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Finding a Therapist

Choosing a therapist or holistic practitioner is a deeply personal journey, and finding the right fit is important. Below, you'll find a selection of trusted professionals who use our peaceful therapy rooms here in Abergavenny. Each of them manage their own bookings, so you’re welcome to connect with them directly through their website or social media. (Please note: we’re unable to pass on messages or make introductions on your behalf.)

All practitioners listed have provided evidence of their professional qualifications and insurance as part of our room hire process. However, we always recommend that you carry out your own checks to ensure you feel confident and comfortable in your choice.

You’ll also find links at the bottom of this page to help you explore wider directories of accredited professionals across the UK.

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Anneliese Cheadle (MCMA)

Holistic Practitioner

~Founder of Satori Life Balance Wellness~
"In a world that pulls us in every direction, finding a moment of ease is a quiet act of courage. Every journey matters, and it's an honour for her to walk beside others.
At Your Healing Rooms, Anneliese offers gentle, restorative Reiki, Reflexology, Somatic Healing, Frequency Sound Healing, Deep Rest sessions, and Meditative Art Workshops: Spaces where the body can soften, settle, and come home to itself.

Simon Crompton

Counsellor

Simon has worked as a counsellor since 2005 and practices Gestalt Psychotherapy. He offers a space where you can pause, take a breath and begin to explore what's going on, free from pressure or judgement. His approach is grounded, human, and collaborative, working alongside clients rather than positioning himself as an expert with all the answers. Simon is a qualified Level 6 Relational Counsellor (MBACP) and is currently a 5th year trainee Psychotherapist. He is registered with BACP.

Sara Davies

Psychotherapist & Counsellor

Sara is a UKCP accredited Gestalt psychotherapist and BACP registered Counsellor, working in both English and Welsh/Cymraeg. She offers a supportive space to explore your experience and relationships, with the aim of increased self-understanding, living more in tune with your values and needs, and making choices that feel more whole-hearted and satisfying. She welcomes persons of all backgrounds and offers an initial free phone call, to see if you would work well together. She is registered with BACP.

Joanne Walker

Integrative Counsellor

Joanne is an integrative counsellor, providing a supportive and empathic space.
A therapeutic relationship can bring clarity to difficulties that are causing pain and confusion. Spending time being seen and heard can be the start of feeling better and making lasting change. Issues covered include: anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and trauma. She is registered with NCPS.

Angela Rees

Counsellor & Hypnotherapist

As an integrative counsellor and solution focussed hypnotherapist, Angela is passionate about helping people move forward with clarity and confidence. She works collaboratively with clients, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to guide individuals through life's challenges. Angela's supportive and encouraging approach empowers individuals to unlock their strengths and create lasting positive change. Angela is registered with the BACP.

Emilie Watson BA (Hons)

Counsellor

Emilie offers Pluralistic Integrative Counselling, combining different approaches and theories to enable therapy to be tailored to your unique issues, experiences, goals, and preferences. The focus is on enabling you to grow, change, develop and recover your wellbeing. Emilie has a first class degree in Counselling and Therapeutic Practice from the University of South Wales where she also lectures in Creative Counselling methods, and is registered with BACP.

Polly Freer

Counsellor & Internal Family Systems Therapy

Polly provides support to adults going through difficult emotions by creating a safe space to talk. She believes that taking time to share with someone who can deeply listen and support you as you explore what is going on can be transformative. Polly qualified as a counsellor in 2020 and is also trained in Internal Family Systems Therapy which is a creative and in-depth way for us to deeply understand ourselves. She is registered with the BACP.

Caroline Hernon-Biggs

Integrative Psychotherapist

Caroline is an integrative psychotherapist drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to support clients, acknowledging and respecting client uniqueness. She supports clients to cultivate self-awareness, authenticity, and inner empowerment, guiding them to build personal resources, explore new perspectives, and make meaningful changes that enhance their ability to navigate both everyday life and its more challenging moments. She is registered with the BACP.

Kristian Richings

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Kristian is an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 13 years of experience as a therapist across NHS and charitable settings. He offers support through integrative counselling and structured models like CBT for a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, relationship patterns, managing strong emotions, and trauma-informed help survivors of sexual violence and domestic abuse. Kristian offers a calm, safe and non-judgmental space for healing, learning and reflection. He is registered with the BACP.

Petra Pinnock

Art Psychotherapist (MA)

Petra offers confidential, one-to-one art therapy and psychotherapy for those seeking to alleviate unprocessed traumas in a safe and meaningful way. She also offers couples counselling for two people hoping to find new ways of responding to challenging situations and relationships. Her work is grounded in a holistic approach, respecting all individuals as sovereign beings. She specialises in adult mental health, is trauma informed and compassion focussed. She is registered with the HCPC and the BAAT.

Brandon Kayat

Clinical Psychologist

Brandon is a Clinical Psychologist originally from South Africa. He has a range of rich experience including hospitals, prisons and private in-patient facilities. He offers individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy for adults both in-person and online. His interests include men's mental health, anxiety, OCD, trauma, LGBTQ+ affirming therapy and neurodivergence including ADHD assessment. Reach out today- achieve the transformation you deserve. He is registered with HCPC and HPCSA.

Louise Marie Holden

Holistic Healer

Louise offers a unique, integrated path to wellness through Magnified Healing, Sound Therapy, and specialised Bodywork - her sessions are a safe container for processing challenging life transitions. Fully qualified with decades of spiritual study, she provides a nurturing space where you can let go of what no longer serves you. Whether you need a spark of new energy or a deep, restorative release, you will find a supportive partner in Louise, and likely a shared laugh along the way! She is registered with CTHa.

Susannah Humphrey

Counsellor & Psychotherapist

Susannah offers a calm, steady, and supportive space for adults navigating anxiety, stress, low self?esteem, grief, or the impact of past trauma. Using a blend of Person-Centred and CBT approaches, she helps you explore what's happening in your life, gently uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and help you create meaningful change. Her style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, clients often describe her as calming, respectful, and easy to talk to.
She is registered with BACP.

Amy Whitcombe

Massage Therapist ~ White Valley Therapies

White Valley Therapies offers bespoke massage treatments created to support the body, mind, and overall wellbeing. With 10+ years’ experience and a background in massage and yoga, Amy’s approach blends anatomical knowledge with holistic principles. Amy's approach allows each session to be guided by what the body needs, using a personalised combination of techniques including sports massage, aromatherapy and reflexology. Your body is the soul's home, so let's create the space where it can rest and restore. She is registered with FHT.

Jessica Marshall

Counsellor & Schema Therapist

Jessica offers schema therapy for individuals and couples, helping people break free from unhelpful patterns that often stem from childhood experiences. Working collaboratively, she uses practical, creative techniques, including guided imagery and role-play exercises, to help clients understand themselves better and build healthier ways of relating to others. Couples work typically runs for 6–12 sessions, while individual therapy can continue longer if needed. Jessica offers an initial free chat to see if this approach is right for you and is registered with BACP.

Alice Peck

Trainee Psychotherapist

Alice is a Gestalt psychotherapist in advanced clinical training. She offers a warm, relational, and grounded space to explore and make sense of what’s happening in your life. Working with curiosity and care, she draws on a holistic approach that attends to thoughts, feelings, and sensations, including the parts we often overlook. Alice supports you to grow awareness and open possibilities for change. She offers a free initial consultation to see whether working together feels like a good fit.

Rachel Wyatt-Cox

Massage & Reflexology Therapist

Dandelion Organics Holistic Therapies invites you to slow down and restore balance. Using bespoke aromatherapy oil blends tailored to your individual needs, Rachel offers deeply grounding Aromatherapy Massage and Reflexology treatments designed to calm your nervous system and support your wellbeing. With extensive experience and a nurturing approach, Rachel creates a safe, welcoming space where you can relax, reconnect, and feel supported from your initial consultation through to the end of your treatment, leaving you feeling renewed.

Nicola Schramm

Hypnotherapist

Nicola has practised hypnotherapy for over 20 years, having trained and worked in both Germany and the UK. She specialises in hypno-analysis, an in-depth therapeutic approach that identifies and resolves the root causes of emotional and behavioural difficulties, promoting lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief. Nicola offers a warm, professional and compassionate service, helping clients overcome anxiety, stress, fears, habits, trauma, confidence issues and other personal challenges.
She is registered with APHD.

Sue Rees

Trauma Trained Counsellor

Sue is an experienced humanistic-existential counsellor who works collaboratively with you to explore what is important to you, how you can move forward and achieve the life you want. If you’re anxious, holding onto past issues, or life is getting you down, Sue offers a safe space to share your concerns and be heard, drawing on her trauma informed training to support you to make changes. Book a free introductory call through her website anytime. She is registered with BACP.

Ruth Cornish

Massage Therapist

Ruth offers deep tissue massage for relaxation and to aid in managing chronic pain issues. She endeavours to work at a gentle but firm pace that releases myofascial tissue and areas of tension. Gentle stretches and joint mobilisation will also be used to create a sense of space and wellness in your body. Ruth can also work with you on ideas for self care, post massage.
Having a massage is your time to rejuvenate and nourish your mind and body.

Billy Carter-Millis

Bioenergetic Therapy

Billy offers a ‘whole body’ approach that works with the body’s natural energy systems. Rooted in the understanding that energy flows through every aspect of our being, this approach recognises that when flow is disrupted, through stress, emotional strain, environment, or life experiences it can impact both our physical and emotional wellbeing. Benefits can be wide-ranging; utilised by top performance athletes to bedridden individuals. A gentle yet powerful pathway, clients often experience a renewed sense of vitality, clarity, and connection. He is a member of CMA.

Roseanne O'Connell

Counsellor

Roseanne is a Person-Centred Counsellor who believes everyone deserves a safe space where they can be themselves. She understands that life can feel overwhelming, and that having somewhere supportive to talk can make a real difference. With warmth, compassion and without judgement, Roseanne helps clients feel heard, understood and accepted. She supports them to open up, slow down and explore whatever is on their mind, at a pace that feels comfortable for them, creating space for reflection, growth and positive change. She is registered with NCPS.

Claire Coulter

Systemic & Family Constellation Facilitator

Claire has a professional background in bodywork and meditation.  She is a Reiki Master Teacher and since 2017 a Certified Constellation Facilitator. She supports individuals to explore family, professional, and personal systems through constellation work, using objects and floor markers to create a clear, practical representation of relational dynamics. This process can help identify patterns and burdens that no longer serve, creating clarity and freedom. Claire brings an embodied, grounded approach, creating space for what is ready to be acknowledged, understood and integrated. She is a member of ICSA.

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Holistic Practitioner

Anneliese Cheadle

(MCMA)

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Anneliese provides a holistic pathways to nurture your well-being, guiding you gently toward peace, balance and renewed energy through Reflexology and Reiki. Monthly Sunday 'Slow Flow' group sessions blend the energy of Reiki with the restorative power of deep rest meditation; offering you a place to step away from the noise and reconnect with yourself.

www.wellnesswithsatori.co.uk

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Counsellor

Simon Crompton

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Simon has been a counsellor since 2005 and practices Gestalt Psychotherapy. He aims to create a safe and holding place to help you see more clearly what your situation is, how you are part of it, and to experiment with finding new ways of resolving any difficulties. He's in his 5th year of Psychotherapy training, and adheres to the UKCP and Welsh Psychotherapy Institute codes of ethics.

​​​​www.simoncromptontherapy.co.uk

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Psychotherapist & 

Counsellor

Sara Davies

Sara is a UKCP accredited Gestalt psychotherapist and BACP registered Counsellor, working in both English and Welsh/Cymraeg. She offers a supportive space to explore your experience and relationships, with the aim of increased self-understanding, living more in tune with your values and needs, and making choices that feel more whole-hearted and satisfying. She welcomes persons of all backgrounds and offers an initial free phone call, to see if you would work well together.​

saradaviestherapy.net

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Integrative Counsellor

Joanne Walker

Joanne is an integrative counsellor, providing a supportive and empathic space.

A therapeutic relationship can bring clarity to difficulties that are causing pain and confusion. Spending time being seen and heard can be the start of feeling better and making lasting change. Issues covered include: anxiety, depression, relationships, grief and trauma. She is a member of the NCPS.

joannewalkercounselling.co.uk

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Massage therapist

Nell Burnham

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Therapeutic massage for all of life's chapters. 

Nell offers highly adaptable ‘firm and flowy’ massage therapy, always tailoring her massages to suit your unique needs. New Chapter Massage's mission is to create a space for you to take time to care for and reconnect with yourself—setting you up to handle what life throws at you with renewed self-worth and compassion.

newchaptermassage.co.uk

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Art Psychotherapist

Andrew Phillips

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Psychotherapy with Andrew offers an invitation to take seriously, without self-absorption, the meaning of challenges in your own life journey, and nurture the process of becoming who you are. Andrew works with a Depth Psychology approach, and emphasises the important therapeutic values of curiosity, compassion, and keeping a sense of humour close by. Andrew is registered with the HCPC. 

AndrewVPhillips.co.uk

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Counsellor & Hypnotherapist

Angela Rees

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As an integrative counsellor and solution focussed hypnotherapist, Angela is passionate about helping people move forward with clarity and confidence.  She works collaboratively with clients, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to guide individuals through life’s challenges. Angela’s supportive and encouraging approach empowers individuals to unlock their strengths and create lasting positive change. Angela is registered with the BACP.

archtherapy.co.uk

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Counsellor

Emilie Watson

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As an integrative counsellor and solution focussed hypnotherapist, Angela is passionate about helping people move forward with clarity and confidence.  She works collaboratively with clients, drawing on a range of therapeutic techniques to guide individuals through life’s challenges. Angela’s supportive and encouraging approach empowers individuals to unlock their strengths and create lasting positive change. Angela is registered with the BACP.

archtherapy.co.uk

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Counsellor

Polly Freer

    Polly provides support to people going through stressful and traumatic life situations, working with adults to guide them through difficult times of life, offering a safe space to work together. She believes that taking the time to share with someone who can listen deeply and support you as you explore what is going on, can be transformative.  Polly qualified as a counsellor in June 2020, and is registered with BACP

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    Integrative Psychotherapist

    Caroline Hernon-Biggs

      ​Caroline is an integrative psychotherapist drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches to support clients, acknowledging and respecting client uniqueness. She supports clients to cultivate self-awareness, authenticity, and inner empowerment, guiding them to build personal resources, explore new perspectives, and make meaningful changes that enhance their ability to navigate both everyday life and its more challenging moments. She is registered with the BACP.

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      Disclaimer: All counsellors and therapists working here are self-employed and independently responsible for their practice. Being listed on our website doesn’t imply endorsement or guarantee of their qualifications or expertise.​​

      Trusted Therapist Directories (UK):

      BACP - British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

      UKCP - UK Council for Psychotherapy

      Counselling Directory - Register of qualified counsellors and therapists.

      HCPC - Register of health and care professionals

      Tips for Choosing a Therapist:

      Look for accreditation (BACP, UKCP, NCS, BABCP, HCPC).

      Check their areas of expertise and approach.

      Ask for a short introductory call to see if they’re a good fit.

      Trust your instincts—feeling safe and understood matters.​​

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