Clare Seagrave
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist & Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Specialist
Clinical Nutritionist & Homeobotanical Practitioner
I’m Clare Seagrave, an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Specialist and Clinical Nutritionist with a passion for helping people better understand the powerful connection between the gut, brain and nervous system.
My approach brings together Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy, clinical nutrition and holistic health, recognising that digestive wellbeing is about far more than simply what we eat.
For people living with IBS and ongoing digestive symptoms, it can be incredibly frustrating when tests come back normal, dietary changes only help so much, or symptoms seem to appear without an obvious reason. This is where understanding the gut–brain axis and enteric nervous system can be so valuable.
Creating GutBrainA™
I created GutBrainA™ using clinically recognised, scientifically researched Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy protocols, transforming this evidence-based approach into an accessible and structured 8-week programme designed specifically to support people living with IBS.
Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy works with the communication between the brain and digestive system. Through repeated therapeutic sessions, GutBrainA™ is designed to support healthier brain–gut communication, reduce heightened digestive sensitivity and encourage a calmer, more regulated nervous system response.
My aim with GutBrainA™ is to make this therapeutic approach accessible to more people, giving them practical tools they can use from the comfort of their own home and helping them better understand the relationship between their brain, nervous system and digestive health.
My Approach
I believe in looking at the whole person rather than focusing solely on symptoms.
In my 1:1 clinical work, either online via Zoom or in person in Northland, New Zealand, I take a holistic approach, considering the nutritional, physiological, lifestyle and nervous-system factors that may be influencing a person’s digestive health and overall wellbeing.
My background in clinical nutrition allows me to explore areas such as diet, nutrient intake, digestive function and lifestyle, while my work as an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist enables me to work with the gut–brain connection, nervous system and subconscious patterns that may be contributing to digestive symptoms.
I’m also a Homeobotanical Practitioner. Homeobotanicals are a holistic, energetically prepared herbal modality that draws on the principles of herbal medicine and homeopathic preparation. Rather than looking at one symptom in isolation, they can be incorporated into a broader holistic approach to supporting balance and wellbeing.
This allows me to bring together clinical nutrition, herbal and homeobotanical support, hypnotherapy and nervous-system regulation, depending on the individual and what is most appropriate for them.
Above all, I want the people I work with to feel empowered and better able to understand their own bodies.
Understanding why your gut may be behaving the way it is can completely change the way you approach your digestive health. Instead of feeling as though you are constantly battling your body, you can begin learning how to work with it.
A Little About Me
I live in beautiful Northland, New Zealand, where being close to the ocean and nature is a big part of my life.
When I’m not working with clients or developing GutBrainA™, you’ll often find me enjoying the beach, travelling, camping, cooking, walking and making the most of the relaxed Northland lifestyle.
My philosophy around health is simple: our bodies are constantly communicating with us. When we learn how to listen and give the body the right support, we can create the conditions for greater balance and wellbeing.
That philosophy sits at the heart of GutBrainA™.
Clare Seagrave
Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist & Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy Specialist
Clinical Nutritionist & Homeobotanical Practitioner