Mhari Baxter

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location_on Elgin IV30 & Forres IV36
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About me

Hello. I am an integrative psychotherapist and supervisor. Sessions are trauma-informed and draw on creative, embodied, mindful and cognitive approaches to therapy.  I use a range of methods to help you thrive not just survive. I am also a supervisor and can support clinicians who are working with children, young people and adults.

I offer a space to listen to you, be honest, accepting and compassionate. I believe in the transformational power of relational therapy; creative approaches to see things from different perspectives and the innate wisdom of the body for healing. 

I work with clients who may be struggling to cope or feeling disconnected. This may be trauma related to their relationships, situation or family. During our initial session, I will ask some questions to explore key issues for you and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them. I can answer any questions as to how I could work with you and my approach.

I have over 10 years of experience collaborating with children, young people, families, adults and elders to support their mental health & wellbeing. I'm licensed in both UK and Europe and hold additional certificate in trauma-informed therapy.

I offer therapy in-person in a room that allows for both verbal and non verbal ways of communicating and online via secure video.

I work with people who may be struggling with anxiety, self-esteem or trauma related to neurodiversity, past events or relationships. In sessions I belief trust, compassion and an integration of our body and mind enables long lasting healing. Creating space around emotions to observe and let them pass with more ease. Together we will explore key issues and create a plan bespoke to you.

I also offer 1:1 Supervision to support clinical work and private practice. I offer a supportive and creative space to process and work with the challenges of clinical work and private practice. My approach is pluralistic so that I can adapt my approach based on your supervisory needs. I work with various theories and models such as the 7 eyed approach, developmental and cyclical models.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • ADMP UK Private Practice register.
  • Clinical Supervisor COSCA. 
  • Yoga Teacher, Seasonal Yoga and British Wheel of Yoga.
  • Attachment-Based Yoga and Meditation for Trauma Recovery Training with Deirdre Fay, 2018
  • Seasonal Yoga teacher training, Edinburgh 2019
  • Mindful Yoga and Special Yoga for ASN, British Wheel of yoga, London, Liverpool 2018
  • Developmental Trauma training, Beacon House, 2023
  • Cyber therapist, Online Therapy Institute, 2022
  • Ontogenetic Developmental Movement, BMC® 2016
  • MSc Dance Movement Psychotherapy, QMU 2014
  • BA (Hons) First in Drawing and Painting, ECA 2007

Member organisations

ADMP
Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK (ADMP)

ADMP UK is the professional organisation for the profession for Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.

They aim to support the development of DMP in the UK and internationally; foster communication among Dance Movement Psychotherapists (DMPs); and promote the use of DMP throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.

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Fees

£65.00 per session

Concessions offered for

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Further information

I work within an integrative model drawing on theories and practices from dance movement psychotherapy, psychodynamic, humanistic, transpersonal, eco therapy, arts therapies and solution focused. I listen with you to understand your reality, explore how the past has an impact on your present mind, body, soul and help you to build strategies forward so that you feel empowered. My approach is holistic, relational and trauma informed. I believe that you have the wisdom within yourself to flourish.

Elgin Counselling Centre, 19A Blackfriars Road, Elgin, Moray, IV30 1TY

505 East Whins, The Park, Findhorn, Forres, Moray, IV36 3TH

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

PVG Scheme info

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Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
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Mhari Baxter
Mhari Baxter