Gail Hyman
Director
MY VISION
I have wanted to set up a ‘talking therapy’ from the age of 13 years old, triggered by a love for the great outdoors and my own childhood trauma and school phobia. Since then with my therapy goal in mind I worked hard for many years with the promise to myself that one day I would be in a position to help others. After many years, thirty in fact, an amazing career in education, commitment and drive to study, gaining the necessary qualifications, as well as support from my family, I am now here offering my counselling service.
Having experienced first-hand what nature has to offer through both learning and teaching Forest School outdoors. I personally felt and witnessed in others the benefits and impact the woodland and its openness had on our health and wellbeing. It was my mission to create an environment that was engaging and inspiring yet peaceful and calming. A place where you are free to explore and allow your mind to unwind from the difficulties you may be experiencing. An opportunity to shed some of the tensions built up within, whilst allowing nature to help heal you.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES
We have what it takes to help you on your therapeutic journey.
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PERSON CENTRED
We put your needs and aspirations first, maintaining confidentiality and progressing at a pace to suit you.
Sessions: Face to Face - Digital - Phonecall
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CREATIVE THERAPY
A service provided for children and young people to work through difficulties using play - toys, games, sand, malleable materials (dough/clay), creative resources, natural resources and more.
Sessions: Face to Face
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WOODLAND THERAPY
A service for all through walking and talking, or simply sitting and enjoying the outdoors, embracing the sounds of nature whilst engaging in talking therapy/counselling. Creative work outdoors may be undertaken too.
Sessions: Face to Face
EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY
Regular reading, additional training and briefings are attended to update my knowledge and understanding for CPD (continuous professional development), along with an enhanced DBS for working with children & adults. I am registered with the BACP, fully insured and attend supervision to ensure I am doing the best I can for you.
QUALIFICATIONS
Administration
Childcare & Education
Speech & Language Advance
Foundation Degree – Early Years
BA Hons Degree – Early Years/Early Childhood
Forest School Leader
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities
Counselling
Therapeutic Counselling
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Food Hygiene
Paediatric First Aid
Awaken the Leader
Safeguarding Children
Muddy Puddles
Health & Safety L2
SEND Champions
Female Genital Mutilation
Prevent Duty
British Values
GDPR (2018)
Leadership and Management
Risk Assessment
Behaviour Management
Childhood Obesity
Understanding Autism
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SENDCo)
Early Years Foundation Stage
First Aid
First Aid at Work
Forest School First Aid
Delivering Digital Therapy training
Disadvantaged Two’s (Penny Tassoni)
Safeguarding Children in Lincolnshire
Safeguarding Adults in Lincolnshire
COVID-19 risk assessment
COVID-19 safety in settings
Exploring First Call – Speech & Language
Lego Therapy
Goals in Therapy
Rewind Therapy
Relational Depth
Personalising Psychotherapy
The Tribes of Person Centred
Creative Therapy - Walk & Talk
