Meet the Therapists

Annie's journey as a therapist began with training and experience at Relate, which led to a deeper interest in exploring therapeutic interventions. She went on to study a family therapy course provided by the NHS , which proved to be so rewarding on multiple levels, professional and personal that she went on to train on an NHS course in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. As a teacher and qualified social worker, and these additional qualifications in Psychotherapy,  Annie joined the Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB) as a tutor and trainer for counsellors. Over time she graduated to providing diploma level courses.

Eventually family life took her to London where she worked for a  relationship agency in 'relationship enhancement'  and later for "Place2Be" as a Hub Manager overseeing Therapy in ten primary schools. Further training in areas such as clinical supervision and trauma therapy led her to her current, part time, role with  the  Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), an organisation that protects children.  She has other work in the psychotherapeutic field, and also enjoy being a mum and grandmother, which is a source of constant fascination.

Annie has wide ranging experience in psychotherapy and counselling with a special interest in Couples Counselling and treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

She Writes:

Stress, relationships worries and daily challenges at times are so difficult, but life can be happier and more fulfilling. Would you like to change the way that you feel? Therapy makes change happen.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationships problems, childlessness, parenting dilemmas or related issues, come and have a free introductory session. You will have time to talk and explore and to discover if my approach would be right for you.

I can offer effective help for individuals and couples, in a calm, confidential space, where your concerns will be addressed carefully.  My experience as a trained integrative psychotherapist and clinical supervisor is backed up by HCPC accreditation and full insurance, for your peace of mind.

Annie offers 

Available topics are as follows:

• Relationships and online dating - 5 sessions.
• Recovery after a relationship breakdown - 10 sessions
• Being a Parent - 12 sessions

To book  please call Treat reception  01603 514195

Ben has extensive experience of working with trauma (including PTSD, developmental trauma, complex trauma and dissociation), attachment/relationship issues, anxiety and depression. 

He supports his client’s to feel more connected in their lives, to their loved ones, their emotions and their inner resources. Ben’s approach, using AEDP and Integrative Training, is relational and focussed on experiencing positive and healing orientated change and learning through the therapy relationship. 

In addition and in combination with talking therapy, Ben incorporates a range of approaches into his work depending on his client’s needs. These include, but are not limited to; arts and creative expression, meditation and visualisation, sand-tray therapy, sensorimotor and body work. 

He has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families in a range of specialist services; NHS, Children’s Services, Community Mental Health, Training and Consultancy, Counselling and Psychotherapy private practice. 

Ben Writes

“I am an Integrative Therapist registered with the UKCP. I work with adults, adolescents and families using an attachment, emotion focussed and, healing oriented approach. AEDP harnesses all the elements that are important to me when I work with clients; non-judgemental acceptance and curiosity, harnessing the healing of active and available secure relationships, entrainment of the neuro-biology that promotes transformance and flourishing, privileging the role of emotion as an ancestral tool for living, and experience focussed. I work with each client to determine the individual approach that will support them to feel safe in their treatment and able to develop the resources they need to live well.”

Costs & availability:

50 minute appointments are £50 

Clients are free to access as many appointments as are necessary to enable them to live life in the way that they deserve. 

A free telephone consultation is required before treatment can begin, this is to ensure a good therapeutic match to treatment and to answer any questions that clients may have. 

To arrange a telephone consultation with Ben call Treat reception on 01603 514195  

Qualifications and experience

Ben is an Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor register with the UKCP.

Level 2 AEDP  practitioner

Principal Trainer for Thrive Approach 

Tutor and Programme Lead for the second year students on the BSc Integrative Counselling course at Matrix College of Counselling and Psychotherapy (). 

Chris spent five years travelling and working in Europe in the 1970s before she and her husband settled in Norfolk where they had their two children. Once they started school, Chris returned to education and gained her degree and PGCE at the University of East Anglia. She has more than 25 years’ experience working as a teacher, senior leader and schools’ adviser. She has extensive experience as a trainer, leading courses to develop the knowledge and understanding of school staff in the areas of child development, attachment and trauma-informed approaches. In more recent years and after further study, Chris has worked with teams supporting children and families and she has run courses to support foster and adoptive parents and their families.

Chris is fascinated and inspired by the ever-deepening knowledge and understanding of the brain and body that neuroscience gives us and how that is now being woven into the understanding and practice of clinicians and professionals in health, education and social care. She is now a freelance consultant and trainer and has recently developed a 6-week course to run at Treat:

Claire is a chartered physiotherapist trained in Pilates, which she uses for injury rehabilitation and to help clients manage or overcome long term health problems such as arthritis or osteoporosis. She’s recently started working with Rosie Taylor's "wellfitmumma" team providing Monday & Wednesday “musculoskeletal Physiotherapy clinics”  addressing musculoskeletal issues, including back , upper or lower limb injuries , sports and work related injuries and to offer general physiotherapy, She also treats pregnant clients for remedial pregnancy massage & 1-1 rehab Pilates.

Over the past 9 years Claire has used exercise rehabilitation for health, wellbeing and recovery around the world, working in London, York and Melbourne in Australia. She   returned to Norwich on a permanent basis in 2014 and has been part of the Treat team from day one, initially teaching weekly Pilates classes and individual sessions to individuals, small groups and local businesses in Norwich.  She has continued to develop her skills, training to teach Pilates to people living with and recovering from cancer treatment, using exercise to overcome the effects of surgery and limit the impact of fatigue or medication on health and wellbeing. She is also a trained massage therapist providing Swedish, Sports pregnancy, oncology and “TMJD massage” (for people with issues related to temporo-mandibular joint disorder) at treat Norwich and recently qualified as a physiotherapist.  

From her work, training and own experience Claire understands that it is often the quality, not the quantity of movement that determines health, fitness and sporting success. She was drawn to pilates because its principles of alignment, concentration and control emphasise emphasis standing, moving and exercising with correct technique. She incorporates these essential pilates techniques into her physiotherapy practice and adapts Pilates classes and sessions to individual needs, often using small equipment or supports to improve technique and make the exercises more effective.

When Pilates classes are not fully booked, drop ins can be made at £10 per week, please check with reception for availability.

To book a Pilates session, please call 01603 514195 

to find out more about Claire's work visit her website

For the past 30 years Deborah has followed her passion for providing healing therapies and supporting people on their journey to wellness in body, mind and spirit. Over the years she has built a successful healing practice offering reflexology, acupressure, therapeutic and remedial massage and reiki healing.

Deborah’s special interests are in the spiritual and energetic nature of all things and she has read a wide range of esoteric, spiritual and health-related books and articles. With a close friend and colleague she wrote a book of channelled wisdom and developed and taught meditation based workshops for spiritual wellbeing. On the death of this dear friend Deborah decided to change direction and follow her dream of becoming an acupuncturist and of learning the spirit and philosophy of Chinese Medicine.

Deborah’s acupuncture training was with the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine in Reading, UK, graduating in 2015, integrating two systems of Chinese Medicine – TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and the 5 Element Theory, enabling the patient to be treated constitutionally, individually and symptomatically.

With years of healing practice and hundreds of hours of supervised clinical practice, Deborah works as part of the multi-bed acupuncture team and brings a calm healing energy and a grounded wisdom to the clinic that appeals to patients who have described her as the ‘Mother Earth’ of the clinic.

To book an appointment with Deborah, please call: 01603 514195

Gary qualified as a Pharmacist in 1984 and worked for large and small companies and eventually purchased my own. Due to interest in Martial Arts, I studied karate for a number of years after obtaining a black belt. I taught on many occasions from 1986.

I undertook an Acupuncture training in 1996. During this time I discovered Qi Gong & Tai Chi which I find gives people a way to support their own systems. I have been practising Qi Gong for the last 20 years and I am now undergoing my teacher training within the 5 Element System. Whilst studying acupuncture I also discovered Craniosacral Therapy and went on to qualify as a therapist in 2000.

I have deepened into the practice with many advanced courses over the years (Shock & Trauma, Prenatal Development Pregnancy; particularly in embryonic and cardiovascular work, Neuroendocrine & Immune System & Stress Response). This work allows a deepening mindful connection with our own inherent health to enable us to become more resourceful self-regulating and resilient.

To book a consultation with Gary, call reception: 01603 514195

Gemma’s started her career as primary school teacher. She spent ten year working in many different areas, including special educational needs schools and alternative provisions. During this time she developed increasing concerns about children’s mental health in education, recognising that children cannot learn if they are stressed, anxious and have a negative self-image.

As a keen yoga practitioner from a young age, Gemma embarked upon a 200 hours Yoga Teacher Training Diploma and then found Special Yoga and it all clicked into place. She had found a therapeutic approach for children which could help them feel regulated, calm and peaceful.

Special Yoga therapy was developed by Jyoti Manuel of Special Yoga. The methodology is based on the belief that all children are special and deserve to experience peace joy and fulfilment of their potential and purpose. Moreover, all children are special regardless of abilities, appearance, culture, gender, race or the assumptions society has placed on them.

Gemma Carey Clarke

Bsc (Hons) Primary Education 2006 (Anglia Ruskin University)

Msc Inclusive and Special Education 2009 (University of Edinburgh)

Yogacampus Yoga Teacher Training 200 hours, London (2014)

Teaching Yoga and Mindfulness to Children, Special Yoga, (2015)

Special Yoga for Special Children, Special Yoga (2016)

George Bavin BA (Hons), CPE, LPC, ITEC (Sports Massage Association registered)

Following a legal career, George instigated some fundamental changes in his life and began to work in the Health and Social Care sector with people who had suffered a traumatic spinal injury. He also worked alongside clients struggling with progressive degenerative conditions and with others at the very end of their lives.

During this time George became aware of massage as a form of therapy. He was impressed with its healing value and in particular, the positive impact it has on physical health and mental well-being.

He also found that people responded well to him as a Carer, his calm and personable demeanour relaxed and comforted his clients.

In June 2015, George went on to obtain the ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage qualification. Since then he has been steadily building a reputation for consistently delivering high quality massage focused on meeting the needs of his clients. He enjoys event work, particularly if the weather is good, and embraces opportunities for professional development.

George works to maintain a high level of physical fitness and is committed to the study of Tai Chi.

This Chinese martial art focuses on self-awareness through movement, like a form of active meditation. Awareness of his body’s positioning has helped George improve his posture and resolve his own back pain, thus promoting his longevity as a Massage Therapist.

For George, Massage Therapy is key to achieving his ambition: to facilitate anybody, athlete or otherwise, achieve their optimum. He can help you to prevent injuries and promote recovery: to enhance your performance, promote your self- confidence, and provide you with some guilt free head space in which to unwind.

To book an appointment with George or to book a Couples Massage please call treat-norwich: 01603 514195

Visit George's website for more information.

Jane has been working in the field of complementary therapy for 31 years following a natural progression through bodywork and energy based practices including aromatherapy and reflexology, reiki to, shiatsu and qigong, these including Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Jane has just been presented with the 2018 Federation of Holistic Therapists "Holistic Therapist of the Year" award

Jane's registered nurse training helped as she already had a good understanding of the Western science that is so important when working with TCM in a Western society. She is now teaching 3 thriving classes in Tai chi Qigong in Norwich which provides a great way for people to continue to experience improvements in their wellbeing and support the improvements they are experiencing.

Jane uses her skills as a hypnotherapist to focus on using hypnotherapy based techniques combined with reflexology to support women experiencing issues with fertility and during pregnancy to help relieve symptoms and promote wellbeing.

Jane has worked in a palliative care unit, combining her nursing experience with her love of complementary therapy treatments. She developed this service to provide the much needed treatments for fragile patients, and relatives needing a small oasis of relaxation, and emotional support.

She now offers Shiatsu, reflexology and the M Technique (which is a relaxation treatment which has been described as physical hypnotherapy and encourages a very deep state of relaxation, ideal for anyone needing some stress relief) and she has a calm, empathetic nature and is someone you can really relax around.

Jane has extensive experience in working with women’s health issues. She is described as someone who radiates a sense of calm and relaxation and creates a relaxing non judgemental environment. She has worked with a variety of therapies which enables her to offer an individualised approach to treatment drawing on her various skills.  

She trained and qualified with the Shiatsu College in Norwich and graduated in 2009. She assists at the Shiatsu college and maintains her professional development  there. Her special interest is using Shiatsu to support women's health through all the stages of life including children, teenagers, fertility, pregnancy and menopause. She is also a qualified Tai chi Qigong teacher and may offer exercises to use in between treatments.

You can find out more about Jane on her website

To book an appointment with Jane, please call: 01603 514195

Joan has 40 years of midwifery experience include attending numerous home births in a ten year spell as a community midwife. She still practices as a midwife, is an antenatal leader, supporter of the fourth trimester and has founded Hypnobirthday her own hypnobirthing teaching service. She has trained in hypnobirthing with Marie Mongan's internationally recognised hypnobirthing movement and with HYPNOBIRTHMIDWIVESUK

Joan writes:

I have always been in awe of the ability of birthing mothers, each having their own journey and story to tell. However my fascination is with each mothers approach to the birthing process. Many women are calm and focused and have the ability to work with their body while others are terrified and appear to be experiencing excessive pain. I knew that if each mother had the right support she could have a more tranquil and rewarding experience while welcoming her baby in to a calm world.

How do I know this?

I have witnessed the extremes of childbirth too many times for there not to be a reason why some mothers have an amazing experience whilst others can be traumatised. Learning about hypnobirthing gave me the answers - it brought it all came together - the ability for Mothers, birth partners and midwives to gain the knowledge to have  a complete team approach to child birth and enhancing the birth experience."

Kathy Payne is a Women’s Hormone Health and Fertility Coach, Preconception Care Practitioner, Homeopath and Homeobotanicals Therapist working here at Treat. Kathy also works with Acupuncturist Rebecca Geanty. They offer joint packages of care to women through www.lifeandcycles.co.uk  also based at Treat. 

Kathy writes:

"I’m on a mission. A mission to calm hormone havoc and modern life madness. Naturally.

If you’re a woman suffering haywire hormones, I’m your gal.

My special interests are:

cycle issues
fertility
pregnancy
pre-menopause - those baffling symptoms you get in your 30s and 40s when you think you’re far too hip and happening for the M word
menopause
stress and energy.

You’d be amazed how many common symptoms are down to hormones – weight gain, sleeplessness, low immune system and many more.

I tailor my approach to YOU. Because you are unique and special and deserve to be treated that way. Here at treat (and you WILL be) and everywhere else.

You’ll find me a Wellbeing Fairy Godmother not the Health Police. I believe that by choosing good habits at least 80% of the time we’ll be healthier, happier and more balanced.

I’m a glass half-full, rose tinted specs wearing, positive kinda person. You can expect hugs and humour served with your professional support and encouragement.

And I help using a unique combo of health coaching with nutrition and lifestyle guidance, preconception care, homeopathy, herbal tinctures, natural fertility awareness and hair testing.

But I wasn’t always a Health Coach. Oh no.

I’m a reformed tired, tubby and tetchy Corporate Stress Bunny. I lost over 2 stone and tamed my own haywire hormones and awful ailments by living well and natural therapies.

Maybe you could too. With my help.

Here at treat, I offer packages of care by myself and I also work with others to support women and couples to reach their goals."

For ongoing situations, expect assessment of the questionnaire in advance, my food and lifestyle guidance (with handouts if appropriate) and any homeopathic pills included.

There's more information about Kathy's work on her website

To book an appointment with Kathy, please call: 01603 514195

As a Nutritional Therapist, Kirsty has always had a keen interest in health and healthy eating, which developed following her own family's health experiences. This, coupled with a firm belief in the preventative power of nutrition and a desire to help people led Kirsty to study Nutritional Therapy at the prestigious Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London.

Kirsty is passionate about food and truly believes that it can be good for you and delicious! She loves nothing more than sharing this passion with other people and helping them to use food and nutrition for the better in their everyday life.

Registered with the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) means that Kirsty is fully covered by a comprehensive code of practice.

Kirsty also offers a Wellness Package (3x consultations and 3x 15 minute phone or Skype check-ins) £150

To book an appointment with Kirsty, please call: 01603 514195

Liz Thurston 

I started my career as a children’s Nanny working both in the UK and the USA.  The care of children and the support of parents is close to my heart. I returned to the UK and worked in the ‘old’ Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in various wards before settling on Quinton Ward, a unit for children aged 0-2 years before moving to other wards for children up to 18 years.  

Over the years and with more training and experience I began working with children with life limiting and life-threatening conditions.  I also became a foster carer caring for children with disabilities. It was through this work that I retrained and became a children’s social worker, working with a number of families, offering support and guidance before becoming the manager of a Norfolk Children’s Centre.  

In 2013 after redundancy I started my  own business named “One to Cherish” https://onetocherish.co.uk/classes, focusing on the support of parents and their children.  The work includes developing the Onesie Baby Prep programme, a class for parents to be to prepare them for caring for their new-born baby and teaching the IAIM Baby Massage programme both on a one to one basis and in group classes.  I have worked with all families including parents and carers who are adopters and foster carers.  

Becoming a parent can be hard and sometimes lonely. My passion is supporting parents, carers and their babies, offering them the tools to build confidence, support  emotional well-being to network with other people who offer them strength. 

treat’s founder and proprietor Rebecca works as a registered Traditional Acupuncturist, specialising in natural fertility for men and women. With over eight years experience running her own practice and a BsC (Hons) from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (CICM) she has helped countless patients with a variety of mental, emotional and physical conditions.

In 2010 Rebecca created Norwich Acupuncture Rooms at the Orange Grove Clinic as a way of making acupuncture more accessible and affordable to a wide range of people. In China acupuncture is a very common practice and recommended weekly to begin with for effective treatment. Rebecca’s goal was to replicate this in the Western world with the multi-bed setting to allow patients the option of weekly treatment at a more affordable price.

A year later Rebecca also set up the Acupuncture Childbirth Team for East Anglia (ACT), which acts as an acupuncture network for other practitioners to share and learn information on natural birth techniques and pregnancy-related complaints.

Rebecca’s latest passion is treat – a unique holistic clinic where the practitioners all strive to work together for the people of Norwich; combining their skills and knowledge in providing one-to-one care and group sessions/workshops, which empower and educate people to reach a state of wellbeing and contentment. Norwich Acupuncture Rooms is now an integral part of treat.

To book an appointment with Rebecca, please call: 01603 514195

Rosie is an experienced physiotherapist specialising in the care of musculoskeletal injuries, pre/post natal and children's physiotherapy. Rosie qualified from the University of East Anglia with an MSc in Physiotherapy in 2008. Since then, Rosie has gained a vast amount of physiotherapy experience having worked for Norfolk Community Trust in stroke rehab, community Physiotherapy, musculoskeletal physiotherapy & paediatric physiotherapy. Rosie progressed to a senior level quickly and worked in the acute setting at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for 5 years, specialising in orthopaedics, musculoskeletal physiotherapy & children's physiotherapy. Rosie has subsequently spent time working at a specialist unit for children under 5, at The Royal Free Hospital in London and now works at a specialist level at The East Anglia Children's Hospital 3 days per week. Rosie has in addition, experience of working in private practice and with elite sports teams and has a special interest in the management of musculoskeletal injuries in adults and children.

Rosie enjoys staying fit and active and has found yoga and pilates to be an excellent addition to her physiotherapy "toolbox". Applied clinically , combined with physiotherapy knowledge , yoga & Pilates can be extremely useful in treating and preventing and many types of injures. Rosie has trained with The Pilates Institute, APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) as well as having undertaken a 200 hour Yoga Alliance & 500hr Yoga Alliance certification courses. She is trained in both pre-natal and postnatal yoga & pilates and particularly enjoys working with women throughout pregnancy and postnatally.

Rosie has in addition, completed many post-graduate courses in physiotherapy such was Kinesiotaping, Manual therapy, Mulligans Techniques, Muscle Energy Techniques as well as Masters level courses in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists (University of Hertfordshire) and Advanced assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries (University of East Anglia).

Rosie also has a degree in Psychology which has influenced her physiotherapy care and takes into account the full person, life experiences and works in holistic manner to help you find the best way to manage your condition. Rosie is fully registered with the Health Professions Council (HPC) the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists (CSP) and the APCP (Association of Chartered Paediatric Physiotherapists).

For more details about Rosie's work visit her website 

To book an appointment with Rosie, please call: 01603 514195

Sam’s interest in health and bodywork began over 10 years ago through practising Tai Chi and Qigong. He was immediately fascinated with the concept of qi and how this energy interacts within people and the environment. This interest directed him down various routes of complementary medicine including kinesiology, reiki and massage.

His continued enthusiasm for Chinese philosophy inspired Sam to study Chinese medicine. Specialising in Traditional Chinese Medical acupuncture, Sam completed his acupuncture training at Westminster in London.

As a professional therapist Sam offers a deeply relaxing Tui Na massage and works as part of the multi-bed acupuncture team at treat. Treatments are aimed at uncovering the underlying cause of a patient’s symptoms and health concerns, helping the body to repair and rebalance naturally.

To book an appointment with Sam, please call: 01603 514195

for more information visit his brand spanking new website

Vicki started her career as a Complementary Therapist at Neal’s Yard Remedies Treatment Rooms after qualifying in Holistic and Advanced Massage in 2006 at Alison Rostron School of Massage. She steadily built up her client base and kept studying to gain further qualifications at the Jackie Hamilton School of Therapies.

Next came an opportunity to do on-site Complementary Therapy Treatments at the Virgin Money offices in Norwich. For seven years Vicki was able to help improve staff well-being as part of their employee company healthcare benefits, which helps alleviate work stress and tension.

At The Orange Grove Clinic Vicki kept improving on her range of therapies for her clients to benefit from adding Hydrotherm Massage and advanced Pregnancy Massage to her ever-evolving repertoire.

At A Fine Retreat Treatment Rooms Vicki went on to diversify and add to her skills and knowledge by studying ITEC levels 2 & 3 in Beauty Therapy with The Norwich School of Beauty.

Vicki joined the team at treat to work alongside highly professional like-minded practitioners. She loves being part of a team that gives a high level of holistic care to its clients. And to work in a wonderful space that has been lovingly renovated to create a calming and spacious environment in the heart of Norwich.

To book an appointment with Vicki or to book a Couples Massage please call treat-norwich: 01603 514195

Vicki is also fully qualified in Beauty Therapy Treatments

Visit Vicki's Website for more information