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I'M ANNA

About me and my healing journey

My name is Anna Ditchburn, and today I’m a certified hypnotherapist, life-optimisation coach, speaker, and podcast host.

I wake up every day beside the man of my dreams, travel the world, and feel deeply fulfilled helping incredible people transform their lives.

But it wasn’t always this way. In fact, for much of my life, this kind of peace felt unimaginable…

For over 20 years, I carried the unbearable.

My stepfather entered our lives when I was ten. He was an army guy, very strong and disciplinarian.
I thought he’d be our supporter and protector.

Turns out, I was horribly wrong.

He ruled our family with an iron fist.

And at the age of 15, just when the torment couldn’t get any worse, the sexual abuse began.

I stayed quiet to survive. That was the biggest mistake!

The abuse continued for 6 years. 6years of struggle, fear, shame attacks…

As a result – two pregnancies and two illegal abortions — all before I could even legally drive.

I had everything… except peace

I used to believe I had already dealt with my past.
I told myself it didn’t affect me anymore — I just needed to make more money, buy the dream house, lose a few more kilos, dress even better… and then I’d finally feel happy.

But deep down, I was still carrying it all.

I was chasing achievement, status, perfection — anything to outrun the pain I didn’t want to feel. And for a while, it worked.

I looked confident. I was successful.

But on the inside, I felt empty, anxious, and alone.

I was exhausted.

Then came the miscarriages — twenty of them.

Doctor after doctor had no explanation.

And that’s when I finally understood: bottling up my trauma and trying to forget it was never going to work.
It was time to stop pretending… and start healing.

Then something extraordinary happened…

I made a powerful decision: I chose to heal.

I discovered hypnotherapy and, for the first time, began peeling back the layers of shame and limiting beliefs.
I rewrote my inner stories and reclaimed my voice.

I forgave — not because they deserved it, but because I deserved freedom.
I let go — not because it was easy, but because peace was waiting on the other side.
I loved — starting with myself.

This journey wasn’t quick or easy.
But step by step, I transformed my pain into power.

Today, my life is filled with joy, love, and purpose.

I am married to my soulmate — a man who honours, respects, and cherishes me.
We travel the world, create beautiful memories, and share adventures I once thought were impossible.

But what fulfils me most is what I get to do every single day:
I help people break free from shame, fear, and limitations — so they can finally step into their true power.

Seeing my clients light up when they realise they can rewrite their story… that’s my greatest reward.

If you’re reading this, know this:
Your story isn’t over. Your healing is possible. Your happiness is real.

This is not a sad story.
This is a story of victory, forgiveness, and hope.

If I could rise from unimaginable pain and create a life beyond my wildest dreams… so can you.