About me
Finding Your Path Through Life’s Toughest Terrains - Specialist in Anxiety, Trauma & Lasting Change
When life feels like an uphill struggle, or the path ahead is clouded by anxiety and fear, it helps to have an experienced guide by your side.
I’m Loraine, and at Gracious Mountain Therapies, I help you navigate through your toughest emotional terrains. Whether you are facing the heavy fog of grief, the steep climb of anxiety, or the roadblocks of past trauma, I provide a compassionate, safe space to help you reclaim your future.
With nearly 30 years of experience in holistic wellness, I combine the deep relaxation of Hypnotherapy with the rapid, science-based results of BWRT® (BrainWorking Recursive Therapy). My approach isn't just about 'talking'—it’s about 'resetting' your mind so you can move forward with authentic confidence.
As an Accredited Professional in Hypnotherapy and BWRT® I can offer you a warm and friendly service, which is strictly confidential and non judgemental, with the versatility of being able to see you either in my relaxed clinic in North Lopham (near Diss) or via secure video link (Zoom/Teams) from anywhere in the UK.
Here are some of the areas I can help you with:-
Stress & Anxiety: Reclaiming Calm - When your mind is stuck in 'fight or flight,' you need more than relaxation—you need a reset. I specialize in breaking the cycle of overwhelm, helping you find your inner resilience.
Loss & Bereavement: Navigating the Fog - Grief is a personal journey, but you don’t have to walk it alone. I help you process the weight of loss - whether a loved one, a relationship, or a life transition - to find a path toward peace.
Confidence & Self-Esteem: Quieting the Inner Critic - Does self-doubt hold you back? We work together to identify limiting beliefs and use advanced therapy to build unshakable self-belief.
Fears & Phobias: Freedom to Move - Phobias make your world feel small. Using BWRT®, we can often 'rewire' your brain’s automatic fear response rapidly, giving you back your freedom.
Ready to start your journey? The first step is often the hardest, so I make it easy. I offer a Free, No-Obligation 30-Minute Consultation. This is a chance for us to talk about the 'terrain' you are facing and for me to explain how we can reach the summit together.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am fully qualified and insured and have diplomas in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills, BWRT®, EFT, Aromatherapy and also Anatomy, Physiology & Body Massage. I also hold certificates in Online and telephone counselling, Hypnobirthing, Hypnotherapy for Children, Coaching and Hypno-Gastric Band Therapy. I am a Qualified Supervisor.
I am an accredited member and supervisor of the Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy, The General Hypnotherapy Register, and the National Hypnotherapy Society. I am an accredited member of the Terence Watts BrainWorking Recursive Institute and the National Register of Psychotherapists and Counsellors. As an accredited member of these professional associations, I abide by these bodies strict codes of conducts.
I have an enhanced DBS certificate.
I regularly attend CPDs (Continual Professional Development) courses to enhance my skills and to keep them up to date.
Member organisations
Each member of APHP has received thorough training in hypnosis and hypnotherapy, is competent and conscientious, and abides strictly by a code of ethics. There are four grades of membership: Licentiate (LAPHP), Registered Member (MAPHP), Accredited Member (MAPHP(acc.)) and Fellow (FAPHP), with the different categories standing for different levels of training and experience. The Association for Professional Hypnosis and Psychotherapy is a member organisation of UKCHO (an umbrella body for the hypnotherapy profession in the United Kingdom).
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including hypnotherapy.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
The National Hypnotherapy Society is a Learned Society whose primary purpose is the advancement of the knowledge of hypnotherapy and the fostering of professional hypnotherapy expertise through training, accreditation and continued professional development of their members. The Society seeks to contribute to public wellbeing both through the use of hypnotherapy and by ensuring that hypnotherapists are safe, competent and ethical in practice.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
info Information about health conditions (*)
Hypnotherapy can enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting hypnotherapy.
Other areas of hypnotherapy I deal with
Loss, Grief and Bereavement
Therapies offered
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Fees
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Free, No Obligation, Initial Consultation - approx 30 mins
£70 per session
£50 per session under 18's/students
Some concessions are available please contact me for further information
BQT Stop Smoking Technique - price on application
Weight Management Program - price on application
Hypnotherapy Supervision available
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Please contact me to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.
Further information
Testimonials - for privacy all names have been changed.
Stress Management
'John' is a senior executive with a stressful London job. With a long daily commute, he found it difficult to relax and this was adding to his stress levels . After just a few sessions he noticed considerable reduction in his every day stress and is finding life easier to cope with - "I recently had some hypnotherapy and to be frank I was a bit sceptical as to whether it would work. I have a stressful job and needed to find a way to control my stress levels before they went off the scale. I contacted Gracious Mountain Therapies and Loraine was very understanding and felt she could help me recognise and manage my stress on a day to day basis. I have had 3 sessions of hypnotherapy so far and have found a great change in the way that I manage stressful situations before they get out of hand. Hypnotherapy is not for everyone but I would certainly recommend that you try, it certainly helped me."
'Sally' is a mum who is retraining to return to work after a long break. She was finding it a challenge to juggle study with her family commitments and needed to take a step back to re-adjust to her new life - "I was apprehensive about trying hypnotherapy because I find it hard to relax and switch off the thoughts running through my mind. Loraine overcame this easily with her lovely soothing voice, and when I came out of hypnosis I was surprised that forty minutes had passed! The hypnotherapy has helped me greatly to cope with stress in my life, and I would recommend Loraine to anyone who is wondering whether hypnotherapy can help them."
Confidence and Self Esteem
'Jane' had suffered from bullying as a child and had not realised how this had affected her life and the choices she had made for many years. Hypnotherapy has helped her release the past and given her new confidence and a feeling of assertiveness in her life. "After receiving Hypnotherapy and being unsure of what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised at the whole experience . I felt relaxed, comfortable and at ease with Loraine and felt in control throughout the sessions . I noticed subtle ongoing changes with my confidence and self esteem in various situations and generally felt uplifted."
Performance Anxiety
"I am a performer who has always experienced nerves leading up to a performance. Although I could still perform once I got on stage, I always wondered if it was at all possible to be free from the unnecessary anxiety I'd experience leading up to each performance. It was as if my mind felt prepared, but my body still reacted in fear.
After working with Loraine it was strange to look for the anxiety where I use to feel it and not be able to find it. I kept thinking that at some point, I was bound to experience the nerves I had encountered time and time again like I did in the past; but instead. I felt clear.
I even noticed an overall difference in the quality of my performance when I appeared on stage recently, just days after our session on Skype.
It was nice to finally be able to enjoy myself before I got on stage and not feel overwhelmed beforehand.
Now I can relax and know that I no longer have to endure those old feelings.
Performing can be fun both on stage and before I get on stage." 'Simon', Canada
