Real Life Coach Testimonials, Mindset Coaching Reviews & Hypnosis Success Stories

For a deeper insight into the client journey, I share a selection of detailed career, mindest and life coaching testimonials below.

These accounts provide specific examples of how dedicated people, often held back by perfectionism or people-pleasing, have achieved measurable results. Whether you’re seeking mindset coaching reviews to analyse the effectiveness of self-belief work or reading hypnosis success stories to understand the power of subconscious change, you will find the proof here.

The breakthroughs you see here showcase the profound, client-led change I facilitate. I look forward to helping you write your own success story.

“Top of her field!”

Eliminating Excuses

I have worked with many coaches and have found Fiona to be at the top of her field. Fiona has an extensive tool kit of tricks (all good!) to help you remove emotional blocks, get past the excuses and achieve goals. I highly recommend her.

Gayl Chivers,
Learning & Leadership Consultant

“She Genuinely Cares”

Life and Business Clarity

Fiona is a great coach. She genuinely cares about the outcomes that her clients achieve. She’ll keep you on point but will allow you a little slack when needed too. I have achieved a great deal from her coaching. I highly recommend Fiona’s services.

Martin Worth,
Dreamtime Healing

“Best coach I ever had!”

Olamide Adewolo, Engineer

“Pivotal”

Jenna Pleavin, Salon Owner

“Fiona Literally Saved My Life!”

Conquered Tablet Phobia

Hi my name is Caitlyn, 29 and I’m a delivery driver for TGE.

Back in February of 2024 I was hit with the unfortunate news, ”You’ve got Leukaemia”. While the diagnosis was a shock (and still is 7months on) I handled it surprisingly well. It wasn’t until I was told of all the tablets/capsules I would have to swallow whole (not crushed or syrup version, which is my usual go to) that my mind spiralled down. This is because I have/had a phobia of swalling tablets. My whole life I’d never really been successful in doing so. Tried every trick in the book but I would choke or throw up, just an automatic reflex.

What made my situation worse was that the doctors had said if I couldn’t swallow these specific tablets I would die a slow and painful death. It must be said that this is if I chose to have a Bone Marrow Transplant and not just having the chemo on its own. The transplant gives me the best chance at a cure, but not if I can’t swallow tablets. So I would only be able to have chemo and it’s a 50/50 chance it’ll come back with just that and harder to treat if it does.

After this news I decided to get to work on my tablet phobia, but while in hospital there was no progress at all despite having the help of the hospitals therapists and specialists. Once I was out of hospital it was my Dad who had thought of hypnotherapy to see if it could help me as it helped him. This is when I was introduced to Fiona Spence.

She was very easy to open up and talk to. Be it a simple chat, a cry or a laugh, Fiona created an easy going safe space and allowed your mind to knock down the barriers and unravel the knots it had created over the years.

I remember when I was able to excitedly tell her I had finally accomplished my goal and overcome my phobia. She had helped me crush the mental block that was preventing me from swallowing tablets. And most importantly, gave me the opportunity to get the treatment I need that will give me a second chance at life. For that I can’t thank you enough.

Caitlyn B, Joyner

“Finally Let Go”

I Found Myself

I reached out to Fiona during a major life transition after closing my gym of six years. I had hit a point where I was burned out, emotionally drained, and unsure what to do next. Financial pressures had forced me to make some tough calls, including selling the warehouse I owned and stepping away from the community I’d built. I felt like I had fired myself from the role that had defined me for years—and had no clear plan for what was next.

After watching a few of Fiona’s videos, I really connected with the way she spoke. Her calm and thoughtful energy resonated, and I knew she’d be the right person to help me through what I was feeling.

Our session was a breakthrough. Fiona created a space where I could talk openly and be gently guided toward my own clarity. She didn’t give me the answers—she helped me find them myself. I came to the realization that I needed to let go of trying to reopen or recreate the gym. That decision lifted a huge weight off my shoulders. I left the session feeling lighter, more present, and at peace with where I was in life.

Since then, I’ve felt more grounded and more open to exploring new interests without pressure—whether it’s spending more quality time with my kids, dabbling in investing, or just taking time to be.

Fiona’s style is warm, experienced, and non-judgmental. If you’re stuck in a life transition and need someone to help you cut through the noise and reconnect with what matters, I can’t recommend her highly enough.

Chris Morton, Business Owner

“Breakthrough in One Session!”

Fiona is so gentle, gracious, encouraging and joyful. She was able to help me untie some huge knots that were very tightly wound inside me, and through deep questioning I had major lightbulb moments where I realised that I was holding on tightly to traits and parts of my identity that weren’t serving me and was able to instantly release those blocks. Through conversational hypnosis I connected with unknown parts of myself on a subconscious level, and finished the session immediately feeling like a new person – lighter, motivated and empowered to start taking action with clarity towards what I actually want.

I can’t fully explain the change that happened in me in just one session, where things that seemed hard and discouraging now can be simple and achievable. After battling with a busy brain and constant overwhelm for months, I finally felt the noise go quiet and even started to sleep better from the first night!

The ongoing support from Fiona and follow up sessions have made me feel encouraged and supported, and I can’t speak highly enough of the difference Fiona has helped make in my life.

Casey Rogers, Graphic Designer

“Successfully Navigated Life Transition”

Callum Downie, , Analyst Programmer and Business Owner

“Answered all my Questions”

Emma N. (Italy)

“She always believes in you”

Karina Landim, Branch Manager at Now Education Agency

“Invaluable”

Business Success

Fiona is a very talented mentor and presenter, and her help was invaluable not only to open my own business in Australia, but also to gain the confidence I needed at that moment to get started. Thanks, Fiona!

Reginald Nepomuceno,
Graphic Designer

“Captivating”

Jamie Pear,
Solution Engineer

“Confidence Expert”

Vicki Parker, Health Ambassador

“Non-judgemental”

Steph Welch, Social Media Designer

“I am finally at peace with who I am”

Tony Schaufelberger, Director of Quiet Confidence

“A genuine game-changer”

Transformative

Working with Fiona Spence as my life coach was truly transformative. Her approach to Advanced Conversational Hypnosis differed from my expectations; instead of a traditional technique, we engaged in a conversation that unveiled the power of my subconscious mind and its role in achieving my goals. Fiona’s professional yet deeply empathetic manner created a safe and supportive environment, starting with small steps and celebrating each success. This experience has given me the confidence to navigate challenges and build momentum in my life. I’m grateful for Fiona’s expertise in Advanced Conversational Hypnosis – a genuine game-changer.

Basil Mabusa

“I’m stronger”

Became Mr Fitness

Before I started my coaching program with Fiona, when I arrived home from work, I’d feel tired and most days didn’t think I had the energy to do anything else but relax. Having turned 50, I decided it was time to turn things around. If I wanted to get the best out of life, I needed to make some changes. And what better way to start than to get fit again and be ready to take on anything that might cross my path.

Fiona was the perfect coach for me as her approach seemed to fit perfectly. If she had just told me what to do, it wouldn’t have worked with me. Instead she asked me questions and every action that I took and every decision I made all came from me. Fiona supported me in every step of the journey, she kept me accountable, she was realistic but also challenged me as needed, and was great at helping me stay motivated.

From day one Fiona started calling me ‘Mr Fitness’. At the time I thought it was really funny but for some reason I just went along with it. She also explained to me how it wasn’t ‘change’ that was the ultimate goal but ‘transformation’. She explained about how one day I would know I had transformed because I would change to a point where I could no longer change back. Since then I truly have become a runner. I’m stronger than I ever imagined, I eat more healthily, and it has all been so easy and fun. I never dreamt I would get this far. I think the thing I am most proud of is knowing I am setting an example for my son, showing you can make positive changes to your life, if you just set your mind to it. I can’t thank Fiona enough and recommend her to anyone who is looking to make a change for the better in their life, or even better, who would like to truly transform it.

Jeroen Janssen, Manager Software Engineering

“From Overwhelm to Clarity”

Breaking free from constant pressure and mental fog

I commenced working with Fiona as part of our company leadership development program and was surprised by the simple practicality of Fiona’s approach.

Prior to working with Fiona, I regularly suffered from being overwhelmed and not effectively managing the influx of demands.  This, in turn, was affecting my general health and well-being in addition to productivity.

Fiona has helped me significantly in overcoming vagaries, assisting me in clearly identifying the challenges and pain points as well as the desired outcomes.  She has offered some effective tools for:

⇒ Assessing demands

⇒ Managing the influx

⇒ Clarifying priorities

⇒ Being intentional

⇒ Scheduling & organisation

⇒ People management

Fiona has encouraged me to be more intentional and outcome-focused.  Since then, I have found the load more manageable, irrespective of the continued demands.

I have very much appreciated Fiona’s approach and would certainly recommend her coaching services.

Tim Reynolds, Building Services BIM Manager, CES

“She can help you move forward”

Had singer’s block after the death of a loved one

I live in London, England where I sing as a soloist, predominately in the Opera and Jazz genres. In Late 2019 the love of my life, my husband Bob, died suddenly. Grief-stricken I was immediately unable to sing, not even around the house. As the months passed by, I tried to restart my singing practice: a daily routine I have had since being a teenager. However, whatever song or exercise I attempted to work on I would just well up with tears. I had heard of writer’s block and wondered if I had the singer’s equivalent.

I became increasingly distressed at not being able to do what I loved. I also felt frustrated as the coronavirus lockdown, whilst restricting my life in so many ways, gave me a good opportunity to work more on my singing technique and learn new repertoire whilst I was stuck at home.

At the time I was having bereavement counselling which I found beneficial in general but the counsellor did not seem to have the tools to deal with my particular problem of being unable to sing. Then I spoke to Fiona in Australia who was able to shed light on the situation. She described my feeling of being blocked as a “trapped emotion”. During that same call Fiona guided me through an amazing technique designed to release emotions, feelings and beliefs that are no longer helpful.

At the end of the session, I felt a huge weight had been lifted from me after I had let go of my fears and unhelpful beliefs. In the days following the release I felt much more free and relaxed than I had in a long time and found myself bursting into song spontaneously! Thanks to Fiona I now look forward to my daily singing practice sessions rather than dreading them and am preparing to sing in public again.

Fiona explained that if you have a block, whether you know the cause such as grief, abuse or a frightening experience, or even if you don’t know what caused it, you can let it go. From working with Fiona I have learned that you don’t have to be prevented from doing what you love: singing or playing music, writing, creating – whatever your passion is. And if you have a fear of doing something that is hindering you from following your passion, for instance, speaking in front of a camera, then, please don’t struggle alone but get in touch with Fiona. She can help you move forward wherever you are in the world.

Thanks Fiona, from the bottom of my heart, you alone have made my heart sing again!

Clara Scholes, Social Worker

“Crumbling under the pressure”

William Ferguson,
Owner Wireless Timings

“I have direction now”

Her future was a big black hole

I reached out to Fiona not long after my 60th birthday. With less life ahead of me than I had behind me, I could not imagine what the rest of my life would look like. I actually could not recognise myself anymore. My future was a seemingly a black hole of contradicting thoughts, passions and emotions. In my mind it resembled the landscape of a nuclear blast; desolate and barren.

My time with Fiona has been spent traversing that wilderness. We covered so very much together, from releasing trapped emotions, to conducting interviews with my future successful self, to making friends with the younger versions of me.

It wasn’t long before I began to understand my true passions in life again, and the setting of actions each week helped me see that it does not take much to turn these passions into a reality.
Life for me now has a different perspective. What was once desolate landscape, now has new growth and colour. I have some dreams and goals I am working towards, and some have already taken root. I have direction now, and thanks to Fiona, I have purpose and joy and happiness again.

“If you can hold it in your heart, you can hold it in your hands”

Tina McDonald, Designer

“Gained motivation, tools and strategies”

George Maccagnan,
Owner of Highland Leather

“An excellent coach”

Career & Relationship Goals

Fiona is an excellent coach and mentor and I thoroughly enjoyed the sessions I had with her. Fiona was a wonderful sounding board who gave me a positive space in which to sort out my thoughts and feelings around a few major areas of my life such as career and relationships. She helped me work out what I really wanted and what I was willing to spend (not just in $ but in time, energy & effort also) to try to get there. I can definitely recommend Fiona for anyone finding themselves feeling a bit lost or at a crossroads in life; as well as anyone wanting help defining clear actions for a clear path forward.

Elanor Kloester, Systems & Quality Engineer

“Incredibly transformational! Highly recommend”

I had the privilege of working with Fiona through several sessions this year. Whilst somewhat skeptical of the reviews of “fast-paced”change, I have very much found this to be the case with her method of therapy.

As a mum and business woman, I felt incredibly stuck in my ritualistic patterns of behavior and thinking. Fiona was able to disconnect the inconsistent parts between my subconscious and conscious mind. What has taken place in my life since our initial appointment early 2024, is nothing short of continual growth and exponential growth. It’s like a sleeping part of me is now awakened and so excited about each day. ‘Transformative’ doesn’t even begin to cover it.

What truly sets Fiona apart is her ability to ask the right questions. She treated me as a human being rather than just a “paying client”. She has incredible rapport and is able to communicate effectively through connection with me. Her support is unwavering.

If you’re looking for someone to help you unlock your full potential and navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose, I wholeheartedly recommend Fiona. She is a true professional, and the positive impact she’s had on my life is immeasurable.

Rebeca Gal, Businesswoman

“Navigating Complex Career & Life Stages”

Alexander Pullin, pilot

“Gained a New Lease of Life for her Business”

I have in last 4 weeks taken Fiona on as my mindset coach. I have always understood the importance of having your mindset steadfast and focused if you wish to be successful and create results. Yet, I kept falling back into the negative and self-limiting behaviours. Fiona is keeping me accountable, focused and steadfast on my goals and self-belief.

Heidi Strohschon,
Owner of Healthy Bones

“Learned Positive Self-Talk”

Staci McLean,
Author and Speaker

“Becoming myself again!”

Fiona consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities of the human mind and an unwavering commitment to helping me find my way when I was VERY lost. Fiona will ask the right questions, destroy any negativity, and direct you in the perfect way to get to the life you want to live. Fiona consistently offered encouragement, constructive feedback, and a fresh perspective that allowed me to navigate obstacles with resilience and optimism. Through Fiona’s guidance, I have again become myself—a positive, happy person who is living the life they want. The tools and techniques she shared have become crucial components of my daily life.

Maya Ginnivan, Beauty Specialist

“Captivating”

Hannah Connor

“She empowers you”

Kathleen Casford, By Ninja