…why mental health matters to me and how I can help…

Hi, I’m Lorraine Sheppard…

I’ve always been fascinated by how our minds shape our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Having faced social anxiety, bouts of low mood, and the impact of loss myself, I know firsthand how challenging life can feel at times. I’ve also benefited from hypnotherapy, so I understand just how powerful and transformative this work can be.

Mental health challenges affect one in four adults in the UK each year. While the NHS offers invaluable support, many face long wait times before help arrives. Mental health doesn’t wait, and neither should you. That’s why I’m here: to provide compassionate, effective support when you need it most.

As a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist, I focus on your strengths and what’s working, rather than dwelling on the past. This hopeful, practical approach helps you discover new possibilities and regain a sense of control, even when life feels tough.

I trained at the Clifton Practice, where this compassionate, evidence-based method was developed. Combining gentle trance work with practical strategies, I create a safe, supportive space where you can feel calm, clear, and ready to take positive steps forward.

As a practitioner and parent, I bring patience, resilience, and kindness to every session. You are the expert on your life, and I’m here to help you find your way forward.

If you’re ready to take positive steps toward lasting change, I’d love to support you on your journey toward healing and hope.

Why I Chose Solution Focused Hypnotherapy for Positive Change

What drew me so deeply to Solution Focused Hypnotherapy, and what continues to inspire me, is how truly empowering it is. This approach doesn’t ask you to relive painful memories or stay stuck in what went wrong. Instead, it gently helps you notice what’s going well, build on your strengths, and reconnect with a sense of possibility. It focuses on hope, not hardship, creating a space where change feels achievable. Even when things have felt stuck for a long time, this method supports you in moving forward with confidence.

My own journey has taught me the importance of truly understanding something before I can fully believe in it and share it with others. That’s why I value that Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is deeply grounded in modern neuroscience and psychological research. It combines the practical structure of Solution Focused Brief Therapy with safe, natural trance states that support deep relaxation and mental clarity.

The Power of Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity in Hypnotherapy

When we enter a calm, focused state, similar to daydreaming, the mind becomes more open to new ideas. The brain’s rational thinking areas become more active, while the stress response starts to settle. This shift allows you to think more clearly, feel more balanced, and regain a sense of control over your life. Understanding how the brain works can in itself bring relief and hope, and I find this knowledge essential to confidently support my clients.

What excites me most is the concept of neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and change throughout life. By imagining positive outcomes and taking consistent small steps, you can begin to form new, healthier patterns of thinking and behaviour. Your brain starts rewiring itself for calm, clarity, and confidence, making lasting change genuinely possible.

A Compassionate, Practical Approach to Your Journey

For me, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy brings together everything I care about: compassion, evidence, and the real possibility of change. It’s a gentle yet powerful way of helping you move forward, not with pressure, but with purpose. I’m passionate about sharing this method with anyone ready to feel more like themselves again, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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