Professional Training & Experience

In 1988, Tony began professional hypnosis training and went on to gain a Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and a Diploma in Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapy through the National Guild of Hypnotists.

With more than 30 years of experience, Tony has worked with people seeking support with a wide range of personal goals, including managing anxiety and stress, stopping smoking, building confidence, changing unwanted habits and developing more positive patterns of thinking and behaviour.

Tony Banfield’s fascination with hypnosis began in an unexpected way when he was just seven years old.

Tony’s father had travelled to Auckland to see renowned hypnotist Brian Head for help with stopping smoking. When he returned home, he brought with him a photograph of himself lying completely rigid between two chairs, an example of full-body catalepsy, a phenomenon that can be easily induced with hypnosis.

For Tony, that photograph was captivating. It sparked a curiosity about hypnosis and the mind that would stay with him for decades.

A person hypnotised dressed in a white jacket, light-colored pants, and brown boots elevating on a chair.

“i forgot what it felt like to feel so relaxed inside my own body. I have felt lighter, like i’ve been able to breathe in what feels like the first time”

- Hypnotherapy Client

Change the pattern. Change the outcome.

Hypnotherapy works with the thoughts, habits and automatic patterns that can keep you stuck, helping you develop new ways of thinking and responding.

Tony provides professional hypnotherapy with every session tailored to you and your goals.

  • People seek hypnotherapy for many different reasons, including stopping smoking or vaping, managing stress, building confidence, changing unwanted habits, improving focus and overcoming fears.

    Your goals and circumstances are discussed before your sessions so the approach can be tailored to you.

  • Hypnosis is generally a calm and focused experience. You remain aware of what is happening and can communicate throughout the session.


  • Hypnotherapy sessions are available in Tauranga. Call Tony on 64+ 27 497 6878 or email tonybanfield@hypnoguy.com to book a session.


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