As a Pesso Boyden psychotherapist, counsellor, basket weaver, reflexologist, wild-food-forager and nature enthusiast, I support people's wellbeing through rest, creativity and nature. I’d been doing what I thought was right rather than what my heart felt was right. This message was compounded when I had breast cancer in 2007. Since these two life changing experiences I’ve been following my dream, literally, to evolve a healing retreat for people. That path has undoubtedly led me to connect with and understand the healing powers of Nature and the importance of being present. I’ve awakened to the wonderful world of edible wild food which Nature offers us in abundance, for free, with the exact properties we need relating to times of year, vitamins, minerals.... I’ve awakened to the wonderful world of Nature based crafts such as taking a bundle of willow sticks and turning them in to beautiful and practical baskets. I’ve awakened to the wonderful world of creative writing which helps me release nagging negative thoughts, become more sensually aware and again become more present. I’ve awakened to the wonderful world of Reflexology and its ability to help people relax and release, repair and restore their balance, and rest. And thanks to my dear friend Juliet, I’ve awakened to the amazing counseling technique Pesso Boyden (PBSP, Pesso Boyden System Psycomotor), which has truly transformed the way I weave through my daily life, more fluidly, releasing unhelpful patterns of behaviour, allowing me to become more fully who I am meant to be in this world. Life has its challenges, but, on the whole it is meant to be simple. We eat, need warmth and shelter, drink clean water, laugh, love, share stories, build relationship with each other and the land which surrounds and supports us....cry, get angry, grieve, love again...
I make mistakes and I aim to learn from them. Ever since I was a little girl I’ve loved to help people feel better. An awareness came to me of what they needed. I’m not sure how I knew certain things but I did. It’s this awareness that I’m evolving through my work at Satori and the surrounding land. Part of what I offer is to facilitate small groups, one to one workshops and bespoke retreats. I also offer Satori as a venue for other like-minded individuals to lead their own groups. Led by Nature and my heart’s desire I step forward ever gently upon this Earth which gave and gives me form, with all its beauty and ugliness. As I breathe, I listen.
