Dr. Ayla Shepherd

I have a deep passion for understanding the human experience and how life events shape who we are and how we evolve.I am an experienced therapist, qualified in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Time-Line Regression Therapy, and NLP, certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, the Time-Line Therapy Institute, and the American Board of NLP.I am also an ICF Certified Life Coach Practitioner and trained in Dr. Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry approach.Over the years, I have worked extensively in clinical settings, including Synergy Integrated Medical Centre in Dubai and the Paul Goldin Clinic in Ireland, supporting thousands of clients across a wide range of challenges.These include stress management, relationship difficulties, emotional blocks, fears and phobias, skin and eating disorders, self-harm behaviours, smoking cessation, weight loss, and more.Alongside clinical work, I have supported large organisations in people development and wellness initiatives, including Emirates Airlines, Samsung, Bvlgari, KPMG, eBay, PayPal, and the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE).I am also certified in psychometric testing and qualified as a facilitator and trainer through IATA and the Kirkpatrick Partners.My trauma-informed approach focuses on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their behaviours, so they can heal, rebalance, and align more fully with their authentic selves.My personal development journey has included training with Zen Buddhist monks in South Korea, as well as Shamans in South Africa, Peru, and the Netherlands.I have also participated in numerous meditation retreats, plant medicine ceremonies, and international personal development trainings and conferences.At the heart of my work is a strong commitment to helping people uncover their true selves and realise their full potential.