Aniluma Therapy

Aniluma Therapy Individual sessions, group classes and wellbeing workshops in Essex and London.

Aniluma Therapy
Integrative Therapist with additional psychotherapy training providing a range of therapeutic support including CBT, Hypnotherapy and Therapeutic Art.

'Don't' die with the music still in you'.A saying by one of my favourites Dr Wayne Dwyer - whispering 'You still have ti...
27/10/2025

'Don't' die with the music still in you'.
A saying by one of my favourites Dr Wayne Dwyer - whispering 'You still have time'.
Time to live the life you deserve.
Where you start or where you are now, isn't where you have to end up.
Maybe you didn't get the best start in life, you've had more obstacles to deal with than most, or life seems to have treated you unfairly or fell short of what you expected AND deserved?
Well its time for change.
A time for the EVOLUTION OF YOU.
To acknowledge that the story of you is still being written.

I am a therapist and my clinic is ALL ABOUT RECOVERY and flourishing.
Recovery from addiction, anxiety, stress, depression and abusive relationships. Helping you to break free of the old (habits, people, experiences) to make room for the new.
So pick up your violin bow and find the music in you!

Free Recovery Consultation - 01371 499462/07584 434 654
Victoria

TOP TIPS from Dr. Don Meichenbaum.I was honoured to attend a special event with Dr. Don Meichenbaum, CBT co-founder & PT...
24/10/2025

TOP TIPS from Dr. Don Meichenbaum.

I was honoured to attend a special event with Dr. Don Meichenbaum, CBT co-founder & PTSD expert. His new book “Choose Him Wisely” was published yesterday providing guidance for safe partners for all - its not just relevant to men but everyone.
His new book = red-flag radar for any relationship.
AND....October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
So, here are his Top Filters:

1️⃣ Love Bombing – Fast trust = fast control.
2️⃣ Trust Your Gut – If it feels off, it is.
3️⃣ Mental Knots – Constant self-doubt? 🚩
4️⃣ Disagreements – Insult, sulk, silence? Watch.
5️⃣ Isolation – Cuts you off from support.
6️⃣ Social Media Check – Due diligence, not stalking.
7️⃣ Ask How/What – “How’d you pick that tattoo?” Reveals thinking.
8️⃣ Meet Friends Early – They spot what you miss.
9️⃣ Violent/Porn Media – Patterns matter.
🔟 DUI/Drug Offences – Predicts violence.
1️⃣1️⃣ Past Aggression = Future Risk – Stable like IQ.
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I am a therapist and help to support recovery from addictions, anxiety, stress, depression and abusive relationships.
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💜 UK Helpline: 0808 2000 247
Abuse is emotional, financial, physical — and preventable.

Autumn is a great time to reflect on what's no longer serving you. It could be a habit, a person, a situation or just so...
14/10/2025

Autumn is a great time to reflect on what's no longer serving you.
It could be a habit, a person, a situation or just something you're not happy about that needs to go?

Take inspiration from nature this autumn, let it guide you to reflect on what you need to let go of, and consider how this can create space for new growth and new potentials.
Often we know deep down inside, but having the courage to begin can be daunting.

This is where help from a therapist can provide great insight and support, guiding you gently through the journey. A safe, confidential space to just be you, to be accepted unconditionally and supported to make the changes you may have desired for so long.

Call for a free confidential discussion.
01371 238 508
07584 434 654

Emotions are messengers.We are often led to believe that we need to suppress or manage our emotions, but they are import...
04/10/2025

Emotions are messengers.

We are often led to believe that we need to suppress or manage our emotions, but they are important messengers. The often have something to tell us about ourselves, about others or about a particular situation or environment.

At Aniluma Therapy we don't teach you to manage emotions, but instead work with you to safely access them through a range of approaches including somatic experiencing, hypnotherapy, additional psychotherapeutic approaches and therapeutic art. Once acknowledged and heard, we can begin to learn more about ourselves, our lives and learn new ways to process and regulate emotions as they arise.

So don't disregard your emotions, tune in, see them as the messenger and ask what is it trying to tell you. If you would like guidance or a safe, structured approach on your self growth journey, please feel free to contact me for a free confidential discussion.

Victoria
01371 238 508
07584 434 654

Join me TOMORROW at Fete Chelmsford for a deeply relaxing therapeutic art class! 🌿✨ Discover the Healing Power of Art ✨🌿...
25/09/2025

Join me TOMORROW at Fete Chelmsford for a deeply relaxing therapeutic art class!

🌿✨ Discover the Healing Power of Art ✨🌿

My Somatic Art Class isn’t just about being creative — it’s about using art as a powerful tool for self-expression, release, and healing. 🎨💛

No art skills needed. Just bring yourself, and I’ll guide you through gentle, creative processes that help ease stress, calm the mind, and connect you back to YOU.
Led by a therapist:

✨ Release what’s heavy
✨ Explore your emotions safely
✨ Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and inspired

📅 Friday 26th September 10am
📍 Gray's Yard Chelmsford
🎟️ Book your place here ➡️ https://anilumatherapies.simplybook.it/v2/ -class

Come and experience how art can truly transform your wellbeing. 🌟
Call Victoria if you have any questions.
01371 238 508/ 07584 434 654

Coming soon to Chelmsford....Kintsugi classes. Learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi!In psychotherapy, we often talk ...
24/09/2025

Coming soon to Chelmsford....Kintsugi classes. Learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi!

In psychotherapy, we often talk about how our “cracks” — the challenges, traumas, and losses we carry — don’t define us as broken, but as human. True healing isn’t about erasing the past, but about integrating it into who we are and finding beauty in the wholeness that comes after.

That’s exactly what the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi teaches us. By repairing broken pottery with gold, we don’t hide the fractures — we highlight them, honouring the story they tell. Each piece becomes stronger, more unique, and more beautiful than before.

💛 In this class, we’ll use Kintsugi as both a creative and therapeutic process:

Gently working with ceramics as a metaphor for our inner lives
Reflecting on how we hold and heal our own aspects of 'brokenness'
Exploring resilience, self-acceptance, and the courage to embrace imperfection

You don’t need to be “artistic” to join — this is about expression, reflection, and connection. It’s a safe space to create, learn, and begin seeing yourself with softer eyes.

If you’ve ever felt the weight of your experiences and longed to find beauty and strength in them, this class is for you
Learn about the Japanese art of kintsugi taking our broken pieces and recreating them to be stronger and golden.

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Join me this Friday from 10am for a sensory motor therapeutic art class at Fete Gray's Yard, Chelmsford. No artistic ski...
24/09/2025

Join me this Friday from 10am for a sensory motor therapeutic art class at Fete Gray's Yard, Chelmsford. No artistic skills necessary, all materials supplied.
Message me to book or email victoria@aniluma.co.uk

Not ready talk, or perhaps you've not felt safe enough to express yourself? Join a sensory motor therapeutic art class t...
22/09/2025

Not ready talk, or perhaps you've not felt safe enough to express yourself?
Join a sensory motor therapeutic art class to help with anxiety, stress, depression or simply to access and integrate those difficult feelings and emotions. No talking required, Just turn up, connect within and learn somatic bilateral drawing techniques to help soothe your mind and body.

Class on Friday 26th September at 10am Fete, Grays Yard, Chelmsford.
email victoria@aniluma to book your place or call 01371 238 508/07584 434 654

When was the last time anyone really listened to you? Where you felt heard, seen and valued. It can be a lonely place.  ...
22/09/2025

When was the last time anyone really listened to you? Where you felt heard, seen and valued. It can be a lonely place.

Therapy can help in gentle, practical ways:
• First — being truly heard. In a safe space you’ll be listened to without interruption, judgement, or quick fixes. That validation matters more than we often admit.
• Then — we name the patterns: where you learned to minimise your voice, what keeps you people-pleasing, and why certain relationships make you feel small.
• Next — we build skills: clear boundaries that feel doable (not aggressive), confidence practices that actually stick, and tools to express needs without guilt.

However you're feeling why not consider talking to someone in complete confidence, who can genuinely help you using proven approaches - with no conflicts of interest.

Contact me for a free discussion, a place where you will be listened to and heard.
Victoria
07584 434 654
01371 238 508

Do you feel anxious about UK or world events? Let's face it, there is a lot of stuff going on that  would be quite norma...
17/09/2025

Do you feel anxious about UK or world events? Let's face it, there is a lot of stuff going on that would be quite normal to have some concern about. But if this is dominating your thoughts or affecting your life and having a negative impact, and you feel you cannot speak to anyone about it - why not consider talking to a therapist.

You are not mad, but responding to very uncertain and difficult times. There are ways to help to overcome the negative, anxious thoughts and find a sense of space and peace, and hold some optimism for the future.

Contact me for a free discussion.
07584 434 654

🌱 Have you considered taking Mounjaro injectables or other medication for weight loss?Or maybe you’ve been concerned abo...
07/09/2025

🌱 Have you considered taking Mounjaro injectables or other medication for weight loss?
Or maybe you’ve been concerned about rising prices, health risks, or the reality that the weight often creeps back once the injections stop?

You’re not alone.

The National Centre for Eating Disorders has long recognised that psychological approaches — addressing our relationship with food and the underlying drivers of eating behaviours — are essential in supporting weight management. And this is true. But psychology on its own isn’t enough.

The truth, as highlighted by Dr Robert Lustig’s research and organisations such as the UK Lifestyle Club, is that we are living in a world where our food environment is actively working against us. Ultra-processed foods, hidden sugars, additives, and chemical disruptors have hijacked our biology. They alter our hormones, dull our satiety signals, and over time, they can create metabolic dysfunction.

👉 And what is metabolic dysfunction? At its simplest, it means your body isn’t efficiently turning food into energy. This isn’t just about “calories in, calories out.” It’s about how modern diets and chemicals disrupt the way our cells function. And here’s the thing: around 1 in 3 adults in the UK may now be affected.

So no, it’s not simply “a lack of willpower.”
It’s not your fault.

✨ That’s why I developed the HIP – Health Improvement Programme.

HIP is designed to help you on all fronts:

✅ Psychological – exploring your relationship with food, behaviours, and beliefs so you can break free from cycles of guilt and shame.
✅ Biological & Environmental – through health coaching, we’ll look at how modern food, chemicals, and lifestyle factors are influencing your metabolism, hormones, and long-term health.
✅ Sustainable Change – moving beyond short-term fixes to create new patterns that actually last, so you feel better, stronger, and more in control of your body and your choices.

This isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about empowerment. It’s about taking back control of your health in a world that has quietly stacked the odds against you.

💡 Imagine being able to:

Lose weight without constant reliance on medication

Improve energy and focus by supporting your metabolism at a cellular level

Build a healthier relationship with food that doesn’t feel like punishment

Future-proof your health against the rising tide of preventable illness linked to obesity and metabolic dysfunction

That’s what HIP is here to deliver.

If you’re curious, I’d love to share more. Drop me a message or comment below and let’s start a conversation. Because real health isn’t found in injections or fad diets — it’s built by understanding the full picture: mind, body, and environment. 🌍💚

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