About me
Welcome to Golowhe Therapy. Golowhe is a Cornish word meaning ‘to glow’, ‘to light up’, ‘to illuminate’, ‘to shine’… I believe we all have the ability to shine, and sometimes we need support to find the light again in the darkness.
My name is Ysella (also known as Izzey) and as a qualified counsellor trained in the person-centred approach, I place you, the client, at the heart of all decision-making because I trust it is only you who holds the key to all the answers, and it is only you who can unlock these to achieve your true potential.
With over a decade of experience working with and in the outdoors in a variety of woodland & educational settings, I can offer sessions in person and online, along with the opportunity to use nature and the outdoors to facilitate our relationship, such as 'Walk and Talk' sessions and ecotherapy opportunities.
If you prefer an indoor setting, I can offer use of a private room at Higher Wheal Martyn site belonging to Choose Nature CIC (ta Badger Forest School) near Carthew, St Austell. Or on Wednesdays I can offer a private space at Hamleys Health Hub near St Austell. More details can be discussed on enquiry.
I work with individuals (adults, teens, young people from 11yo+) and groups.
Each session is unique, being informed by you as to what interests, needs or pace might be required. You can email or enquire via my website to decide whether this will be meeting your needs and expectations, and how we can begin our journey together.
Thank you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- I am a fully qualified counsellor - Level 5 Diploma in Person Centred Counselling and Therapy (University of Plymouth)
- I am a registered member of BACP (400893)
- I have full professional liability insurance and enhanced DBS checked
- I have a comprehensive list of qualifications, which can be seen on my website
I am continually updating my knowledge and skills to maintain good practice.
New for 2026 - currently studying and training to become a qualified Supervisor. Whilst training I can offer sessions online at a reduced fee for a fixed period - please contact me to discuss options further if interested. Thank you.
I have counselling experience covering a wide breadth of subjects and challenges, supporting individuals of all ages and identities - such as students in various educational settings, and adults through agency referrals and private practice.
More recently, I am an Accredited Sight Loss counsellor (RNIB) and support 2Wish with bereavement counselling.
I volunteer for Penhaligon’s Friends (a local Cornish children’s bereavement charity) and for Georgia’s Voice (charity preventing suicide in young women aged 18-25 in Cornwall).
I am a host for Sowena Cornwall CIC offering bespoke group sessions and workshops to support their wonderful retreat days and wellness journeys.
In other freelance roles, I am an Executive Director for Choose Nature CIC, whilst continuing to work in the outdoors with over a decade’s experience in a variety of roles including a Forest School leader and environmental educator, conservationist and mentor.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I believe that we are all unique and therefore sometimes we do not fit into a ‘box’ or ‘category’. If there is something else that you feel hasn’t been identified or perhaps a more generalised reason, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£45.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Free (20mins) initial consultation (either by phone or online video call).
Concession rate available - full details can be found on my website.
Fees are the same for all session types (i.e. Walk and Talk therapy, online, in person) unless otherwise specified.
Walk and Talk locations - various options (from woodlands, riverside, trails and moors) offered across mid-Cornwall. Please visit my website for all opportunities.
In person locations - private room use - Hamleys Health Hub, St Austell on Wednesdays; and Choose Nature CIC site near St Austell. More info can be found on my website.
Home visits and phone sessions can be arranged by prior agreement for exceptional circumstances. Please contact me to discuss options further.
When I work
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My hours can vary depending on the weeks and seasons, so please get in touch to discuss options and current availability. Thank you.
Further information
Cornish born and raised, I love the sun on my skin, the sound of birdsong, citrus flavours, gardening, walks with my dog and being outdoors in all seasons.
As well as offering one-to-one counselling support, I also offer ecotherapy group sessions and bespoke workshops in beautiful private outdoor settings - please see my website to discover more…
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light” (Brené Brown)
