Marilyn had been practising hypnotherapy for almost 30 years before her passing. She first trained on the Central Coast in 1985, then trained at the NSW School of Hypnotic Sciences in 1986, receiving her Diploma and postgraduate Diploma in Hypnotherapy in 1987. She was a fully registered member of the Australian Society of Clinical Hypnotherapists & Australian Hypnotherapists Association.  Marilyn was also trained in Gestalt therapy, Humanistic Psychology and Transpersonal Psychology.

Together with Dr Don Diespecker, Marilyn set up her own College in the ’80s. Together they provided training in Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic Psychology and Transpersonal Psychology on the Central Coast. Marilyn developed a varied way of working with her clients, integrating Gestalt, Dream-Work and Archetypal imagery into her hypnotherapy practice.

Marilyn was particularly interested in how these elements may brighten our subconscious. Marilyn worked with clients as young as 3, to as old and wise as 90 years old. However, her heart was drawn to working with children over the years, and she was one of the best children’s therapists available. She had created a collection of CDs for children aimed at boosting self-esteem, life skills and literacy skills. Her children’s CDs are titled: ‘Marilyn’s Magic Monkey World’ and are still available today.

Kaz & Marilyn trained together back in the 80’s, first achieving their Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, then going on to further studies.

After a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 Cancer in 1990, and being told to “get her affairs in order”, Kaz made the decision to put her knowledge to the test and had her surgery under self-hypnosis, without any chemo or radiation, to give her body every chance possible to heal naturally. Kaz believes daily hypnosis sessions saved her life. She then went on to became a Cancer Specialist in her private practice.

The loss of her beloved mother  in 2016, Marilyn Newman, saw her take up the challenge of Director of Training, which is most heartfelt, as HTA was her mother’s life’s work. Kaz is determined to make HTA one of the most respected schools in Australia and deliver our program with love, compassion & the nurturing that her mother so embodied. ” We love that our students feel held, seen and supported in a safe space, and the true connections that students make for life is so valuable in these days” says Kaz.

Jody comes from a large medical family who own and operate private hospitals, manage and direct government hospital units, and consults for the private sector.

She started her career working in aged care disability support and psychiatric care, eventually progressing into a training role. Through her career she has worked for many not-for-profit organisations, including women’s refuges, as well as starting her own grass roots organisation to effect change in the governments gambling legislations. Jody’s passion is working in mental health and addiction. Jody is very knowledgeable in all things Counselling & Hypnosis.

After training with Marilyn Newman, Jody stayed on at HTA and had the privilege of working with Marilyn and assisting in developing the curriculum.

The first step on your pathway to a fulfilling career in the Hypnotic Sciences is to connect with us.
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