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Find trained professionals using The Book Therapy Method™ in therapeutic, educational, community, coaching, library, and wellbeing settings.

16 practitioners

Sage Nestler, MSW
Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Sage Nestler, MSW

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

LGBTQIA+ Mental Health & Wellness Specialist
Arvada, CO
Online
English

I am the Founder & CEO of Releasing the Phoenix, a holistic LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness organization. I am a leading expert on borderline personality disorder (BPD), LGBTQ+ mental health and wellness educator, and Reading Wellbeing Practitioner. I emphasize the healing power of creativity paired with traditional therapeutic methods.

LGBTQIA+ Gender/Sexuality ExplorationAnxietyStressGrief
Works with: LGBTQIA+ Adults, LGBTQIA+ GroupsView profile →
Amy MacFarlane
Bibliotherapist™

Amy MacFarlane

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO, CCPA)
Ontario, Canada
Online · in-person (local only)
English

I work with adults navigating neurodivergence, disability, chronic illness, health changes, midlife transitions, burnout, grief, trauma, and life’s many changes. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, solution-focused, trauma-informed, and neuro-affirming. I am trained in and draw on a range of therapeutic approaches and practices, including EMDR, CPT, IFS, CBT, ACT, EFT, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Narrative Therapy, mindfulness, and expressive arts (including Bibliotherapy).

Neurodivergencedisabilitychronic illnesshealth changes
Works with: Adults, GroupsView profile →
Navina Donata Baur
Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Navina Donata Baur

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Bookseller // Certified Life & Mindset Coach
Cologne, Germany
Online · In Person
English · German

I have a background in German literature & cultural studies - the perfect blend for a curious mind and book lover. I hold a certification as a life & mindset coach through The Yessupply Method and I work as a bookseller. I love writing poetry, dream journaling and playing the violin!

CreativityLife Design
Works with: AdultsView profile →
Irina Subredu
Bibliotherapist™

Irina Subredu

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Psychotherapist
Romania
online · in person
English · Spanish · French · Romanian

I am a psychologist with over 20 years of experience in counseling, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, and programs promoting emotional health. With a foundation in my academic training at “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University in Iași (a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Psychotherapy) and specializations in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Schema Therapy (International Society of Schema Therapy), I bring clinical rigor combined with a warm, resource-oriented approach. UNRESTRICTED PRACTICE LICENCE No. 2984 dated 08-07-2024

Emotional healthHealthy Adult skills trainingburnout preventiontrauma informed care and education
Works with: Adults, groupsView profile →
Melania Guarda Ceccoli
Reading Wellbeing Practitioner™

Melania Guarda Ceccoli

Trained in The Book Therapy Method™

Journalist
Cambridge
Online
English · Italian

I’m an Italian journalist, writer and radio presenter based in the UK. I write about travel, culture, books and lifestyle for publications including Vanity Fair Italia. I host *Il Segnalibro* on London One Radio, the first Italian radio station in England, where I interview writers and explore the relationship between literature, emotions and wellbeing. I’m particularly interested in bibliotherapy and the power of books to help us understand ourselves and the world around us.

StressAnxietyHeartbreakChange
Works with: AdultsView 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, Individuals…View 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, Children…View 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, children…View 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, Carers…View 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 clients…View 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, Groups…View 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, Adults…View 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, Children…View 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, Teens…View 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, Workplaces…View profile →

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