Caithlin Tracey Reflexology Massage Aromatherapy Penarth

Background and training

Having spent most of my life in the creative arts, I decided in 2009 to pursue my interest in people and healing. I trained in Holistic Massage, Clinical Aromatherapy and Reflexology, and subsequently graduated with First Class honours (2013) from the BSc Complementary Therapies programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I was also awarded a prize for my research into the use of Aromatherapy Massage in the management of Chronic (long term) Insomnia.

More recently, in 2018 I began my journey to train as counsellor - initially training as a CBT counselor - obtaining a level 7 PGC in CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) counseling skills, began training as a CBT therapist before switching to a more integrated approach. CBT can be great but one therapeutic approach cannot suit everyone. I then went on to train Integratively (Dip L 4) - this means I use a mix of Humanistic, Person-Centred approaches, along with CBT, according to what best suits the client. I have my own personal daily mindfulness practice, and since qualifying as a counselor I have trained as a Mindfulness Teacher and am Qualified to teach mindfulness to groups and also one-to-one. This includes teaching the 8 week Mindfulness Now program- which is approved by the British Psychological Society. I have also undertaken further CPD (Continuing Professional Development) - with Dr Gabor Mate in his Compassionate Enquiry approach, also Emotion Focussing, OCD, Grief and working with People with Alzheimer's/Dementia.

I'm a registered member of the BACP (British Association for counseling and Psychotherapy) (MBACP: Reg. number 398007) and follow their code of ethics.

I regularly work with people living with Alzheimer's / Dementia - both in their own homes and in residential care settings in my work with Effro- part of Platfform Wellbeing.

I am fully insured and have a full DS check as I work regularly with vulnerable people.

Research

I undertook my graduate Complementary Therapy placement in a residential short- stay mental health crisis house, running a weekly day clinic working with clients suffering acute mental health crises, using Massage, Reflexology and Aromatherapy to support clients, aid their relaxation, and ease their stress. This experience left me convinced of the valuable role that Complementary Therapies can play, alongside conventional medicine, in aiding healing through creating a calm, supportive space for deep relaxation.

Working holistically

As your therapist, I value the opportunity to work with you holistically. During the consultation we will discuss your personal circumstances and requirements and consider which therapy, or combination of therapies, might best suit you.

It's about you!

You may simply be seeking a relaxing treatment to ease everyday stresses and strains, or perhaps you are looking for support through a time of stress, upheaval or change. However you feel at the time, your treatment, or series of treatments will be tailored to support you in your journey in health and well-being.