Miriam Hawkins

Relational therapy means I am myself in relationship with you, rather than an ‘expert’ giving advice as to what you should do. I work with what is happening in the therapy relationship itself as well as the issues that brought you to seek therapy, because I believe that therapy is a powerful way to understand who we are in relation to others and to use that knowledge effectively in order to express ourselves fully.  I am a trauma-informed practitioner and qualified in EMDR therapy.

I am BACP-registered and accredited and fully insured, which gives you the assurance that I am a qualified professional who will work with you in a safe and ethical way.

My background is in training and education. I have more than 20 years’ experience as a facilitator in communication skills development for student doctors. I worked for ten years as a Specialist Mentor at a local University, working one-to-one supporting students with long-term mental health difficulties or a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum conditions. I have completed extensive specialist CPD in working with neurodivergence and am myself neurodivergent.  Like many women, confirmation of who I am came later in life.  Getting a diagnosis can be enormously liberating but it can also leave us alone with many unanswered questions.  Therapy with a well-informed practitioner can help.

I have particular interest in our relationship with the natural world and how our connection with it can help us heal. As well as working with you in a therapy room, I am able to offer the option of working outdoors (often called eco-therapy). This means finding a quiet space in nearby parkland where we can talk, sit or reflect, weather and daylight allowing.

About counselling

Though many people first seek therapy at a time of difficulty or crisis in their lives, therapy can also help us to understand any negative or repeating patterns in life and relationships with others; in finding a sense of identity and meaning in life, or as a space to talk through thoughts and feelings that are hard to share with friends or family. You may feel it would be helpful to work with me for a short time in order to look at a specific issue, or for a longer period in order to explore the roots of your concerns.

I offer a free initial half hour telephone or video call so that you can decide if I may be the right person for you. My session fee is £50 for one hour.  I have a limited number of reduced rate spaces available.  Please ask for details.

You can contact me by email or phone.