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Andrew PritchardInformation to follow |
Anne MarshamMA (Hons) MTI Anne was drawn to holistic therapeutic massage as part of an ongoing love of working with the mind/body/soul connection. She receives regular supervision from an Authentic Movement therapist and this together with her experience of reiki, tai-chi, yoga and gestalt psychotherapy inform her massage practise and lead her to work with empathy, intuition and self-awareness - providing massage therapy that is tailored to meet the needs of each person. |
Anna SalmanMA DipAc MBAcC I work as a regional tutor for the college and am a member of a supervision group myself. As a member of the British Acupuncture Council (www.acupunture.org.uk) I am fully insured and follow their strict codes of practice and ethics. I also attend professional post graduate seminars on a regular basis. Before qualifying in acupuncture, I gained a degree in Social Anthropology and studied Shiatsu and Thai Massage. |
Audicia Lynne MorleyMRSS T, RCST, CICA Audicia is a fully qualified and registered practitioner and Teacher for the Shiatsu Society of Great Britain. Director of the Edinburgh branch of SEED (School for Experiential Education). Co-Director of The Shiatsu School, Edinburgh. Audicia is also a fully qualified practitioner in the fields of Aromatherapy, Craniosacral Therapy, Somatic Movement Therapy and T'ai-Chi Chuan. Audicia's original training was in Dance and the Expressive Arts. Her continued interest in the body, health and creativity has led her to study both Eastern and Western approaches to health and movement. The process of studying, practicing, teaching and performing in the Far East, Europe and the US has evolved over the past 20 years, and she now has over 10 years experience in running a private practice in complementary health. Audicia is currently resident Shiatsu Therapist, Craniosacral Therapist and Aromatherapist at the Whole Works where she has been based since 1996. She teaches courses in T'ai Chi Chuan, Experiential Anatomy and Movement for Health and is frequently a guest teacher for various schools and centres in the UK and Europe. She continues to develop her training and practice. Visit her web site at: www.audicia.com |
Barbara MalinenI have been working as a counsellor since 1995 and completed my training in Person Centred Counselling at Strathclyde University in 1998. Since then I have worked in number of settings including Community Health Projects, mental health projects and with substance users and their families. It is my experience that if I can provide enough acceptance, transparency and respect then positive change will occur. |
BavaraITEC Rasj.Diploma IAIMI Bavara has been a Massage Therapist for over 16 years. She has been trained in Intuitive Massage in Holland, Swedish Massage in London, Massage and Meditation in India. She has been teaching the Art of Massage in Scotland for the last 10 years. She has also taught the Osho Holistic Massage training in India for a few years. She is a Baby Massage Instructor, holds a diploma in Massage in Pregnancy and studied Counselling level 2. Bavara has been practicing meditation with the Indian mystic, Osho, who designed meditation techniques for Western people. For information on the Massage Training Course that Bavara runs, click here.
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Bethan ElsdaleUKCP reg
I live and work in Edinburgh and have 18 years experience as a therapist in private practice. I work with individuals, couples and groups. I offer supervision to healthcare practitioners and also within the voluntary sector. I trained at The Karuna Institute in Devon, and have a current nursing qualification. For more information please visit my website at www.bethan-elsdale.co.uk
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Cathie WrightInformation to follow |
Cindy CunninghamDTM DHTC Cindy Cunningham studied Therapeutic Massage in 1989 at the College of Holistic Medicine in Glasgow, following this with a three year diploma training in counselling and psychotherapy. She has been working in the field of Massage and Bodywork for 8 years and is constantly amazed at the profound effect the simplicity of touch can have on us. It can really change how we feel about ourselves, giving us the space we so often need in our lives to wind down and start to feel ourselves again; to feel those parts of ourselves that need attention. I use various massage and bodywork techniques, helping the person to relax and unwind. People are so completely unique way they respond to touch and my commitment is to finding new ways of working more effectively with each very individual body.
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Donald HowittInformation available soon |
Dorothy LonieHypnotherapist / Psychotherapist BA Hons. (Psychology), Dorothy is a Registered Member of the UK. Council for Psychotherapy and the National Council for Hypnotherapy. She is also a graduate member of the British Psychological Society. Dorothy uses the unconscious mind as a source of wealth to enable a person to progress through life. Using therapeutic techniques to promote health and wellbeing, she sees life as a journey. Dorothy feels that having an Honours Degree in Psychology, combined with her qualifications in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy enables her to help others on their journey through life. In short she helps people to help themselves. |
Gabriella MoerickeMA(Hons), BA(Ed), Integrative Counsellor Gabriella is a qualified, experienced counsellor and trainer in positive thinking and personal development. She helps clients in individual sessions or workshops to increase the quality of their lives. She trained in the following counselling approaches and integrates them in order to suit each client's individual needs: Integrative Counselling (Central School of Counselling and Therapy) Louise Hay methods ("You Can Heal Your Life") Grief and Loss Counselling Counselling for Eating Disorders Creative Imagework Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Jon Kabat-Zinn) Integral Lifeskills Coaching (Ken Wilber I.I.) Applied Clinical Hypnotherapy (with NLP) 'In my work with clients I seek to identify negative thinking and to transform old damaging patterns of resentment, guilt, criticism, fear and self-hatred into new thoughts of self-acceptance, health and love. Specific problems may be relationship issues, difficulties at work, lack of confidence/self-esteem/assertiveness, stress-related issues, eating disorders, anxiety and panic attacks, sexual abuse, bereavement and loss, depression, and ill health. More generally my counselling, hypnotherapy and life skills training can help you find purpose and direction in life, and deal with life crises and change. It enables you to focus on who you really are in order to enjoy living your life from a place of inner peace and contentment. You can learn to express your feelings and thoughts in an open and honest way in order to reduce stress, to increase your self-respect and to become "your own best friend". I can also integrate dreamwork, creative writing, imagework and deep relaxation techniques into the counselling process. If you wish you will be shown how to visualise and meditate.' Feel free to discuss your particular needs with me on 0131 315 3532. (Also see my full brochure for more information). Reg. Practitioner of the British Assoc. for Counselling & Psychotherapy Reg. Member of the British Institute of Hypnotherapy |
Gary SmithSQA Advanced Certificate - Foundation Course in Gestalt Therapy Theory and Skills I am a therapist, artist and group leader with a training in Gestalt Psychotherapy. I have over 25 years experience of personal development work with both individuals and groups including working within mental health projects, further education and as a freelance community artist. I have been working as a counsellor since January 2002. Since 1999 I have been undergoing extensive training in the theory and practice of counselling and psychotherapy. Between 1999 and 2003 I underwent 450 hours of experiential and theoretical training in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Edinburgh Gestalt Institute. I am currently undergoing a further 4 year training in psychodrama with the Northern School of Psychodrama, a BPA accredited advanced diploma course. I am in my second year. On successful completion of this training I may register with the UKCP as a psychodrama psychotherapist. I often run Creative Therapy group workshops involving Art Therapy and Psychodrama. Visit my website at: www.counsellingandcreativetherapy.co.uk |
Hephzibah KolbanMA, MPH The feelings, memories and experiences that are brought to sessions create a unique relationship in which it is possible for both therapist and client to explore the inner world and life of the client. As a therapist I listen uncritically and pay careful attention to what is being expressed. I can then begin to connect with the client's experiences and understand how life feels from the inside. As this happens, I try to make meaning with the client of their experiences. It is in this working together that new ways of thinking and feeling are found. As something is understood different possibilities and choices open up and new ways of being can come about. Hephzibah trained at the Scottish Institute of Human Relations in psychodynamic counselling, gaining the two-year Certificate in Human Relations and Counselling and the Advanced Diploma. She has also completed a long-term personal analysis. Hephzibah has been a practising counsellor in Edinburgh for the past seventeen years. |
Hilary SpenceleyDiploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling Hilary believes that a good counselling relationship can help us to recover our autonomy, spontaneity, and sense of self-worth. It can help us see our relationships for what they are, develop them further, accept their limits and develop new ones. Hilary offers sensitivity, warmth, humour and a love of the diversity of people and of the natural world. Hilary works in accordance with the guidelines and ethical codes of the Institute of Transactional Analysis (ITA) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Hilary is an ITA Registered practitioner. She completed her 4 years advanced post-graduate Transactional Analysis training in 2004. She is a COSCA Practitioner Member and participates in ongoing clinical supervision. |
Jill McLaggan City & Guilds in Exercise Studies Jill has been working to help people to improve their general well-being since 1993, firstly as a fitness instructor, then as a personal trianer and subsequently as a massage therapist. Jill added Indian Head Massage to her repertoire in 2007 and is currently training with The Upledger institute in CranioSacral Therapy, completeing CST1 and 2 last year. Jill has worked with all ages from 5-90 and has experience in treating paitents with Parkinsons disease, MS, ME and cancer. Relocating "back home" from Cheshire a few years ago, Jill has successfully set up clinics in Edinburgh and Peebles, visits offices to provide on-site massage and has presented "Better Backs" seminars for groups such as HMIE and City councils. She is fully insured. |
Jo BulloughDTM SMTO
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Juliana AbizieJuliana completed her VTCT in Swedish Massage from Telford College in 2006 having previously studied for an HND in Health, Fitness, and Excercise in 2001. Following the completion of her Health, Fitness, and Excercise course in 2001 Juliana was awoken to the wonderful physically beneficial world of body massage during a holiday in Thailand. The effects it had on some of her own long term back pains gave her the determination and confidence to pursue her carreer in this direction. After completion of her Swedish Massage course Juliana has been employed and trained at one of Scotlands largest hotel chains and still works for them on a part time basis. Juliana offers various massage therapies and techniques depending on the clients needs and is particularly complemented on her deep tissue or more 'physical' massage. All massage sessions are priced per hour and can be tailor made to the clients particular requirements or needs. These would include breaking the massage down for a full body massage to back neck and shoulders, legs, hands and arms or any combinations of the above. |
Karoline KupratDiploma Holistic Massage (ITEC) Member IGPP Unconditional touch is a key ingredient for our emotional and physical health. As a form of therapeutic touch, the practice of massage dates back thousands of years. Using a combination of muscle and soft tissue strokes, joint manipulation and simple holding, massage offers you the oppportunity to relax and unwind. It is also great for maintaining your immune system, helping to keep you well. Massage can also be used for a variety of specific complaints such as sore necks, aching backs and tired legs! During the first session I will give you time to share your reasons for having massage. I will take a record of your medical hstory and by taking into account your lifestyle, stress levels, exercise, occupation and any other factors that might influence your well-being, I will aim to tailor a treatment to your specific needs. With Holistic Massage we can work on the whole body or we can focus on where it is most needed. What matters is what suits you. An initial consultation and session costs £38 and lasts around an hour and a quarter. A follow up session costs £35 and lasts about an hour. For further information call The WholeWorks on 0131-225-8092 or contact me directly on 0785 476 4183 or karolinekuprat@hotmail.com |
Kathy ParkerRSHom PCH Registered Classical Homoeopath Kathy Parker is an experienced Homoeopath who has been in full-time Homoeopathic practice since 1985 after graduating from the Northern College of Homoeopathic Medicine, Newcastle upon Tyne. In 1989 she was admitted onto the Register of the Society of Homoeopaths (RSHom). Kathy is committed to a programme of continuing professional development (CPD) and studies with some of the world’s leading Homoeopaths. This has included a two year postgraduate course in Classical Homoeopathy (PCH) in 1988-90 and a further three year postgraduate course in Italy, 2001 - 04. You can visit her website at: www.kathyhom.co.uk |
Keith FarvisRCST RPP(UK) I have had a lifelong interest in health and healing. This interest covers body, mind and spirit. After 12 years of teaching and lecturing on meditation, from 1985 I practiced and taught Polarity Therapy with its remarkable understanding of the human energy fields. After a further year's training in Craniosacral Therapy in 1995, I decided to make Craniosacral Therapy the primary focus of my therapeutic work. For me Craniosacral Therapy clarifies the relationship between the detailed anatomy and physiology of the body and the underlying energy dynamics at its very core. My experience is that Craniosacral Therapy can facilitate the resolution of a wide range of health related conditions and I use it myself to maintain my own health. I practice according to the Biodynamic approach which seeks to evoke each person's own inherent and unique treatment plan. When the therapist follows the body's intelligence in this way, it results in the most optimal form of treatment possible because our own bodies know best what they need in order to regain and retain their health. I am a fully trained Craniosacral Therapist and Polarity Therapist, having trained primarily with Franklyn Sills of the Karuna Institute. I am insured and registered on the Professional Registers of the Craniosacral Therapy Association (UK) and the Polarity Therapy Association (UK). I have had shorter training in Applied Kinesiology and Process Oriented Psychology working with shock and trauma and training in Craniosacral Therapy for mothers and babies. I also follow an ongoing programme of Continuing Professional Development in Craniosacral Therapy and other areas of health care. For more information on this and other health related topics, visit my web site at http://www.keithfarvis.co.uk/ If you wish to make an appointment, please contact the Whole Works on 0131-225 8092 or if you wish to talk to me directly please call me on 0131-447 8292 or email me at keith@keithfarvis.co.uk |
Dr. Laura Hope StecklerChartered Clinical Psychologist and Body-orientated Psychotherapist. Laura has 24 years experience as a Psychotherapist. Her approach is a synthesis of her in-depth study of psychology and psychotherapy with her personal experience, dance background, sensitivity and awareness. She has been practicing meditation for over 30 years and is a mindfulness instructor. She integrates humanistic approaches such as Gestalt Therapy and Focusing with Psychodynamic, Cognitive and Interpersonal approaches. She has helped people from a wide variety of backgrounds with a breadth of difficulties. Laura offers traditional talking therapy or body-oriented psychotherapy as per her client’s needs and wishes. See below for more information on her Body-orientated work |
Mairi FreedenI am a graduate of the four year Core Process Psychotherapy training run by the Karuna Institute and am accredited through that body. I have a Master's Degree (Middlesex) in Core Process Psychotherapy. The Karuna Institute is a Member of the United Kingdom Council
on Psychotherapy (UKCP) with whom I am registered. I abide
by their Code of Ethics. I hold a Counselling Accreditation with the Pastoral Foundation where I counselled for 7 years before I embarked on my training as a Psychotherapist in 1996. Integrated into my work is training and experience in Somatic Trauma Therapy. The challenges and joys of family life and my own spiritual practice demand that I continue to grow and develop. As well as my family and friends my greatest resources and pleasures include music, walking and the countryside. I continually experience for myself and with others, the transformative, healing potential of the deep, trusting relationship of Psychotherapy. |
Pascal Da SilvaHello, I am a French national, I trained in Traditional Acupuncture in Brittany with Dr Daniel Laurent and graduated in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam after several internships. The practice of acupuncture is very similar in Vietnam and China, but Vietnamese doctors can speak either French or English which is rarely the case in China. Prior to my acupuncture studies, I completed a degree in Art with a specialized subject in Art Therapy in 1996. I have been practicing Aikido since 1885, a Japanese Martial Art which plays a geat part in my experience of Qi-Breath . Traditional Acupuncture works to maintain your body's equilibrium by focussing on all aspects of well-being; your physical, mental and emotional constitution. Your initial consultation with me will take longer than subsequent appointments (1 hour and 30 min). I will take the time to listen to you and have an in-depth discussion with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any enquiry: 07982 742 177 You are welcome to visit my web site to learn about different styles of acupuncture. www.edinburgh-acupuncture.co.uk |
Rob RitchieB Phil. B Ac. M C A P. U K C P Rob began training in counselling skills in 1985 and studied Transpersonal Psychology. He founded The Whole Works in 1992. Since this he has been involved with 3 years of Process Oriented Psychotherapy study followed by 2 years training with The Gestalt Trust Scotland in 1995. Rob has been involved with work around men's issues and since 1998 studied at The Scottish Institute of Human Relations in Psychodynamic theory. In 1999 he was accepted for Analytical Psychotherapy training. Rob is also trained in HypnoPsychotherapy and Chinese Medicine. In the Native American traditions, if a brother or sister of the tribe was affected in their 'spirit' in some way, the elder of the tribe would listen to them for a particular time with undivided attention and presence. The elder imagined into the tribe member's story, 'tuning into' the essence of their distress. The tribe member knew something special was 'held' for them there. Often the healing involved a particular ritual or journey within their mythological world of the 'spirit of place,' or of a stone, tree, or animal; all imbued with sacredness, and as 'spirit messengers' for the tribe. Nowadays we don't know for certain what heals a difficult and painful process for someone or a frightened and confused place inside us....we are all different: Each one of us has our unique inner process trying to take place though involving us often in symptoms we would rather not have. There is a search for what really is important, meaningful or 'sacred' to us. Some of us may know roughly the way back to our True Self though it may be through diffcult, exposed and seemingly empty inner 'terrain'. In the therapeutic relationship this journey is enabled and 'sacredness' or care rediscovered and 'held'for the client. Rob is particularly interested in the experience of overwhelmed, depressed and fragile states of self where anxiety and panic are valuable messengers. |
Sandra LongMassage ITEC Sandra is a fully qualified complementary health therapist with ten years experience and an adult education teacher. Over the last five years Sandra has had a practice in the Highlands, taught in colleges in Yorkshire and held classes locally, runs retreat holidays and has given talks to local groups. Sandra believes that Reflexology is the way to help maintain emotional stability as well as treat many minor physical imbalances. Included in her consultation is advice on personal wellbeing. Her extensive and diverse involvement includes treating clients at her retreat venues, voluntary work and speaking at seminars. Visit Sandra's webite: www.oceanretreat.co.uk |
Sarah PriceMBAcC DCHM CI (Nanjing) Sarah first qualified at the College of Traditional Oriental Medicine in 1986. She undertook further training in Traditional Chinese Medicine in London before her first trip to Nanjing, China, in 1991, gaining clinical experience as an acupuncturist. Sarah then went on to study Chinese Herbs at the School of Chinese Herbal Medicine in London for two years before a second trip to China to gain clinical experience in Chinese Herbs. She is a member of the British Acupuncture Council and The Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine. Both professional organizations set the highest standard of practice and ethics. Sarah has been teaching Chinese Medicine at the School of Chinese Herbal Medicine (London), the London School of Acupuncture and at the Northern College of Acupuncture as Module Leader on the MSc course in Chinese Medicine, as well as lecturing abroad. An interest in increasing the evidence base for Chinese Medicine has led Sarah to undertaken an MSc in Epidemiology at University of Edinburgh. She has now been awarded funding to undertake a PhD in the effects of acupuncture on cancer patients at the University of Leeds. She had a busy practice in Bristol until moving to Edinburgh in 1995. She has two daughters, Georgia and Lauren |
Shian CorleyShian trained under her father, Hugh Corley, at the WitIley School of Chiropractic. She is an experienced and highly skilled Chiropractor who has been practising in Scotland since 1988. Besides having been at the VVhole Works since it opened in 1992, Shian also teaches and runs a student chiropractic clinic in Edinburgh which is part of the Oxford College. Shian has a particular interest in the often subtle difference between illness and health and in how we can heal increasing our awareness of our body and how we use it. She enjoys working both with patients who have acute problems and those who require a morelengthy healing process. Shian's approach is always practical and aimed at meeting the specific needs of the individual. |
Sue LiebermanBA, MSc.
I am a psychotherapist of many years’ standing, with a deep interest in the dynamics of the human soul, and the lifelong challenge of developing our human potential. My background is in Gestalt therapy, but with many additional forms of training which have changed and enriched my practice. I trained as a Gestalt therapist in the late 1980s, and subsequently spent four years in Group Analysis, as well as undertaking intensive trainings in Family and Systems Constellations. I am a UK accredited psychotherapist, and hold the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Group Psychotherapy from the Institute of Group Analysis. In June 2007 I expect to be registered with the UK Council of Psychotherapy. I have
been practising as a psychotherapist since 1991. I
work in a way which integrates humanistic practice with
psycho-dynamic theory, but which is always relationally-based. I take
seriously
my own development,
and bring this as a continual process into my work.
Living is a constant process of growth and change. Living also presents us with challenges that can have deep emotional and psychological impact, and it is in the process of tackling those challenges that the greatest potential for our growth lies. At difficult times, most of us need the presence of someone else who can listen sympathetically, help us digest what can be painful feelings and experiences, and accompany us through the process of personal change. Many people turn to counselling and psychotherapy to support them through difficult periods: whether issues relate to experiences in the here-and-now, or to older traumas from the past. My own experience has taught me how enriching psychotherapy can be. If you, or you and your partner, need someone to turn to at this point, I hope to be able to offer you that compassionate presence you want to help you through. Therapy works best for most people when it is regular and consistent. I usually see individual clients weekly, sometimes more frequently when needed. When we first meet, we discuss how your therapeutic needs can best be met: whether I am the best person to meet them, what you hope to gain, and what commitment we can both make to help you on this journey. You can speak to me on 0131 662 9769 (mobile:07939 014720) , or make an appointment through the Whole Works. |
Susan AtkinUKCP registered Tara Rokpa Psychotherapist Susan has over 10 years experience of psychotherapy both working with individuals and with groups in various parts of Europe and the UK. Her first career was teaching young children working with a child centred approach to education. She is currently taking further training in Somatic Trauma Therapy with Babette Rothschild (member of the International & European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies). Susan has studied and practised Buddhist meditation for many years and acknowledges the transformative effect this continues to have on her life. She feels the work she has done to form a healthier relationship with herself is a key to her work with others. For further details please contact: or contact Susan directly: |
Tez SawickiRCST CTM CAM Tez Sawicki graduated in Craniosacral Therapy at the Karuna Institute with Franklin Sills in 1992 and he has worked at The Whole Works since that time. He lived and worked in both therapeutic and spiritual communities from 1978 to 1989, training in many forms of meditation and psycho-somatic therapies. He is founder and a teacher in Meditation in Action Chi Gong which incorporates most of his early training, developing his ongoing interest in the energy arts of the Chinese meditative, movement and medical systems. His interest in Craniosacral Therapy is rooted in the profound generative tidal forces that manifest the health of the human system, the core work of the Craniosacral approach. His practice incorporates working with people suffering from shock and trauma, working with babies with birth trauma and with adults over a wide range of problems. He teaches Craniosacral Therapy periodically with other members of The Whole Works Cranial team and he has a deep commitment to working with people in personal development within the Cranial field, often adding both movement and meditative technique to support well-being and a deeper level of awareness. |