Meet our Counsellor and Hypnotherapist

From the time I was two years old, my life was shaped by chronic illness. I spent much of my childhood in and out of doctors' offices and hospitals, searching for answers that never seemed to come. At 22, I was diagnosed with bilateral trigeminal neuralgia, a condition so excruciating it is often called the “suicide disease.” For years, I battled relentless pain, trying every treatment doctors offered, only to be told there was no real solution—just medication to mask the symptoms.

But my struggles didn’t begin or end with illness. At 16, I lost a parent, an unimaginable grief that left me feeling lost and alone. I also endured the trauma of sexual abuse, carrying wounds that no one could see but that shaped every part of me. I knew what it was like to suffer in silence, to feel unheard, unseen, and hopeless.

For so long, I was failed by the very systems that were supposed to help me. Doctors dismissed my pain, treatments made things worse, and I felt like I was fighting a battle I could never win. But I refused to accept that my life would always be defined by suffering. That’s when I turned to hypnotherapy a decision that would change everything. Through hypnosis, I discovered the incredible power of the mind and body to heal. For the first time in my life, I found relief from pain. I learned that healing wasn’t just possible, it was within reach.

This journey led me to where I am today. I became a counsellor and hypnotherapist because I know what it’s like to feel hopeless, to believe that nothing will ever change. But I also know that healing is possible. Now, my greatest passion is helping others find their own path to healing, whether they’re struggling with trauma, chronic illness, pain, grief, etc. You don’t have to suffer forever. There is hope, and I am here to help you find it.

At The Artful Mind Counselling, I offer, counselling with art, hypnotherapy, and holistic wellness approaches to help my clients heal in a way that feels right for them. Whether you’re looking for emotional healing, pain relief, or simply a safe space to process your struggles, I am here to walk that journey with you.

You are not alone. Healing is possible. Living pain-free is possible. And you deserve both.

Kirsten Mock
Founder of The Artful Mind Counselling

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