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Welcome to Insightful Awakening
You might be feeling disconnected from yourself—like you’re just going through the motions, functioning on the outside but carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or a constant sense of not being enough underneath. You might find yourself stuck in the same patterns—people-pleasing, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling overwhelmed in relationships—and no matter how hard you try, it feels like nothing changes.
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These struggles often go deeper than what’s happening right now. They’re often rooted in early experiences—childhood emotional neglect, attachment wounds, or long-held beliefs that you have to earn love, that your needs don’t matter, or that it’s not safe to be vulnerable. These patterns can shape how you see yourself, how you relate to others, and how safe it feels to simply be you.
I believe deeply that everyone has the capacity to heal and make empowered choices. Therapy should be about rediscovering that, not about being “fixed” by someone, because you’re not broken.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can gently explore what’s really going on beneath the surface. Together, we’ll uncover the connections between your past and present, working with approaches like Hypnotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and inner child work.
My approach isn’t just talk therapy—it’s about helping you shift patterns that have been keeping you stuck. It’s a transformative experience that helps you reconnect with your inner world, process emotions, and integrate healing into your daily life.
Healing isn’t about blaming the past—it’s about awareness, self-compassion, and creating something new. It’s about understanding yourself more deeply, so you can make different choices, rebuild self-worth, and create relationships that feel healthier and more fulfilling.
Change is possible, no matter how long you’ve been feeling this way.
If you’re ready to explore what’s holding you back and start living more freely in the present, I’m here to walk alongside you. It’s possible to untangle the past, heal from childhood wounds and create a happier, more authentic future.
Hello, I’m Yolanda Strydom
Ever since I was a little girl watching a TV series about a forensic psychologist, I felt a calling toward psychology. That fascination with the mind and the quiet resilience of the human spirit never left me. Today, I bring that lifelong curiosity and compassion into my work as a trauma-informed therapist, hypnotherapist, and Rapid Transformational Practitioner.
What I offer is not just talk therapy, but rather a safe and structured space for deep transformation. Together, we explore and gently shift the protective parts of you that are working so hard to keep you safe but may be keeping you stuck in old patterns. Using a blend of IFS, NLP, RTT, and hypnotherapy, we work to heal the root causes, reconnect you with your inner child, and build lasting emotional freedom.
My clients describe me as calm, intuitive, compassionate, and warm. I won’t rush you or judge you, instead, I meet you with curiosity, empathy, and the belief that healing is not only possible, but inevitable when we feel safe, seen, and supported.
Areas of support
I can help you with
Anxiety
Heal from past wounds
If you’re ready to explore how your past has shaped your present, and how to start creating a different future, I’m here to walk alongside you.
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Emotional numbness
Unhealthy relationship patterns
The relationships we experience as children often shape the way we connect with others for the rest of our lives. The good news is that these patterns are not permanent.
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Loss of identity
When you grow up in an environment where your emotional needs were not met it can leave you feeling unsure of who you really are.
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Parenting
Parenting can feel incredibly overwhelming when you are also carrying the weight of your own childhood trauma.
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