Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy based in Sherborne, Online, Telephone and face to face

Rebecca Miles

Hello, I'm Rebecca Miles, the founder of The Sherborne Practice. I'm an integrative therapist, meaning I use different approaches to suit your individual needs.

My goal is to provide a warm, accepting space where you can be yourself. I work with adults, young people, and children, helping them through various life challenges.

I've worked in several areas of mental health including national and local charities.

Alongside The Sherborne Practice, I sit on the board of trustees for Mind in Somerset, I feel this gives me a broader understanding of the mental health needs in the area.

I have worked in education, including work with special educational needs and neurodiversity. This mix of experiences helps me understand different perspectives and provide better support to my clients.

I'm passionate about mental health services for both adults and young people. I believe everyone should have access to the support they need.

Outside of work, I enjoy renovating my old farmhouse and amateur photography. These hobbies remind me of the importance of creativity and balance in life.

Qualifications, Training & Professional memberships

  • Degree in Integrative Counselling, University of Worcester, accredited by the BACP
  • Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  • Accredited registrant of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
  • Member of the Sherborne Chamber of Commerce
  • Trustee Mind in Somerset
  • Trained in working with children and young people
  • Specialist training to work with pregnancy loss.
  • Experience with neurodiversity and special educational needs
  • Specialist training with CRUSE UK a national bereavement charity.
  • Certified in various therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic.
  • Ongoing professional development in areas like anxiety management and trauma-informed practice

I'm committed to ongoing learning to ensure I can offer the best support to my clients. Whether you need short-term support or longer-term therapy, I'm here to help. Let's work together towards your wellbeing.

Ren Griffiths

Ren qualified in 2004 with an 'Advanced Diploma in

Therapeutic Counselling’ with the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). She works with a broad range of approaches, including psychodynamic, person centred, CBT and systemic therapies. Ren has additional training in working with personality disorders, mental health first aid and a wealth of experience working within mental health services with a diverse and complex range of clients.


Her personal ‘style’ is creating a safe and trusting relationship with clients so experiences and feelings can be expressed without judgement. Her aim is to

help clients find a way of living life more comfortably with whatever they are bringing to a session. A key member of our team, Ren has worked for a number of years providing support for carers and their families, she is a therapist who truly cares, and her warmth and kind presence mean you can bring anything into the room with no judgement.


Outside work Ren loves being in nature, walking with her dogs and watching the seasons change. She enjoys singing, yoga and dipping in the sea all year. She has a keen interest in natural medicine and all things good for the soul. 

Qualifications, Training & Professional memberships

  • CPCAB Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
  • The Dorset Carers Hub FAA level 3 award in supervising first aid for mental health.
  • CPCAB Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling.
  • CPCAB Certificate in Counselling Skills.
  • The Training Exchange psychological Informed Responses to People with Personality Disorder Difficulties.
  • Carers support services Rethink Mental Illness.
  • Liaising with other healthcare professionals particularly the Community Mental Health Team.
  • Delivering ‘Caring and Coping’ training to carers through Rethink, with modules including:
  • Understanding Mental illness,
  • The impact of mental illness,
  • What does mental illness feel like, 
  • What does it mean to be a Carer,
  • Looking after yourself,
  • Dealing with challenges, 
  • Treatments and Therapies.

Cristina Rebello

Cristina is a Person-Centred therapist having trained with the AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group. She is a member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists and works with adults, children and young people, she has additional training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), online and phone counselling, grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem, working with challenging behaviours, and creative art therapy. She has extensive experience working within school settings and in the mental health sector.

In her spare time Cristina finds joy in painting rocks and crafting beautiful frames from natural materials. She cherishes the simple pleasures in life, as they serve as a reminder of the peace and balance that can be found in everyday moments.

Cristina has a wonderful positive energy and is passionate about the work she does. She loves learning and gaining new skills, regularly adding to her training. Cristina can be found at the practice on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Qualifications, Training & Professional memberships

  • Level 5 Diploma CBT Skills and Theory
  • Level 4 Counselling Practice, Counselling and Psychotherapy
  • Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists
  • Online and Telephone Counselling Certificate
  • Self-harm and the role of education settings
  • Specialist training with CRUSE UK a national bereavement charity.
  • Working with young people
  • First aid for youth mental health
  • Trans awareness training
  • Hearing voices training
  • Online Course, Art Therapy
  • Behaviour that Challenges, Counselling
  • Children and Young People Mental Health, Counselling
  • Level 3 Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Counselling Studies

Jane Hall

Art Psychotherapist

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Qualifications, Training & Professional memberships

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Dr Howard Winfield

Howard is an experienced, HCPC-registered Counselling Psychologist trained in several forms of psychotherapy, including Person-centred and Existential therapies, Psychodynamic therapy, Compassion-focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based Cognitive-Behavioural therapies. He is also a BPS-accredited meditation teacher and an accredited ADHD assessor.

 

Howard views each person as totally unique and tailors his practice to your needs and goals so that you can begin to make sense of your situation. More specifically, he works with anyone who is experiencing difficulties arising from depression, anxiety, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, family and relationship challenges, traumatic events, experiences or relationships, including abuse and/or neglect, self-harming behaviours and dissociation, career difficulties – especially high performance (arts and sports) – and identity issues – especially sexuality, gender, neurodiversity, family and cultural differences.

He will work with you at whatever pace you feel is right for you, whether in a time-limited or open-ended way, with a specific goal in mind or as more of an exploration.

 

Outside of his practice, Howard is a keen musician and previously taught the Drums. He enjoys being generally creative, active out in nature, and learning languages.

Qualifications, training and professional memberships

  • Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology | City St. George’s, University of London
  • Graduate Member of British Psychological Society (Membership No. 530506)
  • Registered Member of the British Association of Psychotherapists and Counsellors (BACP, 01013471)
  • Trained in the clinical assessment of ADHD using DIVA.
  • MSc in Applied Psychology| Robert Gordon University
  • Attending and contributing to MDT meetings; risk assessing and safety planning.
  • Counselling Psychologist (Trainee) – Clinical Health and Neuropsychology – Devon Partnership NHS Trust
  • Freelance Research Grant Reviewer – BACP Research Group – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapists
  • Honorary Therapist – Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest
  • Co-facilitator of an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course
  • Tele-coach Psychological Practitioner – Access and First Response Service, Devon Partnership NHS
  • Samaritans (Listening Volunteer) | Samaritans, Exeter
  • Volunteer Psychology Tutor | Coronavirus Tutoring Initiative
  • ADHD and ASC Mentoring Skills | Beacon Support
  • BPS-Accredited Certificate in Mindfulness Teaching | Mindfulness Now
  • Cruse Bereavement Care

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