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I've always loved nature.
But it took two significant events in my life to truly appreciate its power.
When I was thirty I lost my father and at thirty-six I was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Although heartbreaking, these experiences led me to understand that nature is at the root of all healing, which ulitmately motivated me to follow my heart and start Satori.
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From there, I wanted to learn a nature-based craft which would help connect people to themselves and the land, so in 2015 I began studying, and subsequently teaching, traditional basket weaving, learning under the auspices of the late English master craftsman, Mr. Ivor Hancock.
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My personal self-development and fields of study are wide-ranging, from disciplines such as shamanism and Focusing. I'm also a horse riding instructor as well as an experienced reflexologist.
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As Satori evolved I realised I needed skills to support people's mental wellbeing. After a three-year post-graduate training, I became a Pesso Boyden Psychotherapist. I then went on to complete a two-year level-4 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and then completed a year-long clinical placement in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy with Arc in Axminster.
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In 2015/16 I completed the foundation year of Sensory Solutions' herbalists' apprenticeship. Followed by a one-year wild food teacher training course with Ffyona Campbell.
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Inspired by my cancer journey and whilst undertaking my philosophy degree at the University of East Anglia, I discovered the power of creative writing for wellbeing.
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This all said, ultimately I know it’s not just my credentials that bring a connection to what I offer. It’s my care for people, my warm spirit and my love of Mother Earth.
