Morven Taylor-Slater, clinical hypnotherapist, in a warm natural setting
Grief-focused hypnotherapy

Grief doesn't need
to be fixed.
It needs to be heard.

A gentle, solution-focused practice in West Lothian where grief is honoured, not pathologised. For when life has changed shape and you need somewhere safe to land.

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You are not doing
grief wrong.

Grief is not a problem to solve. It is not a stage to get through. It is love with nowhere to go, and this space helps you find where it belongs.

Sessions are calm, collaborative, and move at your pace. No pressure. No programme. Just presence.

"Moving forward without letting go."

Guiding You Through Grief

Grief is a universal experience that touches us all in different ways. In this practice, I provide a safe and welcoming space where you can explore the changes you are facing, free from judgement or expectation. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and wherever you find yourself in the process, you already possess the inner resources needed to cope.

My role is to guide you gently and patiently, offering support in a manner that is both relaxed and thoughtfully structured. You are encouraged to proceed at your own pace, with the assurance that you will be supported every step of the way.

Morven Taylor-Slater, hypnotherapist in West Lothian, Scotland
Meet Morven

A real person,
not a programme.

I'm Morven Taylor, a clinical hypnotherapist based in West Lothian, specialising in grief and loss. I trained at CPHT and I'm registered with the NCH and AfSFH.

My practice is solution-focused, which means we work with what's already good in you, not against what feels broken. Sessions happen in my home practice or online, whichever feels right.

West Lothian · Online available · Evening sessions · Fully insured

Grief takes many forms.

If it matters to you, it belongs here.

Loss of a loved one
Relationship endings
Health changes
Miscarriage & infertility
Life transitions
Expected future
Identity shifts
Empty nest
Estrangement
Retirement
Education milestones
Unexpected events
Relocations

Grief is a natural response to love. It isn't always about death.

A hypnotherapy session in progress: Morven with a client in her calm, light-filled practice room
The practice room, calm and light-filled, in West Lothian
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What hypnotherapy
feels like.

It's not about being "put under." It is a natural, conversational process. We talk. We pause. We notice what matters. Sometimes there is silence. Sometimes imagery or memory gently arises.

You remain aware and in control at all times.

Deeply calming. Surprisingly normal.
Emotionally spacious. Subtle, yet lasting.

How I work.

Respects your experience

This is not a manualised grief programme. Your grief is unique and will be treated that way.

Hypnotherapy and navigating grief

Grieving is a deeply personal and challenging experience, often making it hard to understand who you are in the aftermath of loss. Hypnotherapy offers a supportive approach to help realign your mind and navigate the complexities of grief, encouraging gentle exploration and healing in a safe and nurturing environment.

Trusts your wisdom

We create the conditions where your own healing intelligence finds its way forward.

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I’ve been working with Morven over several sessions and it’s genuinely helped me get back into a much healthier routine and mindset. I feel more balanced day to day and my overall quality of life has improved. The… Read full review by Edward C. on Google

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Morven's calming non-judgmental approach makes a huge difference. I''ve tried psychotherapy and CBT before, but nothing is close to the depth of work we achieved through hypnotherapy, even during one of the most… Read full review by Mark L. on Google

— Mark L. a week ago

I have attended a number of hypnotherapy sessions with Morven for help with stress and I have always felt relaxed afterwards with a more positive outlook. Morven is a consummate professional who not only draws on her… Read full review by Jenny J. on Google

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Common questions

What is hypnotherapy, and will I lose control?
Hypnosis is a natural state of relaxed, focused attention, similar to daydreaming or being absorbed in a book. You remain fully aware and in control at all times. I cannot make you do or say anything you don't choose to.
Can hypnotherapy help with grief specifically?
Yes. Grief responds well to the calm, indirect approach of solution-focused hypnotherapy, whether from bereavement, relationship endings, health changes, or any significant loss. We don't analyse or re-traumatise. We work gently with what's already in you.
How many sessions will I need?
Most clients find meaningful change within 6–12 sessions, though every person is different. We move at your pace. There is no fixed programme, and you are never locked into a course.
What happens in a first session?
We talk. I listen to what's brought you here, explain how the mind works in grief, and answer any questions you have. The first session is calm and exploratory. There is no pressure to do anything you're not ready for.
Do you offer a free initial call?
Yes. A free 20-minute telephone consultation is available for anyone who wants to get a feel for whether working together might be right. No commitment, no obligation.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. Online sessions are available via video call and are just as effective as in-person work. Many clients prefer the ease of being at home.
How much does it cost?
General therapy sessions are £65 for adults (£60 for students). An initial consultation is £20 for 20 minutes. If cost is a barrier, please get in touch. I offer a small number of reduced-fee places.

If you're curious,
that's enough.

You don't need to know if this is right yet.
Just reach out, and we'll talk.

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