Lorraine Cooper Hypnotherapy

04/08/2026

What actually happens in the brain during clinical hypnosis?🧠

One of the biggest misconceptions is that hypnosis is simply "deep relaxation." While relaxation is often part of the experience, neuroscience tells us there's much more happening.
Brain imaging research, including studies from Stanford University, has identified measurable changes in brain activity during hypnosis that may help explain why people become more receptive to therapeutic change.
I've created this short carousel to explain these changes in a simple, accessible way.
🌿I’d love to hear your thoughts!

02/08/2026

✨The healing rituals are returning ✨

After a little pause, my beautiful personalised treatment rituals are back throughout the summer holidays.

Tomorrow I will be creating a special nurturing space combining clinical hypnotherapy, gentle sound therapy, reflexology, calming breathwork, guided visualisation, mindfulness and healing intention.

Each session is thoughtfully created around the individual - a space to slow down, reconnect, release what no longer supports you, and invite more calm, confidence and inner balance.
By bringing together the therapeutic power of hypnotherapy with relaxation techniques, sound, touch and intention, these sessions are designed to support the nervous system, quieten an overactive mind and help you reconnect with yourself on a deeper level.
Sometimes healing begins when we stop striving, stop carrying everything alone, and allow ourselves a moment to pause and receive.

🌿Gentle support
🌊Restorative rituals
💫A space to reconnect with yourself

The summer holidays can be a beautiful opportunity to create time for your own wellbeing.

With love, Lorraine 💖

01/08/2026

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Have you ever wondered why we sometimes find ourselves repeating the same patterns, even when we consciously want to change?

As a hypnotherapist, I’m often asked about how we can truly "reprogram" our habits and limiting beliefs. I’ve been revisiting the work of Dr. Bruce Lipton lately, and it’s a great reminder of how deeply our subconscious mind influences our daily lives.

The beauty of the subconscious is that it isn’t fixed—it’s adaptable. Whether it’s through repetition, mindfulness, or hypnotherapy, we have the power to update those old "programs" that no longer serve us.

This weekend, I invite you to pause and ask yourself: What is one narrative I’m ready to rewrite?

Change doesn’t have to be a struggle; sometimes, it’s just about gently shifting the focus of our inner dialogue. Wishing everyone a restful and reflective weekend!





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29/07/2026

🧠The science behind hypnosis continues to grow...

One of the largest recent reviews of research has examined over 20 years of evidence on clinical hypnosis.
The findings show that hypnosis can be an effective intervention for many psychological and physical health conditions, including anxiety, stress, pain management, IBS, and improving emotional wellbeing when delivered by a trained practitioner.
As a trauma-informed clinical hypnotherapist, I love seeing research continue to explain what many of my clients already experience - that when we calm the nervous system, quiet the inner critic and create new neural pathways, real and lasting change becomes possible.
Every session I provide combines evidence-informed hypnotherapy with neuroscience, NLP and somatic approaches, helping clients feel safe enough for the brain to learn healthier patterns.
Science is helping us understand what hypnosis has been demonstrating in practice for many years.
📖You can read the research here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38060828/

21/07/2026

Thank you to TED-Ed and Madhumita Murgia for this clear and thought provoking explanation

I've just watched this brilliant 4-minute TED-Ed talk on how chronic stress affects the brain, and I thought it was well worth sharing.

As a hypnotherapist, people often ask me why we spend a few moments working with the breath before we begin any hypnosis.

The answer is simple...
When we're living with stress, anxiety or trauma, the nervous system can become stuck in a state of protection. Our breathing often becomes faster and shallower without us even noticing.
Before we ask the mind to change, it helps if the body first feels a little safer.

Gentle breathing isn't just about "relaxing." It helps signal to the nervous system that, in this
moment, you're safe. As breathing slows, many people notice their thoughts begin to settle, their body softens, and they become more receptive to the therapeutic work that follows.

This is why breathwork forms part of every session I offer. It's not separate from the therapy-it helps prepare the mind and body to work together.

If you're interested in understanding what stress can do to the brain, this TED-Ed animation explains it beautifully.

I'd love to hear what you think after watching it.

🌿Discover more about my approach to hypnotherapy & Wellbeing at:
https://lorrainecooperhypnotherapy.co.uk



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17/07/2026

Today I'm excited to share my new website for Hypnotherapy & Wellness by Lorraine Cooper.
It's been a labour of love, and I'm so pleased to finally see it live.
A huge thank you to Expect Best for bringing my ideas to life and for all your patience, creativity and support throughout the process. It's been a pleasure working with you all.
If you'd like to take a look, I'd love to hear what you think.
🌿https://lorrainecooperhypnotherapy.co.uk

16/07/2026

13/07/2026

Have you ever wondered what actually happens in the brain during hypnosis?

Thanks to fMRI research, we no longer have to guess. Brain imaging studies show us which regions quieten, which light up, and why certain words land more deeply than others in a relaxed state.

I use this research to shape every script I write. It means the language your brain hears in session is chosen because we know it works, not just because it sounds soothing.

My new blog explains what fMRI informed hypnotherapy is and why it matters for anyone considering this kind of work.

fMRI stands for functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. In plain language — it's a brain scan that shows us which parts of the brain are active in real time.