Tanya Atkins

I offer a warm, grounded, and compassionate space for you to explore whatever brings you to therapy, whether that’s loss, anxiety, overwhelm, disconnection, or a longing to rediscover yourself. My approach is integrative, drawing on existential, person-centred, psychodynamic, eco-therapy, creative arts, mindfulness, and spiritual perspectives.

I believe no single approach fits everyone. Each person’s story is unique, and so is the way healing unfolds. The integrative nature of my work allows me to respond intuitively and creatively, sometimes through gentle reflection and dialogue, sometimes through somatic awareness, mindfulness, or creative expression.

My practice is rooted in the mind–body connection and the belief that we each hold an innate capacity for healing. Therapy, for me, is a collaborative journey of self-discovery rather than a process of fixing. Together, we begin to listen to the quieter parts of the self, allowing understanding and self-compassion to emerge.

I am especially drawn to bringing the body, creativity, and nature into therapy. This may include working outdoors, using natural imagery, art materials, or simple mindfulness-based practices to express what words cannot. Spirituality may also have a place in our work, offering a gentle reconnection to meaning, energy, or a sense of belonging.

My intention is to offer a safe, non-judgemental, and authentic space where you can feel seen, supported, and able to reconnect with your own strength, wisdom, and truth.

My practice is rooted in calm, safety, and connection. Sessions take place in a peaceful, nurturing space surrounded by nature, where you’re invited to slow down and simply be. My intention is to create a grounded, accepting environment where you can explore what’s happening within you, free from judgement or pressure.

Each session is shaped by what you bring. Sometimes that means talking things through, other times it may involve creative exploration, mindfulness, or gentle body-based awareness. I encourage clients to listen inwardly, to notice sensations, emotions, and the quieter parts of themselves that often go unheard.

I hold space with warmth and curiosity, allowing you to move at your own pace. Together we might work through anxiety, trauma, loss, or a sense of disconnection, while also cultivating presence, resilience, and self-compassion.

Clients often describe my practice as calming and restorative, a place where they feel seen and supported as they reconnect with their own strength and inner wisdom.

The first session is a gentle introduction, an opportunity for us to meet, talk about what brings you to therapy, and see how it feels to work together. It’s a time to ask questions, explore your hopes and needs, and begin to get a sense of the pace and style of therapy that feels right for you.

Before the session, I’ll ask you to complete a brief client record form in line with Â鶹ԭ´´ ethical practice. This helps me understand a little more about your background, contact details, any relevant health information, and what has brought you to therapy. All information is treated with the utmost confidentiality and stored securely in accordance with GDPR requirements.

In our conversation, we’ll discuss what you’d like to focus on, what you feel ready to explore, and any preferences you may have for how we work together. I’ll also explain my approach, confidentiality, cancellations, and practical arrangements so everything feels clear and transparent from the beginning.

Each session lasts 50 minutes and is charged at the same rate as ongoing sessions. There’s no obligation to continue afterwards, the first meeting is simply a calm, supportive space to begin gently and decide together what feels most helpful for you going forward.