integrated, trauma-informed and nervous-system focused approach to digestive health.

If you or someone you know is living with IBS and seeking an evidence-based, non-pharmacological approach:

📞 Get in touch to learn more
💬 Send me a private message

Sessions can be online or in my office.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!

Nina

Calm the Gut. Calm the Mind.

17/02/2026

Love your tattoos? Your eyes might want a quick check-in too!

A recent Australian report has identified several cases of a rare immune reaction linked to tattoo ink that can affect the eyes — sometimes years after getting inked.

Before we panic, it is uncommon. But it’s a helpful reminder that our bodies are wonderfully connected systems. What happens on the skin can, in rare cases, trigger inflammation elsewhere.

If you have tattoos and ever notice:
• Blurred vision
• Eye pain or redness
• Light sensitivity

It’s worth getting it checked early.

Health isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. Stay informed, ask questions, and take good care of that incredible body (and brain) of yours 💙

Eye doctors have documented 40 cases of a rare tattoo-related eye inflammation that is hard to treat and can lead to vision loss.

11/02/2026

https://gastrogirl.com/podcast/how-ibs-patients-can-benefit-from-gut-directed-hypnotherapy/

Dr. Simone Peters, creator of the Nerva app, shares her research and expertise in gut-directed hypnotherapy to help patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) manage their symptoms. Dr. Peters explains how gut-directed hypnotherapy works and how it relates to the gut-brain connection and IBS. Dr.....

03/02/2026

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/treating-ibs-with-hypnotherapy/id73330911?i=1000587438298

Podcast Episode · All In The Mind · 11/25/2022 · 30m

03/02/2026

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/10/16/1129325699/ibs-irritable-bowel-syndrome-symptoms-treatment

If you often have pain, bloating, urgency or other symptoms of gastrointestinal distress, you may have IBS. Here's how to find relief, using the latest science and a new generation of apps.