Welcome to Innerwave
A space for healing, self-discovery, and emotional freedom.
We offer gentle, evidence-informed approaches to support your journey through overwhelm, trauma, or emotional stuckness—so you can reconnect with your calm, clarity, and inner strength.
Whether you're here out of curiosity or seeking change, you're in the right place.
Havening® is a gentle, touch-based approach designed to help your mind and body feel safe again after stress or trauma. It works by using soothing, simple touch, on your arms, hands, or face, combined with specific techniques that help shift how your brain stores distressing memories, thoughts, and feelings.
Think of it as giving your nervous system a signal that says, “It’s okay now, you can rest.” Over time, this can reduce the emotional charge connected to past experiences, ease anxiety, and create more space for calm, clarity, and resilience.
It’s not about “erasing” your story or forcing change. It’s about helping you feel lighter, more grounded, and better able to meet life’s challenges in the present moment. Many people describe Havening sessions as surprisingly relaxing, like a deep exhale for your mind and body.
What is Havening®
About Me - Jo
Seventeen years ago, I packed up life in the UK and moved to New Zealand, where I now live with my two wonderful daughters. Before becoming a Havening practitioner, I worked as a nurse for 16 years, work that taught me the value of compassion, safety, and meeting people exactly where they are.
Like many people, life has thrown a few curveballs my way. One of the biggest was navigating postnatal depression after the birth of my girls. I wasn’t just looking for relief, I wanted to understand what was happening inside me, and how to move forward with more ease and joy.
That search led me into personal growth work and psychotherapy, where I first experienced Havening®. After just one session, I felt something shift—a lightness, a release, that changed how I met both the tough moments and the joys of parenting. I knew instantly this was something I wanted to learn, so I could share it with others.
Today, I feel deeply privileged to offer Havening to those carrying stress, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. My role is to create a safe, gentle space where you can reconnect with your own capacity to heal, in your own way and your own time.
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To help you get the most from your session, I encourage you to start thinking about a specific memory or moment that still carries some emotional weight, this could be a situation that continues to affect how you feel or respond today. Don’t worry if you’re unsure; I’ll guide you gently through the process when we meet.
If you have any questions before booking, feel free to get in touch. I look forward to working with you.
Resources - Learning More
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