Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist & Health & Wellness Coach in Wiltshire

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

I created Waterlily Therapy Ltd to be a sanctuary for those navigating life's deeper waters. My work is built on the philosophy of the Waterlily: the belief that even when we feel rooted in the 'mud' of life's challenges, we possess the natural strength to rise, unfold, and bloom beautifully at the surface.

As a fully qualified Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, and Health & Wellness Coach, I partner with you through this transition. I am a specialist HypnoMenopause® Practitioner, a Somasense® Practitioner, and hold a Diploma in Inner Child Hypnosis (Reconnect. Heal. Transform.).

My practice is grounded in professional excellence. I am a proud Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society (GMBPsS) and hold registered memberships with the National Council of Integrative Psychotherapists MNCIP(Reg.), the National Council for Hypnotherapy MNCH(Reg.) the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council CNHC (Reg.) and full membership with the Association for Coaching (AC). I am here to help you heal your roots so you can bloom beautifully in your present.

Psychotherapy

Hypnotherapy

Understanding the Journey: From the Depths to The Surface

"My passion for understanding the intricate connection between the mind, body, and behaviour isn't just academic—it's deeply personal. My commitment to helping you navigate life's hurdles stems from my own journey through the ‘shadows' of anxiety, panic attacks, and stress. Most recently, navigating the complexities of the menopause transition has profoundly deepened my resolve to help others reclaim control and find their calm.

My practice is significantly enriched by a decade spent living and studying in South East Asia. Immersed in the diverse cultures of Singapore, I embraced philosophies that view the individual as a whole, vibrant ecosystem rather than a set of symptoms. This exposure allows me to offer a truly holistic perspective, addressing the interconnectedness of your physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being.

I work with the firm belief that 'one-size-doesn't-fit-all.' Your journey is unique, which is why we navigate The Chapters of your healing at a pace that feels safe for you. In our shared space, there is no judgement—only empathy and respect, where we can explore your challenges and process your emotions, gaining the insights that can help you rise, heal, and reach The Surface—of your own wellbeing and bloom in the light."

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.