Naomi Bateren is a compassionate creative systemic therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families. She specialises in supporting those facing relationship and family challenges, self-esteem and identity concerns, and the impact of trauma, often utilising creative approaches like Dramatherapy and EMDR to explore past experiences and foster new perspectives. Clients appreciate her warm and curious approach, where she helps them build safety, understand themselves, and develop strategies for calmer, more present living, particularly offering support to expecting and new parents.

Sessions with Naomi offer a warm, safe, and understanding space where trust is gently built. She employs a creative, systemic approach, often using methods like story and art, alongside EMDR, to explore challenges, delve into past experiences, and uncover new perspectives. You can expect a flexible, client-led experience where curiosity is encouraged, helping you to connect with your emotions and develop calming techniques. Naomi is known for her compassionate nature, genuine connection, and appropriate use of humour, guiding you towards your own solutions with praise and encouragement.

Therapy Style

Naomi is a genuinely warm and compassionate therapist, consistently described by her clients as someone who brings humour and fosters a true connection. Her motivation for becoming a therapist stemmed from a lifelong desire to help people directly, driven by a deep curiosity about human nature and the wider contexts of individuals' lives. She is valued for her creative approach and her commitment to building a safe, trusting space where clients can explore their experiences, understand themselves better, and make sense of their identities. Naomi’s open and kind approach ensures that she respectfully holds space for diverse cultures, backgrounds, and belief systems, focusing on understanding and supporting each person uniquely.

Therapist’s Personality

Evidence Based Psychological Therapies for Children & Young People – Systemic Family Practice Pathway
Level 7 – Postgraduate Diploma
2021

Postgraduate Diploma, University of Manchester

Dramatherapy
Level 7 – Master’s Degree
2018

Master of Arts, Roehampton University

Personal Boundaries

Breakup and Divorce

Abusive Relationships

Betrayal

Phobias

Jealousy

Guilt and Shame

Romantic Relationships

Communication and Conflict Resolution

Trust Issues

Substance Addictions (incl. alcohol, smoking, drugs)

Learning difficulties (incl. Dyslexia)

Emigration

Job Loss and Career Transition

Career Skills (Public Speaking, Communication)

Career Challenges and Development

Stalking

Parents and Caregivers

Expecting and New Parents

Survivors of Abuse and Violence

People Affected by War, Persecution and Displacement

Ethnic and Cultural Communities

People with Mental Health Diagnoses

Do you Experience Thoughts of Suicidal Ideation or Deliberate Self Harm?

Students and Young Adults

Pregnancy, Birth, Parenting

Childhood and Past Trauma

Stress Related Disorders (incl. PTSD, Acute Stress Reaction)

Family Relationships

Self Reflection and Personal Growth

Art Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy

Trauma Therapy

Psychodrama

Narrative Therapy

Person-Centred Therapy

EMDR

Family Therapy

Jungian Therapy

Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)