Lorraine Tindale|Counselling & Psychotherapy Services   
Counselling & Psychotherapy
We offer country wide, clinic based affordable and cost effective counselling, psychotherapy and psychological treatments. We also offer online counselling and psychotherapy services. namely; 
  • ​Art Therapists
  • Drama & Music
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Humanistic: Focusing, Gestalt,  Person - Centred,
  • Analytic Therapies; Transanctional Analysis & Psychoanalysis
  • Psychodynamic Therapies
  
Our therapists are industry approved, qualified, recognised  and accredited, namely:
 
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • British Association for Cognitive and Behavioural Psychotherapy (BABCP)
  • British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  • The United Kingdom Counsel for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
  • EMDR Association for UK & Ireland (EMDR Europe)

Creative Art Therapy
 
Art Therapy is another creative way to engage clients  who are creative and those who find face to face therapy uncomfortable  and  those who find it hard to express their feelings.

iIt enables therapists to pick up and understand feelings that the clients are struggling to express with words, by picking up on their non verbal communication through their art, gentle guiding them through the process. It also enables clients to use their art to reflect and address their feelings and difficulties.

Art Therapy is suitable for everyone and more especially for people who suffer from:
  • depression
  • bereavement
  • shame or guilt
  • learning difficulties
  • trauma  (PTSD)
  • shyness & are introverted

BENEFITS

  1. It is calming  & soothing.
  2. It releaves stress and frustrations.
  3. It can ease trauma & depression.
  4. It can help you express your feelings and gather your thoughts.
  5.   It can be a creative outlet and unleash your artistic hidden talents
Walk and Talk Therapy
Is another therapeutic way that enhances the benefits of therapy by adding the benefits of being outdoors. It is calming, soothing and liberating. People often feel better immediately because it:

      1. Is easy and relaxing to be outdoors or in a natural environment.
 
      2. Doesn’t require eye contact and it is more comfortable to walk
          and talk side by side.

      3. Allows you to think clearly about your problems and find   
          solutions quicker.

     4. Is healthy and uplifting because it improves your health and
          energy levels. So you sleep better and feel more energetic.

     5. Is de-stressing, soothing, calming. So you focus less on your
          problems.

      6. Is suitable for all abled and non-able bodies and it's at your pace.

Group Therapy
 Is a safe and supportive therapuetic way for people to be part of a group with others  with similar experiences.  Our groups also helps people see that, what they are going through is universal and they are not alone.

Our groups enables members to learn from each other by sharing and comparing experiences.  It also fosters a sense of belonging, like a family and it can help end isolation, ease depression and boost self-esteem.
BENEFITS
  1. Groups are supportive and they can be a sounding board.
  2. It can be a relief and healing to share your challenges.
  3. It's comforting to know you are not alone in your challenges.
  4. It offers a wider range of perspectives,so you can look at other ways of dealing  with your problems.
  5. Group therapy can help you grow and gain self-awarenes through feedback and insights from fellow members.
  6. It promotes social skills and ends isolation,
  7. It is affordable and less expensive that individual therapy
  8. "Group therapy can be incredibly powerful,” and moving.
  9. Groups are inclusive and can be like a family unit as members are united in a common goal.


Music Therapy
We use music therapy as an enjoyable and fun medium to help relax and soothe clients mainly with the following ailments;
  • Autism and brain disorder especially in.
  • Dementia, loss of cognitive function, trauma, memory and verbal communication.
  • Depression or  persistent mood disorders.
  • Child development.
  • Sleep disturbance, insomnia and neurochemical changes that can cause  depression and anxiety.

because it is an effective way which enables them to relax and calm down.  Furthermore, music has long-lasting effects as a treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma and stress relief.

BENEFITS

  1. Music therapy can also help isolated and depressed clients to engage and communicate with others by teaching them verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
  2. It can reduce blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety.
  3. It can also help minimise the trauma and ease depression.
  4.  It can stimulate the brain to concentrate and improve confidence.
  5. It reduces aggression, anger, irritation or agitated behaviour.
  6.  It improves mood, ends isolation and increases social interaction.
  7. It is relaxing and can also induce sleep, meditation or sedation.

 TYPES OF MUSIC THERAPY

We adapt the type of music therapy in accordance to the clients personal capabilities, values and therapeutic needs, namely;

  • Clients personal playlist
  • music instruments
  • hym sheets, singalongs, song writting
  • home made instruments
  • music therapy games
Anguiano Therapeutic Retreat for Workshops, Personal development & Tranining
We are located in the Pyrenes outside the village of Anguino on an idyllic private rural farm, sorrounded by splendid views and stunning woodland. We source, grow and cook our own organic produce and we cater for all dietary requirnments.

Our retreat offers and specialises in psychotherapeutic healing, training workshops and personal development programmes for both groups and individuals.

we offer:
  • weekend programmes
  • 7 day workshops
  • 3 - 4 day retreats
  • intensive therapy
  • walk and talk guided tours

Our Programmes
  1. Stress and burn out
  2. Healing and inner peace
  3. Trauma, Divorce & Separation
  4. Couples counselling
  5. Art Therapy
  6. Life coaching
  7. Walk and Talk Therapy
  8. Family Therapy
  9. Bereavement

Our team are qualified, professionally accredited, empathic,  discret  and are happy to tailor make a package to suit your specific needs and dietary requirenments.
Camino De Santiago guided walks 
we specialise in psyhotherapeutic guided walking therapy on the following Camino de Santiago routes,  for both  individuals and  groups.
  1. Camino Frances
  2. Camino Portugeese
  3. Camino Primitivo
  4. Camino De Norte
  5. Camino Aragonés
  6. Camino Finistere
  7. Via de la Plata
  8. and the Tunnel route

The Camino experince is great for personal reflection, spiritual growth, self-exploration  and to face and over come your difficulties.  The Camino can help you come to terms with personal crisis through its natural sorroundings and the spirit of comradeship with fellow pilgrims.

We tailor make your Camino experience to meet your specific needs, whether you prefer a solo walking experience or mixing with fellow
pilgrims. Or just a bit of both.

Our walking guides and therapists will always be within easy reach on the camino to take you out on the camino and they will also give you time and space for personal exploration and reflection. 

we offer the following Camino experiences:
  • 3 - 4 days
  • 5 -7 days
  • 14 days