Emotionally and personally, both The Resting Tree as paleophenomenology were born in 1989...

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Discover a New Path with Paleophenomenology-Infused Therapy

At The Resting Tree, I offer a therapeutic journey unlike any other—blending traditional psychotherapy with the transformative power of paleophenomenology. This exclusive approach draws from ancient human consciousness, merging existential therapy, Jungian analysis, and creative exploration to help you tap into deeper layers of self-awareness. It's not just about addressing surface-level issues but about discovering the hidden connections that shape your inner world and unlocking the potential for profound change. Whether you’re seeking to overcome life’s challenges or explore your own creative depths, this method is tailored to those ready for a deeper, more integrated experience.

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Tailored Services for the Inquisitive Mind

My work is designed for those seeking more than traditional therapy. Academics, creatives, professionals, and curious explorers—this approach is for you. I offer different tiers of services, from existential psychotherapy sessions grounded in a holistic framework, to paleophenomenological journeys for those who crave an in-depth exploration of self and world. Through these methods, clients are empowered to explore their own lives in new ways, guided by a practice that is both reflective and forward-thinking. This is a truly bespoke experience, where no two journeys are alike.

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As a BACP eclectic existential psychotherapist and Jungian enthusiast, I bring a unique approach to therapy that not only focuses on modern existential concerns but also explores the deep roots of human consciousness through the lens of #paleophenomenology. This innovative framework invites you to connect with the ancient wisdom embedded in our collective unconscious, offering pathways for transformation, creativity, and deeper meaning in your life.

 

Welcome to The Resting Tree: A Psychotherapeutic Alchemical Lab

My name is Matilde. I am an artist, an MBACP + APCCA + BHMA holistic and eclectic existential psychotherapist, a writer, a researcher and the creator of paleophenomenology, a framework exploring the origins of human consciousness through ancient wisdom and phenomenological experience. I am intrigued by hidden connections, synchronicities, the uncanny, and the mystical, with a shamanic approach to life. I see sessions as an alchemical process: we start with what you bring—whether you feel anxious, depressed, lonely, unheard, misunderstood, or unfulfilled—and together, we transform it within the lab of self-exploration

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The goal of our sessions is to awaken your inner awareness, providing tools for personal individuation while learning to listen and trust your inner voice. Paleophenomenology brings a deeper layer of understanding to this process by inviting you to connect with the primal forces that have shaped human consciousness for millennia, offering insights that transcend individual experience and tap into the collective wisdom of humanity.

With years of experience in recovery, coaching, mentoring, therapeutic, philosophical, and existential work through a creative and Jungian lens, I strongly believe in empowering people through education and exploration. My sessions are tailored for clients, PGR students, creatives, and professionals seeking development through self-enquiry, transformation, and connection with deeper, ancient elements of human experience.

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The sessions integrate various models, including:

1. Therapeutic – Analytical, supportive, and explorative, grounded in Rogerian core conditions with an existential perspective, while incorporating a Jungian approach that includes archetypes and the unconscious mind, along with paleophenomenology's focus on primal consciousness.

2. Coaching and Mentoring – Skill implementation, stress management, and goal setting, with the added benefit of applying a paleophenomenological perspective to understanding life challenges through a more ancient, human lens.

3. Pastoral – Exploring moral, existential, and spiritual questions with insights from shamanic traditions and ancestral knowledge as viewed through the lens of paleophenomenology.

4. Professional – Guiding professionals and creatives, incorporating ancient wisdom and Jungian thought into their practice to encourage deeper connection and effectiveness.

5. Academic – Encouraging self-reflection and learning through journaling and reading, with paleophenomenology offering a unique perspective on human origins, creativity, and consciousness.

6. Philosophical – Addressing life puzzles through self-examination, enriched with an exploration of how our ancient ancestors made meaning and navigated existence.

7. Artistic – Using artistic practices as a creative means to explore one’s world through the lens of ancient rock art and the need for human beings to leave their mark, a key element in paleophenomenology.

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Working holistically in this profound way may not be easy, but if you feel like therapy alone isn't enough, and you’d like to explore deeper "personal development therapeutic tutoring" (PDTT) with a focus on the intersection of psychotherapy and paleophenomenology, I am here for you.

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FEES

Fees per 50 or 80 classic therapeutic minutes

SINGLE one-off / top up / emergency sessions - £70 [60 min] or £100 [90 min]

RECURRING - £50 [60 min] or £70 [90 min]

10-SESSION PACKAGE : £440

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Integration of Paleophenomenology sessions [60min] 

SINGLE : £100 

RECURRING : £70

6-SESSION PACKAGE : £400

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SUPERVISION

SINGLE one-off/top up / emergency sessions - £50* [60 min] or £70* [90 min]

RECURRING - £50* [90 min]

 

GROUP SUPERVISION

max 5 ppl - £100 [90 min]

Please, enquire re. fees for workshops and visiting lecturer

 

ALSO NOTE:

• Counselling / Therapy / PGR students : 10% discount / single recurring session [max 10 hours]

• * supervision fees are until final accreditation. Fees will be increased accordingly thereafter

• one session pre-paid in advance to cover for late cancellations, no-shows and final session

• other options of workshops / lectures / tutoring / coaching available

 

Telephone / Local Outdoor / Remote Counselling: fees are as per in-person

(these new fees are in place from Mon 11 NOV 2024; old fees were unchanged from Mon 20 Sept 2021)

 

Availability

Mon - Sun > 8am - 2pm [whole year]

Mon - Thu > 5pm - 8pm [some availability from OCT to MAR only]

Pls, get in contact to know the latest availability. Thank you!

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Further information

• I do work with adults and on a one-to-one basis, from home, unless otherwise agreed (see telephone and written counselling, or walk&talk):

• I see clients only if they have previously pre-booked and pre-paid for the session with me; please, be mindful of the time which is dedicated only to you and arranged in a way to protect both your privacy, other clients, and my family members;

• My fundamental values follow BACP’s. These are defined to protect both of us, in our therapeutic relationship, and also my own premises;

• I share my space with Virgina and James, two cats. They don't participate in the sessions, but pls be mindful if you are allergic;

• I use candles and incense before and during the sessions;

• There is one step to enter the premises and no access to a bathroom.

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​Further details regarding training, qualifications & experiences can be found on COUNSELLING DIRECTORY

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Feel free to get in touch via email at: info@therestingtreelancs.com

[Please check your SPAM folder for the reply since sometimes this is where they end up]

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Matilde GLIUBICH TOMAT, MRes

MBACP

Blackburn, Lancashire

November 2024