Hello, I’m Joanna Hannaford, a Meditation Teacher, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist, and Life Coach dedicated to helping you transform your thoughts, unlock your potential, and create lasting change in your life. With years of experience and a deep understanding of personal strength, I offer a range of therapeutic services tailored to your unique needs.
I believe that true transformation begins within. By working with both the conscious and subconscious mind, I help my clients’ overcome challenges, release limiting beliefs, and achieve their personal and professional goals. My approach is supportive, collaborative, and solution-focused, ensuring you feel empowered every step of the way.
I am based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia but conduct most of my work via zoom or other online platforms.
With a dedication to transformative healing, my practice integrates meditation, hypnotherapy and psychotherapy techniques to guide clients towards personal growth and positive change. I create a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore their inner selves and achieve lasting improvements. I also integrate other modalities such as Life Coaching, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Rapid Anxiety Reduction method (RARM) plus more.
I am fully trained and qualified in:
I specialize in helping clients with stress and anxiety, weight loss (including hypnotic gastric banding), smoking cessation, confidence building, and overcoming emotional challenges.
My personal experience has shaped my practice in profound ways. As a breast cancer survivor, I understand firsthand how life’s challenges can affect the mind, body, and spirit. Navigating my own journey through treatment and recovery taught me the importance of mental strength, self-compassion, and the power of holistic healing. These experiences have deepened my empathy and strengthened my commitment to helping others overcome adversity and thrive.
I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. My practice is built on the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and transformation, no matter their circumstances. Together, we’ll develop strategies and solutions that work for you.
Outside of my practice in Toowoomba, Queensland, I find deep joy and inspiration in life’s simple moments—spending time with my husband, Kieron, and our two beagle boys, Freddie and Enzo. They are a constant reminder to slow down, stay present, and appreciate the small, meaningful parts of life.
I’m an avid cook, I walk daily, and meditation is a consistent part of my own life. These practices are not just something I guide others through—they are how I live, and how I stay grounded, connected, and aligned.
I also value connection, and love spending time with friends, sharing laughter, conversation, and the richness that comes from meaningful relationships.
Travel is another passion of ours. We love exploring Australia and discovering new parts of the world—experiences that continue to broaden perspective and deepen appreciation for different ways of living and being.
In January 2026, my husband and I proudly became Australian citizens after ten years of living here. Originally from New Zealand, we still hold a strong connection to our roots—and remain very proud All Blacks supporters.
Professionally, I am deeply committed to ongoing learning and growth. I have recently completed my Masters in Biomedical Meditation Therapy and Allied Health, a pathway that has allowed me to deepen my understanding of the connection between the mind, body, and nervous system, and how meditation can support healing, regulation, and overall wellbeing.
Alongside this, I continue my studies with the BioMedical Institute of Yoga & Meditation (BIYOME), undertaking advanced training as a Professional Senior Educator in Meditation and The Awakening of Human Consciousness. I believe that continued study allows me to stay current, deepen my knowledge, and bring greater depth and integrity to the work I do with my clients.
I am also continuing my development in Neuro-Linguistic Programming through Wild Success Global, where I am working towards my Master Practitioner level. While I am already certified in NLP, this next stage of study allows me to refine my skills further and integrate these techniques in a more meaningful and effective way within my practice. For me, learning is never about collecting qualifications—it’s about becoming more present, more aware, and more capable of supporting real, lasting change in the people I work with.
Our guiding values at Mia Chi Meditation and Hypnotherapy are:
Alignment comes when we allow ourselves to be truly open and vulnerable.
And when we allow alignment, change begins.
Whether you’re curious about hypnotherapy or ready to start your healing journey, I’d be honored to support you. Let’s talk — book a free 15-minute discovery call to explore your goals and see how we can work together.
Occasional emails with meditations, reflections, and supportive tools for everyday life.
