Cherry Tree Therapy Centre Henley

03/12/2025

When the Most Wonderful Time of Year Feels… Not So Wonderful

The Christmas period is filled with sparkly lights, festive plans, and plenty of expectations, but for many of us, that “magical season” can quietly turn into exhaustion, stress, or even burnout.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed instead of overjoyed this time of year, you’re not alone.

We have just published a new blog:

“When the Most Wonderful Time of Year Feels Anything But: Understanding and Preventing Christmas Burnout.”

It dives into why Christmas burnout happens, how to spot it early, and practical ways to protect your well-being during the busiest season.

Take a moment for yourself, grab a warm drink and have a read.
You deserve a calmer, kinder Christmas

👉 Read the full post here https://www.cherrytreecentre.com/when-the-most-wonderful-time-of-year-feels-anything-but/

02/12/2025

🌖 What keeps you up at night?

Anxiety doesn’t have to control your life. At The Cherry Tree Centre Henley, our therapists provide practical tools to help you manage worry, ease your mind, and rediscover peace.

Whether it’s racing thoughts, sleepless nights, or constant “what ifs,” therapy can guide you toward calm and clarity.

📅 Take the first step today, book your session and start your journey toward balance and wellbeing.

Message us on info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk

or visit our website to arrange an appointment https://www.cherrytreecentre.com/

30/11/2025

We’re so happy to announce that Samantha has joined our team. 🙏

👋🏻 Hello, I’m Samantha – an integrative psychotherapist based in Henley-on-Thames and Chesham.

🌱 At the heart of my work is a simple belief: real healing grows in relationships that feel safe, attuned, and honest. Whether you’re carrying anxiety, struggling with boundaries, revisiting early attachment experiences, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply, I’m here to walk alongside you with curiosity and care.

🌱 I love blending approaches so that the therapy fits you, not the other way around. You’ll notice threads of person-centred warmth, psychodynamic understanding, DBT tools, transactional analysis, and the Egan Model of helping woven gently together. We’ll slow down when it’s helpful, tune into what’s happening in the moment, and shine a kind light on patterns from the past that might still be shaping your life today.

🌱 When I’m not with clients, I’m usually out walking, foraging, or in the kitchen experimenting with themed bakes (🍫chocolate is a non-negotiable ingredient). 🌍 Travel is another big love—if you’ve discovered somewhere wonderful lately, please tell me about it!

These ordinary, creative things keep me grounded and remind me how important small joys are.

🌱Above all, my hope is that our sessions become a place where you can arrive exactly as you are—no performance required—and where something new and healing can unfold between us.

🌱 I’m currently welcoming new clients at my Henley and Chesham practices. If what you’ve read here feels like the kind of space you’ve been looking for, I’d really love to hear from you.

Samantha 💫

27/11/2025

The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre Henley is seeking a Qualified Clinical Supervisor for trainees

We are looking for a Qualified Clinical Supervisor to join our warm and supportive community here at The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre in central Henley-on-Thames.

If you are a registered BACP, UKCP member looking for a beautiful, calm and professional space to offer face-to-face and online clinical supervision, we would love to hear from you.

🛋️ What we offer:
✨ A bright, comfortable therapy room available to rent
✨ Central Henley location with great transport links and parking onsite and near by
✨ A friendly, established team of therapists
✨ A peaceful environment ideal for supervision work

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor wanting to grow their practice within a respected therapeutic community.

📩 If you're interested or would like more details, please get in touch with us directly at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming the right person to our centre.

The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre 🌿

27/11/2025

❄️ Winter Wellness Offer in Henley-on-Thames! ❄️

Looking for a calm, professional space to support your clients this season? Our therapy centre in the heart of Henley-on-Thames is offering a special winter room-rental deal for practitioners.

✨ What’s included:
• Warm, beautifully furnished therapy rooms
• Quiet, confidential environment
• Perfect for therapists, counsellors, coaches & wellness practitioners
• Tea/coffee facilities + easy parking nearby

Whether you're looking for a peaceful space to start your practice or expand your client base, our winter offer makes it easier (and more affordable!) to settle in.

📩 For more information please view our website at https://www.cherrytreecentre.com/

Message us to book a visit or reserve your room at admin@cherrytreecentre.com

25/11/2025

Do you feel truly heard?

Healthy communication is the foundation of any strong relationship, whether with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague. When we don’t feel understood, it can lead to frustration, distance, or conflict.

At The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we help you explore the way you communicate and support you in building healthier, more fulfilling connections. With therapy, you can learn to express yourself more clearly, listen more openly, and strengthen the relationships that matter most.

If you’re ready to feel heard, supported, and empowered in your relationships, we’re here to help you.

For more details please go to https://www.cherrytreecentre.com/

Or email us at
info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk

23/11/2025

Meet Imogen Tonder – Specialist Child & Adolescent Counsellor at The Cherry Tree Centre, Henley

Is your child or teenager finding life overwhelming, whether it’s worries, low confidence, or big emotions? Imogen is here to help.

With over 7,000 hours of counselling experience, Imogen has supported young people through challenges such as
- Anxiety & depression
- Bereavement & family difficulties
- Bullying & trauma
- Low self-esteem & confidence struggles

What makes Imogen’s approach unique?

- Always a warm, welcoming space where children feel safe to open up

- 🎨 Creative tools like arts, play, and talking therapy tailored to each child

- 🕊 Gentle, child-paced sessions that prioritise support, not pressure

- 🌍 A wealth of experience across schools, bereavement services, domestic-violence charities, and private clinics

- 💼 Professional qualifications including a Diploma in Child Counselling and membership with the BACP

Imogen’s passion is helping children and teens feel heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s ups and downs.

📍 Find her at The Cherry Tree Centre, 12 Hart Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2AY
📧 To book or learn more please email us at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk

Let’s give our young people the safe space they deserve to grow, heal, and thrive 💛

21/11/2025

Struggling with life feeling heavy, confusing, or just… too much?
You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Vicky Lynch is a warm, down-to-earth Therapeutic Counsellor at the Cherry Tree Centre in Henley-on-Thames, offering a calm, confidential space to breathe, unpack, and feel supported.

Whether you’re battling anxiety, navigating relationships, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change — Vicky helps you make sense of what’s going on beneath the surface. No judgement. No pressure. Just honest, steady support to help you understand yourself and move forward with confidence.

Working with both adults and young people, Vicky blends gentle exploration with deeper insight to help you reconnect with who you are and what you need.

If you’re ready to take that first step, Vicky is here to walk it with you.
Face-to-face or phone sessions available.
Flexible, approachable, and truly committed to your wellbeing.

Please contact us at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk
to book or find out more.

21/11/2025

✨ Thank You, Experience Henley! ✨

A huge thank you to Experience Henley for hosting such a fantastic networking/social event last night at The Bull on Bell Street. The atmosphere was welcoming, the conversations inspiring, and the connections invaluable.

It was wonderful to meet so many passionate professionals and local businesses, all coming together to share ideas and opportunities. Events like these remind us of the power of community and collaboration.

👏 Hats off to the team for creating such a well‑organised and engaging experience. I’m already looking forward to the next one!

20/11/2025

Feeling overwhelmed lately?

When stress builds up, even small tasks can feel like mountains especially coming up to the Christmas period.

Here’s an important question to pause and reflect on:
- How do you usually cope when life feels overwhelming?

Many of us try to push through, keep going, or bottle things up until the pressure becomes too much. You’re not alone.

At The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we support people who are struggling with stress, burnout, and emotional overload. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or personal challenges, you deserve space to breathe, be heard and feel supported.

Therapy can help you
✔ Understand the root of your stress
✔ Build healthier coping strategies
✔ Restore your energy and balance
✔ Feel more in control of daily life

If you’re tired of feeling overwhelmed, reaching out is a powerful first step.

💬 Message us at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk to book a session or learn more about how we can support you.

You don’t have to go through this alone.
Let’s work through it together

19/11/2025

💙 Today is International Men’s Day 💙

At The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we believe in strength through vulnerability. Today, we want to shine a light on an issue that affects too many of us: men’s mental health.

Some hard truths:

- Around 75% of su***des in the UK are men.
- Su***de is the biggest cause of death for men under 50.
- The male su***de rate is alarmingly high: in England & Wales in 2023, it was 17.4 per 100,000 for men, compared to 5.7 for women.

Yet, men are much less likely to access talking therapies, only about 36% of referrals are men.

These statistics are more than just numbers, they represent real men, real struggles, and too often, silence.

At The Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, we’re here for you. Whether you're feeling alone, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, our doors are open. We offer a safe, non-judgmental space where men can explore what’s on their mind, process difficult emotions, and build resilience.

➡️ If you’re a man struggling with mental health, you do not have to go it alone.

➡️ If you know someone who might be suffering in silence, reach out — a simple message could make all the difference.

Please contact us at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk

💬 Let’s start a conversation today. Let’s break the stigma. Let’s support each other.

18/11/2025

Meet Lorna Haywood – Integrative Counsellor

Looking for a counsellor who really gets you?
Lorna Haywood (BACP registered) offers warm, trauma-informed support for adults and young people, helping you navigate anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, and more.

Why people work with Lorna:
• Compassionate, down-to-earth, and easy to talk to
• Experienced Secondary School & Sixth Form Counsellor
• Trauma-informed, drawing on person-centred, psychodynamic & somatic approaches
• Skilled in supporting self-harm, body image concerns & feelings of suicidality
• Sensitive support for those facing stigma or complex trauma
• Passionate about the mind–body connection and nutritional psychotherapy

📍 Sessions in Henley on Thames at The Cherrytree Centre, or online via Zoom
📘 Also an MHFA England Instructor, offering Mental Health First Aid training.

Ready to take, Lorna is here to help you move towards clarity, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. Please contact The Cherrytree Therapy Centre Henley for more information at info@cherrytreetherapycentre.co.uk