A truly INTEGRATIVE
approach to THERAPY
​Counsellors on Placement—Often, these therapists are already highly qualified, but they are accruing clinical hours towards further qualifications. They offer their services under the supervision of Jacqui and Door94, and these sessions are offered at £35.
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Associate Therapists - Therapists often cross-refer to ensure clients receive the most appropriate care for their specific needs. This approach ensures that clients benefit from a therapist whose skills align with their challenges, leading to more effective treatment. Cross-referral also creates a strong professional network, allowing therapists to support each other and refer on with confidence when their diary is full.
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All of the therapists represented below are known and trusted by Jacqui and are available to work with you from the Door94 office in Wokingham.
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Counsellors on Placement

Loren Brookman
CBT Therapist
Trainee Counselling Psychologist​
Loren has over 5 years’ experience of working with clients delivering 1:1 therapy and counselling. This includes working with children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. Loren is currently studying towards a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy. Loren is a registered trainee psychologist with the HCPC and BPS and a registered therapist with the BACP. Loren offers an empathic and safe space that allows clients to navigate challenging thoughts and emotions. Loren adopts an integrative approach to therapy, in where she ensures that different psychological tools and modalities are incorporated to ensure the therapy delivered is person centred. Loren wants to ensure that each client has a therapeutic space that allows them to truly experience their journey of finding answers and realisations that can aid in their healing. This person-centred approach, allows the client to lead each therapy session, ensuring that the focus of each, meets the client’s individual’s needs. She offers an integrative approach to therapy, which includes cognitive behavioural therapy and an existential, phenomenological approach. Loren has prior knowledge and insight with working with both internal and external pressures people may experience in various life settings, as well working with clients with more specific mental health diagnosis, including neurodivergent diagnosis, anxiety, depression, OCD and bi-polar. One of the main goals of therapy will be for clients to identify choices that allow for them to reach the lifestyle goals they desire, while identifying coping strategies or behaviour formulations that allow for each client’s objectives to be achieved.

Laura Roberts
Coach
​Trainee Integrative Counsellor
Laura is a trainee Integrative Counsellor, currently studying for a Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Coaching at the University of East London. Laura believes that clients are the experts in their own lives. Her role is to provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings together. She works collaboratively, helping you make sense of your experiences and find the connections that lead to greater self-awareness and self-acceptance. Building a strong, trusted relationship is at the heart of how Laura works. She listens deeply and seeks to understand your world as you see it. Together, you’ll focus not just on where you are now, but also on what’s possible, helping you build the skills and confidence to navigate life’s challenges and support your wellbeing in the long term. Before training as a counsellor, Laura spent 20 years in the corporate world, supporting people through career transitions, workplace challenges, wellbeing concerns, and burnout. These experiences have shaped her understanding of the many pressures life can bring.

Ian Gaitley
Professional Coach ​​
Trainee Integrative Counsellor
Ian is a professinal coach and a fourth-year counselling student currently completing clinical placement hours toward a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. He offers an integrative approach to counselling that includes several therapeutic modalities, including person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and existentialism. This integrative approach allows him to tailor his therapeutic style to meet each client’s unique needs and circumstances. Ian works to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where his clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences at their own pace. He aims to facilitate change in ways that respect individual differences, values, and experiences. He believes everyone deserves to feel accepted and understood as their authentic self, and he strives to create a validating environment for all clients regardless of their background, identity, or orientation. Ian’s approach is informed by an understanding that personal growth often involves examining our relationships with both others and ourselves, and he is committed to supporting clients to navigate these important relationships. Ian’s background includes 18 years of service within the armed forces, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges that service members, veterans, and their families face. This experience has given him insight into issues such as transition difficulties, managing trauma, and leadership stress. He understands the importance of resilience, structure, and practical coping strategies while recognising when flexibility and adaptation are needed.

Jenny Craig
Integrative Therapist
Trainee Advanced ​Psychotherapeutic Counsellor
Jenny practices an integrative model of therapy, centred around humanistic principles. Jenny believes in giving her clients the space to feel heard, valued and validated. Her work is driven by the belief that every individual has the innate capacity for growth, self-healing, and positive change. No matter what brings a client to therapy, whether it’s past or present life experiences, feeling stuck, or seeking a journey of self-discovery, Jenny works relationally to uncover meaningful insights, develop healthier coping strategies, and foster emotional resilience. Jenny’s diverse life experiences, professional training, and warm empathetic nature bring authenticity and a genuine approach to her work. She meets you where you are, offering a confidential space to explore and speak freely without fear of judgment or prejudice.
Associate Therapists

Craig Everard
DBT Therapist and TA Psychotherapist
Before working privately as a counsellor and psychotherapist Craig worked for 3 years in a psychiatric intensive care unit assisting those going through severe mental health difficulties as well as helping support their families. He is experienced working with: Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating Autism and ADHD Depression Anxiety Suicidal behaviours and thoughts Trauma PTSD/CPTSD Abuse (Sexual, Physical and Psychological) Body Image Conditions Low self - esteem Sometimes when we experience change, trauma our thoughts, feelings or behaviours can feel shameful, dark and maybe even wrong. I offer a safe, confidential and non–judgemental environment for you to be heard and seen in. Whilst I am trained as a Transactional Analyst, I treat all my clients as individuals as everyone may require something very different from me. I work with my clients to help them regain control over their lives and move forward to live their life to its fullest.

Andrea Sharman
Integrative Counsellor. Trauma Therapist, Mindfulness and NLP Practitioner
Andrea uses an integrative therapy style and works with adults 18+. She has a background in the military and front line services, so has plenty of life experience and the ability to support you safely with whatever is troubling you. She is also trained in Self-Harm and suicide Awareness and prevention. Andrea knows we all experience challenges in our life and sometimes trauma, an that sometimes it can be a struggle to make sense of it and find a way to move forward. Andrea provides a compassionate space for you to share your experiences and be heard and understood.

Rachel Charters
Counsellor and DBT Informed Therapist
Rachel is a level 5 qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a background in primary school teaching. She has a deep passion for supporting clients of all ages, including teens and young adults, through life’s challenges. Her approach is grounded in kindness, compassion, and the belief that everyone deserves a space to be heard without fear of judgment. With a wealth of life experience working with adults and teens she has a gentle, collaborative style supporting clients to work through difficulties at their own pace, exploring thoughts and feelings while finding a way forward together. She believes emotional and physical health are deeply connected, and even small shifts in how we think, or feel can bring meaningful change across many areas of life. Sometimes we put therapy off, thinking we should be able to manage on our own, or we simply don’t prioritise our own wellbeing. But gaining insight into where certain behaviours or patterns come from can be transformative helping us understand ourselves better, shift unhelpful habits, and strengthen our relationships with ourselves and those around us. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking for a safe space to talk, Rachel is here to walk alongside you patiently and with care towards greater clarity, confidence, and calm.

Karen Bacon
Integrative Counsellor for Adults and Young People (11+)
Karen Bacon, is an integrative counsellor working with adults, and adolescents aged 11 to 18 years. Having worked in secondary schools, sixth form colleges and agency settings, she is passionate about supporting her clients with whatever challenges or difficult life events they are facing. By providing a confidential, empathic and safe space and by working with warmth, compassion and sensitivity, She creates a trusting environment in which they feel able to offload whatever is troubling them. Karen believes in the healing power of being truly heard and having the chance to share your unique story without fear of being judged. Taking a personalised approach, she draws on several different counselling modalities and psychological theories. She works with each client to develop a therapeutic relationship in which their thoughts and feelings may be explored and supporting them in finding their own solutions. Karen works with a range of presenting issues including but not limited to: anger, anxiety, bereavement, the effects of bullying, depression, disordered eating, abuse, family difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, relationship ruptures, self-harm, stress, suicidal thoughts and trauma.
Professional Links
British Psychological Society
The British Psychological Society(BPS) is a representative body for psychologists and
psychology in the United Kingdom