Emily Bowder

Transitioning into a new phase of life and finding yourself anxious, exposed or unsure? 

Maybe you're considering a change of career or lifestyle, needing support on your spiritual path, or feeling desperate for a change of mind?

Perhaps you're going through job or course changes, relationship changes, are post-baby or entering the second half of life and want to do it intentionally?

Possibly its time to address some burdens you've been carrying and give yourself a chance at peace?

This is a space to meet the reality of your life with someone who is sensitive, warm and spiritually open. A place to stop running from yourself, numbing your feelings or losing yourself in intrusive thoughts and a chance to find alignment and trust in yourself.

I accompany people through the changes in their life. These changes may have been unchosen and left you reeling with shock, grief or denial. Or they might be intentional yet prompt anxiety, soul searching, or familiar feelings of not being good enough. Change can be lonely and leave us feeling disoriented and cut off from people we once felt connected to as we re-work-out who we are.

I aim to be a therapeutic friend to help you navigate your transitions, understand your self and the life you want, and support you as you try out new roles and relationships. My work is a mixture of psychotherapy, mentoring and spiritually informed practice. I bring a history of deep therapeutic and philosophical study, lifelong spiritual enquiry, and experience working with older students, adults and neurodivergent individuals.

What is true is already so. Opening up about it doesn't make it worse. Not opening up about it doesn't make it go away... People can stand what is true because they are already enduring it' Eugene Gendlin

I'd love to hear from you- do reach out for a free, informal 30 minute  chat .

Previous clients have said they find me warm, sensitive and attentive, somebody they can trust to open up to knowing they're accepted and supported. Often students leave with a deeper understanding of who they are and with greater compassion for their own struggles. I have particular interest in working with shame, intrusive thoughts and low self esteem, and have further training and experience mentoring students with Autism and ADHD. Sometimes students need a more directive approach, and coaching can help you take stock of your life and explore practical changes so you feel more in control.

I am open to working with students from all cultural and class backgrounds. I am an ally of the LGBTQAI+ community, a HAES (health at every size) advocate, and open to all political/ religious persuasions. I'm very happy to consider the big questions of life, death and meaning with you or support you to explore your own spirituality. Previous clients have said sessions have helped them look honestly, deeply and kindly at themselves and find relief, direction and confidence going forward.

Don't hesitate to reach out for a free informal 30 minute to chat to see if I might be able to help. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Transitioning into a new phase of life and finding yourself anxious, exposed or unsure? 

Maybe you're considering a change of career or lifestyle, needing support on your spiritual path, or feeling desperate for a change of mind?

Perhaps you're going through job or course changes, relationship changes, are post-baby or entering the second half of life and want to do it intentionally?

Possibly its time to address some burdens you've been carrying and give yourself a chance at peace?

This is a space to meet the reality of your life with someone who is sensitive, warm and spiritually open. A place to stop running from yourself, numbing your feelings or losing yourself in intrusive thoughts and a chance to find alignment and trust in yourself.

I accompany people through the changes in their life. These changes may have been unchosen and left you reeling with shock, grief or denial. Or they might be intentional yet prompt anxiety, soul searching, or familiar feelings of not being good enough. Change can be lonely and leave us feeling disoriented and cut off from people we once felt connected to as we re-work-out who we are.

I aim to be a therapeutic friend to help you navigate your transitions, understand your self and the life you want, and support you as you try out new roles and relationships. My work is a mixture of psychotherapy, mentoring and spiritually informed practice. I bring a history of deep therapeutic and philosophical study, lifelong spiritual enquiry, and experience working with older students, adults and neurodivergent individuals.

What is true is already so. Opening up about it doesn't make it worse. Not opening up about it doesn't make it go away... People can stand what is true because they are already enduring it' Eugene Gendlin

I'd love to hear from you- do reach out for a free, informal 30 minute  chat .

Previous clients have said they find me warm, sensitive and attentive, somebody they can trust to open up to knowing they're accepted and supported. Often students leave with a deeper understanding of who they are and with greater compassion for their own struggles. I have particular interest in working with shame, intrusive thoughts and low self esteem, and have further training and experience mentoring students with Autism and ADHD. Sometimes students need a more directive approach, and coaching can help you take stock of your life and explore practical changes so you feel more in control.

I am open to working with students from all cultural and class backgrounds. I am an ally of the LGBTQAI+ community, a HAES (health at every size) advocate, and open to all political/ religious persuasions. I'm very happy to consider the big questions of life, death and meaning with you or support you to explore your own spirituality. Previous clients have said sessions have helped them look honestly, deeply and kindly at themselves and find relief, direction and confidence going forward.

Don't hesitate to reach out for a free informal 30 minute to chat to see if I might be able to help. I look forward to hearing from you. 

I offer clients a choice between 60 minute or 90 minute sessions in our routine meetings. 

However, our initial consultation will 60 minutes long and will be more structured than normal sessions. Please ensure you are in a comfortable, quiet space for our meeting. 

I will ask you some questions about your current struggle, some details about your past, and hear what you hope to get from our work together. There is also opportunity to ask any questions, and air any hopes or fears that might be important to share.

After this session I will send through a contract that explains the way I work, We will check in on any questions/ queries you have at the start of the following session

Transitioning into a new phase of life and finding yourself anxious, exposed or unsure? 

Maybe you're considering a change of career or lifestyle, needing support on your spiritual path, or feeling desperate for a change of mind?

Perhaps you're going through job or course changes, relationship changes, are post-baby or entering the second half of life and want to do it intentionally?

Possibly its time to address some burdens you've been carrying and give yourself a chance at peace?

This is a space to meet the reality of your life with someone who is sensitive, warm and spiritually open. A place to stop running from yourself, numbing your feelings or losing yourself in intrusive thoughts and a chance to find alignment and trust in yourself.

I accompany people through the changes in their life. These changes may have been unchosen and left you reeling with shock, grief or denial. Or they might be intentional yet prompt anxiety, soul searching, or familiar feelings of not being good enough. Change can be lonely and leave us feeling disoriented and cut off from people we once felt connected to as we re-work-out who we are.

I aim to be a therapeutic friend to help you navigate your transitions, understand your self and the life you want, and support you as you try out new roles and relationships. My work is a mixture of psychotherapy, mentoring and spiritually informed practice. I bring a history of deep therapeutic and philosophical study, lifelong spiritual enquiry, and experience working with older students, adults and neurodivergent individuals.

What is true is already so. Opening up about it doesn't make it worse. Not opening up about it doesn't make it go away... People can stand what is true because they are already enduring it' Eugene Gendlin

I'd love to hear from you- do reach out for a free, informal 30 minute  chat .

Previous clients have said they find me warm, sensitive and attentive, somebody they can trust to open up to knowing they're accepted and supported. Clients leave with a deeper understanding of who they are and with greater compassion for their own struggles. I have particular interest in working with shame, intrusive thoughts and low self esteem, and have further training and experience mentoring students with Autism and ADHD. Sometimes students need a more directive approach, and coaching can help you take stock of your life and explore practical changes so you feel more in control.

I am open to working with students from all cultural and class backgrounds. I am an ally of the LGBTQAI+ community, a HAES (health at every size) advocate, and open to all political/ religious persuasions. I'm very happy to consider the big questions of life, death and meaning with you or support you to explore your own spirituality. Previous clients have said sessions have helped them look honestly, deeply and kindly at themselves and find relief, direction and confidence going forward.

Don't hesitate to reach out for a free informal 30 minute to chat to see if I might be able to help. I look forward to hearing from you. 

Our first session is a chance for me to hear why you've come and what you hope to get from therapy. We will also contract how we will work together so we each know what to expect.

Transitioning into a new phase of life and finding yourself anxious, exposed or unsure? 

Maybe you're considering a change of career or lifestyle, needing support on your spiritual path, or feeling desperate for a change of mind?

Perhaps you're going through job or course changes, relationship changes, are post-baby or entering the second half of life and want to do it intentionally?

Possibly its time to address some burdens you've been carrying and give yourself a chance at peace?

This is a space to meet the reality of your life with someone who is sensitive, warm and spiritually open. A place to stop running from yourself, numbing your feelings or losing yourself in intrusive thoughts and a chance to find alignment and trust in yourself.

I accompany people through the changes in their life. These changes may have been unchosen and left you reeling with shock, grief or denial. Or they might be intentional yet prompt anxiety, soul searching, or familiar feelings of not being good enough. Change can be lonely and leave us feeling disoriented and cut off from people we once felt connected to as we re-work-out who we are.

I aim to be a therapeutic friend to help you navigate your transitions, understand your self and the life you want, and support you as you try out new roles and relationships. My work is a mixture of psychotherapy, mentoring and spiritually informed practice. I bring a history of deep therapeutic and philosophical study, lifelong spiritual enquiry, and experience working with older students, adults and neurodivergent individuals.

What is true is already so. Opening up about it doesn't make it worse. Not opening up about it doesn't make it go away... People can stand what is true because they are already enduring it' Eugene Gendlin

I'd love to hear from you- do reach out for a free, informal 30 minute  chat .

Previous clients have said they find me warm, sensitive and attentive, somebody they can trust to open up to knowing they're accepted and supported. Often students leave with a deeper understanding of who they are and with greater compassion for their own struggles. I have particular interest in working with shame, intrusive thoughts and low self esteem, and have further training and experience mentoring students with Autism and ADHD. Sometimes students need a more directive approach, and coaching can help you take stock of your life and explore practical changes so you feel more in control.

I am open to working with students from all cultural and class backgrounds. I am an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, a HAES (health at every size) advocate, and open to all political/ religious persuasions. I'm very happy to consider the big questions of life, death and meaning with you or support you to explore your own spirituality. Previous clients have said sessions have helped them look honestly, deeply and kindly at themselves and find relief, direction and confidence going forward.

Don't hesitate to reach out for a free informal 30 minute to chat to see if I might be able to help. I look forward to hearing from you.