Support & guidance
Resources
Here at the School of Creative Wellness, we have gathered some resources for you. This page brings together a collection of trusted resources to support your wellbeing journey. From mental health signposts and community organisations to psychotherapy, coaching, women’s health, design for good, alternative holistic therapies, small businesses we champion, to books we love, everything here is designed to complement your practice and offer accessible support, wherever you are in your process.
Emergency Contacts
NHS 111 (UK)
If you think you need medical help right now. You can get help from NHS 111: by using 111 online, in the NHS App, by calling 111
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide 24 hour, confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis. 116 123 (24 hours 7 days a week, number free from any phone)
SANELINE
Helpline providing information on mental health. Also offers emotional and crisis support to people experiencing mental illness, their family/carers and friends. 0300 304 7000 (4.30pm-10.30pm every day) E-mail: sane@saneline.org
Mind (UK)
Information service for users of mental health services, carers and other groups. Information on types of mental distress, treatments, therapies, support and legal information. Call: 0300 123 3393 (9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday) Text: 86463 E-mail: info@mind.org.uk
Counselling, Psychotherapy & Coaching
Henny Flynn — Therapeutic Coaching, Journaling & Retreats
Therapeutic coaching, journaling & retreats.
BACP (British Association for Counselling Therapy)
Search in the UK for trained counsellors.
Brené Brown
Author, podcaster, researcher, storyteller, and Texan who's spent the past two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Psychotherapy for Trauma — Lucy McGivern
Psychotherapy for Trauma: EMDR and CBT with Lucy McGivern.
Dr Laurie Santos
Yale professor. Scientist. Podcast host. Teacher of the most popular class in Yale's history, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, and creator of The Science of Well-Being on Coursera. Laurie's goal is to teach others how to use science-backed strategies to live happier, more fulfilling lives.
Gretchen Rubin
Gretchen Rubin is one of today's most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. She's a highly acclaimed writer, known for her ability to distill and convey complex ideas—from science to literature to stories from her own life—with levity and clarity.
Crystal Palace Practice Counselling, Psychotherapy & Wellbeing Services
Alison McNaught Integrative Therapist.
Inclusion Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Addiction Services, Counselling & Therapy Services, Sexual Health Services, Recovery College.
Connect Coaching
Heather Mullin — Psychosynthesis psychological coaching using creativity and play.
Communities
TSOL (The School Of Life)
Alain De Botton's School of Life - everyday philosophies and ideas to live by (Susanna co-designed their brand identity in her former career don't you know!)
The Feminist Lecture Programme
The Feminist Lecture Program — Weekly Online Gender Studies Lectures ❤️ Pay what you can 🔥
Georgina Cox
A personal trainer who built a community for women that is all about celebrating real bodies and real health, not a misconstrued idea of perfection.
MOB (Mum’s Who Build)
Empowering Community for Mums building businesses, financial independence, careers & financial fitness.
The Stack World
A network for female leaders, founders and entrepreneurs. The Stack World powers women in business, founded by Sharmadean Reid
Yogamatters (Community)
Online community, classes, yoga clothing, mats, props, blog, giftshop.
Vicky Fox — Yoga for Cancer
Vicky offers free yoga classes for those living with cancer.
JOMO Club (Joy Of Missing Out)
The UK's Alcohol-Free Drinks Discovery Club. Discover the best quality alternatives to alcohol with JOMO! Because your drink should never be an after-thought, always the main event.
Margaret Community
Global Communications Company and B Corp specialising in arts and culture.
The Womenhood: Jess Rad
The WomenHood is a platform devoted to supporting and connecting women through the unspoken challenges of womanhood. Exploring issues across women's health, neurodiversity, money and relationships, we bring the knowledge, the unspoken stories, and the specialists to support gender equity at home and work.
The Real Women Talk
Real women share and receive stories of overcoming their fears and insecurities to help overcome their own
The Female Lead
The Female Lead empowers women through stories and science. They dispel gender myths through research and data, and sharing the stories of successful and inspirational women.
Sharon Blackie
Award-winning and internationally bestselling author, and a psychologist with a background in mythology and folklore. Her work is focused on reimagining women's stories, and on the relevance of myths and fairy tales to the personal, cultural and environmental issues we face today. Substack Community.
Women’s Health Practitioners
FitState
We run women only group fitness sessions, online, on-demand and in person in Winchester and between us have over 20 years of coaching experience. We are focused around helping women reach their fitness and well-being potential and are passionate about motivating and inspiring women. We aim to make it enjoyable and encourage sustainable habits for life.
Modern Herbalism | Kitchen Rituals | Home Remedies — Jess Bergeron
Jess Bergeron: Helping women care for their families
Jasmine Hemsley
Eastern Wisdom for Western Wellbeing. Ayurveda, recipes, events, books and more.
Harmonise You: Adele Wimsett
The Hormone Clinic, Menstrual Cycle Awareness & Tracking. Supporting ADHD women to understand how their hormones affect their traits. Hormone Testing & Other Hormone Supporting Tools
Emma Newlyn
As an Ayurveda specialist, Emma helps people optimise their physical, mental & emotional health with a blend of ancient wisdom & modern wellness. She's a naturopathic health coach, therapist, writer, yoga teacher & course leader based in Sussex, UK.
Yoga Equipment
Love is Everything
Beautiful bolsters, cushions and eye pillows, made for absolute comfort.
Sound Therapy
Ancient Sacred Sound — Jez Smith
Our collaborator on our yin yoga, cacao and soundbath events, Jez is an extraordinary trained musician specialising in ancient sacred sounds.
I Know This Girl
Kate is Bristol based and online. She's here to help guide you on your own journey of powerful transformation with sound healing and welcome you into the world of crystal singing bowls. She can help you find the best sound healing tools for you.
Saunas & Cold Water Therapy
Wild Sauna at the Yard
Sauna and Cold Plunges in Chilton Candover, Hampshire. There's a gorgeous cafe and event space on site too!
The Saltwater Sauna
Nordic Bathing Experience in Lulworth Cove, Sandbanks and Christchurch, Dorset, UK.
CST Cranio Sacral Therapy
The Flowing Bridge — Suna Roffey
Suna Roffey. Cranio Sacral Therapy, Somatic Practitioner in Winchester, Hampshire, UK. Suna has worked with Susanna personally with profound effects on managing chronic pain and working through past bodily and emotional trauma.
Cranial Sacral Therapy Association UK
Leading accrediting body for craniosacral therapy in the UK. Search for therapists near you.
Bronwyn Jones
Bronwyn Jones. Osteopathy, Cranial Sacral Therapy, Naturopathy based in Alresford, Hampshire, UK. Bronwyn has worked with Susanna with profound effects on managing chronic pain and working through past trauma.
On Our Bookshelf
Morvoren: The Poetry of Sea Swimming
Hannah Temme is a spoken word poet that Susanna loves and has contributed a poem to this book.
Women Who Use Design for Good
Anab Jain
Anab is a designer, futurist, filmmaker and educator. As Co-founder and Director of Superflux, she catalyses the Studio's mission to leave a meaningful legacy for our planet and its future custodians.
