Individual sessions for adults
Empathic, respectful and flexible therapeutic support that is both client-centred and heart-centred. I have a strong, value-driven approach to therapy that is ethical, safe, culturally sensitive, non-judgemental and warmly inclusive.
In addition to generalist counselling, I have a special interest in offering therapeutic support to girls, women and people whose experiences align with those of girls and women. I work with people who are living powerful journeys which may be invisibilised, unrecognised or marginalised. I offer a space that enables personal transformation and believes in social transformation.
People have consulted me with these kinds of concerns:
* experiencing childlessness (by circumstance or choice)
* contemplating, or going through the process, of applying to become parents through adoption, permanent care or foster care
* women and girls who are living powerful journeys which may be invisibilised, unrecognised or marginalised
* experiencing significant transitions in life
* living with chronic illness (such as me/cfs)
* people who care deeply for our world and feel called to take action or advocate for social justice issues (such as climate change, gender equity and animal rights)
individual sessions for young people (8yrs+)
I am an experienced Youth Worker - with expertise in both individual sessions and group facilitation for young people (8 years+).
Therapeutic groups & workshops
Please read about the groups I offer in Groups & Workshops
Groups can also be tailored to your needs. Please contact me for more information.
Why Therapy?
Heartful Mindful has grown from my long held dream to provide a safe and gentle space for others to journey into themselves (the bits that work really well and the bits that would love some healing) in order to find preferred ways of being in themselves, in their relationships and in the world. I wholeheartedly believe in our ability to uncover our own truth and that this can happen more easily, and more enjoyably, when we do it in relationship with another. I provide that relationship for you - a safe and non-judgemental relationship in which you can safely inquire into your everyday and your significant moments. This is where the healing happens. Sometimes it feels like magic and sometimes it feels like challenge… but it always shifts things and allows the light back in.
Incorporating the Arts
I still get blown away by how powerful incorporating the arts into therapy is. It allows us to express things beyond words, without words, in such a beautiful and soul-stirring way. We can inquire more deeply into ourselves and our lives and the opportunities for healing are exponential. When those magic moments of greater understanding happen it allows for the emergence of new knowings and choices. You do NOT need to be an artist to benefit from, or enjoy, arts therapy.
Incorporating Nature
The research that I am currently engaging in as part of my Doctorate in Therapeutic Arts Practice is all about the therapeutic benefits of nature. I believe that if we spend time reconnecting with nature, in the ways that resonate with us most strongly, it will help us to grow our resilience and enhance our overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. There is something very special about slowing down, being present and experiencing the world at Nature’s pace. This is something that we can gently explore together.