A wonderful range of experienced therapists work from the space to be.

Please contact them directly using the details below as they all work here as independent therapists, with their own insurance and in accordance with their own governing bodies.

Juliet Ablett

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

My work runs deeply through my life as an expression of myself.
 

My work supports others, whom I confidently hold space for, encouraging increased self-awareness and understanding, leading to self-transformation and ultimately healing.

 

I carry an absolute belief in the innate intelligence of the body to be able to know what it needs for these processes to complete in the highest expression for each of us. I have trained in different disciplines and experienced different teachers and ways of working over the time I have been developing this work, which my practice now reflects in the mature unfolding of my own style and approach.

I am offering Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) here in Monmouth as I feel this offers a gentle, supportive and yet profound way to heal the body. It is received most often as a hands on therapy with you lying on a massage couch or sitting; you remain fully clothed. It is often experienced as deeply relaxing.

There is always a period of time to talk about what brings you for treatment and allows us to begin to adjust to working together and allowing time for you to feel comfortable. The therapy is patient focused and we will work at the speed you feel comfortable with and that your body and system will allow. As the therapist, I will tune in and ‘listen’ to your body and the treatment follows where your system needs the session to go. I am not following a rigid pattern of what I think your body needs to do. This allows, in time, your system to access your own self healing that is present within all of us.

BCST is suitable for everyone, from babies through to older people. It is an excellent therapy for physical problems and traumas as well as emotional disturbances and upsets; it works well with recently acquired issues as well as deep-seated traumas and long-ago acquired problems.

A few sessions will be necessary before you can expect to see long-standing results, although deep relaxation and improvement with sleep can be seen sooner than this. After the initial sessions, regular sessions are good to maintain a healthy balance in your life.

I trained with Paul Vick and Nina Molyneux at Resonance Training and am a registered member of the Craniosacral Therapy Association.

Stephanie Betschart

Hypnotherapy

Clinical and Solution Focused Hypnotherapy

I’m Stephanie Betschart, offering an embodied approach to Hypnotherapy designed to help you reconnect with your most authentic self.
Together, we’ll explore what wellbeing and resilience look like for you, creating a path that supports meaningful, sustainable change.

With over 15 years of experience as a Hypnotherapist, I specialise in supporting people recovering from anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, and in cultivating confidence, self‑esteem, and embodied resilience.

My work is deeply informed by more than 12 years of Qigong practice and teaching, as well as 30 years of Buddhist meditation. This integrative background allows me to work with the whole person—body, heart, mind, and spirit—helping you move toward balance, safety, inner wisdom, and authenticity.

I also offer one‑to‑one Qigong tutoring for those wishing to deepen their embodied practice.

Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information.

Helen Cahalane

Naturopathy

My 3rd Sector background involved working with people in a wide range of settings, varying backgrounds and all facing challenges in their lives. I have been practising for many years, having qualified as a Naturopath at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM – 2013). I use a range of modalities in my practice, including Nutrition, Herbal medicine, Homeopathy, Bach flowers, Traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture in addressing your health concerns and optimise your health.

I work from a functional medicine perspective using an evidenced, research based approach alongside creating an inclusive,  trusting and supportive environment where we can explore your health concerns AND understand the barriers you face in taking control of your life, choices and ultimately health.

One of the main principles of Naturopathy is that everyone is different – genetically, biochemically, structurally and psychologically. It seeks to firstly understand the connection between the many and varied symptoms you may be experiencing and find the ‘root cause’ (whether to do with physical or mental health or a combination of both). This enables us to create a personalised and tailored health solution for you focusing on your body’s ability to restore, maintain and optimise our physiological, physical, and mental/emotional health.

Book in for a FREE Discovery call today with The Naturopathic Detective by calling Tel: 07809146280 today or

Book on www.thenaturopathicdetective.co.uk

Mark Hewitson

Person-Centred Therapy

I am an Integrative Person-Centred Therapist:

Person-centred means that the focus is on the particular individual and their needs. Enabling people to develop a more positive relationship to themselves and a more creative and effective life. 

The integrative approach means having awareness in various aspects of psychotherapy. This helps to tailor the process to what works best for you.

In addition to us talking, it might also include focussing on mindfulness within the body and emotions; working with particular thought patterns that are arising; or it might also mean exploring your inner world through images or dreams or movement.

Once it becomes clearer where the issues are
then we can look at what can change and the most effective ways to bring this about that are achievable for you in your life at the moment.

Allyson Lean

Counsellor & Hypnotherapist

You’ll probably talk about your dog, or the thing you’re avoiding, or nothing for the first ten minutes, all of that is fine. I’m not here to fix you in one session or hand you a worksheet and call it healing. I work with what’s going on at whatever pace that takes, drawing on a pluralistic approach with experience in stress, bereavement, chronic illness, persistent physical discomfort, and emotional eating, alongside anxiety and confidence.

Six years as a nurse taught me what stress does to a body long before I sat in a counselling room, so the physical side of what you’re carrying doesn’t need explaining to me. I’ve seen it from the other side of the bed. I’m also a qualified hypnotherapist, and in these sessions, I bring my coaching qualifications into the mix too where it’s useful, so the work isn’t limited to just one lens on what you’re going through.

Somewhere along the way, you lost a bit of yourself. I’m here to help you find your way back, without shame, without a lecture, and usually without either of us taking it too seriously all the time.

 

Sandra McElwee

Person-Centred Counsellor

Hello and welcome to The Big Blue Chair! I’m Sandra, a fully qualified therapeutic counsellor and Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer evidence-based, person-centred counselling to adults aged 18 and over.

My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and non-judgement. I aim to provide a warm, safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, gain a deeper understanding of yourself and work towards positive change.

As a person-centred counsellor, I believe you should feel comfortable exploring whatever matters to you, at your own pace. Together, we can explore life’s challenges, recognise patterns in your thoughts and behaviours, and develop greater self-awareness, resilience and self-worth. I tailor our work to your individual needs, incorporating creative tools or techniques from other approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where appropriate.

I offer flexible, one-to-one, 60-minute sessions on a weekly or fortnightly basis, either face-to-face or by video. Sessions are open-ended, allowing you to continue for as long as you feel you need.

I also offer a free initial 60-minute consultation where we can discuss what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain. Whether you have a specific goal or simply need a safe space to talk, you are welcome to take that first step with me, at your own pace

Hannah Nahorniak

Registered Dietitian

Hi, I’m Hannah, a HCPC Registered Dietitian, member of the British Dietetic Association and the founder of HN Nutrition & Dietetics.

With over 20 years of clinical dietetic experience, I specialize in gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS, the Low FODMAP Diet, SIBO, and IBD. Additionally, I focus on dietary support for women going through menopause and helping individuals achieve a healthy weight, whether it involves weight gain or loss due to various clinical conditions.

My greatest passion is empowering people to feel better by equipping them with the knowledge and tools to care for their bodies through nutrition.

Suzannah Pardoe

Psychotherapy

Many of the people I work with come to therapy during periods of change, when life feels unsettled, roles feel heavy or emotions feel difficult to contain. You might be questioning a relationship, your sense of identity, or the direction your life is taking. Therapy can offer a reflective space to slow things down, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what’s happening beneath the surface.

I work primarily with adults who are experiencing transition, uncertainty, or a sense that something in their life or relationships no longer fits. This might include feeling emotionally overwhelmed, carrying a lot of responsibility for others, struggling with people-pleasing or boundaries, or feeling unsure of who you are beneath the roles you occupy. Some people come to therapy feeling they “feel too much,” while others sense that something needs to change but find it hard to put into words.

I work in a relational and integrative way, meaning the therapy is shaped around you rather than following a set formula. At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship itself, a space where you can be met, understood, and responded to in a way that feels safe, thoughtful, and real.

Together we will develop an understanding of your inner experience (your thoughts, feelings, patterns, and the meanings you’ve made about yourself) and how these have developed in relation to others over time. We may explore how past and present relationships, family roles, and expectations continue to influence how you experience yourself and the world now.

Alongside talking, we may also use creative or visual ways of working as part of the therapeutic process, offering different routes into exploration and meaning-making. I aim to create a therapeutic space where you feel both held and gently challenged, supporting us to explore what’s happening beneath the surface and to develop new ways of understanding yourself.
Rather than focusing on quick solutions, I value awareness and insight as important parts of meaningful change.

I work with adults of all genders and am attentive to how our inner experiences are shaped through relationships, roles, and the wider contexts we live within, including our relationship with our bodies. I work in a body-affirming and inclusive way, aiming to create a space where you are met with respect and care, without pressure to change or fix yourself in order to be accepted.

I offer relational and integrative counselling and psychotherapy to adults, in person in Monmouth and online across the UK.

I work best with people who are open to reflection and exploration, and who are interested in a relational therapeutic process rather than quick techniques or prescribed advice. Therapy is rarely linear; instead, I see it as working alongside someone during a particular season of their life, adapting to challenges as they arise and offering a steady, thoughtful presence as change unfolds.

Katie Prescott

Massage Therapist

With a background in yoga teaching, meditation and mental health work, I feel especially passionate about how massage can help us restore the balance between mind and body. I work closely with clients to create individualised treatment plans tailored to your specific needs, really listening to the body and often weaving breath work, mobilisations, stretching and trigger point release into treatments.

After completing my training at Bristol College of Massage & Bodywork in 2018, I have been working as a Massage Therapist for over six years. During this time I have also completed an Indian Head Massage Course (also at BCMB), various CPD courses and most recently a 250 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate at Yogasara in Bristol.

Whether you’re looking to relax and unwind, or feel in need of deeper work to release muscle tension, my aim is to create a nurturing and safe space for you to take some time for yourself, to quieten the mind, soothe the nervous system and drop into the body.

Jess Rolfe

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Jess is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she supports adults, face-to-face as well as online. She holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy from the University of South Wales.

Jess will provide a compassionate space where you can feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. Also, a supportive place for you to explore any thoughts, feelings, or experiences you’d like to share.

Her approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from a variety of techniques to best suit each client’s individual needs. She can offer solution focused short-term therapy or longer-term therapy. Her focus is on empowering clients to grow and create meaningful change. She has varied client experience including working for Mind, the Mental health charity and Cyfannol Womens’s aid.

Jess will offer potential clients a 20-minute introductory phone call to discuss their needs and to answers any initial questions about starting therapy.

Lucy Sheehan

Psychotherapy

Lucy specialises in working with early developmental trauma; disconnection from the body; and expanded states of consciousness.She draws together Western and Buddhist Psychology and somatic approaches to working with trauma. She offers Core Process Psychotherapy and NeuroAffective Touch®.

By engaging creatively with body-heart-mind-spirit, Lucy supports you to make your own discoveries and connect with your own wisdom. This can support you to re-discover your connection to safety and to what makes you feel alive.

Lucy is a Trainee UCKP Psychotherapist. Her professional qualifications include an MA and PhD in Social Work from Cardiff University, and a PgDip in Mindfulness-Based Core Process Psychotherapy (in progress) from the Karuna Institute. Lucy also works as a legal psychedelic retreat facilitator and movement facilitator, and is a student of Tibetan Buddhism.

You can book a free initial call to explore working with Lucy by contacting her by email.

Lydia Spry

Massage Therapist

Clients tell me that I am a friendly, warm and welcoming therapist.  It is my belief that, with the right amount of time and care, I can help you to connect with and nurture your own body and mind – easing tensions, relieving pain and energising as needed.

I trained at (and then taught at) one of the most reputable massage schools in the UK – Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork. The training is in-depth and covers everything from anatomy and pathology to understanding energy work and how massage can enable emotional release. I taught the course for 5 years, but recently took a pause to focus on my own massage practice and the practice of raising my two wonderful daughters.

My massage is also influenced by my life experiences and my understanding of how much relaxation helps people cope with difficult circumstances – whether they are physical, emotional or psychological – and my personal interests in meditation, mindfulness and yoga. I can use any or all of these influences to work with you on whatever has brought you to massage. Whether you want to just relax and escape for a while or whether you want detailed work on a specific muscle I can work with you to bring you a massage which is best for you at that time. At each massage I bring what I feel will be most useful and appropriate for you.

Anwen Thomas

Counsellor

I have been a qualified counsellor since 2008, and I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a warm, empathic and supportive individual and work with children and young people, adults and couples. My theoretical approach is integrative and person-centred. I like to draw from psychodynamic, systemic and family therapy where appropriate. I mainly work face-to-face but have also worked online and by telephone. 

Jenn Singwell

Massage Therapist

I began my massage journey as a very young person practising on friends and family whenever I was allowed, and trained formally with Middlesex School of Complementary Medicine in 2011. Since then I have completed further training in Deep Tissue and Indian Head Massage, and enjoyed attending further practice days at Bristol College of Massage.

Since my initial training in massage I have explored other modalities of healing and therapeutic work, which I believe deeply compliment my massage work. Having moved to Monmouth a couple of years ago, I am delighted to be working at The Space to Be. 

I work intuitively and sensitively, with care and attention to detail, and am known for my ‘healing hands’! I bring a relational and mindful approach to all my work and believe in the importance of the power of connection and presence to unlock systems of healing; my training in Mindfulness and Counselling informs what I do. 

Two years ago, I trained in Voice Therapy with the British Academy of Sound and enjoy exploring the somatic healing power of sound, particularly the voice. I am interested in exploring sound and massage combined.I offer 1-1 treatments in Sound/Voice Healing, including Voice baths and therapeutic voicework, as well as group Voice baths and Mindful Voice/singing groups. 

I offer 1 hour or 1.5 hour treatments at The Space to Be and also at a beautiful yurt in Trellech, Monmouthshire.

I look forward to meeting you and to supporting you in your journey towards wellness and thriving.

Sally Saint

Women’s Circle

Sally Anne Saint is the Founder of Wise Woman Guide and runs fortnightly women’s circles here. She is available for one-to-one sessions also as a certified Life Coach and Energy Healer.

Jamie Morrison

Thai Foot Massage

I came to Traditional Thai Foot Massage as a result of looking for treatments that help alleviate stress , increase energy and promote personal wellbeing. At the time I first experienced Thai foot massage I was in a busy and exhausting period , part of my life being a working musician , a field of work renowned for it’s mental health challenges. I felt the treatment deeply and harboured the thought of training when I have the space , which I finally was able to do in 2024.


Traditional Thai Foot Massage is an hour-long treatment on the feet and lower legs, utilising acupressure, energy balancing and stretching, working on Sen lines ( energy meridians ) , pressure points and basic body forces.
Using thumbs, hands and wooden pressure point sticks, various vibration, stretching and kneading techniques are applied to the feet and lower legs.


It is believed that the Sen lines and pressure points relate to various organs, working on the Sen lines with these techniques can clear blockages ( which result in pain or disease ) in the flow of Chi, Prana, life force.


Benefits of Thai foot massage can be: improves circulation in the legs and feet, stimulates lymphatic drainage, boost the immune system, aid removal of toxins, increased oxygen supply to the area, reduction in stiffness, reduced stress, help with insomnia, assists with mental fatigue and tiredness.

Lucy Wright

Yoga Instructor

Yoga • Movement • Rewilding

Lucy teaches group classes, private sessions, events & retreats all centred around helping you to find a deeper connection with yourself and the natural world.

Her yoga classes range from beginner friendly to challenging  in the form of vinyasa flow, Katonah and restorative yoga.

She is holding a Yoga Fundamentals programme at The Space to Be, which teaches the building blocks of a yoga practice. Expect to learn about the breath, yogic philosophy and physical poses.

Get in touch to book and ask questions!

Rhian Hathaway

Sharing Circles

Rhian Hathaway is an experienced educator and communicator, drawing on her background in performance and teaching to create a welcoming and joyful sharing circle. She specialises in holding space and fostering empowerment, connection, and self-expression among women.

Rhian’s work as a facilitator combines her artistic expertise with a deep commitment to nurturing and supporting women’s voices. She invites others to share in the circle leadership, recognising that we all possess wisdom to share, creating a space where women can connect, dream, and thrive.

Lydia Spry

Massage Therapist

Clients tell me that I am a friendly, warm and welcoming therapist.  It is my belief that, with the right amount of time and care, I can help you to connect with and nurture your own body and mind – easing tensions, relieving pain and energising as needed.

I trained at (and then taught at) one of the most reputable massage schools in the UK – Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork. The training is in-depth and covers everything from anatomy and pathology to understanding energy work and how massage can enable emotional release. I taught the course for 5 years, but recently took a pause to focus on my own massage practice and the practice of raising my two wonderful daughters.

My massage is also influenced by my life experiences and my understanding of how much relaxation helps people cope with difficult circumstances – whether they are physical, emotional or psychological – and my personal interests in meditation, mindfulness and yoga. I can use any or all of these influences to work with you on whatever has brought you to massage. Whether you want to just relax and escape for a while or whether you want detailed work on a specific muscle I can work with you to bring you a massage which is best for you at that time. At each massage I bring what I feel will be most useful and appropriate for you.