Sessions available online and in person
Fed up with your busy, worst case scenario brain that wonβt pipe down?
If your brain feels like Piccadilly Circus at rush hour β¦ you can turn the volume down on all that noise, and stop bracing for a disaster that isnβt actually coming.
A bit about meβ¦
Hello, Iβm Lorna.
If youβre in your 40s or 50s struggling with endless overthinking, overwhelm, rubbish sleep, anxiety and self-doubt - youβre in the right place.
I know what Iβm talking about because Iβve been there with a brain that just couldnβt switch off and I know first hand that you really can change things.
I blend neuroscience, psychotherapy and therapeutic hypnosis to help you step out of survival mode and instead feel like youβve actually got your life together.
Thereβs no need to dig into the past - whatever you want to achieve, weβll map out a path to get you there.
Iβm a fully qualified Clinical Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and ICF qualified Career & Leadership Coach.
I can support you online anywhere in the world and in person in Edinburgh (both are as effective).
What can I help with?
Anxiety & stress
Panic attacks
Sleep issues/insomnia
Confidence & self esteem
IBS & gut issues
Anger management
Pain management
Fears and phobias
Menopause
Neurodivergence coping
Migraines
Burnout & overwhelm
Negative thoughts
Addictions
Success stories
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βDidnβt honestly expect this to work. But it does.β
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Didnβt honestly expect this to work. But it does. And Lorna is amazing. Completely trustworthy and I feel in a really safe space. Since we met Iβve had a cancer diagnosis. I honestly donβt know how I would have coped without her. She is a goddess! Thank you Lorna - you are bloody amazing xx
Mhairi Mackenzie, Fife (online sessions)
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βI feel I have genuinely changed as a person and now use what I learned across many areas of my life.β
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Lorna is a thoughtful, kind, and non-judgemental therapist who uses all of her skills as a hypnotherapist, psychotherapist, and coach. I originally went to see Lorna with a specific issue, but the tools she taught me, along with the education and insight she provided, have resulted in far broader and more meaningful change. I feel I have genuinely changed as a person and now use what I learned across many areas of my life. While I initially found it difficult to reach out for help, I am extremely pleased that I did and would highly recommend Lorna to others.
Hannah Stewart, Edinburgh (in person sessions)
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βI never imagined how much things could change.β
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I honestly canβt recommend Lorna enough. When I first started, my anxiety was overwhelming and I was constantly struggling with eczema caused by stress and compulsive scratching. I never imagined how much things could change.
Since working together, my anxiety has reduced so much, and for the first time in a long time, Iβve been able to break the cycle of scratching.
The whole process has been life-changing, and Iβm so grateful for the support, kindness, and expertise I received from Lorna throughout.
If youβre thinking about trying hypnotherapy, I would absolutely recommend it. Itβs one of the best decisions Iβve ever made.Emily Ainsworth (online sessions)
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βI 100% COULD NOT and WOULD NOT have done it before my sessions with you!β
Hi Lorna
I just wanted to get in touch because today I finally [had conversation with CEO that client had been aiming for].
I 100% COULD NOT and WOULD NOT have done it before my sessions with you!
I still can't believe I said it all!
I'm using the tools every day in many areas of my life but this one stood out and I wanted to share it with you.
Thank you so much for all your help.
[Follow up from a client who I worked with on confidence & habit change initially and went on to make other very positive change in her life]
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βI honestly have lost a massive weight off my shoulders and feel that I am ready to move on and start a new chapter in my life .β
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I had tried everything and genuinely felt doomed with a number of issues. I was desperate for a change. Terribly depressed and frustrated with myself and the constant cycle I was trapped in.
Lorna was very welcoming, understanding, supportive and non judgemental, which was important as I had a lot of history and I wanted to be honest about things that I normally kept to myself for fear of shame and judgement.
Lorna helped me understand how my mind works (I also have ADHD and am in recovery from substance misuse) and the reasoning behind my coping mechanisms & subconscious decisions.
After working with Lorna I feel more positive about myself and my outlook is definitely brighter. I am managing my life better and others have noticed the change in me . I honestly have lost a massive weight off my shoulders and feel that I am ready to move on and start a new chapter in my life . I also passed my driving test during my time working with Lorna!
I am extremely grateful to Lorna for her time and insight. She is a great mentor and I still use the tools she taught me daily. Hypnotherapy is an investment in yourself and it's worth it ! I would recommend Lorna to anyone who is looking for a supportive, tailored approach that genuinely works and trust me I've tried everything π₯°ππΌRoisin Kerr, Edinburgh (online sessions)
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βI really didnβt believe I could ever get better and assumed I would just always live like thisβ¦but after 12 sessions the difference I feel is astonishing.β
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After years of trying conventional therapy with no real success I decided to give hypnotherapy a shot. I really didnβt know what to expect when I first went but after 12 sessions the difference I feel is astonishing. I went to deal with my anxiety and stress that had taken control of most my life, I really didnβt believe I could ever get better and assumed I would just always live like this. But Lorna has surpassed all expectations I had and Iβm not only less stressed and anxious I actually feel like I have control of my life and look forward to each day. Some days are still difficult but i now know all the tools to help and each day only gets easier. I really cannot recommend Lorna enough I look forward to each session I have with her she makes you feel right at home and is one of the kindest people Iβve had the pleasure of meeting.
Cormac Lennon, Edinburgh (mix of in person and online sessions)
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βThe kind of therapy she does is amazingβ¦β¦. after leaving Lornaβs sessions I always felt so positive.β
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Cannot recommend Lorna enough!!
Myself & my partner have both been working with Lorna for our anxiety for the past few weeks. We have both had therapy in the past before but Lorna is by far the best therapist we have been to.She makes you feel so comfortable and is so warm and friendly.
Lorna is so knowledgeable and the kind of therapy she does is amazing as it completely focuses on where you want to be in your life and not always looking back into your past which personally for my partner and I is extremely helpful and something completely new to us.
After leaving Lornaβs sessions I always felt so positive and I have already recommended her to my friends and will continue to recommend her to anyone looking for a therapist!Rosie Francis-Freeman, Edinburgh (mix of in person and online sessions)
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βI had a tendency to overthink everything, no matter how small the scenario. Lorna has really helped me become more calm, positive and confident about myself.β
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Having finally decided to address my anxiety issues, which were becoming very tiresome, I was lucky enough to be introduced to Lorna.
Lorna is amazing. She's one of those rare people who can instantly put you at ease while creating an environment of trust, openness, and empathy. This is the first time I have tried therapy of any sort and thanks to Lorna, I've noticed a big change in how I am now able to cope much better with challenging situations.
I had a tendency to overthink everything, no matter how small the scenario. Lorna has really helped me become more calm, positive and confident about myself.
I can't thank Lorna enough, and I would definitely recommend her to anyone thinking about making positive changes to their life.Steve Douglas, Edinburgh (mix of in person and online sessions)
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βShe helped me focus on what's most important.β
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I can wholeheartedly recommend Lorna as a coach who can help you discover what's most important for you and then guide you towards reaching your goals.
Lorna's coaching has given me the support I needed to move forward in my career with clarity and confidence. She helped me focus on what's most important during a period when I was building my business and also experienced significant health challenges.
She showed empathy for my experiences and didn't shy away from challenging me on my beliefs. After each session I had a clear plan of my next steps which I could put into action straight away.Tobi Tonner, Edinburgh (online sessions)
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βI have definitely noticed a huge improvement in my anxiety.β
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I really wasnβt really sure what to expect before starting hypnotherapy, but I found each session so relaxing and calming, it was so good to let my mind relax.
Lorna is so lovely and really reassuring so put me at ease straight away. I liked that her sessions were about looking forward, and I always left each session feeling very relaxed and peaceful.
I have definitely noticed a huge improvement in my anxiety and would absolutely recommend Lorna to anyone considering hypnotherapy.G Wilson, Edinburgh (in person sessions)
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βMy sleep is so much better and I'm not worrying and obsessing and replaying things like I used to. β
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My sessions with Lorna have helped my anxiety and overthinking so much. My sleep is so much better and I'm not worrying and obsessing and replaying things like I used to. I really looked forward to my sessions in the end and I feel really happy with where I am now. Thank you!
F MacMorland, Glasgow (in person sessions)
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βI felt lighter, more positive, and much better able to handle stuff that I had going on.β
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I first met Lorna at a time when I was feeling very low, negative, and quite disillusioned with life. It took me a long time to admit I needed help (something I probably found even harder as a man) but from the very beginning, she put me at ease and created such a calm, supportive space.
After just a few sessions, I noticed a real shift - I felt lighter, more positive, and much better able to handle stuff that I had going on.
Hypnotherapy with Lorna has genuinely changed the way I think and feel so much for the better, which honestly I wasnβt sure was possible at the start. Iβd absolutely recommend it to anyone.
C Darley, Edinburgh (online sessions)
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Highly recommended, Lorna is an incredible coach. I learnt a lot while working with her.
Klaudijus Jarusevicius (online sessions)
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βI came away with so much more. β
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I arrived back to the UK in August, after 7 years away, and straight into a job hunt.
I turned to Lorna for coaching: helping me understand how to find values-aligned work, how to understand and stay on top of the process, and to help with my mental health during what is always an arduous process.
I came away with so much more. She helped me really drill down into my values, what they mean to me and how they can build a framework for finding a great job. She gave me some great tools for staying positive, for keeping my emotions on an even keel.
She helped me learn a bunch about myself and how I work. She brings consistent, upbeat energy to every session and that becomes infectious.
The results: I have just landed an outstanding job and I have that framework to help with almost any heavy decision. I cannot recommend Lorna highly enough.Adam Cheney, London (online sessions)
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βItβs such a relief to finally have made actual change in my life.β
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I actually found hypnotherapy with Lorna to be quite life changing. I have been stuck in negative thought patterns for a long time, and struggling with sleep.
After a few weeks I found my sleep improving massively which was nothing short of a miracle for me. I slowly found that I was looking at things differently, able to interrupt negative thoughts before they take over and just feel so much more able to cope with everything in life. I have tried CBT in the past but found this totally different and itβs such a relief to finally have made actual change in my life. I would highly, highly recommend Lorna.
J Docherty, Edinburgh (online sessions)
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βI feel so much calmer, and just much more able to manage the stress of my business (and life!). β
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My sessions with Lorna totally exceeded my expectations. I run a growing business which can be very lonely and was finding the overwhelm was becoming hard to manage. I chose this therapy because I liked that it was forward looking and based in neuroscience.
Lorna is a brilliant coach and the hypnotherapy part gave me the tools to understand what was going in my brain with stress (I loved learning all about this) and how to manage my βstress bucketβ. The hypnosis part is wonderfully relaxing and I feel so much calmer, and just much more able to manage the stress of my business (and life!). I really feel I have these tools for life now - itβs changed so much for me - thank you so much!!!!
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Thank you so much. I really feel the sessions have helped [my daughter] cope. We have had no tantrums, just getting through and working hard. Thank you so much.
Anon, Edinburgh [helping a teenager through school refusal and exam stress] (in person sessions)
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Lorna, happy Christmas! A wee thank you to buy some lovely food and drink to take away at new Year. I could not have got though this without you, thank you.
Anon, Crail
[Helping this wonderful client with sleep and coping with managing a stressful health situation]
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βThis is amazing, I couldnβt do this before!!β [facing a phobia]
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I approached Lorna for help with my longstanding phobia of snakes.
Lorna put me at ease immediately making me feel calm and relaxed. Her explanation of the brain and how my phobia has been created and stored made so much sense, like a light bulb going on!
I have been on holiday and feel more relaxed, and not worried about seeing a snakes.
Incidently while gardening recently i picked up a worm and held it in my hand.. this is amazing, I couldnβt do this before!!
Lorna I canβt thank you enough and will highly recommend you to anyone and everyone!
R Martineau, Edinburgh (in person sessions)
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βThis work has enabled me to look at life through a different (positive) lensβ.
Hi Lorna
On reflection of todayβs conversation and the work weβve done together, to summarise Iβd say βthis work has enabled me to look at life through a different (positive) lensβ. I canβt thank you enough.
[Follow up from a client who I worked with online for sleep initially but made big other changes in her life as well].
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βMy initial brief was to help me sleep better - which this has - but the result has been all encompassing.β
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I decided to put my trust in Lorna to help me reshape my life, working with her is a great experience and she enabled me to view life - both personally and professionally - through a much clearer, sharper lense; the experience made me more positive at a time I had to overcome huge personal challenges and make changes in my work life.
My initial brief was to help me sleep better - which this has - but the result has been all encompassing and I cannot rate her or thank Lorna enough for the guidance and unwavering support!
[Linkedin review from online client, March 2026]. Online sessions
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βI feel calmer, more confident, and better able to manage day-to-day life.β
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I came to Lorna after struggling with anxiety, and hypnotherapy has made such a difference.
Sheβs knowledgeable, approachable, and instantly put me at ease. The sessions helped me feel calmer, more confident, and better able to manage day-to-day life. Highly recommend!Ben Scott, Glasgow (online sessions)
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Lorna is brilliant. She helped hugely with my phobia of spiders and Iβm so glad I went to her. Highly recommend.
MM, Stirling (online sessions)
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βShe has revolutionised my sleep which has impacted every area of my life.β
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Working with Lorna is the best investment I have made in myself. She has revolutionised my sleep which has impacted every area of my life. Her empathic, compassionate nature, combined with insights into how the brain works has, in a few sessions, made fundemental, positive changes to my well being. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Sarah Arnold, Essex (online sessions)