NAOMI STANFIELD

As a licenced senior mental health therapist and practitioner with a background in psychotherapeutic Occupational Therapy, I specialise in trauma, PTSD and C-PTSD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and personality disorders. With over 20 years of experience, I offer evidence-based therapy, using a variety of therapeutic techniques including CBT, DBT, therapeutic coaching, solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused therapy and somatic therapy. I offer bespoke packages of care and treatment based on a person's recovery and wellbeing needs. I am very passionate about, and committed to supporting clients to meet their goals and fulfil their aspirations. In therapy I address the impact of a person's mental health condition/challenges on all aspects of their daily life, and their ability to function day to day as they would like. Exploring the impact of the environment / life circumstances on clients' health and wellbeing is also a key component to therapy. I offer life skills coaching, and / or psychotherapeutic intervention using a holistic and compassionate approach to healing, ensuring that needs are explored and understood, working with clients to overcome barriers to living a meaningful life. My aim in therapy is to encourage a strong sense of hope, optimism, self-identity, autonomy, belonging, fulfilment, and self-compassion in my clients. I have a unique approach to healing, wellbeing and recovery, which provides a confidential, safe, therapeutic, honest, non-judgemental, and empowering space for clients to explore their challenges, needs and concerns. Using a trauma-informed approach at all times, I ensure that a person's nervous system health is explored, allowing for a body-mind approach to healing. Nervous system regulation and a felt sense of safety in the body are key to the healing, growth, and recovery process. I am committed to supporting the people I work with to lead a healthier and more fulfilling life. Exploring the impact of a person's mental health on their physical health is also an area of interest for me. Therefore where needed, I support clients to address overall lifestyle and nutrition factors that could be affecting their health, wellbeing and recovery. I am dedicated to supporting clients to achieve lasting change. My approach is always person-centred, and my focus at all times is on what is important to the client. Helping and supporting people to navigate and overcome the challenges that they are facing, at the pace that is most suited to them, is of utmost importance within the services that I provide.