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Therapy to understand yourself more deeply and move forward with clarity

A space to slow down, make sense of what feels hard, and come back to who you really are.

How I work

Calm, collaborative support for anxiety, overwhelm, relationship patterns, addiction, grief and trauma.

Lorraine Bowe

I am Lorraine, an integrative therapist

People often come to me when something does not feel right, but they cannot always explain why. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that seem hard to shift despite your insight.

I work with people who are often used to coping, sometimes very well, but who sense that something underneath is not quite settled.

My role is to help you gently make sense of what is driving those patterns, at your pace, in a way that feels supportive, collaborative, grounded and sustainable.

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When therapy helps

You do not need to have it all figured out before you begin

Therapy can be a place to pause, understand what has been hard to name, and begin relating to yourself with more compassion.

You might recognise

  • Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge
  • Being hard on yourself or stuck in self-doubt
  • Struggling with relationships or boundaries
  • Feeling emotionally exhausted or disconnected
  • Knowing something needs to change, but not knowing where to start
  • Struggling with addiction or patterns that feel hard to shift

A particular focus

  • Relational patterns and power dynamics
  • Experiences that are difficult to name or make sense of
  • Emotional impact that has been minimised, normalised, or overlooked
  • Thoughtful, capable people who feel stuck beneath the surface

This includes, but is not limited to, experiences of control, self-doubt and loss of voice within relationships.

Integrative approach

Calm, thoughtful and collaborative sessions

My approach is integrative, which means I draw on different ways of working depending on what you need. We do not rush or force change. Instead, we make sense of what is happening with care, at a pace your system can meet.

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In our work together, we will

  • Explore what is beneath the surface
  • Understand patterns and responses with compassion
  • Work gently with both mind and body
  • Create space for new ways of relating to yourself
  • Explore how the past may unconsciously shape your experience of the present

This work is not about quick fixes

It is about building understanding, steadiness and a kinder way of being with yourself.

  • Understanding yourself more deeply
  • Feeling less overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions
  • Developing a kinder relationship with yourself and your body
  • Finding steadiness and ease, even when things feel uncertain
What to expect

If you are considering therapy, a short introductory call can help you get a sense of whether working with me will be the right fit for you.

You don't have to do this alone

Compassionate Inquiry

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Compassionate Inquiry, developed by Dr. Gabor Maté, is the core of my therapeutic work. It helps us make sense of your experience in a way that is compassionate, not pathologising.

Dr. Gabor Maté

“Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”

— Dr. Gabor Maté
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Services

When you are ready, you can work with me through therapy, supervision, circles, or training — each held with care, collaboration and compassion.

1:1 Therapy

1:1 Therapy

A calm, integrative space to understand patterns, reconnect with yourself, and move forward with clarity.

Mentoring & Supervision

Mentoring & Supervision

Support for practitioners seeking guidance, attunement, and growth in their therapeutic work.

Circles & Groups

A shared, supportive environment for connection, reflection, and collective healing.

Workshops / Trainings

Workshops / Trainings

Experiential workshops designed to deepen awareness, build skills, and explore therapeutic themes.

Training & Credentials

Training & Certifications

My work is grounded in extensive training across several evidence-informed therapeutic modalities, with Compassionate Inquiry at the heart of my practice.

Collective training

Each qualification supports a different layer of the work. I draw from them with care and intention, depending on what feels most supportive for you.

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Training list

  1. Compassionate Inquiry

    Core therapeutic approach

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  2. Havening Techniques

    Certified Havening Practitioner

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  3. Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

    Training in Emotional Freedom Technique

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  4. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

    NLP Practitioner training

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  5. Cognitive Hypnotherapy

    Cognitive Hypnotherapy training

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  6. Clinical Hypnotherapy

    St Mary's University, London

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Frequently asked questions

Here are a few questions that often arise when people are considering starting therapy with me. If there’s something else you’re wondering about, you’re very welcome to ask.

You can bring whatever feels heavy, confusing, painful or simply “stuck”. I often work with themes such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, burnout, relationship difficulties and the impact of past experiences or trauma. You don't need a clear label or diagnosis for us to begin.

Compassionate Inquiry, developed by Dr Gabor Maté, is the foundation of my practice. It gently explores what lies beneath present-day struggles the beliefs, patterns and stories we’ve learned to carry and supports you in seeing them with clarity and compassion. From there, new possibilities and ways of relating to yourself can emerge.

I work with adults from all walks of life who are curious about understanding themselves more deeply and finding more ease. I also have particular experience supporting people in high-stress roles, including several years working with police officers and frontline professionals.

Sessions are offered both online and in person. We can explore together what feels most comfortable and appropriate for you when we first connect.

The relationship between therapist and client is central to the work. An introductory call gives us a chance to meet, for you to share a little about what's bringing you to therapy, and to ask any questions you may have about how I work. From there you can decide, at your own pace, whether you'd like to begin.

What clients say

Real outcomes, at your pace

Stories from people who worked with Lorraine — from stage nerves and burnout to sleep and birth.

I worked with Lorraine when I was facing issues with my confidence whilst performing on stage. This confidence problem was serious enough to cause me to take time off from my dancing career.

Lorraine provided support that went much further than that provided by most counsellors. She took time to understand the full extent of my issues and helped me to trace them back. Using this knowledge we worked together to find solutions to the issues.

Throughout my time with Lorraine she has never rushed the treatment and has let me go at my own pace which has helped me get back on stage and do what I love. I owe her my career.

Sander

— The Royal Ballet
  • After one session I broke the cycle of sleeplessness with hypnotherapy and simple take-away techniques.
    Gillie CunninghamAuthor
  • I went into my first labour feeling confident and well prepared — I still use the methods now.
    Suzie CNew mother
  • Within a few sessions I felt calmer, more confident and happier — auditions became enjoyable.
    LouiseProfessional Opera Singer
  • I left my first session with tools to manage tinnitus and reclaim my sleep — she is calm, gentle and rare.
    Mary Flaherty
  • Sessions felt collaborative, unhurried and responsive — I left with practical progress and a new mantra: WWLD.
    EMC
  • I went into my first labour feeling confident and well prepared — I still use the methods now.
    Suzie CNew mother

Events & reflections

Join live circles and workshops, or explore gentle reflections to support your process between sessions.

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