Psychotherapist in Wiltshire

Hi, I'm Lisa Makinson MSc GMBPsS Dip.CBH MNCH(Reg.) MNCIP(Reg.) CNHC(Reg.).

I am a fully qualified Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, trained HypnoMenopause® Practitioner and licenced integrative Psychotherapist in Wiltshire.

I am a member of the British Psychological Society GMBPsS, a registered member of the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists MNCIP(Reg.), The National Council for Hypnotherapy MNCH(Reg.) and a registered member of the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council CNHC(Reg.) for hypnotherapy.

Psychotherapy

Hypnotherapy

Understanding the mind

My passion lies in understanding the psychology of the human mind, body, and behaviour. My commitment to helping others overcome life's difficulties stems from my own experience of successfully navigating and overcoming significant personal challenges. Specifically these include anxiety, panic attacks, stress and more recently the complexities of the menopause transition which has profoundly strengthened my desire to help others overcome and take control of similar life hurdles.

My therapeutic practice is significantly enriched by a decade of living, working and studying in South East Asia, particularly Singapore. This exposure to diverse cultures and philosophies allows me to offer a truly holistic perspective, viewing you as a complete person, not just a set of symptoms. My comprehensive plans address the interconnectedness of your physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

I use integrative techniques, tailored to your individual needs, reflecting my belief that 'one-size-doesn't-fit-all.' My experiences in Asia have provided valuable cross-cultural frameworks for mental health and resilience, which I subtly incorporate. I empower you with practical, sustainable tools for self-awareness, self-love, and acceptance, guiding you toward inner peace. I provide a supportive and nurturing environment for your healing journey. This confidential and non-judgemental space ensures you feel safe to explore challenges, process emotions, and gain valuable insights. You will be met with empathy, respect, and unconditional support as I guide you along your unique path to growth.

Sessions are available in person in Devizes and Swindon, Wiltshire, or online.

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Waterlilies

Waterlilies are beautiful water plants, their roots grow beneath the murky waters within the soil below, yet they rise to the surface from the darkness and bloom into beautiful radiant flowers. It is this, which in many cultures represents an individual's own rebirth, and progression from a position of negativity to one of flourishing.

The waterlily flower when in bloom rests on top of the water's surface and purifies the water as they grow, again a representation of spreading wider positivity.

The waterlily grows in many different colours which have various symbolic meanings that differ amongst numerous cultures around the world. All beautiful in their own right, the white waterlily is considered to symbolise peace, mental purity, hope, wellness and spiritual enlightenment, something we all strive for in life. It is this plant that my work as a psychotherapist in Wiltshire hopes to embody.