The Open Door Natural Health & Wellbeing Centre
Reception is open 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday, and 9.30am - 1.30pm on Saturdays
Workshops: See the ‘What’s On’ page for more details
STRETCH & RELEASE CLASS - with Justine Sipprell. Tuesday 23rd April, 6 - 7pm. Justine is running a 5 week block of classes Tuesday 23rd April to the 21st May. Her classes are a mixture of Pilates and ELDOA, focusing on building core strength and improving posture and breath technique.
INSOMNIA CLINIC - with Dr Gabriella Romano. Thursdays: 25th April, 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th May (10-11:30am). I am a qualified Clinical Psychologist with specialist experience in supporting adults with overcoming acute and chronic insomnia with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI).
GONG AND SACRED SOUND IMMERSION - with Leah Star. Saturday 27th April, 10 - 11.30 am. Relax and rejuvenate in harmonising sounds.
TRANSFORMATIONAL BREATHWORK FOR PRACTISED BREATHERS – with Beverley D’Silva. Saturday 27th April and Saturday 25th May, 2pm - 3.30pm. This guided self-practice Transformational Breath group is suitable for anyone who’s tried one or more sessions in Transformational Breath.
MULTIDIMENSIONAL HEALING - with Sulinara Amun. Saturday 27th April, 4:30pm. Become present and in tune with nature, the universe and your own innate wisdom.
REIKI AND SOUND HEALING MINI RETREAT - Marisa Tighe and Sue Chappell. Saturday May 4th 4 - 6.30pm. In this transformative mini retreat you'll discover your innate healing energy and learn a calming reflexology technique.
THERAPEUTIC SOUND BATHS - with Marisa Tighe. Sunday 5th May at 10am (1 hour), and 11am (1.5 hours). Immerse yourself in the magic of sound and allow the healing vibrations rebalance and re-energise you.
AROMATHERAPY WELLNESS WORKSHOP - with Pip De Villiers. Sunday 12th May, 11am - 12.30pm. £35. This Intention Mist Workshop is a lovely introduction to the power of essential oils. You will learn the basics of aromatherapy and blending with your choice of oils.
SPIRITUAL UNITY: Heart-Centred & Therapeutic Spirituality – with Amadis Cammell. Sunday 12th May 1.30pm - 6pm. This workshop is a heart-centred experience of a deep connection with our spirit, helping us feel inspirited, guided, nurtured and healed.
VISION OF HEALTH WORKSHOP - with Natalie Keegan, Sunday 2nd June, 10am - 1pm. We will open up inquiry through somatic meditation, using art materials, imaginal practice, and a craniosacral embodied approach to the blueprint of health.
Offers:
FREE THERAPY SESSIONS FOR UKRAINIAN FAMILIES BEING HOSTED IN LEWES: Acupuncture, Massage, Reflexology, Herbal Medicine, Meditation, Craniosacral Therapy, TRE Sessions (releasing stress, tension and trauma), Coaching and Counselling sessions are available. For more information and to book an appointment, please phone reception on 01273 474949.
SOMATIC COACHING INTRODUCTORY OFFER: Sarah Yearsley is an ICF-accredited coach trained by The Somatic School. Combining ancient and modern therapeutic traditions, Somatic Coaching supports clients to live healthier physical and mental lives while enabling a higher level of creativity and self-awareness. Limiting beliefs and negative behaviour patterns can be reversed leading to more resilience and the confidence to solve life's problems. £50 for a 60-minute session in person or on Zoom. Contact Sarah: 07710 329449 or sarah@somatic-coach.org or visit: www.somatic-coach.org
SEASONAL OFFER with Leah Star: One-to-one mindfulness healing facilitations to release traumas and stagnation in the physical and emotional body, balance emotions, resolve conflict, and release anxiety. 1.5 hour special seasonal offer of £50 (usually £88), NHS £35. Please contact Leah Star: 07383 793379, email: leahstar.temple@gmail.com or visit: http://www.thecosmicvibrationsoflove.com
Classes - In person:
STRETCH & RELEASE - with Justine Sipprell, starting Tuesday 23rd April, 6-7pm, five week course. Justine is running a 5 week block of classes starting on Tuesday 23rdApril until 21st May. Her classes are a mixture of Pilates and ELDOA, focusing on building core strength and improving posture and breath technique. ELDOA is a series of myofascial stretches that relieve pressure around particular joints and spinal segments and increase blood flow in the body. It can normalise disc bulges, reduce degrees of Scoliosis, increase flexibility, improve muscle performance & tone, normalise visceral function and reduce stress! Contact Justine on +44 7951 322738, www.core4pelvicfloor.com. £72 for 6 week block of classes.
QUIET MIND - SIMPLE MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS FOR ALL: Simple Meditation & Mindfulness for all - with Colin Willcox: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month 1 - 2pm. PLEASE NOTE: NO CLASS ON 16TH APRIL. £5 drop-in. We are a friendly, inclusive group of all ages and experience. Our approach to inner peace and wellbeing is practical, easy to follow, and enjoyable. Through gently guided, simple and mindful meditations, we can experience the natural state of calm awareness and contentment in the present moment. With a background as an Osteopath, Naturopath and Clinical Psychologist, Colin has over 30 years experience of Meditation and Mindfulness. For more information, contact: 07900 214259 / iamcolin55@gmail.com
Classes and Workshops - Online:
‘Insprit Way’, Internal Alchemy Qigong Class - with Amadis Cammell: (Alternate Thursdays, 7pm - 9pm). £12 per class, £8 concessions. The ‘internal’ style of Chinese Qigong, also known as Internal Alchemy (Nei Dan), is a holistic, spiritual and remedial ‘way’ that works with the Dao, Five Elements and Medical practices. Through postures, movements and breathwork you connect to your vital energy. Through meditations and attunements, you access your spiritual resources resulting in improved health and wellness. Classes are suitable for everyone. For more information please go to www.inspiritway.com/alchemy. For further details contact Amadis on 07941 665506 or amadis@inspiritway.com
Loving Life Meditation: with Jana Krychtalkova. Online classes: Thursdays 10-11am and Fridays 6 - 7.15pm; and In-person on Saturdays 11.30am-12.45pm at The Tree of Life Centre (also on Zoom). For more information contact Jana on: jana.haniel@gmail.com or 07972 900070 or visit her website: www.janalovinglife.com
Yoga Class with Kathryn Van Howe: Gentle and mindful movement with the breath, in the Desikachar yoga tradition. General class, for all abilities: online Friday mornings 11-12 noon. Chair yoga class (a blend of standing and seated practice) for students who are not easily able to access the floor: online Tuesday afternoons 2.30-3.30pm. Individual Yoga Therapy available in person or online if preferred. Contact Kathryn for details: 07905 332 955 kathryn@hutonthehill.co.uk. Visit website: www.hutonthehill.co.uk
Soul Writing Workshop - with Dr Sarah Walton: 2nd Saturday of each month, 11am-1pm. £45 (£10 discount for Open Door clients). Monthly Workshops are designed by Dr Sarah to support you to become grounded, joyful, connected to your authentic voice and aligned to your unique creativity - so you can get your writing - and your life - flowing. We use writing as a way to connect us to our imaginations and reconnect to ourselves. For more information visit: drsarahwalton.com, or email: - sarahsoulwriting@gmail.com
Therapies available (Listed alphabetically)
Acupuncture:
Anthea Barbary: Anthea has been an acupuncturist for 24 years, 18 of those in Lewes. She treats a wide range of issues.... pain, IBS, fertility issues, anxiety and stress, headaches, menstrual issues, boosting the immune system, post viral fatigue and many more. For any enquiries, please call 07981 491942 or email antheabarbary@gmail.com website: www.antheabarbary.com.
Hanna Evans: Hanna specialises in a wide range of issues including IBS, anxiety, headaches, insomnia, sleep disorders, menstrual problems. She combines nutrition into her acupuncture treatments - advising on lifestyle and diet, supplements, herbs and functional tests if needed. Contact her on: 07799 417924 or email evans.hanna@gmail.com or visit her website: www.hannaevans.co.uk
Hye Eun: offers tailored treatments for a wide range of conditions and works in Lewes, Hove and Harley Street. Her treatment style is a pragmatic mix of Five Elements and TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine), always within the context of a holistic approach. For more information contact Hye Eun on: 07733 367803.
Sarah Bristow: Traditional Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese health care system, treating any specific health issues, together with your constitution and wellbeing. Sarah has been in clinical practice since 1986. For more information contact Sarah on: 07736 546821, be@sarahbristow.com or visit her website: www.sarahbristow.com
Jackie Manning Brown: Jackie is an experienced Acupuncturist offering both Five Elements and Traditional Chinese Medicine styles of Acupuncture for a range of physical and emotional symptoms, enabling healing to take place in a profound and natural way. Jackie also has a Diploma in Tui Na (hands-on Traditional Chinese Medicine therapeutic massage), which she can offer as a stand-alone treatment or integrate with Acupuncture, and is also a Reiki practitioner. Jackie works in Lewes and Hove. Visit: www.jmbacupuncture.co.uk
Allergy Therapy: with Robin Ravenhill. He is now seeing people in person for allergy testing and treatment. Please visit his website www.theallergyclinic.co.uk for more information. Contact Robin on 07891 892 652 or info@theallergyclinic.co.uk for advice or to make an appointment.
Autism Surrey: offer an autism assessment service at The Open Door. We are an independent, multi-disciplinary, evidence-based service offering assessment, formulation and diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder for children, young people and adults. We have a team of highly experienced professionals including paediatricians, psychologists, specialist teachers and speech and language therapists. For more information, visit: https://www.autismsurrey.com
Ayurvedic Medicine: Rebecca and Sascha Kriese are Ayurvedic pulse readers with more than 20 years of experience in this comprehensive and holistic health care approach. Ayurveda seeks to address the physical, mental and emotional roots of an imbalance, so that symptoms subside naturally as the cause is addressed and strength, health and vitality can develop from within. For more information visit their website: www.ayuseva.com They are available on Wednesdays. To book a consultation, contact either Rebecca or Sascha on health@ayuseva.com
Bowen Technique: with Sarah Yearsley. Bowen Technique is a hands-on, soft tissue, remedial therapy. It is gentle and non-invasive and is suitable for all ages and a wide range of conditions. For more information or to book an appointment call Sarah on: 07710 329449, twitter.com/@BowenLewes. Website: www.bowentechnique.org.uk.
Breathwork:
Steve Bannister - has over 15 years’ experience in health and wellness, including work within the NHS, Private Practice and Sport. He works as a Transformational Breath Facilitator and is passionate about the value and benefits of optimal breathing. Our breathing is the gateway to better physical and emotional wellbeing. For more information contact Steve on: 07930 344009 or movebreathe@icloud.com.
Hanna Evans - is a Conscious Connected Breathwork Facilitator and supports her clients to release held-tension, anxiety and stress, as well as to enhance relaxation, wellbeing, energy and connect to deeper parts of themselves. She works with her clients both 1:1, in-person and online as well as in small groups and larger workshops. For more information call her directly on: 07799 417924 or visit: www.breathinandbreathout.com
Career Coaching: with Elizabeth Klyne: Is now the time to focus on your career? If so, would you like to make a living by doing what comes naturally? Elizabeth has over 25 years’ experience as a career coach. She has helped hundreds of people articulate their ‘unique contribution’ and achieve peace and satisfaction in their working lives. If you would like to use your innate talents to earn money by doing what you love, she can help you transform whatever obstacles are in the way of that and uncover your natural confidence, authority and passion for life. Contact Elizabeth on eklyne@me.com or 07801374589.
Counselling and psychotherapy:
Counselling: with Amy Cannon. Amy is now offering consultations in person at the clinic. Contact Amy on: 07946 100203 or email: amycannoncounselling@gmail.com. For more information visit: https://www.theopendoorlewes.com/amy-cannon
Counselling and Psychotherapy: with Tom Lockyer (BA(Hons) Dip Couns MBACP). For over 10 years, I have worked with individuals and couples and been privileged to build relationships with a diverse range of clients: from those suffering the consequences of severe trauma, those experiencing relationship difficulties and breakdowns, anxiety and depression, to those clients who are committed to personal growth and want to further enrich their lives. Read more on my website: https://www.sussextherapyworks.co.uk/. Tel:07711 265642 Email: tom@sussextherapyworks.co.uk
Couples Therapy - with Julia Wright. I have been working as a gestalt psychotherapist for over 20 years and currently offering couples therapy at the Open Door. Sometimes in the life of a relationship issues emerge that may benefit from some exploration within a safe space with the support of a trained practitioner. If you would like to book an initial session, my contact details are 07963 366060 or juliawright.therapy@outlook.com.
Inspirit way Therapy: Inspirit Way Therapy: Integral body-centred and transpersonal humanistic psychotherapy with Amadis Cammell. This approach combines talking, body-focused and spiritual therapeutic methods to facilitate deep healing and transformation. Amadis works with the mind, heart, body and spirit to offer a truly holistic approach that helps you deal with past pain, heal old wounds, release trauma, find self-acceptance and realise your potential. Sessions online or at the Open Door on Mondays or Thursdays. Contact: amadis@inspiritway.com or 07941 665506, or visit: https://inspiritway.com/therapy/
Person-Centred Counselling for individual adults: Providing a safe, empathic, and accepting place to talk things through. Support with loss, bereavement, anxiety & depression. Contact Lizzie for more details - info@lizziegilbertcounselling.co.uk. Tel: 07951 850129. Visit website: lizziegilbertcounselling.co.uk
Person-centred and emotion-focused Psychotherapy, Counselling, and Supervision with Jacqueline Hayes. Jacqueline works with adults and young people (10+), in person and on the telephone. She can be contacted on 0791 300 8110 and at drjacquelinehayes.com. Jacqueline is also involved in a research study on bereavement which you may be interested in: please see the bottom of this page for details.
Psychotherapy and counselling with Tracey Fuller UKCP. Tracey has been in practice since 2002 and is a highly experienced, accredited counsellor and supervisor. Her approach is relational: combining humanistic core values about the importance of trust and acceptance with Psychodynamic thinking about the influence of early experiences. Tracey specialises in working with adults and young people who experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences or Trauma and LGBTQ+ clients. She also works with creative techniques such as art and sand tray. Visit traceyfuller.co.uk, or contact: trayfuller@btinternet.com / 07899963546.
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy: with Uma Armengol. Uma is now offering treatments in person at the clinic. Please contact Uma on 07494 239051 or email her at uma.armengol@gmail.com. Further information about Uma's work can be found on the Therapies' page of the clinic website.
Therapy for Families: with Amanda Fletcher. Family life can be a joy and tremendously stressful. In the current climate of uncertainty and worry it can be very difficult to think clearly and thoughtfully about how to care for our children. I am available in person or for telephone conversations. Please find me at www.thinkingfamilies.co.uk or telephone 07900 487762 and I will discuss the most appropriate support I can offer you.
Transpersonal Psychotherapy with Diana Collins offers you a confidential space to bring whatever it is that is troubling you. Together we will seek to understand the nature of your burdens, and to reduce your distress. Therapy is a rich and rewarding experience, a commitment to oneself and to a more fulfilling life mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Contact me by phone/text : 07801 418474 or by email : dianamcollins@gmail.com to set up an initial consultation.
Craniosacral Therapy:
With Steve Bonnelucq-Lane on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on therapy with gentle, sustained contact through the client’s clothing. Cranial work offers a way of being held that encourages feelings of safety and comfort so that physical tension, emotions and psychological states can be clarified and processed. Contact Steve on: 07731 549836 and find further information at www.learninginthebody.com
With Natalie Keegan. Contact Natalie on 07791 158477 or email: nataliekeegancranio@gmail.com. Further information can be found on her website: www.nataliekeegan.co.uk
Ear Candling: with Dafna Bartle. Dafna has been practicing Ear Candling for 9 years. This is a relaxing and non invasive therapeutic treatment that calms the mind and soothes the head and ears. The treatment includes ear candling of both ears followed by head and face massage to enhance the effect of the candles. Dafna is working at the Open Door on: Mondays 12.30 – 3pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 3pm. To book an appointment contact Dafna on 07867966320 or email dafna.gadon@gmail.com
EMDR: with Richard Morley by Skype. EMDR is a very effective way of dealing with trauma (including PTSD), phobias, panic, grief and many other issues. For more information contact Richard on: richard.morley@gmail.com or visit his website: https://www.hypnonlp.co.uk/
Energy Healing: with Jana Krychtalkova. Jana also offers a combination of Aromatherapy Massage & Energy Healing, or Reflexology & Energy Healing. For the combined therapies it's usually 30 min of each within an hour’s appointment. For more information contact Jana on: 07972 900070, jana.haniel@gmail.com, or visit: www.janalovinglife.com
Healing: with Sulinara. Multidimensional Healing Activation and Awakening, connecting you deeply with Earth and the Cosmos. Feel shifts within your being on all levels as beings of Light and Love clear what’s holding you back, activating your innate wisdom to live in more peace, presence, soul connection and divine purpose. Website to find out mor:e healawaken.co.uk. Phone to have a conversation or email suli@healawaken.co.uk
Homeopathy: with Jo Magowan. Jo offers face to face appointments at the clinic and also online via Skype or Zoom for those who prefer. Homeopathy is a gentle and holistic approach that can support your emotional and physical health. If you'd like to find out more, please visit jomagowan.co.uk or call 07875 269831 for a no-obligation chat. Jo Magowan - PDHom Adv, RSHom. Website: www.jomagowan.co.uk. Tel: 07875 269831
Hypnotherapy:
with Richard Morley by Skype. Hypnotherapy can be used to help resolve many psychological issues including anxiety and pain control. For more information contact Richard on: richard.morley@gmail.com or visit his website: https://www.hypnonlp.co.uk/
with Anthea Barbary. Anthea has been a qualified hypnotherapist for 12 years treating: stress, anxiety, self-esteem/confidence issues, fertility, digestive problems, finding your path in life, finding your creativity, fears, phobias and many more. For any enquiries, please call 07981 491942 or email antheabarbary@gmail.com. Website: www.antheabarbary.com
Life Coaching: with Jana Krychtalkova. Jana supports you to connect to your natural inner state of well-being and inner guidance, sustaining it in such a way that the feeling of well-being becomes more constant. Through this process life unfolds in a more harmonious way - attracting positive ideas, people, circumstances and events. For more information contact Jana on: 07972 900070, jana.haniel@gmail.com, or visit: www.janalovinglife.com
Lymphoedema Treatment: with Karin Wolfsperger. Karin is now offering treatments at the clinic as well as specific advice on problems for existing patients on the phone and to give information and advice on lymphoedema for new clients; Skype sessions for self-massage and lymphoedema management instructions for existing and new patients; compression hosiery orders/prescription requests to surgeries; and to answer general inquires regarding MLD. For more information contact Karen on: 07971 615860
or karinw@btconnect.com
Massage:
Holistic Massage: with Dafna Bartle. Dafna is an experienced therapist who has been working in Lewes for over 20 years . In her massage practice she uses a variety of techniques to alleviate muscular tension and stiffness, manage and relive pain, increase range of motion and support and nourish body and mind. Dafna is working at the Open Door on: Mondays 12.30pm- 3pm, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am – 3pm. To book an appointment contact Dafna on 07867966320 or email dafna.gadon@gmail.com
Aromatherapy Massage: with Jana Krychtalkova. This is a deeply relaxing massage with the beautiful fragrances of soothing essential oils. It can be used to support your health and body system. Contact Jana on: 07972 900070 or jana.haniel@gmail.com
Deep Tissue and Holistic Massage: with Seth Allan. Half price first appointment to new clients. For more information contact Seth on: 07775 981761
Visceral Manipulation and Myofascial Release: with Richard Dickson. The body works as a whole and this treatment for pain relief is a holistic, integrated approach. Resolve pain through integrated soft tissues treatment, combining myofascial, visceral, neural, articular methods. Restore function, guiding your body to health, restoring balance with analysis and Pilates based movement. Contact Richard on: 07773 411315 or visit: https://integratedbody.co.uk.
Myofascial Release: with Dafna Bartle - Fascia is part of the connective tissue system in the body. It plays an important part in communicating and maintaining chronic pain and can be affected and restricted by injury, trauma, surgery, inflammatory processes, poor posture and stress. Myofascial Release is a hands-on treatment that involves applying gentle sustained pressure into the connective tissue restrictions. The treatment can help to relieve pain, increase movement around a joint, restore motion, improve mobility and promote relaxation. Dafna is at The Open Door on: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. To book an appointment contact Dafna on 07867 966320, or email dafna.gadon@gmail.com
Physiotherapy, Sports and Exercise Medicine: with Steve Bannister. Steve has over 17 years’ experience in health and wellness, including working in the NHS, private practice and sports. He uses manual therapy, movement-based exercises, and breathing techniques to help resolve symptoms quickly. Contact Steve for more information and bookings: 07743 782790, movebreathe@icloud.com or visit: www.move-breathe.co.uk
Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT): with Lucilla Ravenhill. RTT can help with a host of mental and physical issues and frees people from destructive patterns, negative habits and addictions, dissolving the blockages that are preventing you from living a healthy and happy life. RTT is for people who feel held back in their lives. It is for anyone who is ready to make positive and permanent changes. For more information contact Lucilla on: 07974 476581 or visit: https://www.lucillaravenhill.com/
Reflexology:
with Dafna Bartle is at the clinic offering Reflexology and Holistic Massage on Mondays 12.30 - 3pm and Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10am-3pm. To book an appointment text: 07867966320 or email dafna.gadon@gmail.com
with Sarah Ellington - Sessions are deeply restorative, accurate and offer stress relief and re-balancing of the whole body. For more information or to book an appointment, contact Sarah on: 07738 123584 or visit: www.innerstillnessreflexology.co.uk
Reiki: with Libby Williams. Reiki, as taught by Mikao Usui, is a natural method of healing, clears blocks at an energetic level and channels the purest source of energy to encourage your natural original flow. Reiki helps to uplift, calm, boost reslience and immunity. Libby works intuitively providing Master level Reiki Treatments. To book an appointment contact: Libby on: 07874059488 or brightchibeing@proton.me
Shadow Work Coaching with Elizabeth Klyne: Shadow Work coaching is a profoundly transformational approach to addressing whatever limits your ability to connect in a healthy way, believe in yourself, speak your truth and shine your light. It can help you reprogramme your ‘internal software’ so that you can meet the world as the person you want to be, free of limiting beliefs and behaviours. Bring your hidden powers of attraction, wisdom, authenticity and authority out of the shadows and Into the light. Contact Elizabeth on eklyne@me.com or 07801374589.
Shiatsu: with Sarah Bristow - Shiatsu can be a great benefit to your health and provide relief for a wide range of health concerns and general health maintenance. Relaxation treatments can help to manage stress and strengthen immunity. For more information or to book an appointment, contact Sarah on: 07736 546821 or be@sarahbristow.com
Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy: Trauma Clinic at The Open Door: With Uma Armengol. Somatic Experiencing Trauma Healing is a deep and gentle method for growth, stress, tensions and personal limitations can transform into Relaxation, Harmony and Inner Freedom. Our nervous system moves into self-healing flow unwinding energy come alive. Every Thursday 1pm – 6pm. Book your 30 minute free consultation with Uma Armengol on 07494 239051 Or email: uma.traumatherapy@gmail.com. For more information visit: https://www.theopendoorlewes.com/uma-armengol-nino
Sound Therapy: Marisa Tighe offers 1-2-1 sessions or paired sessions. She uses instrumental and natural sounds therapeutically to offer relief from stress and pain, to kickstart self-healing or to provide the opportunity to be kind to yourself and enjoy a well-being treat. See www.hemasoundtherapy.com for more information and book by texting Marisa on 07932 682781.
Spiritual Unity Therapy: with Amadis Cammell on Mondays and Tuesdays at the clinic. Spiritual Unity Therapy is an applied spiritual therapy for our times. If you are looking for psychotherapeutic facilitation to heal your historical wounds and deal with current challenges, that incorporates your spiritual reality, this is for you. It provides a safe space to address your issues and life challenges by relying on your inherent spiritual resources. For more information contact Amadis on amadis@inspiritway.com or 07941 665506. http://www.inspiritway.com/qigong
**RESEARCH STUDY - continued presence in bereavement**
Have you experienced the continued presence of someone close to you since they have died? Would you be willing to share what has happened to you?
I am Dr Jacqueline Hayes and I am a psychotherapist working at the Open Door in Lewes. I am also an academic psychologist, conducting research. My research team and I are currently looking for participants to take part in a short research interview on the topic of continued presence. This may include hearing a voice, seeing visions or otherwise feeling the presence of a person who has died. If you think this has happened to you, and you would be willing to share this with me in an interview, please contact me at jacqueline.hayes@mailbox.org or on 0791 300 8110 to find out more about this project. Our work aims to tackle the stigma and silence surrounding these common grief experiences, as well as inform professionals supporting the bereaved. For our previous work on the subject please also see BBC Radio 4’s Shortcuts.