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About Me

My work in therapeutic wellbeing support is shaped by both lived experience and academic study, with a focus on offering practical, compassionate support that genuinely fits real lives.

I trained in medical anthropology and psychology, specialising in cross-cultural psychology and resilience in the face of adversity. My research explored how interpretation and meaning-making influence psychological impact, including how spiritual and contemplative traditions — particularly Zen Buddhist perspectives — can support calm, acceptance, and psychological flexibility in the face of adversity.

My core approach is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed, which can be particularly helpful for ADHD, emotional regulation, and overwhelm. ACT supports clients to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings, reduce unhelpful struggle, and move toward what matters — even when focus, motivation, or consistency feel challenging.

Alongside this, I also offer optional clinical hypnotherapy for those who wish to explore deeper layers of change. This may include approaches such as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), used selectively and collaboratively where appropriate.

Through Coco Belle Therapies, I offer neurodiversity-affirming, practical support focused on building regulation, clarity, and self-trust — supporting a steady sense of “It’s okay, I’ve got this.”

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TRAINING & Credibility

Core Qualifications

Msc Medical Anthropology & Sociology - University of Amsterdam

Post-grad Cert. Psychology - University of Derby (BACP acc.)

BA Social Anthropology - University of Kent (& VU Amsterdam)

Professional training

Dip. Mindfulness Based Clinical Hypnotherapy

- Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy

- Neuro-Linguistic Programming

- Solution Focused Counselling

Mindfulness Teacher Training

-Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy

-Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery (psychological aspects)

Mental Health Awareness

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For ADHD

Rus Harris

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Intensive

(Daniel Morgan & Stephen Hayes)

L3 Personal Training

Accreditations & Memberships

  • National Register for Psychotherapists & Counsellors

  • International Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

  • Association for Professional Hypnosis & Psychotherapy

PARTNERSHIPS

LIFT Yourself Confidence (Ray) - Personal Training

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Porter Brook Pharmacy

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Accessibility

Support should be available to everyone. Sliding scale rates are offered for caregivers, students, and those experiencing financial difficulty. Discounted rates available for charities and non-profits — please reach out.

 

To contact me directly

email

waysfwd@gmail.com

or Whatsapp

+447801766737

© 2026 by Coco Belle Therapies

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