About the Author

Hi, I’m James Hands.
I am a registered psychologist and hypnotherapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, dedicated to helping people navigate the deepest wounds of life — especially childhood trauma — and transform those challenges into wisdom, growth, and purpose.

Over the decades, I’ve guided thousands of individuals and couples through every stage of healing:

• From the first brave step of sharing painful stories,

• To developing mature psychological understanding,

• And ultimately, to reconnecting with their spiritual Selves.

My approach is holistic and integrative. Drawing on traditional psychotherapy, somatic awareness, and spiritual hypnotherapy, I bridge the gap between psychology and soul-level healing. My mission is to create a safe space where people can move beyond suffering and discover greater love, freedom, and connection.

Through one-on-one sessions, group work, retreats, books, and online courses, I aim to inspire a shift from merely surviving to fully living — from wounds into wisdom, and from trauma into soul purpose.

Outside of my professional work, I’m a proud father to two incredible adult children and husband to spiritual artist Tia Rose. Together we live in the Gold Coast Hinterland of Queensland, Australia, surrounded by trees, kangaroos, parrots, and our beloved dogs. Nature is both our home and our teacher, constantly reminding us of the beauty of connection.

James Hands
Holistic Psychologist • Spiritual Hypnotherapist • Author & Founder of Awaken Therapy