Shiatsu, Counselling & Psychotherapy.
Shiatsu, Counselling & Psychotherapy.
I am delighted to offer Counselling and Psychotherapy appointments both in person and online.
In these sessions I work one to one with clients who are struggling with physical, emotional or mental difficulties, and are looking for some release in order to feel more free and at ease in their lives.
Person-centred counselling is one of the humanistic modalities or approaches. It was founded in the 1940s by the American psychologist Carl Rogers who believed that, given the right conditions, a person can reach their full potential and become their true self, which he termed ‘self-actualisation’. This actualisation process is innate and accessible to everyone.
To help you achieve self-actualisation, the person-centred therapist will offer:
Unconditional Positive Regard (UPR) – accepting and valuing you
Congruence - being honest and transparent in how they experience you and your world
Empathic understanding – seeing your viewpoint as if they were you
When you’re attending counselling sessions with a person-centred counsellor, you’ll be encouraged to bring your own issues to the session – the counselling is led by you and not directed by the counsellor.
Many clients, with no prior knowledge of counselling, believe that the counsellor will sort their problems out for them. A person-centred counsellor will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-aware and achieve greater independence.
Your therapist will help you to realise what resources and support are available to you that you can use to work through your own issues, build your self-confidence and appreciate that you always have options. They will treat you as the expert on yourself, as no-one else knows exactly what it’s like to be you.
They will not judge you, no matter what you bring to the session. This helps build a trustworthy relationship in which you can feel free and supported to disclose whatever is troubling you. Eventually it will lead you to discover your own abilities and autonomy, so that you can cope with current and future problems. (BACP, 2023)
Find out more with a free 20 min consultation.
Shiatsu is a physical therapy that supports and strengthens the body’s natural ability to heal and balance itself. It works on the whole person - not just with the physical body, but also with the psychological, emotional and spiritual aspects of being.
Shiatsu originated in Japan from traditional Chinese medicine, with influences from more recent Western therapies. Although Shiatsu means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, in practice a practitioner uses touch, comfortable pressure and manipulative techniques to adjust the body’s physical structure and balance its energy flow.
It is a deeply relaxing experience and regular treatments can alleviate stress and illness and maintain health and well-being. A typical session lasts around an hour, and usually takes place on a futon mat on the floor, with the receiver remaining fully clothed throughout.
I have worked in the field of mental and physical health for over twenty years, taking a holistic and therapeutic approach to well-being. I have worked as a Shiatsu practitioner since 2006 and recently qualified as a person-centred psychotherapist, although I have used counselling skills in my therapy practice for many years. I see people experiencing a wide range of issues including stress, depression, bereavement, physical injuries, chronic health conditions and those going through major life changes.
My interests lie in working with the whole person, exploring the relationship between the body and mind and how this can manifest in, as well as help to transform, various symptoms.
Diploma in Shiatsu (DS) Bristol School of Shiatsu 2006.
Professional Members of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS) since 2007
MSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy 2023
Completed my 3 year training at the Bristol School of Shiatsu.
Started working as Shiatsu practitioner as well as continuing support work.
Accepted as a Registered Member of the Shiatsu Society (MRSS).
Began working as a teaching assistant at the Bristol School of Shiatsu.
Started degree in Drawing and Applied Arts (BA,HONS) and graduated in 2010
Completed 1 year postgraduate training in Movement Shiatsu at the School for Experiential Education (SEED)
Began running Shiatsu workshops in Bristol alongside my private practice.
Completed Transformational Dialogue training with Keith Philips and introduction to Focusing Skills training.
Began teaching on 3 year Diploma Course at the Bristol School of Shiatsu.
Set up my private practice in mid Wales.
BSc Masters degree in person-centred Counselling and Psychotherapy. Certificate in Rewind training. Level 4 diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
I benefited greatly from my treatment with Rosie. Shiatsu is my go to, for deep release, alignment and coming home to myself in a truly deep way with relaxation at the core of the treatment. I am a shiatsu practitioner myself and can highly recommend Rosie... Her skill to listen without filling the room full of suggestions is rare, giving space to what is arising through me, and a quality of her work I honour and find helpful for myself to journey deeper into fining my own truth and answers within. Her hands on touch is one of a professional, skilled shiatsu practitioner born from years of experience.
“I found Rosie's calm and peaceful way of being really helpful by instantly relaxing, unwinding and de-stressing me. Her skills in Shiatsu helped lift my mood and ease my back problems.
I would fully recommend her.”
I've seen Rosie monthly for a year and a half. My aim is for relaxation and a general “treat”. Rosie has a welcoming, empathetic, calming approach and I’ve found her very easy to talk to. I really enjoy the sessions and I am often surprised at how different they are depending on my needs’
I benefited greatly from my treatment with rosie. Shiatsu is my go to, for deep release, alignment and coming home to myself in a truly deep way with relaxation at the core of the treatment. I am a shiatsu practitioner myself and can highly recommend rosie... her skill to listen without filing the room full of suggestions is rare, giving space to what is arising through me, and a quality of her work I honour and find helpful for myself to journey deeper into fining my own truth and answers within. Her hands on touch is one of a professional, skilled shiatsu practitioner born from years of experience.
Free 20 min. online consultation available if you want to find out what I offer and how we can work together. A limited number of concessionary rates are available depending on your circumstances. Please contact me for further information.
“It was great being in a small group and I was amazed at how quickly we got to know each other and to open up about what stopped us actually being the creative people we wanted to be. Much of that was down to the way Rosie led the group. She created a really encouraging, positive and safe space. I found that I was able to be honest with myself and with the other participants. I am loving my new found creativity”
“Rosie provides a safe space where everyone can be heard without judgement, her insight and guidance kept us focused and she made sure we got the most possible from the journey.”
“Rosie is a calm, strong, and centred practitioner. Through her gentle guidance of the process of this work, I was able to gain further clarity on the deeper issues relating to a physical ailment that I have been having. Her sessions really lend themselves to being online, I really valued our session and would definitely recommend her and this work!”
“I completely and utterly recommend you book a session with Rosie. Her integrity, skill and insight is a gift you will really benefit from experiencing. It’s magical how well Rosie’s work translates online. I’m still feeling lighter and more energised two days later.”
