Welcome to Minds & Soles

My name is Rachel Sheppard and I am a Psychotherapist/Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and Reflexologist in private practice in Reading, Berkshire. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, facing a specific difficulty, or simply seeking space to reflect and reconnect, I am here for you, providing a safe calm space to explore your thoughts and feelings and help you gain understanding, clarity and acceptance.

I offer one to one confidential counselling or hypnotherapy and have supported clients with a variety of issues including:

• Anxiety and panic attacks

• Low confidence, self-esteem and self-worth

• Relationship issues, separation and divorce

• Bereavement and anticipatory grief

• Phobias and changing habits

• Weight loss

• Sleep issues

• Coping with personal and workplace changes and stress

• Supporting cancer patients and their families coping with diagnosis of life-limiting conditions

• Personal growth, rediscovery of self and self-acceptance

• Creative inspiration

In addition to talking therapies, I also offer reflexology — a holistic treatment that uses massage and pressure applied to the feet to help rebalance energy lines, enhance relaxation, and promote an overall sense of calm and wellbeing.

If you would like support in navigating life’s challenges, discovering a sense of self or simply needing time-out, I am happy to help.