Susan Shepherd Hypnotherapy

15/12/2025

A new week, a new chance to choose the small things that make life feel a little lighter.
What are you choosing this week? 🌿

08/12/2025

A new week, a new chance to choose the small things that make life feel a little lighter.
What are you choosing this week? 🌿

02/12/2025

🧠 Why we repeat habits - and how to change them...

So much of what we do comes from tiny loops in the brain:
Cue → Behaviour → Reward → Repeat.

But the incredible thing about the brain is that it can change.
Every pause, every small decision, every tiny shift creates a new pathway.

You don’t need perfect willpower.
You just need one different choice at a time. 💛

If you’d like support with building healthier habits, food choices, or reducing cravings, Solution Focused Hypnotherapy can really help.
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01/12/2025

A new week, a new chance to choose the small things that make life feel a little lighter.
What are you choosing this week? 🌿

24/11/2025

And if this week doesn’t go perfectly…
Next week is another chance to choose again. 💛

What are you choosing this week? 🌿

23/11/2025

🎧 If you’re looking to improve your sleep hygiene, this is an excellent podcast to listen to.
It offers clear, evidence-based insights and practical guidance, making it a valuable resource for anyone wanting to support better rest.

👉 Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxxnRMT9C-8

Dr Matthew Walker is a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and one of the world’s leading experts on sleep sc...

21/11/2025

🧠✨ New research shows dopamine can reduce impulsiveness and help us stay focused on long-term rewards, and it beautifully reflects what we do in Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

A recent neuroscience study found that when dopamine levels were boosted, people became less impulsive and more willing to wait for a meaningful reward, rather than rushing for quick, short-term relief.

This is exactly the space SFH works in. When we’re stressed, tired, overwhelmed or anxious, our brain naturally pushes us toward quick fixes, anything that gives immediate relief. But these “instant” reactions can keep us stuck in unhelpful loops.

🌱 In SFH, we help the brain shift into a calmer, more rational state so you can:
• pause instead of react
• choose long-term wellbeing over short-term coping
• build new habits that are rewarding, sustainable and aligned with who you want to be
• reconnect with motivation and clear thinking.

Hypnosis helps quiet the survival brain and activate the intellectual brain, the part of you that can wait, reflect, plan and choose what truly benefits you.

If you’re working on anxiety, low mood, stress, habits or emotional regulation, this research is a wonderful reminder: your brain can absolutely change - and SFH helps you do it in a gentle, positive way.

👉 Read the research below.

New research shows that dopamine decreases impulsivity by 20% compared to placebo, as shown by participants' willingness to wait for delayed rewards.

19/11/2025

If you’ve been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck in negative thinking, you’re not alone.
Our brains work hard to keep us safe - but sometimes that protective system becomes overactive, leaving us exhausted and anxious.

Solution Focused Hypnotherapy offers a gentle, evidence-based way to calm the mind, rebalance the nervous system, and help you feel more like you again.

Swipe through to learn how it works ➜
And if you’d like support, you’re welcome to message me to book a free 15-minute chat.

18/11/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or struggling to switch off after a busy day?
Sometimes even a short pause can help your mind slow down and your body feel more settled.

I’ve created a free 10-minute calming audio to help you unwind, ease stress, and support better sleep.
If you’d like the link, just comment “AUDIO” below and I’ll send it straight to you 💜

A little calm can go a long way.

12/11/2025

When we remember to look up, our thoughts often feel a little lighter too. ☀️

A gentle reminder to slow down and notice what’s above you today - the light, the colours, the air. 🌿

10/11/2025

A little reminder to be where you are. ☕

Not every quiet moment needs to be filled.
Sometimes peace finds us in the simplest pauses. 🌿

09/11/2025

What if your mind could finally slow down? 🌙
When we live with anxiety or overthinking, it can feel like our brain is constantly on high alert, even when we’re trying to rest.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy helps you gently retrain your mind to step out of the stress cycle, so you can think clearly, sleep better, and feel more in control again.
🌿 Online sessions available
💬 Free 15-minute consultation

Susan Shepherd | Solution Focused Hypnotherapist & Registered Nurse