I am a fully qualified psychotherapist and member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). I offer a confidential, open-minded, non-judgmental style of working which respects the ideas, knowledge and wisdom which clients bring into therapy. I am an Integrative Psychotherapist which means that I am trained in, and can apply, different theoretical approaches. My psychotherapy practice is mainly based on humanistic and psychodynamic principles, although I also use ideas from the cognitive, behavioural and transpersonal therapies. The therapy I offer involves a 50-minute session at a regular time each week. The length of therapy is agreed on an individual basis, depending on the needs of the client and what they want from the therapy. I work with people age 18 and upwards. I hold an anti-discriminatory ethos and welcome requests for therapy regardless of factors such as ethnic origin, nationality, or sexual orientation. Booking an Appointment: If you would like to book an appointment, please contact me with a few sentences telling me about the problem or problems you would like help with. I will usually reply to your email within 24 hours. If I am available to work with you, I will usually offer you an appointment within the next 10 days. I will send you a short form to fill in with some basic information such as your contact details. What happens in a first session? In our first session of therapy there will be three areas of focus. Firstly, I will begin to explore with you your reasons for seeking therapy at this time. Secondly, I will ask you for some background information about yourself, for example your family, your health, and whether you have had counselling or therapy before. Thirdly, you will have the opportunity to ask me any questions you may have about the therapy and to express any hopes or fears about what the therapy will be like. The first session will be charged at my usual rate of £40, or £35 if you are eligible for a concessionary rate. Travel information: My consulting room is within walking distance of Oxford city centre, on St Clements. By car – You can park at one of the car parks nearby - St Clements Car Park near the Angel and Greyhound pub, or the car park behind Tesco off Cowley Road. You can also use the Park-and-Ride bus which runs between Thornhill Park-and-Ride, in East Oxford, and Seacourt Park-and-Ride, in West Oxford. By bus – There are several convenient bus routes, including those that run to and from Barton, Oxford Brookes University, and the John Radcliffe Hospital. By train- If you are coming by train, take the Park-and-Ride bus number 400 towards Thornhill from Oxford railway station.

With almost 20 years of experience working as a therapist and manager in some of the UK’s most prestigious 5-star spas - including Pennyhill Park and Coworth Park - Gabriella Bloom brings the very best of luxury wellness into an intimate, personal setting. Specialising in creating a safe space for women to slow down and restore balance. You receive the same level of expertise and attention to detail, in a space that feels like a true home sanctuary. I’m Gabriella, the therapist behind Lavender Bloom Holistic Therapy. Rooted In Excellence With nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working within five-star spa environments, including Pennyhill Park and Coworth Park, where I refined my skills in delivering truly exceptional, restorative treatments. After getting married and welcoming our two beautiful sons, I felt drawn to create something more personal—an intimate, at-home holistic space where each treatment could be thoughtfully tailored. Bringing this vision to life has been incredibly special, allowing me offer hardworking women a calm, nurturing and safe space away from the pace of everyday life. My Philosophy Is Simple The body is something to listen to, nourish, and honour. Making time for yourself in this busy world, when your needs are put to the bottom of the “To Do” list it’s important to me to remind women that they matter too! Whether you’re seeking deep relaxation or a sense of renewal, every treatment is carefully designed around your individual emotional and physical needs and intentions.

"We cannot see our reflection in running water, it is only in still water that we can see." I offer one hour weekly sessions to help with a variety of problems from stress and anxiety to relationship difficulties. I see clients in Harrow , Hatch End, Ruislip and Pinner area. I also have a practice in North London seeing clients from Edgware and Mill Hill.