Richard Lepper

Richard Lepper – HPD, DHP, SFHD
Supervisor | Lecturer | Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapist & Psychotherapist

Solution Focused Clinical Hypnotherapy – The Milton Practice
Where Brighter Days Happen

I help clients create the positive changes they desire but may be struggling to achieve on their own. My aim is to support people in feeling happier, coping better, and improving unwanted symptoms, behaviours, or conditions in a safe, empowering, and compassionate way.

Using a combination of brain-based research, Clinical Hypnosis, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychotherapy, I guide individuals forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Every client’s journey is closely monitored to ensure consistent progress, and additional support is available outside of sessions when required.

Each treatment plan is fully tailored to the individual, because no two people are the same—and neither are their solutions. My role is to help clients discover the tools they need, learn how to use them effectively, and gain lasting independence and confidence in their own ability to create change.

Richard:
“When we understand how unwanted symptoms, behaviours, or thoughts develop—and how they affect us both mentally and physically—we begin to understand what can be done to improve them. We don’t need to look back at the problem to move forward to the solution. By taking small positive steps, we recognise our own power to change.

When we understand what we are capable of, and realise that the ability to change lies within us all, positive transformation happens. True empowerment comes from taking ownership of your own journey. When you experience the joy of achieving change for yourself and understanding how you did it, real self-development begins.”

Areas I Commonly Work With:

Anxiety, Stress & Depression
Fears & Phobias
Addictions (including drugs & gambling)
Confidence & Self-Esteem
Eating Disorders & Body Image Concerns
IBS & Psychosomatic Conditions
Public Speaking & Performance Anxiety
Emotional Regulation
OCD
PTSD
Sports Performance & Mindset
Teenagers & Children (DBS Certified)
I am experienced in working with complex cases and multiple presenting symptoms, and I approach every client with respect, care, and professionalism.

Richard:
“I am fascinated by the mind–body connection and the power of our imagination. I have helped many people achieve their goals by bringing positive change through empowerment into their lives.”

If you would like to find out more, or explore whether I can help you, please get in touch with me at The Milton Practice.

www.themiltonpractice.co.uk - E-mail: Richard@themiltonpractice.co.uk

Initial Consultation & Sessions

Free Initial Consultation – by appointment. Call or email to book.
This gives you the chance to meet me, discuss your goals, and see if Solution-Focused Hypnotherapy is right for you. We’ll review a potential treatment plan and answer any questions you may have.

Individual Sessions:

·       Face-to-Face: £80

·       Online: £80
Sessions last 60–75 minutes and combine talking therapy, neuroscience, and clinical hypnosis.

 
How Therapy Works
·       Early sessions are ideally weekly (first 4–6 sessions) to build a strong foundation.

·       Treatment plans are personalised and monitored throughout your journey.

·       Once progress is made, sessions are spaced out to maintain positive changes. “Top-up” sessions can be scheduled as needed.

·       Typical courses: 6–12 sessions over 3–4 months, though this varies based on individual needs.

·       Progress is tracked with COPRS software to ensure measurable improvements.

 
Treatment Guidelines (Sessions & Timeframes)
Issue - Number of Sessions - Timeframe
Anxiety - 6/16 - 2/6 months
Depression - 6/16 - 2/6 months
Specific Phobia - 4 -1 month
Multiple Phobias - 6/12 - 2–4 months
Sleep / Insomnia - 6/8 - 2/3 months
Addictions / Habits - 8/20 - Varies
Public Speaking - 4/6 - 1+ month
O.C.D. - 8/ 25 - Varies
PTSD - 8/16 -2/6 months
Sports Performance - 4/15 - Varies
Panic Attacks - 6/10 - 2/4 months
Tinnitus / Fibromyalgia - 6/10 - 2/4 months
Migraines - 4/8 - 1/3 months
 
Your Journey
Therapy is a commitment to yourself. You choose your pace and focus on areas that matter most. My role is to guide you, share insights about the brain and emotions, and help you achieve lasting change and greater confidence.

Many clients find this is the best gift they can give themselves—one that provides benefits for a lifetime.

—
Richard

TESTIMONIALS

As a person who have suffered multiple traumas both as a child and as a young adult I have always seen myself as broken in some way. Many of my experiences were hidden from me, in that I had very few memories, but manifested in my life as physical and psychological pain and I was diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome). From what I had read and from what my doctors told me I had had to come to terms with the fact that this was something incredibly difficult to treat and recover from, and that it probably was something that I would have to live with for the rest of my life. Prior to starting the hypnotherapy I had suffered from sleep deprivation for many years, but had started suffering from nightmares, anxiety-attacks and was diagnosed with severe depression. It is an understatement that Solution focused hypnotherapy saved my life. Even though it sounds dramatic, it is the truth. After three months of weekly sessions my sleep-pattern is now back to normal, meaning I enjoy full night sleep and rarely suffer from nightmares. I have learned to control my anxiety and I have also gained the confidence to unearth hidden memories. The biggest change that the hypnotherapy has accomplished is that I now look forward to living my life, rather than just surviving it, and that is the greatest gift of all!  I no longer regard myself as broken, instead I have mended myself and become something amazing and beautiful!"

Thank you so much Richard for your time and your skills which have given me a new kind of life! A better life! I will always be grateful to you!

Mrs K (Trauma/Depressions)

"I was introduced to Richard at a time when there were a lot of emotionally difficult things going on in my life and although, being a totally non-spiritual cynic, I never thought I'd be the sort of person who ever started a sentence 'My hypnotherapist....' I soon found myself telling friends about the things I had found out in our weekly sessions. For some people hypnotherapy is about giving something up, but for me, it was a form of relaxation and learning. Richard was always kind and empathetic and never seemed fazed by anything I told him. His explanations of the way in which the brain works helped me to understand both my behaviour and that of other people around me, and taught me how to adapt my reactions to situations and individuals in a way that has definitely made me happier. A year on, I still use his relaxation CD if I'm having a particularly stressful time of things, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone who felt that something in their life was not quite right, even if they were struggling to identify what was actually wrong. "

Miss C. (Emotional Control Issues)

I first visited Richard last summer because he offered to help tackle my awful insomnia, which was affecting my family life and work in various negative ways. I'd been having trouble sleeping for several years, and just got used to always being a bit tired (I share a house with small noisy boys!). I admit I'm pretty cynical and was not convinced that much could be done. However, with weekly sessions over the next few months, Richard taught me to look at my situation in a completely different way. As well as learning lots of fascinating science stuff about the brain, he also showed me new and calmer ways to drop off to sleep, and an entirely fresh approach to coping with the horrible fear I had about dealing with the next day. I really enjoyed the good humoured nature of our sessions. I may still be a little sleep deprived, but I no longer lie awake gripped with the terrible anxiety that comes with it, and feel so much more positive thanks to Richard...and bear in mind this comes from someone who was very sceptical about hypnotherapy!

Mrs C. (Insomnia)

Dear Richard

Your sessions with you have completely changed my life.

When I first came to you I was quite regularly drinking a bottle of wine a night, and on the weekends much more. I felt like I was in a rut that I could not escape, especially as I suffered addiction problems as a teenager and admittedly was dubious about the type of therapy as I had never tried it before. I have been through lots of cognitive therapy, which helped with some work on myself, but I was at a time (and still am) where I didn't need to keep going back over it all, I wanted and needed to move forward and gain some positivity into my life and head!!

After the 6th session, annoyingly work called and I was unable to come back, I didn't think I could achieve what we had been working on with it being cut that short, but I suddenly became aware that I was drinking less and less days a week and then that I was no longer drinking on a worknight, my night anxiety was gone and my positivity and happiness had started to come back!! I'm not saying my life is perfect but for me this has been everything and seems only to be getting better.

Thank you so much Richard for helping me literally change my life *:) happy

Miss F (unwanted drinking habit)

Hello Richard!

Apologies for the lateness of this email but it's still technically Christmas so it's allowed!

I just wanted to say I hope you and your lovely family had a brilliant Christmas and all the best for the new year!

I am starting this new year with a completely different outlook than the one I had 12 months ago and that is thanks to the help you provided me in restoring my ability to say no to my anxiety! Whilst there are still things I struggle with, it's a lot easier for me to see a way out of the horrible hole that is anxiety and that makes all the difference. It is also so reassuring knowing whenever I need to I can message you and arrange another session.
Thank you so much for everything you did for me at the start of this year, I cannot express how much I (and my mum and dad) appreciated it.

Best wishes,

Miss C - young adult struggling with anxiety

Good morning to you Richard,

Thank you for your positivity, this is what I needed to take me forward on my journey, a 'Yes I can, yes I will' positive attitude.
You've held a mirror up and I like what I see, and more importantly how I'm feeling.
My anxiety volume is exceptionally low. I'm grateful for that.
If anxiety comes knocking at my door and I let it in, I'll be sure to get in touch so together we can get rid of this unwanted intruder.

Thank you again
Calm regards

Ms M (anger and uncontrollable emotions)

For more testimonials please visit my website

additional info

I am featured in this article published by The Times Newspaper - 17/08/15.

I have been interviewed on BBC radio regarding Hypnosis, A Director of the NCH and an international gold medal winner, delivered corporate presentation on Mental health and organised workshops. I understand the highs and lows of life and having experienced both peak and trough I now dedicate my life to teaching others how to climb up and out of the dark places and stay in the sunshine where they wish to be.