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About Us

At Earth Wisdom, our mission is to: 

1. Provide Accessible, Inclusive, Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy

We are dedicated to offering high-quality, inclusive therapy that supports mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Our work is neurodiversity-affirming, recognising and valuing different ways of thinking, feeling, sensing, and relating to the world.
 

Whether in nature or in a more traditional setting, we offer people genuine choice in how they engage with therapy. While nature-based approaches are central to our ethos, we understand that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Every person’s experience is unique, and every therapeutic path is welcomed and respected here.
 

2. Break Down Financial Barriers

We believe that access to mental health support should never be limited by income. Through funding, community partnerships, and volunteer-led support, we offer reduced-cost counselling to help ensure that people can access therapy when they need it most, regardless of their financial circumstances.
 

3. Foster a Supportive, Community-Rooted Network of Care

At Earth Wisdom, we believe healing is nurtured through connection - to self, to others, and for many, to the natural world. We create spaces that are compassionate, welcoming, and responsive, where people feel seen, heard, and supported as they are.
 

Through one-to-one therapy, group work, and shared experiences in nature, we aim to grow a community where difference is honoured, relationships matter, and people can heal, grow, and thrive - together.

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What Earth Wisdom CIC Means To US

Earth Wisdom Ecotherapy Community Interest Company was created from a deep belief that healing doesn’t happen in isolation - it happens in relationship: with each other, with the land, and with ourselves.

As a not-for-profit, our work is rooted in, community, inclusivity, and accessibility. The CIC allows us to offer reduced-cost counselling, ecotherapy sessions, and group therapy for those who might otherwise be excluded from support.​ It’s our way of making space - for voices that often go unheard, for gentler ways of healing, and for those who find strength in the natural world.

We see the CIC as a living thing. It grows with the seasons, with the people involved, and with the needs of the community it serves. Whether you’re attending a workshop, accessing reduced-cost counselling, or walking alongside us as a volunteer, you are part of that story.

As we continue to grow, so does our community of practitioners, volunteers and partners. If you share our values and are passionate about creating accessible, nature-connected mental health support, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're looking to join our counselling team, facilitate groups, volunteer your time or become part of our wider community, we welcome people who want to help shape a kinder, more connected future. Explore our current opportunities below.

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Join Us

Earth Wisdom exists because of the people who choose to be part of it.
 

As a Community Interest Company, our ability to offer reduced-cost and funded counselling depends on the generosity, commitment, and professionalism of our counsellors. Without this contribution, much of our work supporting those who would otherwise be unable to access therapy simply would not be possible.
 

By joining Earth Wisdom, you are helping to make therapy possible for those who need it most. You are part of a living, evolving community that is committed to making mental health support more accessible, compassionate, and inclusive.
 

If you feel called to be part of this work, we would love to hear from you.

Email: info@earthwisdomtherapy.co.uk 

Meet The Team

Kate Devereux BSc (Hons) MNCPS (Acc.)
 

Founder & Director 

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, including training in Couple’s and Family Systems.

As Founder and Director, I hold the vision and therapeutic direction of the CIC, ensuring our work remains accessible, inclusive, and rooted in connection - to self, others, and the natural world.

Jon Sims

Director & Business Advisor

Skilled in leadership, relationship-building, and project management, I offer tailored business mentorship that supports the CIC's growth, resilience, and meaningful change - helping unlock potential, overcome challenges, and achieve focused, sustainable growth.

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Angela Akbayir 

 

Director & Community Steward

Skilled in organisation, communication, and coordination, I support the smooth running of the CIC while helping to nurture a connected and accessible community space - maintaining effective systems, supporting communication, and enabling consistent, reliable delivery of services within the community.

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Dawn Halls, BSC (Hons) MBACP

Clinical Services Manager 

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, Health and Wellbeing.

 

I warmly welcome neurodiversity, recognising that everyone experiences and processes the world differently, and that support should be responsive to individual needs.

Alongside my therapeutic work, I oversee Earth Wisdom's clinical services, including initial assessments, safeguarding, student placements and supporting the quality and development of our counselling services.

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Kate Devereux BSc (Hons) MNCPS (Acc.)

Practice Manager 

I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, including training in Couple’s and Family Systems.
 

My approach is relational and integrative, and I’m passionate about creating spaces where individuals feel empowered to explore their inner worlds, build meaningful connections, and discover the healing potential of Earth’s wisdom.

Alongside my therapeutic work, I oversee the day-to-day running and development of Earth Wisdom, including service development, partnerships, funding, referrals and the operational systems that support our community programmes.

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Organisational Development Lead 


My approach draws on a background in business leadership, mentoring and project management across commercial and not-for-profit settings, alongside mindfulness and embodied approaches to wellbeing.


I see organisations as living ecosystems, where people, relationships and structures are interconnected. At Earth Wisdom, I work alongside the team to bring clarity, strengthen ways of working and support healthy, sustainable development.

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Amaia Dadachanji

 

Dip. Couns' BACP

 

Counsellor & Community Outreach 

I hold a Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and offer a nurturing, confidential space for exploration and reconnection.

 

Rooted in a person-centred approach, I integrate transpersonal, somatic, and creative therapies, walking alongside you as you unfold and return to wholeness.​

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Noga Bodenhimer

Administrative Assistant 

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Mark Graham 

 

Dip. Couns' NCPS
 

Counsellor & Community Outreach

 

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling and offer a thoughtful, reflective space for adults.
 

I have experience in grief, loss, and end-of-life support, and value a nature-informed approach that considers the relationship between people, story, and the natural world.

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Hayley Coburn

Dip. Couns' MBACP

 

Full Spectrum Doula, Counsellor & Group Facilitator

I facilitate trauma-informed group spaces that foster reflection, connection, and growth.

 

My approach is grounded and intuitive, shaped by 18 years’ experience in perinatal care, counselling, and the wisdom of the spaces I’ve held - and been held in.

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Roisin Harte BACP

Dip. Couns' BACP

 

Counsellor & Community Outreach

I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling and offer a warm and reflective space.

Alongside my counselling work, I bring experience within community, pastoral, and educational settings. I value emotional safety, curiosity, and the healing potential of connection with nature.

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Katie Vingoe NCPS

Volunteer Counsellor

I am a counsellor grounded in a humanistic approach, with a strong belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship.
 

I focus on creating a space where people can explore their experiences and navigate their own journey, with an interest in nature-based approaches.

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Jemima Cox BACP

Volunteer Counsellor

I am drawn to an integrative, relational way of working, with a strong belief in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and reflective practice.
 

I feel deeply connected to the natural world and value the way it can support grounding, emotional processing, and a sense of connection within therapy.

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Jayne Dellmuth BACP

Volunteer Counsellor

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Lucy McGraw BACP

Volunteer Counsellor

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Callum Jackson BACP

Volunteer Counsellor

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​Susie Harrison-Freeman NCPS

Volunteer Counsellor

I’m a counsellor with a humanistic, integrative approach, offering a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel truly heard. I will support you to explore your experiences at your own pace, with compassion and without judgement.

I have a deep connection with nature and value the ways that spending time in, and connecting with, the natural world can support grounding, calm and emotional wellbeing.

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