Why You Still Feel ‘Not Good Enough’ — And How Hypnotherapy Can Heal the Root Cause

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I should be doing better than this,” or “I’m not good enough”? You’re not alone — and more importantly, you’re not broken.

These quiet yet powerful beliefs can shape the way we show up in relationships, work, parenting, and even our health. What’s often misunderstood is where these feelings really come from — and how deeply they can affect our lives.

As a clinical hypnotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I’ve worked with thousands of clients who carry the weight of self-doubt, perfectionism, and silent shame. But here’s the hopeful part:

Hypnotherapy can help you go to the root of these beliefs — and change them.

What Does “Not Good Enough” Really Mean?

The feeling of not being enough often begins in childhood. Maybe you were praised only when you achieved, or criticised for making mistakes. You might have experienced trauma, bullying, emotional neglect, or simply absorbed the message that your worth depended on your performance.

These moments form unconscious patterns that run beneath the surface of your adult life — like an outdated programme in the background, quietly telling you that no matter what you do, it’s never quite enough.

Why Traditional Talk Therapy Sometimes Isn’t Enough

Talk therapy can be incredibly helpful. But sometimes, we need to go deeper — to the emotional imprint, not just the story.

Hypnotherapy works by helping you enter a natural, focused state where your subconscious mind becomes more open to healing and suggestion. It’s not about reliving trauma or digging up the past endlessly. It’s about accessing the core belief, meeting it with compassion, and gently creating space for a new internal truth to grow.

The Hypnotherapy Process: Gentle, Collaborative, and Transformational

In our sessions, we don’t just talk about the problem — we work with it directly. Your journey begins with a 90-minute session, designed to explore your current challenges, uncover patterns, and begin the process of deep, lasting change.

Many clients find that a series of sessions allows us to:

·       Reframe childhood patterns and old beliefs

·       Build self-worth from the inside out

·       Release stored emotional pain

·       Create new subconscious pathways that support confidence, clarity, and calm

Hypnotherapy isn’t a quick fix — but it is a powerful one.

You Deserve to Feel Whole, Worthy, and Enough

Imagine waking up without the constant pressure to prove yourself. Imagine relationships where you feel secure, decisions made without second-guessing, and a quiet inner knowing that you are enough.

That’s the work we do together.

Ready to Begin?

If you’ve tried other approaches and still feel stuck in self-doubt, this may be the sign you’ve been waiting for.

I invite you to begin with a 90-minute hypnotherapy session — no discovery call needed. This is your time. A safe, compassionate space to start unravelling the story of “not enough” and step into a new chapter.

📍 Based in Wellington, NZ — online sessions also available

🌐 Book your first session here: https://www.meredithmccarthy.com/book-online