Estelle Asselin
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I'm an integrative counsellor and ecotherapist based in London, supporting individuals in the UK or abroad, both in English and French.
The way I work isn't limited only to my professional training (see below), it is also shaped by my own winding journey through life - its twists and transformations, its ups and downs - as well as by my previous careers in theatre, cultural projects, and audiovisual translation. I'm also an avid learner and a curious explorer. And alongside my therapeutic training, I like to draw inspiration sometimes from my interests in anthropology, litterature, visual arts, traditional crafts, and Chinese internal arts, among other things. Another big part of what sustains me, both personally and professionally, is my relationship with the natural world. It grounds me, nurtures my insights, intuition and creativity and most importantly, helps me truly feel the interconnectedness of life and the sense of belonging that comes with it. These varied paths and influences all help me stay curious, creative and attuned to the many ways people express and navigate their identities, especially during times of change, loss, or uncertainty. The diversity of the human experience moves me by both its richness and complexity - how our stories are shaped by the languages we speak, the bonds we form and the places / lands we call home. This is why I won't reduce your experience to a label or a diagnosis, but rather see it as you responding as best as you can to life's challenges. And I'll offer you a space where you will be welcome just as you are. |
Professional background:
I first obtained a diploma in integrative therapeutic counselling (CPCAB awarded and BACP accredited), during which I started independently to incorporate trainings in ecopsychology/ecotherapy. I went on later to train in narrative therapy and trauma-informed and embodied psychotherapy.
And I'm also a certified nature and forest therapy guide. Additional trainings: online therapy, Way of Council, mental imagery/imagination and guided visualizations
I'm committed to my continued professional development and I am in regular supervision. |
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Experience:
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I’ve had experience in the third sector, offering therapy to people from all walks of life at Waterloo Community Counselling and for The Wilderness Foundation, students from London South Bank University, asylum seekers and French-speaking immigrants at the Multi-Ethnic Counselling Service.
As a nature and forest therapy guide, I’ve lead public and private forest therapy or nature connection experiences. I particularly enjoy the group and reciprocity elements of this practice, which stand apart in an increasingly individualistic society. I also collaborated with charities, artists and companies, either by facilitating nature-based events, providing consultancy or giving talks. I've helped individuals deal with issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, bereavement and low self-esteem, among other things. |
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