I work in private practice and retreats offering trauma-informed, person-centred arts counselling & energy healing. My approach is integrative and heart-led, rooted in Jungian & transpersonal psychology, and Buddhist perspectives such as mindfulness practices. I am also trained in Rudolf Steiner's Anthroposopy or spirit-science teachings, and a certified shamanic practitioner, which allows me to assess and provide creative support with a bio-psycho-spiritual, wholistic lens. My trainings & 7+ years experience in therapeutic practice, healing retreats and decades in the arts, weaves into sessions that can include:
— Talking, arts therapy and biographical counselling; cognitively & creatively exploring your present experience, relationships, childhood, formative years & chapters of life, parts of self work and life cycles
— Mindfulness practices including meditation in various forms & somatic self inquiry (soma meaning the physical body and energy bodies)
— Indigenous practices from various wisdom traditions, which bring harmony, balance and strength by enlivening our relationship with the natural world, the elements, our natural rhythms, creative rituals, ceremony and life itself;
— Shamanic energy healing & journeying - please visit my Shamanic Healing page for more information
— Integration for spiritual emergence or development and preparation & integration for those working with healing medicinal plants/master plants.
You do not have to have experience in art therapy or my other approaches to be able to receive and benefit from them, just openess and curiosity for what is a genuine space between us, through creativity as a vessel, so that you can feel seen, heard and understood, in profound ways that might not be present in daily life.
A person-centred method means that I uphold core therapeutic values in my work of congruence, unconditional positive regard and accurate empathic understanding; we work safely and gently, as equal companions on your journey and we learn together, knowing the answer is within you.
I am passionate about providing this practice for healing, wellbeing and deeper self-awareness; for your individual transformation, for our collective change and for the benefit of all beings.
I've worked alongside fellow therapists & doctors in respected healing establishments including Camphill Aberdeen & for charities supporting children, teenagers & adults with neurodiverse presentations, now focusing on 1-1 private practice for a range of international clients online & in person.
I have experience working with presentations of (not limited to):
Accumulated stress, stuckness, chronic fatigue, illness & disease, disability, neurodivergence, special needs, trauma and PTSD, mental illness, abuse, family & relationship issues, sexuality, addictions & eating disorders, grief, depression, anxiety, confidence issues, personality imbalances, loss of power or soul loss, soul empowerment & life purpose-questing, spiritual emergence, shadow work, identity, and biographical, childhood & ancestral work.
My integrative methods weave together depending on your needs and unique way of being in the world. Depending on the nature of your experiences, I generally suggest a minimum of 6 sessions is beneficial for our process, and I often work with clients mid—long term.
I provide short, mid & long term mentoring & support for fellow practitioners, artists, space-holders or those looking for support with general self-development. One-off Shamanic healing sessions flow a little differently and might need just 1-2 sessions.
We can find out what works for you through an intake form and a first meeting session.
You are very welcome to write to me with any questions, and for the next steps.
Fees
1-1 online sessions (via Zoom):
60 minutes at £70*
90 minutes at £90*
— 2-1 Shamanic healing ceremony: please visit about Shamanic Healing
All our work together is private & confidential.
I work fully insured & supervised.
I am a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and adhere to their ethical framework.
*When possible I offer sessions on a sliding scale, at a rate that allows this support to be maintainable for you.
To enquire about a first meeting session and to find out more, please get in touch, I would be glad to hear from you.
