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.
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.
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.
Angela Akbayir
Director & Administration Advisor
Skilled in organisation, communication, and coordination, I provide administrative support that strengthens the CIC’s operational flow and sustainability - helping to maintain effective systems, streamline processes, and ensure consistent, reliable delivery of services within the community.
Dawn Halls, BSC (Hons) MBACP
Counsellor/Assessor, Adult Safeguarding Lead & Neurodivergent Inclusion Lead
(Therapeutic Leadership Team)
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.
Kate Devereux BSc (Hons) MNCPS (Acc.)
Counsellor/Assessor & Adult Safeguarding Deputy
(Therapeutic Leadership Team)
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.
Rachel Hatten FdA MBACP
Counsellor/Assessor & Child Safeguarding Lead
(Therapeutic Leadership Team)
I hold a Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
My training informs a compassionate, developmentally aware approach, with a focus on safeguarding, containment, and supporting both adults and young people in a safe therapeutic space.
Vicky Jones FdA MBACP
Counsellor/Assessor & Child Safeguarding Deputy
(Therapeutic Leadership Team)
I hold a Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People.
I offer integrative counselling to adults, children, and young people, combining talking therapy with creative tools to support self-expression when words alone don’t feel enough.
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.
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.
Mark Graham
Dip. Couns' NCPS
Counsellor
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.
Jess Thomas MNCPS
Volunteer Counsellor
I offer person-centred counselling with a growing interest in nature-based approaches.
I’m passionate about the emotional and therapeutic benefits of being outdoors, especially among trees, and how this can support deeper connection and healing.
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.
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.
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.