Authentically You

Counselling & Psychotherapy with Sibi Harris-Moore MBACP

Each of these offerings is grounded in my approach of curiosity and the belief that taking the time to lay the groundworks of feeling safe and connected help to create deep and long-lasting changes. I am an integrative practitioner, offering an authentic space and a tailored approach to working collaboratively so you can get the most of your sessions.

Authentically You is about carving out the time to get warm, dedicated support and discovering more about yourself and what can help you to flourish. Authentically You offers support to those seeking therapy, 18+, of any gender, and parents/carers who may be struggling with how to respond to children in their care.

If you are an organisation interested in group bookings, please go to my Group Workshops section. If you are unsure which service would suit you best, then please contact me.

Services

Counselling & Psychotherapy

Coaching for Parents & Carers

Group Workshops

Psychotherapy & Counselling:

You feeling safe, seen and heard can help to build the relational foundation to a supportive therapeutic experience, and the research supports this. I aim to hold a space where you can unload and create a little more room to figure things out collaboratively. My approach is warm, explorative and authentic. I can support you in discovering the deeper roots of an issue, but also how to bring it into the present moment and develop practical approaches.

My approach integrates Attachment, trauma-informed practice, neuroscience, somatic (nervous system) work, Parts work, creative approaches and CBT.

I work with clients with a variety of backgrounds and identities, ages and genders. I am currently finding a lot of young women (18-35) are coming to my practice. I am a systemic practitioner, aware of systems of privilege and oppression that impact people on an individual and collective level.

Qualifications:

I have a BA Hons - First Class in Integrative Counselling from the University of Worcester.
I have offered secondary school based counselling, led a therapeutic SEMH provision in primary schools, and had a private practice based in Dartington, Devon.

Additional training:

2024 Relational Approach training, the neuroscience or relationships & attachment (Devon County Council)
2024 Storytelling and Natural Musicianship, creativity outdoors in nature for adults (1 day, Chris Holland)
2023 ECHOES project – Communicative Musicality, how sound & rhythm support secure relationships, modelling and mirroring
2022 Advanced Bushcraft Award Training
2022 Advanced Safeguarding Children Level 2
2019 Village Building and Community Resilience Yearlong; working with conflict, non-violent communication, group processes and diversity & inclusion
2018 Bringing It Home - Nature Connection Yearlong Journey; nature-connection practices based outdoors including 8 Shields, sit-spots, storytelling, thresholds, grief ceremonies and ritual

Other qualifications:

Holistic Massage Diploma Level 5, Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork 2016
Art and Design, Coleg Sir Gar 2014

Coaching for Parents & Carers

I have worked, for the last 5 years+, in social, emotional and mental health provisions. This included working with families for anywhere between 6 weeks and 2+ years, every week. I am familiar with the kind of challenges you can face in schools, such as applying for an EHCP or negotiating with school staff. I also bring my experience as a counsellor with understanding of attachment to support you to build a secure foundation with your child, deal with behavioural challenges, know how to respond during conflict and how to put boundaries in place. I offer one-to-one support to help parents see the light at the end of the tunnel, feel less alone and create pro-active plans for their children. I know from personal and professional experience that it truly does take a village to raise a child.

Here are my offerings in this area:
⁃ Incorporating elements of hand in hand parenting
⁃ The role of inter-generational trauma
⁃ Working with neuroscience and attachment
⁃ Inner child work and working with our triggers as parents
⁃ Resources I can share to support understanding
⁃ Actionable strategies to take home
⁃ Help with understanding and managing big feelings and behaviours of anger, sadness and worry in a way that is accessible to children and adults
⁃ Play, art, communicative musicality, drama, movement and therapeutic stories

Group Workshops

Attachment & Trauma-informed Psychoeducational courses for parents/carers.

If you are struggling to know how to respond to a young person in your life who is having social, emotional or mental health difficulties, then this course can support you. We will work reflectively to look at your relationship with your child as the base of their sense of safety in the world. Using attachment theory, neuroscience and trauma-informed practices we will learn as a group and apply new understanding and strategies to your specific situation, supporting each other as a group.

For the last 5+ years I have run courses, both online and in-person, for families and parents. These courses provided support, insight and tools to families struggling with social, emotional, mental health and special educational needs.

Examples of previous courses:

'Managing Big Feelings': online series for parents looking at how to support children with feelings of anger, sadness and anxiety.

'Building Resilience', 'Managing Anxiety': outdoor SEMH/SEN provision for families across local primary schools.

About Sibi

I have worked for the last 5+ years with individuals, parents and families in private practice and schools around Devon. I have experienced a variety of areas including, facilitating regenerative culture and wellbeing groups, working with children, young people and parents, and working with conflict.

My own experience of therapy led me into wanting to work with others. I have a systemic view of the world and I understand the impact unjust systems have on the Earth and on peoples' emotional and physical wellbeing.

I love to spend time outdoors, in the quiet and in nature. I find movement and the natural world beautiful and regulating. I believe we have the power to improve our own lives and the lives of one another by inhabiting our authentic self.

You can also find me here: Sibi-Kaluna Moore - therapist in totnes-tq9 | BACP | https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1675117

Qualifications:

Additional training:

2024 Relational Approach training, the neuroscience or relationships & attachment (Devon County Council)
2024 Storytelling and Natural Musicianship, creativity outdoors in nature for adults (1 day, Chris Holland)
2023 ECHOES project – Communicative Musicality, how sound & rhythm support secure relationships, modelling and mirroring
2022 Advanced Bushcraft Award Training
2022 Advanced Safeguarding Children Level 2
2019 Village Building and Community Resilience Yearlong; working with conflict, non-violent communication, group processes and diversity & inclusion
2018 Bringing It Home - Nature Connection Yearlong Journey; nature-connection practices based outdoors including 8 Shields, sit-spots, storytelling, thresholds, grief ceremonies and ritual

Other qualifications:

Holistic Massage Diploma Level 5, Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork 2016
Art and Design, Coleg Sir Gar 2014

Testimonials

Sibi has been amazing. Friendly and approachable and delivered the course in a simple way so everyone understood and was great at answering tricky comments and questions. Thank you Sibi!
I.B.

Sibi is a brilliant mentor/teacher. Very clear delivery. Makes the work informative and easy to understand.
R.C.

Sibi has given me the knowledge and skills to better understand my children and their behaviour. No question has been too small and I have felt listened to and supported throughout the course.
S.B.

Sibi is very easy to listen to and provides a lovely learning and safe environment to be in. A very interesting course to have done. Thank you.
S.T.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who do you work with: Individuals and couples. I work with ages 18+ and all genders. I warmly welcome people with a diversity of identity and experience.

How long do sessions last: An individual session lasts 1 hour which includes grounding, follow-up discussion etc. For a couple I suggest 1.15/1.30. I offer short- term therapy (6 sessions) and long-term, which is ongoing until it feels right to end.

Pricing: Individual sessions lasting 1 hour £50. Couples session £65 for 1.15 hrs. I offer concessions to those on benefits and those who would otherwise struggle to access therapy, please contact me for more information.

Contracting & confidentiality: I abide by the BACP Ethical Framework and Good Practice in Action guidance. If we decide to work together, we will sign a contract to make sure everything is clear.

Where do you work: I work in person, outdoors and online. My in-person practice is located in Totnes, Devon.

Contact Sibi:

Email: enquiries@authenticallyyoupsychotherapy.com

Telephone: 07591405470