Matilde Tomat

As a BACP eclectic existential psychotherapist and Jungian enthusiast, I bring a unique approach to therapy that not only focuses on modern existential concerns but also explores the deep roots of human consciousness through the lens of #paleophenomenology. This innovative framework invites you to connect with the ancient wisdom embedded in our collective unconscious, offering pathways for transformation, creativity, and deeper meaning in your life.

Welcome to The Resting Tree: A Psychotherapeutic Alchemical Lab

My name is Matilde. I am an artist, an MBACP + APCCA + BHMA holistic and eclectic existential psychotherapist, a writer, a researcher and the creator of paleophenomenology, a framework exploring the origins of human consciousness through ancient wisdom and phenomenological experience. I am intrigued by hidden connections, synchronicities, the uncanny, and the mystical, with a shamanic approach to life. I see sessions as an alchemical process: we start with what you bring—whether you feel anxious, depressed, lonely, unheard, misunderstood, or unfulfilled—and together, we transform it within the lab of self-exploration.

The goal of our sessions is to awaken your inner awareness, providing tools for personal individuation while learning to listen and trust your inner voice. Paleophenomenology brings a deeper layer of understanding to this process by inviting you to connect with the primal forces that have shaped human consciousness for millennia, offering insights that transcend individual experience and tap into the collective wisdom of humanity.

With years of experience in recovery, coaching, mentoring, therapeutic, philosophical, and existential work through a creative and Jungian lens, I strongly believe in empowering people through education and exploration. My sessions are tailored for clients, PGR students, creatives, and professionals seeking development through self-enquiry, transformation, and connection with deeper, ancient elements of human experience.

The sessions integrate various models, including:

Therapeutic – Analytical, supportive, and explorative, grounded in Rogerian core conditions with an existential perspective, while incorporating a Jungian approach that includes archetypes and the unconscious mind, along with paleophenomenology's focus on primal consciousness.
Coaching and Mentoring – Skill implementation, stress management, and goal setting, with the added benefit of applying a paleophenomenological perspective to understanding life challenges through a more ancient, human lens.
Pastoral – Exploring moral, existential, and spiritual questions with insights from shamanic traditions and ancestral knowledge as viewed through the lens of paleophenomenology.
Professional – Guiding professionals and creatives, incorporating ancient wisdom and Jungian thought into their practice to encourage deeper connection and effectiveness.
Academic – Encouraging self-reflection and learning through journaling and reading, with paleophenomenology offering a unique perspective on human origins, creativity, and consciousness.
Philosophical – Addressing life puzzles through self-examination, enriched with an exploration of how our ancient ancestors made meaning and navigated existence.
Artistic – Using artistic practices as a creative means to explore one’s world through the lens of ancient rock art and the need for human beings to leave their mark, a key element in paleophenomenology.

Working holistically in this profound way may not be easy, but if you feel like therapy alone isn't enough, and you’d like to explore deeper "personal development therapeutic tutoring" (PDTT) with a focus on the intersection of psychotherapy and paleophenomenology, I am here for you.

Tailored Services for the Inquisitive Mind

My work is designed for those seeking more than traditional therapy. Academics, creatives, professionals, and curious explorers—this approach is for you. I offer different tiers of services, from existential psychotherapy sessions grounded in a holistic framework, to paleophenomenological journeys for those who crave an in-depth exploration of self and world. Through these methods, clients are empowered to explore their own lives in new ways, guided by a practice that is both reflective and forward-thinking. This is a truly bespoke experience, where no two journeys are alike.

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Re. SUPERVISION : currently I am enrolled in a L6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision course. My approach is the same as my therapeutic one and I am accepting supervisees during my training following the legal and requested guidance, at a discounted fee until the end of my course in MAY 2024.

Re. COVID and Regulations: I am following the Government's latest regulations and I am offering both face-to-face and online sessions.

Part of the work I do can be found in my blog here: https://www.matildetomat.com/latest

A Unique Path to Self-Discovery: Paleophenomenology Meets Therapy

At The Resting Tree, I offer a unique blend of psychotherapy that goes beyond conventional methods. My approach combines traditional existential therapy, Jungian analysis, and a one-of-a-kind framework—paleophenomenology—to guide clients through an extraordinary process of self-discovery and transformation.

Paleophenomenology invites you to explore your inner world through the lens of ancient human consciousness, tapping into the same impulses that first led our ancestors to create art, leave their mark, and make sense of the world around them. By integrating this deep exploration with traditional therapeutic models, we create a space for profound insight, creativity, and personal growth.

This approach is especially suited to academics, creatives, professionals, and those drawn to philosophy or existential inquiry. I offer a tiered service model, from standard psychotherapy sessions to more immersive paleophenomenology-based journeys for those seeking to delve deeper into the mysteries of self and consciousness.

Whether you are navigating life's challenges or seeking a new way to engage with your inner world, this practice offers a tailored, bespoke experience that empowers you to reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we will explore the hidden connections and synchronicities that define your journey, offering not just solutions to present struggles, but a transformative path to long-term well-being and growth.

FEES:  : Fees per 50 or 80 classic therapeutic minutes

• SINGLE one-off / top up / emergency sessions - £70 [60 min] or £100 [90 min]
• RECURRING - £50 [60 min] or £70 [90 min]
• 10-SESSION PACKAGE : £440

Integration of Paleophenomenology sessions [60min] :

• SINGLE : £100 
• RECURRING : £70
• 6-SESSION PACKAGE : £400

SUPERVISION

• SINGLE one-off/top up / emergency sessions - £50* [60 min] or £70* [90 min]
• RECURRING - £50* [90 min]

GROUP SUPERVISION

max 5 ppl - £100 [90 min]

Please, enquire re. fees for workshops and visiting lecturer

ALSO NOTE:

• Counselling / Therapy / PGR students : 10% discount / single recurring session [max 10 hours]
• * supervision fees are until final accreditation. Fees will be increased accordingly thereafter
• one session pre-paid in advance to cover for late cancellations, no-shows and final session
• other options of workshops / lectures / tutoring / coaching available
   

Telephone / Local Outdoor / Remote Counselling: fees are as per in-person

(these new fees are in place from Mon 11 NOV 2024; old fees were unchanged from Mon 20 Sept 2021)

Availability

• Mon - Sun > 8am - 2pm [whole year]
• Mon - Thu > 5pm - 8pm [some availability from OCT to MAR only]

Pls, get in contact to know the latest availability. Thank you

Mon - Sun > 8am - 2pm [whole year]

Mon - FRI > 5pm - 8pm [some availability from OCT to MAR only]

Pls, get in contact to know the latest availability. Thank you.

I do work with adults and on a one-to-one basis, from home, unless otherwise agreed (see telephone and written counselling, or walk&talk):

• I see clients only if they have previously pre-booked and pre-paid for the session with me; please, be mindful of the time which is dedicated only to you and arranged in a way to protect both your privacy, other clients, and my family members;
• My fundamental values follow BACP’s ones. These are defined to protect both of us, in our therapeutic relationship, and also my own premises

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For anyone interested, I do offer outdoor counselling sessions grounded in psychogeography and hence assisting you in exploring your story and pain while immersing in nature (fees to be agreed upon depending on location); and walk&talk experience, especially when coupled with mindfulness breathing and walking, mostly along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal. I also offer telephone and written counselling. All sessions are always paid in advance.

Should I not be able to answer the phone, please do send a text and I will contact you as soon as possible. I will then send you via email directions and a contract.

I am available to be booked for weekend workshops or group work.

As a member of the BACP I do abide by and deeply believe in its Ethical Framework in working with you, for your own wellness, at your pace, and within those well-defined boundaries, creating a safe island where healing can take place. I am fully insured, supervised (both on a one-to-one basis and also within a group / peer supervision). I am also CRB checked, and I do respect my own Continuing Professional Development.

For any information or to book a session, please send an email to info@therestingtreelancs.com

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