“The most beautiful people we know are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.”
Kubler Ross
The most important relationship we have is with ourselves.
When we feel disconnected and shamed in relationships it is hard not to feel numb and miserable. As individuals we have a 'figure' or 'self' but also a 'ground' or context which always includes the past as well as the present. Our attachments to people animals and nature help us to feel okay and more connected.
My Journey
My training began in the 1990's after I graduated in 2000 I worked exclusively in the voluntary sector with people who have experienced loss, abuse, postnatal depression and relationship difficulties. As a manager of different charitable services I developed placements for counsellors in training which has always been a joy and privilege.
My Perspective
I am an integrative practitioner trained as both a talking therapist and in somatic approaches.
I work to help people to reconnect with themselves and in relationship to others and to the natural and spiritual.
Sometimes the road to recovery is both psychological and physical (as the body is so often where we ‘remember’ and hold on)
My Search
Has led me to train Systemically in 2011, in Jikiden Reiki in 2017 and in EMDR in 2023.
My Approach
I offer sessions in counselling and supervision (in person and online).
I offer sessions in Jikiden Reiki for Psychological and Physical relief.
I offer sessions in EMDR for the treatment of trauma.
My Services
Counselling and Supervision
As a counsellor I offer a safe space to bring difficulties and current challenges in a reliable consistent approach that relies simply on identifying what you personally need to move forward in your life.
I can also offer Supervision to other counsellors and organisations.
If you require a more focussed approach on Trauma recovery or just general psychological distress showing up in the body I can offer EMDR or Reiki to help you with that.
The initial session will help us determine what is right for you.
Jikiden Reiki
Jikiden Reiki is authentic Japanese Usui Reiki with no Western influence or adaption to the original teachings. It involves the use of hands placed on the body to facilitate the internal energy of our own body to heal itself. This is not invasive or based on a religion and can bring benefits for both the mind and the body when used by a trained practitioner. https://www.jikidenreikiuk.com
EMDR
EMDR is a complex approach to psychotherapy, which most people associate with eye movements. However, it is an accelerated form of information processing. EMDR seems to stimulate the information in your brain and allows the brain to reprocess the disturbing experiences in your life. EMDR is now widely recognised as a first line treatment of trauma, for more information on EMDR, please go to the following websites: http://emdrassociation.org.uk or http://library.nku.edu/emdr/emdr_data.php (The Francine Shapiro Library)
“ Counselling has helped me to repair my faith in the world and to continue to enjoy my life now.”
Lucy from Lauder
“Having Annalisa as my supervisor I feel heard ad empowered. I’m grateful for her knowledge, guidance and experience”
Tracey from Hawick
“ Anna has a gentle energy and seemed to know, as if by magic where in my body to focus resulting in a powerful physical and emotional experience”
Lynne from Dalkeith
My location
I work from a private practice located in Lauder, and see clients from the nearby areas for face-to-face sessions.
I also offer online sessions for clients who are unable to attend in-person. Contact me to find out more about how I work.
Fees & availability
Sessions last for one hour taking place usually weekly and fees are paid before or on the day of treatment. Please email me to enquire about availability.
- Counselling - £50
- Supervision - £90 1 hour 30 minutes
- EMDR - £70
- Reiki - £40
I accept bank transfer or cash if in person. please note that if you need to cancel I require 48 hours notice otherwise you may be charged.
Upcoming Events
Menopause support group meeting
Thursday evening starting in September
“After making sure I could reliably access a sense of safety Anna skilfully and gently guided me through EMDR to become aware of and release some deeply buried traumatic memories from childhood that had held me unknowingly with a sense of never being good enough. After decades of working hard at recovery from chronic anxiety and trying various methods to find peace of mind after some sessions of EMDR with Anna I finally believe I deserve to be happy. That has made the world of difference. I no longer awake with a feeling of dread and I truly believe that EMDR has unlocked my trapped trauma as nothing before has done-Thank you”
Karen from Kelso
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me through the contact form below if you have any questions about how I work, or to arrange an initial appointment. You can also call me on +44 7786 633005 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services