Therapy in Brecon: Understanding How Your Brain Works (And How We Can Help)
If you're searching for therapy in Brecon, chances are you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just not quite yourself. Maybe you're struggling to sleep, snapping at people you care about, or feeling stuck in patterns you can't seem to break.
First, well done for looking. That's often the hardest step.
Second, I want you to know something important: you're not broken, and you're not failing. What you're experiencing has a neurological explanation, and there's a way through.
Why Traditional "Talk and Cope" Therapy Often Isn't Enough
Many therapy approaches in Brecon and across the UK focus on helping you understand your problems or develop coping strategies. And whilst understanding why you feel a certain way can be helpful, it often doesn't change how you feel.
That's because most of what you're experiencing isn't happening in your thinking brain, it's happening in your primitive brain, the part that's designed to keep you safe.
When this part of your brain thinks you're under threat (even from things like work stress, relationship tension, or uncertainty), it floods your system with stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. This happens automatically, before you even get a chance to think.
And when you're stuck in this survival mode, your rational brain—the part that holds your true personality, clarity, and confidence—goes offline.
This is why you can know you're overreacting, but still can't stop yourself.
Why you can understand your anxiety logically, but still feel it in your body.
Why willpower and positive thinking alone don't seem to work.
Your nervous system needs to feel safe again, not just think its way out.
How Solution Focused Hypnotherapy Works Differently
At Trancespire Hypnotherapy in Brecon, I use a brain-based approach called Solution Focused Hypnotherapy. It combines an understanding of neuroscience with practical hypnotherapy techniques to help your nervous system reset.
Here's what makes it different:
We focus on solutions, not problems
Rather than dwelling on what's wrong or digging through the past, we look at what you want your life to feel like, and work towards that. This activates the part of your brain responsible for motivation, hope, and positive change.
We use hypnosis to access your calm brain
Hypnotherapy isn't about being "put under" or losing control. It's a deeply relaxed state (similar to meditation or daydreaming) where your primitive brain can settle and your rational brain can come back online. It's like giving your nervous system permission to stop being on high alert.
We work with your brain, not against it
Understanding what's happening neurologically removes shame. When you know it's cortisol, not character, you can stop judging yourself and start making real changes.
What Can Hypnotherapy in Brecon Help With?
I work with people experiencing:
Anxiety and panic attacks – when your brain won't stop scanning for danger
Stress and burnout – feeling exhausted but wired, unable to switch off
Low mood and depression – feeling flat, disconnected, or unlike yourself
Sleep problems – struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep because your mind races
Confidence issues – feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you've lost your spark
Phobias and fears – intense reactions that feel out of your control
Chronic pain – when physical symptoms are connected to nervous system activation
What to Expect from Therapy at Trancespire
Your first session is a free initial consultation. We'll talk about what's been happening, how your brain has been trying to protect you, and whether Solution Focused Hypnotherapy feels like the right fit. There's no pressure—just a conversation.
Ongoing sessions typically last about an hour and combine two parts:
A solution-focused conversation where we explore what's going well and what you'd like to change
A hypnotherapy session (the relaxing bit) where your brain gets to process, reset, and strengthen positive patterns
Most people notice shifts within the first few sessions – better sleep, feeling calmer, more like themselves. Longer-term change typically happens over 8-12 weeks, though everyone's different.
Why Choose Trancespire Hypnotherapy in Brecon?
You'll be understood, not judged
I get it. Life can feel overwhelming. I create a warm, safe space where you can be honest about what you're experiencing without feeling like you're being dramatic or weak.
You'll understand what's happening in your brain
Knowledge is power. When you understand the neuroscience behind your stress, anxiety, or low mood, it makes sense, and that alone can be incredibly relieving.
You'll have tools that work with your nervous system
This isn't about trying harder or "thinking positively". It's about giving your brain and body what they actually need to feel safe, calm, and in control again.
Convenient location and online options
I'm based in Llangorse, just outside Brecon, near Hay-On-Wye and Crickhowell. I also offer online sessions across the UK if that works better for you.
Common Questions About Therapy in Brecon
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If you're struggling, with anxiety, stress, sleep, low mood, or feeling unlike yourself, therapy can help. Even if you're not in crisis, you don't have to wait until things are unbearable. Getting support early often means faster, easier progress.
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Counselling typically focuses on talking through problems and emotions. Hypnotherapy works more directly with your nervous system, helping you shift out of survival mode and into a calmer, more balanced state. Many people find hypnotherapy faster and less emotionally exhausting than traditional talk therapy.
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It varies. Some people feel significantly better after 6-8 sessions. Others benefit from 10-12 weeks of support. We'll talk about your goals in your free consultation and you're always in control of how long you continue.
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Absolutely not. Hypnosis is just deep relaxation, you're aware of everything and in complete control. You can't be made to do anything you don't want to do. Most people describe it as deeply peaceful, like a lovely daydream.
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That's actually really common. Many people find that traditional talk therapy doesn't create lasting change because it doesn't address the nervous system. Solution Focused Hypnotherapy works differently, it's about retraining your brain's stress response, not just talking about problems.
You're Not Alone, and You Don't Have to Stay Stuck
If you're reading this, you've already taken the first step. You're looking for help. You're trying to understand what's happening. That takes courage.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety that won't quiet down, stress that's taken over your life, or just a sense that you're not yourself anymore, there's a neurological reason for it. And more importantly, there's a way to help your brain reset.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
I'm Lorraine Sheppard, a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist based near Brecon in the beautiful Brecon Beacons. I help people understand their brains, calm their nervous systems, and reconnect with the confident, capable version of themselves.
Book your free initial consultation today—let's talk about what's been happening and how I can help.
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Trancespire Hypnotherapy
Llangorse, Brecon | Serving Brecon, Hay-On-Wye, Crickhowell, and Powys
Online sessions available UK-wide
