About Us
At Earth Wisdom, our mission is to:
1. Provide Accessible, Inclusive, Therapy: We are dedicated to providing high-quality, inclusive therapy that supports mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Whether in nature or in a more traditional setting, we offer people the choice to engage in the kind of therapy that feels right for them. Our passion for nature-based approaches guides our work, but we know that healing looks different for everyone - and every path is welcome here.
2. Break Down Financial Barriers: We believe that access to support should never be limited by income. Through funding, community collaboration, and volunteer-led care, we offer reduced-cost counselling - ensuring that everyone, regardless of financial situation, can access the help they need.
3. Foster a Supportive Community: At Earth Wisdom, we believe healing is nurtured through connection - to self, to others, and for some, to the natural world. We create spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported. Whether it's through group therapy, one-to-one sessions, or time spent in nature, we aim to build a community where people can grow, heal, 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 workshops 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
Founder, Director & Fundraising Coordinator
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 connections, and discover the healing potential of Earth’s wisdom.
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.
Rachel Hatten FdA MBACP
Director, Admin Support & Safeguarding Lead
I hold a Foundation Degree in Therapeutic Counselling and a Level 5 Diploma in Counselling Children and Young People. My training has shaped a compassionate, developmentally informed approach to supporting both adults and young people in therapy.
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.
Vicky Jones FdA MBACP
Counsellor & Group Facilitator
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.
Emily Ferry Woodard
Dip. Couns' BACP
Counsellor & Community Outreach
I hold a Level 4 CPCAB Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. I work in a person-centred way and integrate Focusing - a gentle, body-based approach that supports people to connect with and understand their inner feelings, helping them make sense of what they’re experiencing.
Jess Thomas MNCPS
Volunteer Counsellor
I offer person-centred counselling and am developing my practice to include 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 Rose MNCPS
Volunteer Counsellor
I work integratively, drawing on CBT to offer practical tools, and Person-Centred Therapy to honour your autonomy and inner wisdom. I'm also developing nature-based approaches, recognising how being outdoors can support emotional wellbeing.
Natalie Cother MNCPS
Volunteer Counsellor
I take a person-centred approach and draw on CBT, with a belief in seeing the whole person and their life experience. I'm especially interested in how nature, shared connection, and being in circle can support growth and emotional wellbeing.