Antonietta Palladino

Are you just about surviving?

Do you sometimes feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you're struggling to switch off, sleep well or feel connected to yourself or those around you.  If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can allow yourself to slow down, feel heard and begin to reconnect with yourself.

With over 30 years' experience as a psychological therapist, I believe that in order to "thrive" we need to attend to the whole person – which includes not just our thoughts, but our emotions and its connection to our body and breath.

How I Can Support You
I offer 4 "door ways": to support your growth.  Coaching, Breath-Work, Psychological Therapy and Walk and Talk  therapy, 

Coaching - Using Bio Feedback
Is more focused on where you are now and where you want to be. It is not about "unpacking" issues.   It can help you to identify goals and create an action plan.  Help when your feeling stuck, facing a life challenge or just want to make positive changes in your life.

Coaching is practical and forward-focused, helping you gain clarity, identify what matters to you and take steps towards the life you want.

What is Bio Feedback?                                                                                      Biofeedback is a valuable tool that allows you to see how your body responds to your breathing in real time. It can track changes in your heart rate and heart rhythm, helping to demonstrate the connection between your breathing, nervous system (body) and mind, and how each system responds to stress.

Seeing these changes as they happen can provide a greater understanding of your body's response to stress. It can reveal how the heart and breath rhythms get out of balance and teaches, through an evidence based breath practice , how to settle, regulate and bring the mind and body back into balance.

Breath Work - Group or one to one
Supports awareness and connection between the body and the mind. By discovering how we breathe, we can make links to how we feel.

Our breathing can change when we're stressed, anxious or overwhelmed. Changing the way we breathe can help us to experience calm, clarity and better sleep. It can also help us to feel more grounded and energised in our body and allow us to regulate our emotions and become more resilient.

Breath work is not about simply taking a few deep breaths. It's about learning how your nervous system responds in given situations, moving between states of stress and balance with ease without getting stuck in a "stress loop". You will be supported to learn and use  practices that you  apply in everyday life.

Breath-work practice can take different forms from the more functional, gentle and immediate practices, to the more activating and transformational.  This is always introduced gently and at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. It is not about forcing change, but about helping the system settle so that deeper emotional and psychological work can take place more easily. 

Psychological Therapy
Is a talking based therapy, based in a purpose built hut in nature and offers a safe space to explore and unpack what you're experiencing.

Psychological therapy can often be about exploring the impact of our past and the patterns we repeat that affect us in the present. Exploring these areas can help us to make connections with how it impacts on our life now. 

You might be struggling with anxiety, stress, low mood, grief. loss, relationships, difficult experiences or simply feeling that life has become too much.  It can also just be about having support and talking to someone who is impartial and wont judge.  All parts of you are welcome. and together we can explore what is happening and help you develop a greater understanding of yourself.

Walk and Talk Therapy 
Is just like psychological therapy, but instead of sitting in a room, we walk together and talk. 

The walking isn't about exercise or how far you go - the conversation and therapy are what matter. You can walk at a pace that feels right for you.

How does it help?
Some people find it easier to talk while they're walking rather than sitting face-to-face with someone.

Walking can help you feel more relaxed and give you something natural to focus on while you talk. Being outside and surrounded by nature can also help you feel calmer and more at ease.

In simple terms: walk and talk therapy is therapy with a bit more fresh air and movement.

Which Approach Is Right For Me?
We can explore what you're looking for and find an approach that feels right for you.

A Whole-Person Approach
Sometimes talking can be enough and sometimes it can help to explore another  "door way".  Addressing the connection between the body and the mind helps to support further awareness, integration and growth. 

Alongside psychological therapy, coaching and breath-work and walk and talk therapy, I incorporate mindfulness, imagery and art, along with reflective exercises where appropriate, these approaches lend another dimension to the work that does not always rely on words. 

Setting  
My practice is set outdoors in the beautiful Sussex countryside in the "Anima" Hut. which provides a peaceful environment to pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself and the world around you.

Areas I Can Support You With
I work with adults experiencing:

• Anxiety and panic
• Stress and burnout
• Depression and low mood
• Emotional difficulties
• Trauma and difficult life experiences
• Bereavement and loss
• Relationship challenges
• Low self-esteem and confidence
• Life changes and transitions
• Addiction recovery
• Personal growth and self-discovery

Every person is different, so sessions are tailored to you and what you need.

My aim is not simply to help you cope, but to help you feel more grounded, connected and able to live with greater ease and authenticity.

Taking the First Step
I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting.

That's why I offer a free 15-minute introductory conversation. It's an opportunity to ask questions, talk about what you're looking for and see whether I might be the right person to support you.

Whatever you're looking for, you're welcome to get in touch.

Sometimes the journey begins with a conversation.

Sometimes it begins with a single breath.

I look forward to welcoming you.

Art in therapy

Creative work can be a powerful way of accessing thoughts and feelings that are difficult to express in words alone. Art offers a different language—one that can help bring unconscious emotions, memories and patterns into awareness.

You don’t need any artistic experience. This is not about skill or producing “good” art, it is about expression and exploration.

We can gently explore what is happening beneath the surface. Many clients find this helps deepen insight, release emotion, and support healing in a way that talking alone sometimes cannot reach.

This approach is incorporated into breath-work as well as therapy sessions and can support nervous system regulation, helping to create a sense of grounding and safety in the process.

Coaching - Using Bio-feedback For Burnout & Stress for Corporate Organisations.

Burnout can develop slowly over time, often when stress becomes ongoing and the body is left in a constant state of pressure, overload or emotional exhaustion. Many people describe feeling “wired but tired,” disconnected, or unable to fully rest even when they try to slow down.

I integrate a simple nervous system regulation practice to help build resilience and develop capacity to manage stress and burnout. Our breathing is closely linked to how safe or threatened the body feels, and when we are under pressure, our breathing patterns often become shallow, fast or restricted without us noticing.

By gently working with the breath, it is possible to support the body in shifting out of survival mode and into a calmer, more regulated state. This can help reduce anxiety, improve sleep, increase energy, and create more capacity to think clearly and respond rather than react.

Initial First Session - £65 Duration 60 minutes 

Individual Psychological Therapy and Walk and Talk Therapy- In Blackboys Practice  £70 -Duration 50 minutes

Students/Trainee Counsellors - £50 Duration 50 minutes 
Online Video Platform sessions £70  Duration 50 minutes
One to one Breath Work sessions - £90 Duration £80 minutes
One to One Coaching Sessions - £70 Duration 50 minutes

Getting Started

Reaching out for support can feel like a big step. If you're considering getting in touch, you are very welcome to contact me for an introductory call/video.

This is simply an opportunity to ask questions, share what you’re looking for, and get a sense of whether working together feels right for you there is no pressure to commit.

I aim to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

My practice is based in Blackboys, close to Uckfield and Heathfield, surrounded by peaceful countryside. This natural setting supports a slower pace and allows space for calming, nature-based and breath-focused approaches that can help reduce stress and support emotional regulation.

Many people find that simply being in a quieter, grounded environment helps them begin to feel more settled and connected again.

Sessions offer a confidential and supportive space where you can speak freely, feel listened to, and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing at your own pace.

I look forward to hearing from you when the time feels right.