Traditionally when people think of witches they think of Halloween, spells and potions. Perhaps broomsticks, magic and cackling laughter, not to mention a black cat and pointy black hats! Thankfully, for me, times have moved on – these days a witch can walk along the banks of The River Thames without fear of being tossed in to prove her credentials!
Now that that is cleared up, allow me to introduce myself. I am Annamarie aka The Healing Witch. I use this term a little tongue in cheek as actually I believe that we all have the ability to heal ourselves. I am a therapist, a tarot reader and I have a background in nursing. Modern medicine often focuses on creating the conditions where the body can heal itself. In a similar way I hope to use the skills that I have learnt on my journey to support others on their journey to healing and wholeness.
A spiritual perspective on life has always guided me and continues to do so. My work is informed by my varied personal and professional background. I completed my therapy training at the Psychosynthesis Trust in London, which is a school of psychology which takes a transpersonal approach.
Transpersonal psychology is a branch of psychology focused on studying the spiritual and transcendental aspects of the human experience. It is an approach that seeks to understand how the connection between the self and our higher consciousness can lead to growth and self-development.
I am also a registered nurse, with a background in palliative care. I have spent a number of years working within the NHS and this has afforded me an opportunity to understand health care from a number of perspectives. I believe it is important to tend to and nourish our physical, emotional and spiritual health.
In addition to nursing I have also had a long career of working with horses. I have been blessed in my life with a life long love of horses. I am now more consciously aware of how grounding I find any connection with nature. If you feel called to work with the horse I can [on request] arrange equine facilitated therapy sessions.
I hope to be able to share some of what I have learnt to support others on their journeys as we all navigate the great ocean of life. I will leave you with the image of The Fool Tarot card. Its the only card in the deck with the number 0. The number 0 holds a unique position in spiritual symbolism, signifying not only a starting point but also infinite potential and endless possibilities. Perhaps you might also be at the beginning of a new spiritual journey; like The Fool who is at the beginning of a new adventure, of yet knowing what wonders and challenges lay in stall.
