Dragonfly therapist

17/03/2026

I went to the dentist recently convinced I had a problem with a tooth.

There was nothing wrong with it. It was tension in my jaw.

He asked if I was stressed — and interestingly, I didn’t feel it.

But when I looked at what’s been happening around me (home renovations, disruption, change), it made me realise:

The body often registers what the mind hasn’t yet named.

It’s made me reflect on how stress can show up in unexpected ways. I’ve written a short piece about it here if you’re curious:

https://dragonflytherapist.uk/blog/when-stress-shows-up-as-toothache

Have you ever had something physical show up like this, even when you didn’t feel stressed?

Discover how stress can manifest in the body as jaw tension and toothache. Learn how the body holds stress and what it may be trying to tell you.

09/03/2026

💛 Opening Space for New Therapy Clients 💛

Over the past few months I’ve been refining my practice and creating a clearer space for the work I feel most called to offer.

This week I’m opening my diary to welcome a small number of new therapy clients.

Many of the people I work with arrive feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or noticing patterns in their lives that they’re ready to explore more deeply. Often there is a quiet sense that something within them is asking to be understood, even if they can’t quite name it yet.

Through integrative psychotherapy and hypnotherapy — and, where it feels appropriate, deeper soul-oriented exploration — I offer a grounded, confidential space where we can slow things down, listen inwardly, and gently begin to understand what is really happening beneath the surface.

If you’ve been considering therapy, or feel that now might be the right moment to explore things more deeply, you’re very welcome to reach out.

You can arrange a complimentary consultation through my website:
🌿 https://dragonflytherapist.uk

Sometimes the most important step is simply allowing ourselves the space to pause and ask:
What is really asking for my attention right now?

With warmth,
Vanessa

Embrace a warm and holistic approach to healing with Vanessa who offers Counselling, Hypnotherapy and Soul Plan readings in Berkhamsted and online

03/03/2026

🌸Who Holds Space for the Space Holder? 🌸

If you’re the one who holds it all together…
who holds space for you?

Many empaths, healers and practitioners quietly believe:
“I should be able to manage this.”

But therapy isn’t just for crisis.
It can be a form of self-care - a space where you don’t have to be the capable one.

Insight isn’t the same as integration.
Competence doesn’t cancel the need for support.

I’ve written more about this here:
When You’re the One Who Holds It All Together

https://dragonflytherapist.uk/blog/therapy-as-self-care-not-last-resort

And if it stirs something in you, you’re welcome to reach out.

Therapy isn't just for crisis. Discover why therapy is a form of self-care - especially for empaths, healers, and those who hold it all together.

02/03/2026

🌿 The Stillpoint Within ~ Silent Retreat | April 2026 🌿

I want to say something clearly.

Silence is not a wellness trend.
It’s not about relaxation.
And it’s not about escaping your life.

Silence is where the distractions fall away.

Where the conversations you’ve been postponing with yourself finally surface.

The retreat I’m holding is not light or inspirational.

It’s intimate.
It’s contained.
And it’s for those who are ready to meet what’s already rising.

If you’re looking for something comfortable, this isn’t it.

If you’re ready to sit inside your own knowing without noise, it might be.

Vanessa 🌿

3 Nights | Friday 17 - Monday 20 April 2026 | Sussex The Stillpoint Within ~ April 2026 Silent Retreat Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in stillness, reflection, and soulful reconnection. This 3-night silent retreat offers guided breathwork, journalling, creative practi...

23/02/2026

🌼Seven Weeks until The Stillpoint Within 🌼

If you've been longing for real quiet... space to breathe... time away from pressure and noise... this is your invitation.

The Stillpoint Within is a small, deeply supportive 3-night silent retreat held in the beautiful Sussex countryside.
Just six participants.
Gentle guidance.
Nourishing meals.
Room to rest, reflect, and return to yourself.

This retreat will be confirmed soon - if you've been feeing the pull to join, now is a beautiful moment to step forward.
✨17-20 April 2026
✨Secure your space with a £250 deposit
✨Receive 10% off your retreat price when you pay your deposit by 1 March
✨Full details: https://dragonflytherapist.uk/silent-retreat

Come and meet the stillness within.

17/02/2026

Wishing you all much joy and luck this Chinese New Year. May the spirit of the Fire Horse bring you courage, passion, and endless good fortune 🐎

Gong Hei Fat Choi! ❤️✨

13/02/2026

New blog: Chinese New Year 2026 🧧

As I get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family, I've been reflecting on what this new cycle might bring.

The Fire Horse is often described as fast, fiery, and intense... but in my latest blog, I'm offering a more grounded perspective on what this year might mean - and why it won't land the same way for everyone.

Read more here:

A grounded reflection on Chinese New Year traditions and the Year of the Fire Horse. Explore symbolism, individuality, and how to meet the year with clarity and discernment.

11/02/2026

06/02/2026

🌿 New Menopause Support Offering 🌿

I’m really pleased to share something new I’m offering for women navigating peri‑menopause, menopause, or post‑menopause.

A 6‑week Hypnotherapy for Menopause Support programme - a gentle space to explore weekly themes such as relaxation, sleep, confidence, identity, nutrition, energy, and integration.

This support is available 1:1 or as a small online group, with the first group beginning Tuesday 24th February.

I’ve popped the flyer below with a brief overview.

If you’d like to join, learn more, or ask any questions, feel free to message me or visit my website:
https://dragonflytherapist.uk/hypnotherapy-menopause-support

Structured menopause support combining evidence-informed hypnotherapy, education, and practical tools. Six-week programme available individually or in a small therapeutic group, online or in Berkhamsted.

29/01/2026

🌿 Hypnotherapy for Menopause Support Group – Beta Round 🌿

I’m opening a 6‑week online hypnotherapy group for women navigating peri‑menopause, menopause, or post‑menopause, beginning at the end of February.

Across six weekly sessions, we’ll use hypnotherapy, grounding practices, and gentle group discussion to support:
✨ relaxation & stress reduction
✨ sleep
✨ confidence & identity
✨ diet & nutrition
✨ activity & energy
✨ gratitude & integration

This is a beta round, so the contribution is just £60 for the full programme in exchange for some constructive feedback.

To find out more, please visit my website:

Structured menopause support combining evidence-informed hypnotherapy, education, and practical tools. Six-week programme available individually or in a small therapeutic group, online or in Berkhamsted.

25/01/2026

💫The Dragon Mother's Embrace: Ember Circle - A Small, Grounded Group for Inner Clarity & Reconnection 💫

The Ember Circle is a small, 9-week group journey for people who feel in a season of change, questioning, or quiet awakening - and want a grounded, supportive space to reconnect with themselves.

This isn’t about fixing or becoming someone new.
It’s about slowing down, listening inward, and finding steadiness again, with others walking a similar path.

Inside the Circle, we’ll explore:
⭐️Reconnecting with yourself and understanding your inner patterns
⭐️Grounding in the body and calming the nervous system
⭐️Learning to trust your inner guidance without bypassing real life
⭐️Weaving insight into everyday life so it actually lasts

The group is intentionally small (4–5 people), so there’s space to be seen, heard, and supported. Even if only one person joins, the Circle will still run - you’ll receive my full presence and guidance throughout the 9 weeks.

⌛️ We begin in one week - starting Tuesday 3rd February
✨ Guided by Vanessa, Dragonfly Therapist
🔗 Learn more & join here:

Join the Ember Circle of The Dragon Mother’s Embrace - a gentle 9-week group journey for spiritual awakening, grounding, and inner clarity. A safe, supportive space for soul-led transformation, guided by Vanessa.