We had Ofsted today – OUTSTANDING!! We mentioned you a lot, so thank you for all the support – we cannot stop crying!!!
About
Our Approach
At EK Therapy, we understand that our experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our bodies, emotions, relationships and sense of self.
Our approach brings together talking therapy, embodied psychotherapy and creative ways of working. This allows us to meet each person as a whole human being, rather than focusing only on symptoms or diagnoses.
We work with curiosity, compassion and cultural awareness, creating space for people to reconnect with themselves and find ways of healing that feel meaningful to them.
Our Mission
We support people to reconnect with themselves, understand their emotional worlds and experience lasting change.
Our work goes beyond traditional talking therapy. Through individual therapy, dyadic, an EK Reset or working alongside organisations and communities, we create meaningful spaces for people to express themselves, make sense of their experiences and heal in ways that honour their whole being.
Our Vision
For people and communities to thrive – feeling more connected in soul, mind and body, and able to trust their own inner wisdom.
What Guides Our Work
At EK Therapy, we support people to:
- Reconnect with their bodies
- Gently explore and understand their emotions
- Trust their own inner wisdom
- Find meaningful and sustainable ways to heal and grow
Trauma-informed practice is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that healing does not only happen individually – it can also happen within relationships, families, systems and communities.
We meet people where they are and work at a pace that feels right for them.
Soul, Mind and Body
We understand healing as a whole-person process. The mind carries our thoughts and stories, the body holds sensations and responses, and the soul can connect us with our identity, faith, values and inner wisdom.
Traditional psychotherapy often focuses on thoughts, beliefs and behaviour. This can be valuable, but it may not always reach experiences that are difficult to explain or put into words. Our approach creates space for every part of the person.
Embodied and Creative
Stress, trauma and emotionally overwhelming experiences can affect how safe and connected we feel within our bodies. They may be experienced through anxiety, tension, numbness, shutdown, restlessness or other physical and emotional responses.
Our therapists are trained in embodied and creative approaches alongside talking therapy. Depending on what feels right for you, sessions may include imagery, metaphor, movement, art-making or noticing sensations in the body. You will never be pressured to work in a particular way.
Embodied practices are also rooted in Indigenous and ancestral wisdom, which we approach with respect and care.
Social Justice and Cultural Responsiveness
No one exists outside of their context. Culture, race, faith, identity, relationships and lived experiences can all shape how distress is experienced, whether someone feels understood and what healing means to them
Our commitment to anti-oppressive and intersectional practice is something we continually reflect upon through supervision, dialogue and accountability. Where possible, clients can express preferences about the therapist they work with, because feeling seen, respected and understood matters.
How We Work Together
Our therapeutic process is designed to meet you exactly where you are. We believe that true healing happens when therapy adapts to your life, not the other way around. Here is how we intentionally walk alongside you through every step of your personal growth and transformation.
Connection & Safety
We begin by creating a secure, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard and understood.
Collaborative Exploration
Together, we look at your unique life experiences, culture, and the challenges you face.
Tailored Pathways
We design evidence-based therapeutic approaches that align perfectly with your personal needs.
Lasting Growth
We support your journey as you build deeper self-awareness and sustainable emotional healing.
Outstanding Children’s
Residential Home
The therapist was fun and the activities were, too! Once we made a boat out of clay!
Dyadic Therapy
Child
I loved the workshop; it was very informative. The facilitator was very good, kind and respectful. We enjoyed all the activities – overall it was a great session and we can’t wait to do it again
Workshop Feedback
Workshop Attendee
She was extremely informative, speaking with my partner and I from the outset about how she would like to speak to us prior to working with X so she could find out some background information. She completely put our nerves at ease and we felt confident that she would be the best person to help us with this
Outstanding Children’s
Residential Home
We had Ofsted today – OUTSTANDING!! We mentioned you a lot, so thank you for all the support – we cannot stop crying!!!
Consultation Support
Parent
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Find Support That Feels Right for You
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, your child, your relationship or your organisation, we will help you explore the most suitable way to work with us.