I want to share a bit about my journey with you. I am a survivor of a devastating typhoon that wiped out my entire island. In that catastrophe, I lost everything—my home, my phone, my computer, and every other possession. I also lost my three-year relationship and, most heartbreakingly, my baby.

After the typhoon, staying in Siargao was impossible for me; the destruction of the island mirrored the destruction I felt inside. Mentally, emotionally, and financially, I was shattered. A month later, I found an online job and started getting back on my feet. Then, I discovered I was pregnant with my ex’s child. I couldn't see a way to raise a child given my mental and financial state.

In the Philippines, abortion is illegal, and I had no means to end the pregnancy. I wasn't capable of having a baby at that time. Two weeks later, I found out that due to so much stress, I had miscarried. It was another loss, and I felt so guilty for not taking care of myself. Since then, I promised my unborn child that when I become pregnant in the future, I will be the best mother possible. I also promised myself to heal and become a better person.

Determined to move forward, I continued applying for jobs, and things gradually improved. I felt a deep calling to make a fresh start and booked a ticket to Bali. I felt lost and didn't know anyone. One day, while driving from Canggu to Ubud, it began to rain, triggering a flashback to the typhoon where I almost died. This PTSD episode made me realize I needed mental health support.

I met a hypnotherapist, and after just a few sessions, my fear of rain or dying vanished. I shared my struggles with my hypnotherapist, including the trauma from the typhoon, my breakup, my miscarriage, and the painful abuse from my first boyfriend, who physically and sexually abused me and locked me up in his apartment for almost a year. I also shared the painful memories of my father’s abuse, where he beat me so badly that I sometimes passed out. My sisters often told me I would amount to nothing more than a nanny. They hid in the cabinet because they were embarrassed by me, saying I was ugly and dark, which left me feeling inadequate, unlovable, and incapable of success.

Working with my hypnotherapist helped me heal my traumas and emotional wounds. I became so intrigued by hypnotherapy that I decided to learn it myself. I trained with Marisa Peer in RTT one of the best Hypnotherapist in Mind Valley and studied the RES method with Siam Lee, one of the best hypnotherapists in France, who personally trained me. I am also a Certified Himalayan Kriya Yoga Teacher. Himalayan Kriya Yoga is an active type of breathwork practice that uses shaking, tapping, mantras, mudras, and different breathing techniques to release stored emotions trapped within the physical and energetic bodies.

Today, I am Charlotte Alcala, a hypnotherapist guiding others to face their trauma and move forward with their lives. Reflecting on my journey, I wouldn't change a thing.

Losing everything made me who I am today, and I am committed to continuing to move forward.

If you are ready to embark on your healing journey, I am here to support you every step of the way.