Karen Leys

Karen leys

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location of Karen LeysBarnham, England, United Kingdom
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Beyond The Body

  • Education

    • Institute of traditional herbal medicine and aromatherapy

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      Advanced acupressure and meridian therapy oriental medicine 5 element theory
    • Usui reiki

      2015 -
      To master certified level usui reiki practitioner pass

      Reiki works with the energetic, physical and emotional aspects of the individual to address imbalances on all levels.Reasons you may want to experience a Reiki session:• General balancing• Clearing emotional blocks• Physical pain• Increasing clarity• Issues with life

    • Zenways

      2013 -
      Registered teacher of zen meditation & mindfulness meditation pass

      teacher training programme to deliver an 8 week mindfulness programme for health and well being and advanced 8 week programme for the development of insight and intuition.

    • University of higher consciousness

      2008 - 2009
      Diploma esoteric studies
    • Institute of traditional herbal medicine and aromatherapy

      1997 - 2000
      Diploma clinical aromatherapy &oriental medicine

      Blending East and west, clinical and ancient medicine to approach health and wellbeing therapeutically on all levels of self.

    • Waltham forest college, st marks school harlow

      1996 - 2000
      Cpcab transpersonal counselling energy and biologically based therapies
  • Experience

    • West essex alcohol & drugs service (adas)

      Sept 1999 - Apr 2003
      Complementary therapist, counsellor

      Delivering therapies to individuals and family members affected by alcohol and drug use

    • Wdp (westminster drug project)

      Apr 2009 - Aug 2014
      Holistic therapist: counsellor, healer, mindfulness meditation teacher, clinical aromatherapist

      Deliver a range of 1:1 and intensive group interventions as part of the health & well being & psychosocial programme and lead on the development of the health and well being agenda in line with national guidanceTo provide advice, support and mentorship to junior staff members in relation to groups delivery and dynamics within the complex needs environment of rehabilitation. To support individuals to achieve key treatment outcomes using various evidence based approaches and tools including Mindfulness meditation, ITEP mapping, CBT and motivational interviewing techniques and other therapeutic interventions.To develop and facilitate a range of group work interventions and contribute to evaluation and development of the group work programme in line with best practise and evidence based approaches Show less

    • Beyond the body

      Sept 2009 - now
      Business owner

      An ever-evolving Centre for physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual Health, Healing and Well-being. Based in Hatfield Broad Oak, Hertfordshire. 1 : 1 sessional Therapies, energy medicine practices and small teaching and meditation groups for living a strong, confident and healthy life.Working with proven techniques and treatments you will work with tools and treatments to make positive life enhancing changes. You will feel empowered through self knowledge to enable you to bring into your life the health and well being you are seeking.At Beyond The Body the time is given to listen and help you work with the root symptoms of your situation. You will grow to listen and act in your own life and health as never before! Show less

    • Standing rock souix reservation

      Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
      Trauma therapist/counsellor/energy therapist

      Working as and with the Water,Protectors to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline from going through sacred lands. Working as part of the medics team to support the health and wellbeing of the Protectors and as a peaceful prayer activist to stand up against the continued abuses to the 1st Nation people's, their lands and the earth we all inhabit

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • European diploma in transpersonal therapeutic counselling

      Cpcab
      Jun 2000