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  • Brighton and Hove

    Alison Thorpe 

    I'm a self-employed focusing-oriented therapist and focusing practitioner living and working in Brighton. I've been a focuser for 11 years. You're very welcome to contact me to discuss your needs, whether that is counselling or focusing or focusing training.

  • South East

    Russ Kendall 

    I have a background in Psychology, which I remain passionate about, and I worked as a Psychology lecturer for many years. My particular interest in Humanistic Psychology led me to train as a Counsellor 10 years ago and I have been running a private practice for the past 6 years....

  • Dublin

    Fiona O'Meara 

    I came to Focusing through deep suffering. I have a chronic illness but Focusing has taught me how to work with the symptoms in ways that have resulted in dramatic improvement. I am an Inner Relationship Focusing Practitioner and Trainer, who certified under Ann Weiser Cornell and Barbara McGavin.

  • London

    Farrukh Akhtar 

    I have found Focusing to be one of the most gentle, but powerful ways to cut through all the noise and connect with the wisdom in the body.

  • Leek ST13, UK

    Paula Charnley 

    My role as a Person Centred Counsellor, Holistic Therapist and Focusing Practitioner is so rewarding as I see people making the shifts to become unstuck. Empowering ourselves brings a sense of ease to life. From personal experience I know that Focusing can help with this shift

  • Unnamed Road, Drummin, Co. Galway, Ireland

    Marta Fabregat 

    Focusing for me is like a tree with branches pointing at the universe. A way of coming home, a door opening up to the possibility of Love emerging towards us when we most needed. I offer Focusing alone or as a companion in the process of inquiry as an NVC Trainer and Plant Healing Practitioner.

  • Bradford

    Celia Dawson 

    I am a Certifying Co-ordinator with the International Focusing Institute. I train therapists in working with complex trauma and we incorporate Focusing in our work together with many other modalities. I am a Director of the Complex Trauma Institute.

  • South West

    Barbara McGavin 

    My greatest joy is exploring the frontiers of the Focusing process – what it is and how it can be applied in daily life. Since 1991, Ann Weiser Cornell and I have been developing Inner Relationship Focusing to help people learn Focusing more easily. Since 1994, we have been exploring...

  • Stroud

    Claire Owen 

    Celebrating and sharing Focusing, a profound process which has been life changing for me. I love how it gently takes me out of my ruminating into a world of symbol and kindness, where all is allowed to be and where realisation, understanding, relief and next steps can unfold.

  • Central Belt, Scotland, UK

    Lindsay Gibson 

    Making art rejuvenates me and Focusing replenishes me. The language of Focusing allows for all of us to make a solid connection with the creative wellspring of our aliveness. The flavour of my Focusing is infused with a reality affirming earthiness and a gentle touch of artistic licence.

  • London

    Frank Bock 

    My background is in the arts, retraining in Existential Psychotherapy in 2001. I work now as an Existential Focusing Oriented Psychotherapist, with individuals and groups, as well as in therapy supervision and training. I became interested in focusing 14 years ago and became excited by the combination of philospohy and...

  • Bristol

    Vicki Thomas 

    Finding Focusing 4 years ago has definitely changed my life – both inner and outer. Being deeply listened to and heard is such a healing experience in itself and Focusing has been a big part of my own inner journey and an intrinsic part of recovery from depression. I love sharing it with others.

  • Kennet

    Addie Van Der Kooy 

    I have been fortunate to work closely for many years with Kevin McEvenue, the founder of Wholebody Focusing (WBF). First as his client and later as co-presenter of many WBF workshops and retreats in the UK. We also produced the WBF workbook “Focusing With Your Whole Body”. I am registered...

  • Glasgow

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  • Edinburgh

    Marion Stumpe 

    Focusing has beautifully enriched my life. I see every moment as an opportunity to engage and connect with life in its fullest and have a heartfelt wish to bring this wonderful gift to others. I am here for you for when you are ready to connect to your body’s innate knowing, aliveness and wholeness.

  • Trondheim

    Vera Rolfine Fryd Lyngmo 

    Hello! :) One of the greatest things about Focusing is that it allows me to keep practicing standing in 'Not Knowing'; I don't have to choose between what seems contradictory from the everyday perspective. Plus I get to be with others as they discover genuine fresh insights from inside. Yay!

  • South West

    Carla Walsmley-Esteves 

    I discovered Focusing by chance when looking at a website that was naming the similarities between Focusing and Authentic Movement. For years I have been a practitioner in Somatic Movement, including Authentic Movement and had train in different embodiment approaches but I had never come across Focusing before. I was...

  • Bristol

    Nigel Gibbons 

    I've been a Focusing practitioner since 2012, and use it within my counselling and supervision practice, and in creative writing.

  • Cilfynydd

    Greg Thomas 

    Learning and practicing Focusing has opened a doorway to authenticity and change. This natural process of sensing inwards, is often deepened and enhanced by the supportive presence of another. I value my work as a counsellor and Focusing Practitioner.

  • CCWC+79 Bristol, UK

    Mareike Ringena 

    Focusing has shown me how to open the door to the ‘ME’ inside – I am particuraly passionate to integrate Focusing with non verbal creative forms of expression. I am offering Focusing on its own as well as integrating Focusing into my practise as a Dance Movement Psychotherapist.