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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Annette Mackinnon

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Counsellor
Liverpool
Online.
English

I have worked for over forty years in the voluntary sector, mostly in Liverpool. My roles include Tutor, Trainer and Mentor. I am now a qualified counsellor and have found bibliotherapy to be one of the most effective ways of improving my wellbeing. I would like to share my experience of this with others.

DepressionAnxietyStress.
Works with: Adults, Groups.View profile
Francesca Aniballi
Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Francesca Aniballi

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Creative Facilitator and Certified ARTbundance Coach
Online
Online · One-to-One
English · Italian · German

Francesca Aniballi, PhD Certified Artbundance Coach, Expressive Art Therapist, Story Practitioner, Facilitator of Creative Therapeutic Writing, Bibliotherapy, and Mindfulness.

CreativityClarityChoices and TransitionsPersonal Growth and Spiritual Exploration
Works with: Adults, IndividualsView profile
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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Emely Melling

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Online Adjunct Faculty
North Carolina
Online Asynchronous · In-Person
English · Spanish

Emely uses the non-clinical remedial power of the written word to help individuals in their reading needs for reflection and wellbeing.

CareerLoveLossPurpose of Life
Works with: Adults, GroupsView profile
Freya Howard
Bibliotherapist™

Freya Howard

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Play Therapist
Warwickshire
Online · In-Person · One-to-One · Group
English

Qualified BAPT Play Therapist offering a distinctive, integrative approach that brings The Book Therapy Method™ into therapeutic work with children, young people, and their families. Alongside this, provides specialist bibliotherapy consultations for families, and therapeutic consultations, this practice combines the therapeutic power of play therapy with the reflective depth of literature to support emotional wellbeing, connection, and family growth.

Childrenfamiliesyoung peopleemotional understanding
Works with: Young People, ChildrenView profile
Susana Patrícia Capelo de Jesus Oliveira Marques
Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Susana Patrícia Capelo de Jesus Oliveira Marques

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Oncology Nurse
Coimbra, Portugal
online · in person
Portuguese · English

Bibliotherapy & Reading Mediation specialist, Oncology Nurse, and Vice-President of the Portuguese Association of Bibliotherapy. Master's student in Mental Health Nursing and completing Book Therapy's certification. I facilitate individual and group bibliotherapy sessions for emotional well-being.

Life TransitionsEmotional Well-beingResilienceSelf-discovery
Works with: Adults, childrenView profile
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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Nicki Cawood

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Accredited Practitioner in Therapeutic Journaling (MCMA)
North Yorkshire
In person · Online. 1 to 1 · Groups

Writing for Wellbeing practitioner specialising in therapeutic journaling and reflective writing. Helps individuals untangle their thoughts, find clarity, and gain new perspectives by integrating curated bibliotherapy frameworks into structured writing practices.

Carer supportBurnoutEmotional resilienceLife transitions
Works with: Adults, CarersView profile
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Bibliotherapist™

Dr Amina Patel

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Psychotherapist
London, UK
Online · In person · One-to-one

Qualified psychotherapist integrating The Book Therapy Method™ into therapeutic practice, using literature, guided enquiry, and reflective exercises to support emotional insight and personal growth.

GriefIdentityLife transitionsReflective reading
Works with: Adults, GroupsView profile
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Bibliotherapist™

Dr Elena Rossi

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Counselling psychologist
Worldwide · online practice
Online · One-to-one · Groups

Online bibliotherapy practice for English- and Italian-speaking adults navigating parenting, loss, and the second half of life.

ParentingLife transitionsLossReflective reading
Works with: Adults, Private clientsView profile
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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Rhys Davies

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Secondary school teacher
Cardiff, UK
In person · Workshops · Groups

Secondary English teacher using The Book Therapy Method™ to build emotional literacy and reflective discussion with teenagers in school settings.

Emotional literacyConfidenceIdentityCreativity
Works with: Teens, ChildrenView profile
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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Mara Okafor

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Leadership coach and facilitator
Online · based in New York
Online · Workshops · Groups · One-to-one

Brings The Book Therapy Method™ into leadership development and workplace wellbeing programmes for teams across North America and Europe.

LeadershipWorkplace wellbeingConfidenceEmotional literacy
Works with: Organisations, WorkplacesView profile
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Bibliotherapist™

Sofia Laurent

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Clinical psychologist
Paris, France
Online · In person · One-to-one · Groups

Bilingual clinical psychologist using bibliotherapy with adults and teens navigating anxiety, burnout, and creative life transitions.

AnxietyCreativity blocksBurnoutEmerging adulthood
Works with: Adults, TeensView profile
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Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

James Morgan

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Librarian and reading group facilitator
Manchester, UK
In person · Online · Groups · Workshops

Facilitates non-clinical reading wellbeing groups in libraries and community settings, helping participants explore books as tools for reflection, connection, and self-understanding.

Community readingLonelinessMen's wellbeingGroup discussion
Works with: Libraries, AdultsView profile

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