About Lorraine Bennington

Lorraine began her studies of hypnotherapy at age 21, long before the study of hypnosis was well known, led there by a fascination with the human psyche and an attraction to understanding the depths of the mind.  She pursued her graduate studies at McGill University, earning a Master’s degree in Counselling in 1979.

In addition to hypnotherapy Lorraine frequently incorporates energy healing modalities such as EFT into her work. These practices combine eastern philosophies with western understanding of the mind, utilizing such techniques as “tapping” acupuncture points or Chinese meridian points to assist with many conditions, including reducing fears and worries, self sabotage patterns, negative self talk (runaway thoughts or circular thinking) and insomnia. 

In addition Lorraine  studied huna (Hawaiian shamanic teachings) and ho’o’pono’pono during her decade of living on Kauai and Maui and incorporates those wisdom teachings into her coaching. She trained under Dr. Serge King (author of The Urban Shaman) and was also influenced/impacted by the teachings of Morna Simeone.

Since the early 1980's, Lorraine has led success seminars.  These seminars essentially marked the birth of her role as a coach, although the term "coaching" as we know it today had not yet entered everyday vocabulary.

Lorraine is also an accomplished and dynamic speaker. She was the introductory speaker at an event in Vancouver featuring Dr. Wayne Dyer as keynote. On another occasion, Anthony Robbins attempted to convince her to give up her speaking spot to him, but, despite his eloquence and strong will, she managed to take the podium!

Lorraine has decades of experience in both talk radio and television. Some of her radio appearances include a year on the Bob Say show as a “call in your problems” radio expert, regular shows on LG73, a weekly show on Kong radio on Kauai, and many guest appearances both on English and French CBC Radio. She answered questions on dreams, relationships, quitting smoking, losing weight and general life issues, encouraging callers with more complex concerns to seek therapy. She has spoken to many organizations, including pharmaceutical companies, VGH, the UBC School of Social Work, Rotary clubs and the Western Business Women’s Association. She has appeared on Vision television (Five Seekers, Guides and Gurus) on CHEK TV (North of 49), and more recently on CBC Marketplace and on Radio Canada.

Lorraine's philosophy integrates spirituality and an understanding of how mind and personality work. The belief that people are spiritual beings living in a physical world underlies Lorraine’s work, and the effectiveness with which mind and spirit function together determines whether we’re in harmony or disharmony. Spirituality is seen not as a connection to any one particular faith, but rather as a connection to life itself.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Canadian Society of Clinical Hypnosis