Our Practitioners

Angy Tsafos

Wellbeing Therapy – EFT, Healing and Coaching

Angy blends energy healing, EFT tapping, meditation, intuitive coaching, and ancient wisdom to help you gently rewire your inner world — so you can finally hear yourself beneath the noise of your inner critic and that anxious voice that’s always prepping for the apocalypse.

You can find out more about her work or book an appointment on her website.

Recommendations

“I felt calm and relaxed throughout the entire process. My body actually felt tingly at some moments and waves of serenity washed over me! I know it could be hard to imagine, but I really felt like a weight had been lifted off of me during the session. Afterward, Angy shared what came to her during the session – IT WAS SPOT ON. Every single message touched on subjects I had been journaling on, thinking about, and even talking with my therapist for weeks. It was reassuring to hear those messages and feel so much lighter after the session.” Cassandra L, Spain

My sessions with Angy were different to any other sessions I have ever had. I felt understood by you, heard, seen and appreciated. Sharing with other women – some people got really triggered and it didn’t help and made me feel worse. You were really spot on with the things that you said and highly intuitive. And it just really helped me. I was holding on to guilt and anger from this past relationship for two years. I could not let go of this relationship and the hurt that was there. I also doubted myself so much and kept wondering what I did wrong. I kept thinking about this situation and him over and over and could not move on. I managed to let it all go. It felt like a sacred space with no judgement. You were just here helping me to heal and giving me a friendly nudge. You said exactly what I needed to hear to give me the push to let go and heal from the very first session.” Vikitha P, London

“As our sessions passed, I felt more and more empowered. I felt that I could do what I wanted, that I was worth it and strong. I don’t limit myself; I push forward. Before I would walk on eggshells, worried about what people think of me, monitoring and censoring my personality to fit other people’s needs but I lost track of what was most important. Me. I feel fierce and I feel like I CAN do anything I set my mind to.” Sara R, London

“I took my daughter (13), who struggles with anxiety, to see Angy recently. She immediately made her feel at ease, usually she would be stressed in a new situation. The environment was welcoming and calming. The tapping technique was easy to follow and effective. We both left feeling great! Angy sent a personalised workbook to enable us to use the techniques at home and also included other recommendations to help anxiety. I would definitely recommend Angy to anyone who is facing difficulties or who just needs to rebalance.” Emmeline H, Folkestone

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Nik Bucceri

Herbal Medicine, Reiki

Nik is a Western medical herbalist and registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She found her way to herbal medicine when she was faced with a medical issue that conventional medicine was not able to fully address. She decided to seek a herbalist’s help and soon saw reassuring improvements. This positive experience, coupled with her life-long love for nature, nudged her towards exploring a career in herbal medicine herself.

Nik trained to degree-standard by completing a year-long foundation course and a 3-and-a-half-year professional diploma course while working part-time as a gardener and as a herbal dispenser both at The Herbary in Biddenden and later at Foreman & Jones. She graduated with distinction in September 2024, and has since joined Foreman & Jones full-time.

In addition to studying plant science, botany, medicine making, and the history and application of medicinal herbs, her education encompassed pathology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, physical examination, differential diagnosis, consultation skills, and safeguarding. She has completed over 500 hours of practical training with long-established herbalists in Kent, London, Portugal, and Canada.

Nik is also a member of the Jikiden Reiki UK Association, and has trained to Okuden level.

Jikiden is Reiki without modern influence or modification, the way it was originally established in Japan. It is a gentle hands-on energy therapy that may improve your sense of well-being, and can assist with treatment outcomes alongside herbal medicine and orthodox healthcare.

Nik is a general practitioner and can treat people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. She is looking forward to building relationships with her clients, to share her passion for herbalism and energy work, and to help people feel well in themselves.

She is committed to providing respectful and affirming care and hopes to offer a safe space to talk about health and receive treatment. She and her clients will work as a team to build resilience, and Nik counts on clients’ active involvement to make the treatment as dynamic and successful as possible.

You can find out more about Western herbal medicine and Jikiden Reiki on Nik’s website.

You can book an appointment with Nik here, by sending an email to moc.sbrehkinatobnull@kin, or by calling 07407 355 751 or 01303 760 001.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Western Herbal Medicine, Heartwood Education
  • MNIMH
  • Okuden Level Practitioner, Jikiden Reiki

Recommendations

“Following a very positive detailed consultation where Nik gained a vast amount of information regarding my past and present health and lifestyle habits she provided some dietary advice and lifestyle recommendations; also a tincture for the areas my body needs some support. I am looking forward to working with Nik to improve my understanding of my health and lifestyle requirements to enhance better health.” Janice, Kent

“I recently enjoyed a Reiki session with Nik.  It was a lovely relaxing and healing experience.  Nik has a warm, calm and healing presence which adds to the positive experience.” David, Kent

“I can’t recommend Nik enough! She is a wonderful herbalist, so knowledgeable and kind, my condition has improved greatly since starting my treatment.” Jane, Kent 

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Paula Gardner

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Paula Gardner is a psychotherapist and counsellor working with individuals and couples around relationships. Paula works from a Solution-Focused perspective, which means that while the past is looked at, the focus on improving things as soon as possible.

Common subjects for therapy include couples who have drifted apart, individuals wondering whether to leave a relationship, working through a break of trust, addiction, understanding neurodiversity within a relationship, and helping a couple communicate in a way that is more productive. There are often practical experiments between sessions. This means that changes are often felt within a small number of sessions.

While many of the relationships may be romantic, Paula also works with relationships between family members, friends and colleagues, as well as the subject of loneliness or a lack of connection. Her background as ex PR company owner and a business psychologist allows her to bring a strategic approach into the therapy.

Paula is a LBTQIA+ affirming therapist and has experience working with non-traditional relationships and polyamory. She is a qualified psychotherapist with the Human Givens Institute, holds a Masters in Business Psychology, and a diploma in coaching.

You can find out more about Paula or book an appointment on her website.

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Emma Bicknell

Craniosacral Therapy

Emma started her journey into Holistic health over 25 years ago, training in Swedish and Hot stone massage, Aromatherapy and Reflexology. After the birth of her 2 children, she began to specialise in Holistic Maternity Bodywork and went on to train with Suzanne Yates at Well Mother, incorporating Shiatsu techniques into her work.

Fascinated by the physiology, anatomy and magic of pregnancy and birth, and fuelled by a passion to be ‘with woman’ Emma trained as a Midwife, and very soon realised her dream of being a Community and Homebirth midwife. She also works as a Doula, offering support throughout pregnancy, birth and postnatally.

In 2016 Emma trained with Denise Tiran and completed a Diploma in Complementary therapies in midwifery, furthering her knowledge around the safe use of CT’s throughout the childbirth continuum.

Most recently Emma qualified as a Craniosacral Therapist, a gentle yet powerful therapy which is suitable for everyone, from babies and children to the elderly. Using it for pregnant clients and babies is a wonderful way to support the transition to motherhood and baby’s transition into the world.

Approach

Emma works holistically, in that all aspects of the person are considered when planning a session, working in partnership with clients to support them to move forward. She is passionate about providing a safe space for people to engage with their own innate healing ability. Although she specialises in women’s health, the treatments she offers are suitable for all.

You can find out more about Emma and book an appointment here.

To book a session with Emma, call 07377 539350 or email moc.liamgnull@seiparehtcitsilohbe.

Qualifications

  • Bsc Hons Midwifery Degree, RM
  • Diploma in Cranio sacral Therapy, RCST
  • Complementary Therapies In Midwifery Expectancy Diploma
  • Swedish Massage & Aromatherapy CIBTAC
  • Reflexology MAR
  • Well Mother Diploma
  • Insured with FEDANT

Recommendations

I brought Henry to see Emma aged 5 weeks. He had been really struggling with reflux and was generally very unsettled and unhappy. Emma really connected with Henry & built a lovely rapport with him during the session. She explained everything she was doing and what could have caused the tensions as she released them. Henry was completely relaxed and chilled for days afterwards.” Yasmine

I have had 2 Holistic Massages and some Craniosacral Therapy with Emma in my pregnancy so far and I have left feeling amazing each time! It is not just the therapies, but the wealth of knowledge she has is so reassuring and she really takes the time to listen. I feel much more in tune with my body and Emma really encourages my belief in my body’s ability to grow and birth my baby. I cannot recommend Emma highly enough, you get so much more than a massage and I know me and my baby are in safe hands!” Rose J

“I have had regular Craniosacral treatments over the last year with Emma and cannot recommend her highly enough! I have experienced extraordinary shifts in my system during & after the session and the effects have been long lasting. Emma has a natural, nurturing energy and I completely trust her ability to shine a light wherever it is needed, either on a physical, or emotional level.” Belinda R

“Emma is an amazing therapist. Her skills span a lifetime of healing techniques, and she immediately puts you at ease. Most recently I’ve had craniosacral therapy sessions – I have no idea how it works, but it works!! Each time I’ve left feeling physically looser, more flexible, and physically lighter, brighter, and relaxed. 100% recommend.” Lou M

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Alistair Richardson

IEP Tapping – Trauma & Addiction Healing

Hello! I’m Alistair Richardson. I specialise in helping people overcome the effects of trauma, childhood trauma, co-dependency, all addictions, sex and love addiction, love addiction/love avoidance, spiritual blocks and in helping people to achieve success in their lives. I combine traditional approaches with energy psychology and spiritual methods to be more effective.

Some of my qualifications and trainings are an MSc in Addiction Counselling and Psychotherapy, Post-Induction Therapy (Pia Mellody’s model from the Meadows for healing and resolving developmental and childhood trauma), EFT Trainer level and Energy EFT Master practitioner (tapping/acupressure to release limiting beliefs and emotions), Matrix Re-imprinting (EFT with inner-child work along with Law of Attraction), Attunement (spiritual healing practice to connect with and embody your radiant Spiritual Self), Sparkle to Success (energy clearing to heal trauma and raise your vibration), and Gaia Master and Gaia Eternal Light healer.

I have worked as an addiction, trauma and EFT therapist for 15 years and as a healer and Reiki teacher for 23 years. I am also an Intention Tapping Practitioner.

I am in recovery from addiction and co-dependency and this fuels my passion for helping others. I have worked at some of the top rehab centres in the UK and internationally in roles such as the Senior Therapist in North London Priory Addiction Treatment Program and as live in therapist or specialist trauma therapist at Rosglas Recovery and at the Kusnacht Practice. I have helped thousands of people find freedom from addiction and trauma. For 8 years I have run Survivor workshops to help people overcome abuse and trauma in childhood, supporting them in healing and re-parenting themselves whilst continuing to work in private practice. I help family members who have difficulty with loved ones who have addiction issues too.

More personally I am happily married to my inspiring, wise, vibrant and compassionate wife, who works as an a Open Dialogue family therapist and EMDR practitioner, and I am the father of two amazing, beautiful daughters who draw out from me the most wonderful love and joy. I believe that there is a Divine Spark of Love, Light and Wholeness in everyone and that we all have a part to play in the creation of a more loving, harmonious world. My purpose is to help people wake up to this or more fully realise and express this, through helping people heal trans-generational and childhood trauma, free themselves from addiction and to connect with their Spiritual Self, other people and the Divine.

My mission is to be a Blessing, Wherever I am, Whoever I am with and Whatever I am doing, the job is the same…….. to be a Blessing.

You can find out more about my work or book your session here.

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Jodie Foreman

Herbal Medicine, Reflexology, Food Intolerance Testing

Jodie is the owner of Foreman & Jones. She initially gained a diploma in Reflexology in 1999, before going on to study Herbal Medicine at the University of Westminster – gaining a BSc (Hons) in 2002. She benefited from working alongside two experienced and established Kent herbalists, Anita Ralph and Philip Evans, during her degree training. After graduation she joined their business, working at clinics in Canterbury, West Malling and Folkestone.

Five years later, she opened her own practice with fellow herbalist Hayley Jones and in 2009 they opened their own muti-disciplinary practice in Hythe high street – Foreman & Jones.

Jodie has been practising Herbal Medicine and Reflexology full time for over 20 years and is also a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (a professional organisation founded in 1864).

Her particular areas of interest include gynaecological complaints – menstrual issues, fertility and pregnancy. Over the years she has also seen many patients suffering from stress related complaints, anxiety and mood imbalance.

You can book an appoinment with Jodie here.

Qualifications

  • Diploma in Reflexology
  • BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, MNIMH

Recommendations

“Jodie is extremely caring and knowledgeable. When you have a consultation with her you feel that you are the only client she has, and she has all the time in the world for you. Never is your appointment rushed. Always happy to see you. When you come away you feel a lot lighter in body and spirit. Just brilliant!” Katherine S, Kent

“Jodie is extremely professional and passionate about her area of expertise. Her subject knowledge, her integrity and her approach to people make her the best at what she does. Jodie is a fantastic herbalist and reflexologist and would add value to the wellbeing of any patient she encounters.” Suzanne S, Hythe

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Lucy Osbourne Nutritional Therapist

Lucy Osborne

Nutritional Therapy, Food Intolerance Testing

Lucy graduated as a Naturopath in 2002 after successfully completing a 4-year, full time advanced diploma course at Nature Care College, Sydney, one of Australia’s leading natural therapy colleges. Since graduating Lucy has worked in private practice in Sydney, Bath and Kent.

Now living in Kent with two teenage boys, Lucy continues to practise, with the aim of further imparting and developing her passion and in-depth knowledge in the areas of both Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. Lucy has a particular interest in women’s health but works to support both adults and children with a wide range of different health issues and concerns.

Lucy is committed to continuing professional development and regularly attends seminars and workshops – recently completing training in Nutrigenomics with Lifecode Gx, as well as with the highly regarded, intensive Institute of Functional Medicine course, Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP).

You can book an appointment with Lucy here.

Qualifications & Affiliations

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy
Diploma of Nutritional Therapy
Diploma of Botanical Medicine
Member of the Naturopathic Nutrition Association (MNNA)

Recommendations

“I have visited Lucy several times over the years often following a trip to my doctor so that she can suggest additional support and treatment to compliment traditional medicine. She has a wealth of knowledge in functional medicine, and I would highly recommend Lucy to anyone who is looking to improve their general well-being.” Mrs G, Hythe

“Lucy has provided me with a wealth of brilliant nutritional advice as well as herbal tinctures and supplements which succeeded in improving my wellbeing – boosting my immune system and helped me overcome symptoms relating to early menopause. She is a tonic in herself. Lovely to speak to – wonderfully supportive and insightful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.” Mrs PB, London

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Wenda Holland

Homeopathy

Wenda Holland is our registered homeopath. She trained at the College of Practical Homeopathy in London for four years and graduated in 2007, where she was mentored and trained by many eminent practitioners in her field. She experienced the effectiveness of treating her own family at first hand, which led to a growing passion and respect for the human body’s ability to heal itself. She is a member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths and she is privileged to treat a huge variety of clients in Hythe and at her clinic in Ashford.

Wenda has a particular interest in homeopathy for children and young people but is also very interested in supporting the older generation. She also sees many female patients with a wide variety of hormonal and infertility problems.

You can find out more about Wenda Holland and her homeopathy services on her website.

Qualifications

  • BSc (Hons)
  • Licentiate of the College of Practical Homeopathy (LCPH)
  • Member of the Alliance of Registered Homeopaths (MARH)

Recommendations

“My husband and I have been seeing Wenda for the past 5 years, she always gives much support on health issues we have and discusses any homeopathic medicine with us. Wenda is a very kind and patient person, and is extremely good at the service she provides.” LT

You can also watch this introductory video on Wenda Holland’s homeopathy:

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Lyn Richardson

EMDR Therapy

Lyn originally trained as an Occupational therapist in 2003 and has worked for 20 years in various mental health settings. This experience led to an interest in wanting to help people overcome their past to enable better functioning in the present.  In 2017 Lyn went on to further study EMDR (Eye movement Desensitisation reprogramming) with Sandi Richman and in 2018 became a member of the EMDR international association. Lyn also likes to utilise other techniques such as EFT alongside EMDR to aid with this therapy.

You can read more about Lyn and get in touch for an appointment here.

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Claire Reid

Physiotherapy

Claire is a Holistic Physiotherapist specialising in chronic pain. Her journey into physiotherapy started when a mini bus came into the side of her car on the motorway, leaving her with whiplash injuries and a torn muscle in her shoulder.

With determination and the guidance of the physiotherapists, she got back to swimming competitively. Claire asked many questions of her Physiotherapist & organised work experience. From there she didn’t look back! She was inspired by the changes patients were experiencing from the involvement of the physiotherapists.

Whilst completing her degree at St George’s Hospital in London, she secured a job as a physiotherapy assistant. After spending 5 years in the NHS, she moved into private practice.

The past decade has been spent exploring how to help patients with chronic conditions get better, to have no fear in movements, connecting their bodies and minds.

You can find out more about Claire and book your appointment here.

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