Testimonials - One to one work

"I was introduced to Christine a few years ago during a particularly difficult time in my life. I attended one of her shamanic sessions and had a moment of pure presence and clarity. Although I went a few more times, I felt I was not ready for what Christine had to offer and stopped attending her sessions. Recently, I reached out again for some one on one sessions. I had become more aware of my many patterns and was sick and tired of feeling powerless. I was committed to change and growth.

For years, I have been battling with people pleasing, feeling unworthy, difficulties accepting gifts, challenging situations in my childhood home and an inability to speak my truth. The list was long and my fears and patterns were influencing my decision making and moods on a daily basis. After an initial conversation with Christine she told me that as long as I could remain open and committed, she

would guide me, through her programs and techniques, to lean into my beliefs, thoughts and memories, helping me to transform and change my fears into trust and self-knowledge.

The change has been incredible. She is a woman who can categorically deliver a difference. She took on the role of mentor and listened, guided, challenged and

supported me on my path to freedom. I am more confident, more self-aware and less stressed. The difference has been noticed by my family and friends

and although I have more work to do, life is infinitely better as a result of my work with Christine. I feel that I have been freed from the chains that have been tying

me down and running my life. I want to say a massive, heartfelt thank you to you,

Christine. I am forever grateful and looking forward to continuing to walk the path to freedom with you." AO

“I first contacted Christine when I wanted to bring more spirituality into my life. I was drawn to exploring, from a shamanic perspective, the unsettling and at times emotionally painful experience of going through the menopause. Christine is informed, knowledgeable, empathic, gentle and warm. Throughout our work together, her intuition has offered me deep and meaningful insights that have helped me foster a closer connection with myself. She has accompanied me through the toughest of times when I particularly valued her practical teachings on the nervous system. She has guided me through many transformative journeys by integrating animism and shamanism into her skilled therapeutic work. For me, Christine is a trusted witness to my personal and spiritual development and I very much value our sessions.” ML
  

"I am very happy I made the decision to take on Somatic Training.

Each session has been interesting and challenging to carry on our search as humans. 

Somehow, each meeting has had a lasting effect which I cherish a great deal.

I am very grateful for your amazing teaching and the way you encourage us to share without pressure either in breakout rooms or as a group. The experience of the last two months has been tremendously positive for me despite the challenges I had to overcome. I am really pleased and would like to thank you again with my heart Christine, smashing!!!" JPM

"My sessions with Christine have been mind-blowingly powerful. I have been on a healing journey for many years and the work we have done together so far has proceeded all other modalities I’ve tried. Blending shamanic work with psychological theory is a powerhouse and works wonders. The awareness I now have on my different parts, aspects and traumas within the psyche is incredible and has changed my life. Christine is gentle and nurturing, creating a safe space to explore the traumatic parts of the psyche. She also offers guidance and wisdom for how to integrate the healing shifted in the sessions into everyday reality. Her sessions are grounded and trauma-informed yet work on a shamanic level. This unique blend creates a beautiful balance for deep cellar healing" DB

I've been working with Chris for three years and her warmth, insight and compassion always make me feel so held and seen. Recently, she led our session as a psychopomp to guide away a soul that had attached itself to me. It was such a powerful experience that could have left me reeling but Chris put me at ease and made me feel so supported through the whole process. She is an incredible teacher and I can't recommend her services enough. JL

Working with Chris has been unlike any other therapy I’ve done in the past, it goes much deeper and much further, it’s also, I have found, a lot quicker as the work goes straight to the emotional, sometimes physical, sometimes soul-based core of the issue. Things that have been on-going issues for me have simply disappeared after a session with Chris. It is as if the work she does on the spiritual plane super-charges my ability to heal. Working with her hasn’t just helped me to move on from past trauma and issues in my personal life, it has also helped me to deepen my own spiritual practice. I love the dreamlike, mythical and sometimes symbolic nature of working with her. LB

Can't recommend this woman enough!! Her ability to journey and provide spaces to heal whilst being super warm and funny and propa Scouse is just mind blowing. If you want to change your life book a session!! LB

I just wanted to let you know I am feeling so much better than I was. Within two days even. My heart doesn't hurt as much. Thank you so much. I feel at peace. NJ

Thank you so much for that it was amazing! I can’t believe all the stuff that came up relating to my childhood 🙏🏼🥰 Can’t wait to see what the next few weeks brings, I will keep you updated! Thank you again it was amazing! SW

Thank you again for the amazing session. I feel very light and am definitely dedicated to the aftercare. SJ

Hi Chris feeling loads better thank you! l am doing well, got all l needed so onwards and upwards - have a lovely weekend! AB

I am going to miss our weekly sessions. They have made a profound impact in a time I very much needed them. All four topics you covered have brought much hope and a sense of inner calm, amongst the backdrop of a turbulent time for me. Your warm manner and clear teaching style are a blessing. I have learnt a great deal and can’t wait to explore each of the four facets you have shared. I am very grateful and cannot wait to take part in the next/future courses. S.E UK

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and bringing your humour to the class. The class was an overall 5/5 for me. I now have the language/vocabulary to express myself plus a better understanding of why some aspects of my daily practice and life learning have been working for me. The balance and lay out of theory and practice in the weekly sessions were ideal for me. The weekly handouts of the slides have been great and should you decide on proceeding with a booklet, I would be eager to purchase it. C.F Canada

I found Somatic Healing 1 very informative, I loved the PowerPoints and the fact that we can go back over them any time, and each practice you shared has given me another tool in my box for my journey of healing. I am more aware of how my body receives and especially what is happening with it’s responses, giving myself the courage to go deeper and be like ‘c'mon you little ball of energy lets get you shifted’ ha! Forever thankful for you Christine A.L UK

I have just completed Chris's "introduction to somatic therapy" course and, I have really enjoyed every session. This is a subject I'm increasing interested in and so, I was so pleased to find Chris's course. The theory and the practices make so much sense - and work!!! Chris delivers both the theory and practice in such an Interesting, understandable and "wow that makes sense" way. I have to say I enjoyed every minute of it and would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone. It made so much sense, relevant to everyone, really interesting, plus, a real eye opener. Chris gave an informative explanation of several somatic healing therapies, all very accessible and usable by everyone, already they have been so helpful for my wellness toolbox, and, to pass onto others.

Thanks Chris, and for delivering the course in such a way that was explained so well and kept our attention throughout!! (which I’ve struggled with on other courses). I’m looking forward to attending somatic therapy 2 S.G UK

I love courses with techniques that are easily applied and this seems to have been just that. All the exercises were really simple but profoundly effective.

Being reminded of the importance of diaphragmatic breathing was extremely important for me as I often overlook this despite having been taught it numerous times. The rest of the course materials about the vagus nerve and fascia were really interesting as I didn't know much about these things before. The main takeaway for me from the course was the IFS meditation, I'd never come across this and I have to say it's been a revelation. I've been doing it on and off ever since Wednesday night with some really remarkable results (i.e. stuff that has been bothering me for years has now completely gone.) I'm really excited about the potential of this to help me in all areas of my life as I move forward.

Overall, the course was great value for money and I think anyone attending will come away with a valuable insight into the complexities of the links between mind, body and emotions. I would definitely recommend it to anybody interested in psychotherapy and anybody suffering from trauma and unresolved emotional health issues. A.M UK

Thank you so much Chris and Jayne for the fabulous course, I have got a lot of clarity about shamanic healing from it, the group journeying is simply magic, much better than when doing it on my own. The questions & answers sessions are so nice, I have learned a lot from you on my own questions and other people’s questions and comments as well. The atmosphere is really good, everyone is so friendly and helpful. Overall a great experience and I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in shamanic healing. SL

Thanks a lot for everything really. You and Jayne were superb! Many thanks! I was thinking about a review but it’s hard for me as it prompts me to look back somehow critically at an amazing experience. It really was great all round I can’t fault it. MN

Authentic is an overused word but this is the one that springs to mind…a weekend full of interesting content run by Chris who has a deep and thorough knowledge base of the subject, who shares generously and freely, taking everyone with her. AB

I found it all very stimulating and everyone was so helpful, I was made to feel very welcome, no pressure and all questions answered without judgement but with compassion, kindness and respect. A good balance of practice and time to be in nature. AB

This was a wonderfully, nurturing weekend with kind, compassionate tutors running the sessions. Every aspect of this weekend was wonderful - yoga was great and the campfire was so magical. The Introduction to Shamanism was especially interesting as it opened up a whole new world for me and influenced my interest in following this up. I couldn’t say it would’ve been better as I was so satisfied with everything - the food (chef) was astounding. This weekend is so special and would be beneficial to most people - the place and scenery and the talks were all wonderful. AM

Chris is a highly experienced, grounded and passionate teacher, she brings shamanism alive with a breath of knowledge and heartfelt enthusiasm.  Chris is real - I love her! ME

Amazing weekend, beautiful friendly people, varied workshops, superb location and accommodation, well organised, relaxed environment, fabulous food and such great value for money. I can’t wait for the next one! HL

The food and the space were incredible as was the freedom to go and do anything we wanted. The journeys were just phenomenal, and I’ve been to places I couldn’t dream of! Chris was a wonderful host. A truly life changing experience so much more than just a retreat! JL

Very clear introduction to shamanism. I really enjoyed Christine’s down to earth and pragmatic approach and delivery of this ancient and profound practice. The juxtaposition of the two was sometimes mind-boggling and shattered all of my preconceptions and projections, leaving only the  truth. It made this feel like a unique offering for this specific time and place and medicine for people just like me. Lovely venue, ideal with the animals and nature all around us - the food was amazing! I felt  ike I was receiving Joe’s (Chef) medicine…what he was put on this earth to do. A wonderful down to earth (literally) introduction to shamanism. I felt like I was part of a modern-day tribe co creating together the world our ancestors dreamed of us having. IC