LivingNest

15/04/2026

✨ Meet Amanda Birkbek ✨

Amanda offers trauma-informed Art Psychotherapy and Somatic EMDR for those looking to face their past, reduce triggers, be more present and live more authentically in their current lives, and create a brighter future for themselves.

She facilitates progressive, self-led healing in a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship using gentle psychotherapy alongside Somatic EMDR and art therapy. With her passion for community, connection, trauma healing, and creativity, she empowers and enables you to feel more in control of your life and to find peace amid the chaos.

Amanda has a focus on Positive Psychology, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, and specialises in working with neurodiversity, trauma, the LGBTQIA community, women's issues, matrescence and parenting concerns, anxiety and depression. She completed a bachelors of English Language and Literature at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania which she uses to aid her Narrative Therapy and Positive Psychology work.

14/04/2026

✨ Meet Emma Blake ✨

Emma is a natural guide and space-holder, known for her grounded presence, warmth, and deep compassion. She supports others to reconnect with their inner wisdom, cultivate self-trust, and come home to their authentic essence.

With a nurturing and attuned approach, Emma creates sacred, supportive, and trauma-informed environments where clients feel safe to explore, reflect, and deepen their connection to self. Her work is guided by respect, consent, and an honouring of each person’s unique pace and lived experience.

Deeply connected to the rhythms of nature, Emma embodies an intuitive and steady energy. Those who work with her often describe feeling seen, heard, and gently held as they navigate personal growth, embodiment, and empowerment.

Emma offers an integrative approach that weaves together Womb Wellness, Rebirthing Breathwork, Lomi Lomi Massage, Somatics, Timeline Therapy® and Hypnotherapy. My work brings the body, breath, and subconscious mind into gentle conversation, creating space for deeper awareness, release, and reconnection. Each session is held with care and intention, supporting clients to explore patterns, restore embodiment, and reconnect with their inner sense of clarity and alignment.

13/04/2026

✨ Meet Jacs Powell ✨

Jacs was a late starter to the field of counselling and psychotherapy, and has a bunch of experience and knowledge in seemingly unrelated fields. However, it all seems to have come together and made sense after finally landing in her forever career as a psychotherapist and educator.

Jacs work with individuals, couples and families and offers sessions in person and online. She has an eclectic approach that brings in problem focused and relational approaches. However, the foundation of her work is deeply nestled within the practice of person-centered counselling skills.

Being a counsellor and psychotherapist connects Jacs to work that is lifelong, meaningful and impactful. Jacs enjoys helping people begin to see their life with more clarity, experience more moments of peace and to strengthen a relationship to their true sense of self so they can experience more of the life they want to live.

12/04/2026

✨ Meet Sam Bowker ✨

Sam is on a mission to empower individuals to break free from the constraints that hinder them from embracing a "Full FK Yes Life." Her goal is to help people unleash their inner fabulosity, so they can fully express themselves and live life to the fullest.

Sam wholeheartedly believes that until you liberate yourself from societal or self-imposed limitations, you remain vulnerable to anxiety, depression, and addiction. To that, I say, "Not on my watch, baby!"

Sam genuinely believes that true happiness is only attainable when you're living the life you're meant to lead, sharing your unique gifts and talents, and serving others. It's her soul's purpose to assist as many people as possible in finding that sweet spot.

The beauty of living your life's purpose is that you'll often find yourself in the right place at the right time, surrounded by the right people, because resistance has dissolved. You're in a state of flow and harmony with the universe, where your thoughts, actions, and aspirations align perfectly. This is where true magic unfolds.

10/04/2026

✨ Meet Colette Baron ✨

Colette is a Herbalist, Reiki practitioner and also dispenses Native Bush Flower Essences. Colette is also passionate of the potential benefits of Nutritional Cannabis and is a consultant for Natural Lore, after completing the training program.

Colette has a deep love of the natural world and a great understanding of community wellness through many of years working in the community sector. She is not a “fixer” but likes to support people to walk their journey to total health and well-being.

Colette values connection to the earth, our bodies, our spirit, and our creativity.

She believes that when women sit in circle an alchemical magic occurs that is greater than the sum of the parts. We need to return to our traditions and inner knowing now more than ever, to support and strengthen ourselves and each other in these changing times.

Colette also believes in the importance of Rites of Passage and ritual in everyday life, and has performed ceremony and workshops for women moving into the Wise Years. She knows that it is important to embrace and honour the wisdom of the post menopausal age, and wants to support other women to move into their own personal power that comes with aging. It is time to remove the shackles of society and wholeheartedly love ourselves as we are! The time has come for the grandmothers to rise, and lead the way.

09/04/2026

✨ The Living Nest Practitioner Collective ✨

Welcome to The Living Nest Natural Wellness Centre — a space where healing, rest and wellbeing come together.

Over the coming days, we’ll be introducing the wonderful practitioners and services available here, so you can get to know the people supporting your wellness journey.

Follow along to meet the team and discover how we can support you.

✨ Your wellbeing has a home here.

👉 Tell us in the comments: What does wellness look like for you right now?

08/04/2026

🌿 Welcome to The Living Nest Natural Wellness Centre 🌿

Welcome to The Living Nest, a space created with care to support your health, healing, and wellbeing.

Our centre brings together passionate practitioners offering natural and holistic therapies to help you slow down, reconnect, and feel supported in mind and body. Whether you're seeking relaxation, recovery, or ongoing wellness care, our intention is to provide a warm, nurturing environment where you feel truly looked after.

We’re so grateful to open our doors and share this space with our community, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

✨ Your wellbeing has a home here.

16/11/2025

23/03/2024

My next circle is this coming Tuesday. A great time to ground in these crazy energies of equinox/eclipse season! 🔥

Colette values connection to the earth, our bodies, our spirit, and our creativity. She believes that when women sit in circle an alchemical magic occurs that is greater than the sum of the parts....

22/02/2024

This coming Tuesday 27th February. Only four places left. A sacred and safe space to gather and share our wisdom 🔥

I am excited to be facilitating my Wise Women’s Circles starting February and monthly after that in the fourth Tuesday. Go to www.livingnest.org/events to register or for more info 💕💫🔥