You don’t have to navigate grief alone
Loss reshapes your world in ways no one prepares you for.
It changes your emotions, your routines, your relationships, even your sense of who you are.
There is no timeline, no ‘getting over it’ and no single right way to grieve - only your way in your own time.
I’m Lindsey Shepherd, founder of Hocokah Wellbeing
I’m an Holistic Grief Practitioner, NLP practitioner, Integral Eye Movement Technique practitioner, Healer, and Spiritual Practitioner (non-religious) and I’m deeply committed to supporting people emotionally, mentally, physically and spiritually as they move through loss.
Inside this brochure, you’ll find the three grief support pathways I offer:
Grief Before Loss - support for anticipatory grief
Healing Hearts Support - for the acute stages of loss
Life After Loss Programme - for rebuilding identity, confidence, and purpose after profound loss
Wherever you are in your grief, there is a place for you here.
You’ll also find details of Gentle Grief & Energy Healing, a stand‐alone session blending compassionate conversation with energy healing for emotional and nervous‐system support
For many years I’ve worked with people who are grieving, listening to their stories, honouring their pain, and helping them find steadier ground.
I specialise in grief support because I believe that every person deserves a safe, compassionate space to make sense of their loss and gently reconnect with themselves.
How I support you through grief
A gentle, holistic approach for every stage of loss:
Grief touches every part of you - emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. That’s why the support I offer blends a range of therapeutic tools, always tailored to your unique experience and the stage of grief you’re in.
No two people grieve in the same way. No two journeys look alike. Your support shouldn’t either.
What all my grief pathways include:
1:1 emotional support grounded in coaching, NLP, and deep listening
A safe, confidential and compassionate space where you can express anything without judgement
Grief education to help you understand what you’re feeling Coping techniques and self‐care practices to support your nervous system
Healing modalities to soothe emotional and energetic overwhelm Integral Eye Movement Technique (when appropriate) to ease emotional intensity and feeling completely stuck
Intuitive, spiritually grounded guidance, always aligned with your beliefs
WhatsApp support between sessions, so you’re never holding everything alone
This blended approach adapts to you - your story, your needs, your pace, and the shifting landscape of your grief.
Holistic Grief Support that meets you where you are at
Grief before Loss Support
When someone you love is declining because of a dementia, or has received a terminal diagnosis, grief often begins long before the loss itself.
You may be trying to stay strong while quietly falling apart, carrying emotions no one else seems to understand.
This is anticipatory grief and everything you’re feeling is valid.
You don’t have to carry it alone.
How this support helps:
When you’re anticipating the loss of someone you love, you may feel devastated, exhausted, and unsure how to hold yourself together while trying to stay strong for them.
You might be grieving the future you thought you would share, unable to plan ahead, or feeling dismissed by others who say, “But they haven’t died yet.”
Grief Before Loss Support offers a space where you can bring the fear, sadness, anger, confusion, and overwhelm you’re carrying.
It helps you stay steady enough to navigate each day, understand why your emotions feel so intense, explore the conversations you may need to have, and feel supported as you face the emotional and practical realities of what lies ahead - without having to pretend you’re coping or carry it all alone.
I’ve lived through anticipatory grief with both of my parents. I know how disorienting, exhausting, and lonely it can feel. That experience - combined with years of advocacy in care homes, dementia and mental health wards, and emotional support work - is why I’m so passionate about helping others through this challenging, often misunderstood, stage of grief.
“I found this anticipatory grief support absolutely invaluable”
Healing Hearts Support
Are you struggling with the pain of a loss or bereavement?
You may be in the early stages of grief, feeling overwhelmed by the physical, emotional, and mental impact of your loss. Or you may be many months on and still finding that the pain, confusion, or exhaustion hasn’t eased in the way you hoped.
You might be feeling tearful, restless, weak, nauseous, confused, forgetful, lonely, angry, numb, in shock, or heart‐broken.
These and many other feelings are natural responses to grief. Grief can also affect your daily life - changes in appetite, difficulty sleeping, feeling detached from the world around you, or struggling to function while everything else moves at full speed.
Many people describe it as wading through treacle while life rushes on without them.
You may also find yourself avoiding others, feeling misunderstood, carrying guilt or regret, or struggling to express how you really feel.
How this support helps:
It offers a space where you can bring all of this - the pain, the confusion, the exhaustion - and be held as you navigate a grief journey that is entirely your own.
There is no timeline, no “right way,” and no expectation of how you should be feeling.
This support meets you where you are, helping you re‐anchor yourself into a life that has changed and gently grow around your grief.
“I found the Healing Hearts support better than counselling”
Life after Loss Programme
The Life After Loss Programme is for those who may be many months or years beyond their loss, yet still feel lost, stuck, or unsure of who they are now.
You may have reached a place of emotional acceptance, however still feel as though your identity, confidence, purpose, or sense of self has been shaken and you’re wondering how to move forward, how to reconnect with life, or how to feel like “you” again.
How this support helps:
This programme offers a space where you can explore where you have been, how your loss has shaped you, and how you can begin to move forward in a way that feels steady and true. It supports you to reconnect with yourself as you learn to live within a changed landscape, rebuild your confidence, and gently rediscover your purpose, identity, and sense of direction at a pace that honours your grief and your growth.
The programme guides you through a gentle process of Surrender (an aspect of acceptance), Initiation, Emergence, and Transformation. You begin by coming to a quiet acceptance of your loss and recognising how it has become part of who you are. From there, we explore the aspects of your life you wish to reigniteyour identity, your roles, your values, and what brings you joy or meaning.
We work together to build confidence, resilience, and new beliefs about yourself and your capabilities. Over time, you begin to notice shifts in your thinking, your energy, and your daily life, moving towards a place where your loss is still part of youhowever, no longer the part that holds you back.
“The Life after Loss Programme is comprehensive and versatile”
What to expect when working with me
Firstly a free 20‐minute Clarity Call:
We start with a free 20‐minute Clarity Call - a relaxed space to talk, ask questions, and sense whether this support feels right for you. There is no expectation or pressure to commit.
Should you choose to continue after our Clarity Call, we move forward in a way that feels steady, supportive, and aligned with what you need.
Sessions that move at your pace
Each session is spacious and unhurried. You don’t need to prepare anything or know what you want to talk about - we begin wherever you are.
A steady, compassionate presence
You’ll be met with warmth, deep listening, and attunement. There is no “right way” to grieve and no expectation to be anything other than yourself.
Support between sessions
If something arises, you’re welcome to reach out via WhatsApp for gentle grounding or reassurance.
Practical details
Sessions are online, and last between 60-90 minutes, and can be weekly, fortnightly, or flexible - whatever feels most supportive for you. In-person sessions can be arranged. You’re welcome to choose a single session, a package, or simply begin and see what unfolds.
You don’t need to know what you need
Many people arrive unsure of where to begin. We’ll find our way together, one step at a time. Whilst the sessions are always your agenda, I will guide you within the session if it is needed.
Holistic Grief Support that meets you where you are at
Testimonials
A few words from people I have supported:
“I had been struggling with anxiousness and depression after the death of my husband. I was drained physically and emotionally and very mixed up about my feelings. I had also just lost a horse under difficult circumstances which really affected me. Being given the space to talk about how I was feeling and about the loved ones I’d lost was very useful. The coping techniques, IEMT, healing, grief education and spiritual connection helped me immensely”.
“Lindsey’s empathy and knowledge of all the situations I was experiencing was excellent. I experienced lots of subtle changes with each session. I realised that I deserve to be happy again, knowing I can live alongside my grief better and still feel alive and worthy. Lindsey’s empathy and knowledge of all the aspects of grief is remarkable and how she explains it is valuable, especially when one is in a vulnerable state of mind”. JP - Merseyside
“Prior to starting with Lindsey, I was struggling with my emotions and found it hard to balance normal daily life with my grief. I was attracted to the Healing Hearts Support because I did not need to wait 3 months like other services, which allowed me to process my emotions quicker.
Being able to speak to someone with no agenda, and the coping techniques Lindsey provided, allowed me to manage my emotions when there were triggering events happening. Being able to talk about my loved one, from childhood to where I am now, and express my feelings about the future too, really helped.
Lindsey’s knowledge on grief theories and spiritual healing helped me connect with my loved one. The changes I have gained have allowed me to carry out daily activities without getting overwhelmed. An unexpected benefit was being able to connect with my loved one on a spiritual basis and being more confident and comfortable talking to them. The service helped me a huge amount over the last 18 months. I am in a much better place emotionally, mentally and spiritually and would recommend this service to anyone who may need it”. Naseem Ali - Bedfordshire
Holistic Grief Support that meets you where you are at
Gentle Grief and Energy Healing
Gentle Grief & Energy Healing is a light-touch, supportive, restorative session designed to help you relax and breathe again. It offers a compassionate space to speak about your loss, followed by soothing energy healing to support your nervous system. This session is not therapy. It is a grounded, gentle, human space where your grief is honoured with deep understanding.
If you are grieving, feeling emotionally or energetically depleted
This Light-touch support is for you. Especially if you are: wanting a short, gentle conversation about your grief and healing support without committing to a full grief programme drawn to healing and also wanting someone who understands grief ·needing a quiet, nurturing space to rest and be held in a safe and confidential place
The
Session Includes: A Compassionate
Space
to Speak About Your Loss. You’re invited to share whatever feels present: your loss, your emotions, your overwhelm, or simply the weight you’ve been carrying. There is no pressure to speak in depth. You don’t need the right words. You can share whatever feels manageable at the time.
Energy Healing to Soothe Your Nervous System
Using Reiki and intuitive healing, this part of the session supports your body and mind to settle into a place of steadiness and safety. It supports with: emotional release and overwhelm.
Gentle Grief & Energy Healing: A nurturing space for your heart, your nervous system, and your grief.
Holistic Grief Support that meets you where you are at
How to get in touch
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially when you’re navigating grief or are feeling emotionally overwhelmed.
You don’t need to have the right words, or even know exactly what you need. Simply making contact is enough.
I offer a calm, confidential space where you can talk openly, ask questions, and begin to sense whether this support feels right for you.
If you feel drawn to explore working together, you’re welcome to get in touch or book a free 20‐minute Clarity Call. This is a gentle, pressure‐free conversation where we can talk about what you’re experiencing, what you’re hoping for, and how I may be able to support you.
There is no expectation of commitment during this call - just space to breathe, be heard, and explore.
You can reach me here: Email: hello@hocokahwellbeing.com Website: https://www.hocokahwellbeing.com
Telephone: 07746 577 339
You will always be met with warmth, understanding, and a pace that feels comfortable for you.
Support is here when you feel the time is right for you.
You can view my packages and pricing here.
Other ways we can work together
Support beyond grief
Alongside Grief Support, I also offer the following as stand alone therapies:
Integral Eye Movement Technique (IEMT)
IEMT is a rapid change process that helps you deal with negative emotions and trauma, creating positive change in your life now. It addresses the root causes of your challenges without the need to disclose your story in detail, offering a gentle, non‐talking therapy that provides lasting results.
By identifying unwanted thoughts, feelings, or emotions and using specific eye‐movement methodologies, IEMT reduces the emotional impact of intrusive memories and unhelpful identity imprints. It supports you to manage your emotions in the present, move forward positively, and release what no longer serves you, helping you rebuild from a place of clarity, strength, and compassion.
Healing Sessions
I offer a range of healing modalities including:
Reiki & Seichem
Green Ray Reiki
Crystal Healing
Chakra Balancing
Violet Flame Healings
General Life Coaching & NLP
Coaching is a powerful way to move from feeling stuck, uncertain, or held back by limiting beliefs into greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
It supports you to understand yourself more deeply, make meaningful decisions, and become the most authentic version of who you are.
Through skilled questioning, insight, and NLP techniques, coaching helps you access the potential already within you so you can create lasting, positive change in your life.