The Eaves

Helping Children Overcome Anxiety and/or OCD
2025-09-06 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
This presentation will outline the parent-led anxiety treatment programme ‘S.P.A.C.E.’ (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), a programme created by Dr. Eli Lebowitz at the Yale Child Study Centre. The programme reduces anxiety in children and adolescents through changing parental responses to anxiety and reducing accommodations parents are making around the anxiety.
Some of the main anxiety problems treated with SPACE include:
• Separation anxiety
• Social anxiety
• Generalised anxiety
• Fears and phobias
• Panic disorder and Agoraphobia
• Selective mutism
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
What You Can Take Away from This CPD
Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Learn about the causes and maintenance of anxiety in children and adolescents.
The Role of Parents: Understand how parental responses can reinforce anxiety and how to alter them.
Practical Tools: Discover strategies to reduce overprotectiveness and encourage emotional independence.
Evidence-Based: Explore the scientific backing of S.P.A.C.E. and its effectiveness in treatment.
Presenting: Katrina Batley
When my daughter started Primary School, she was completely silent. She has selective mutism, an anxiety condition. She is prone to anxiety, and anxiety can show up in a range of areas for her.
When we first realised there was a problem, it really took its toll on us as parents. The mental and emotional load was really overwhelming.
But I wasn’t happy to sit back and hope everything got better by itself. I learned the tools, studied the techniques, and helped my child to make wonderful progress in overcoming anxiety. I dedicated myself to helping other parents feel more in control, by knowing what they can do themselves, at home, to support their child.
I was a primary school teacher for almost twenty years, after which I studied/qualified as:
• Master’s degree in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health
• Accredited Goulding method consultant
• Trained provider of the Supportive Parenting of Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) program
• Emotional Freedom Technique
• Certified personal development coach
• Certified mental health coach
• Certified trauma-informed coach
I support parents to learn strategies at home to support their and their child’s emotional wellbeing. Let’s work together, to help you and your child feel better.
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

Adapting Therapy for Neurodivergence
2025-09-19 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
Adaptations to therapy for neurodivergent clients: considering differences in cognitive style, sensory responses, social communication difficulties and alexithymia.
Dr Ann Ozsivadjian worked at the Evelina London Children’s Hospital for 16 years, latterly as the lead clinical psychologist. During her time there she published a number of papers and also developed training programmes for CAMHS staff assessing and treating mental health difficulties in autistic young people. Autistic people are much more likely to experiences anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions than the non-autistic people. There is now a fairly solid evidence base for treating these conditions with cognitive behaviour therapy, with adaptations, and there is an emerging evidence base for other treatment approaches also, such as ACT and EMDR.
This CPD event will equip therapists with knowledge and skills to adapt their therapy approaches to the needs of clients with an established neurodivergent diagnosis, and also when to consider undiagnosed neurodivergence when working with a client.
What You Can Take Away from This CPD

Neurodivergent Clients: Adapt therapy for clients with diagnosed or undiagnosed neurodivergence.
Mental Health Risks: Autistic individuals are more likely to experience anxiety and depression.
Therapy Adaptations: Consider differences in cognitive style, sensory responses, social communication, and alexithymia.

Presenting: Dr Ann Ozsivadjian
Ann is a clinical psychologist with expertise in autism spectrum condition and other neurodevelopmental conditions. She specialises in children and families and also works with young adults. Ann provides therapy and conducts diagnostic assessments in conjunction with colleagues. She has a particular interest in mental health difficulties that occur in the context of an autism spectrum condition. She also provides specialist training to services, including NHS CAMHS teams.
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

From Ghosted to Grounded - Workshop & Support Circle for Women
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
Workshop & Support Circle for Women (35–50 years)
Reclaim Your Confidence After Ghosting & Rejection
Have you experienced ghosting or rejection that’s left you questioning your self-worth? You’re not alone and you don’t have to process it on your own.
Join us for a warm, professionally guided 2-hour session designed to help women like you rebuild confidence, heal, and move forward with strength.
What to Expect:

Gentle, evidence-based exercises (mindfulness, CBT reframing, self-compassion)
Space to share and connect in a safe, supportive circle
Practical tools you can use straight away to ease the sting of rejection
A personalised mini-plan to take home, plus resources for ongoing growth

You’ll leave feeling lighter, supported, and equipped with strategies to nurture yourself whatever life throws your way.
📍 Small group setting – only 10 places available
💷 Early Bird price £97 (Book by 19th September 2025) Full price £110
📧 To register: enquiries@drsimonachereji.co.uk

You and Your Practice
2025-10-02 15:00 - 17:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
Owner of The Eaves, Bridget Walford, and the team invite you to explore strategies for expanding your private practice. Join us for discussions on effective marketing, cultivating referrals, and optimising your experience at The Eaves.
Marketing your own private practice can be a unique challenge. Many practitioners find it difficult to balance the demands of providing exceptional client care while also focusing on growing their business. Whether it’s attracting new clients, retaining existing ones, or establishing a strong presence in the community, the marketing landscape can feel overwhelming. However, with the right strategies and support, it’s possible to achieve sustainable growth and success.
What You Can Take Away from This CPD
Effective marketing strategies: Learn how to attract and retain clients by using targeted marketing approaches.
Building a strong referral network: Discover how to develop meaningful relationships that drive consistent referrals.
Optimising your experience at The Eaves: Learn how to make the most of the resources and support available at The Eaves.
Enhancing your professional presence: Strengthen your brand and credibility to increase visibility and trust.
Expanding your client base: Gain practical tips for sustainable growth in your practice.
We look forward to sharing valuable insights and supporting your success!
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

Autism Masking - How to Assess and Support
2025-10-03 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7HW
Over the years assessing children with neurodiversity it has become clearer and clearer to me that many children have the cognitive capacity to mask their distress and social communication difficulties in certain environments and situations. Ultimately if this not identified and sensitively and effectively supported, individuals can development mental health issues, emotional based school avoidance and ultimately not achieve their potential.
Assessment tools to assess for autism can be a blunt tool and it is essential to carry out a skilled multi-professional assessment to identify children and young people that may present with subtle difficulties, but who can easily slip through rigid assessment pathways, which expect behaviour to present the same in all settings at a high threshold.
I will discuss how I have learnt to adapt my assessment and support processes over my years of practice to support children and young people and also their families.
What You Can Take Away from This CPD

Clinical Nuance: Understand why many children do not present with “textbook” symptoms and how this affects diagnosis.
Assessment Evolution: Learn how to adapt autism assessments to recognise more subtle presentations, especially in children who mask.
Multi-Disciplinary Practice: Discover how working alongside education and health professionals improves outcomes for neurodivergent children.
Emotional Wellbeing Focus: Reflect on the link between missed neurodivergent presentations and later mental health challenges such as anxiety, emotional-based school avoidance, and low self-esteem.

Presenting: Claire Scott
I have worked as a Consultant Community Paediatrician, both in the NHS and privately since 2003. I specialise in autism assessments including girls with autism I also assess children with developmental delay and ADHD and developmental co-ordination disorder. I find that many children do not fit one diagnostic box.
I believe in supporting children and young people, families and schools to work together to ensure each child achieves their potential, maintains their emotional well being and is able to thrive.
I believe in working in a multi-disciplinary fashion with other professionals to support clients and their families to feel empowered and to put in strategies and work with education and health partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

Women’s Somatic Day Retreat
2025-11-08 10:00 - 16:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
Join this women’s day retreat
This one-day workshop is an invitation to step away from the stresses of everyday life and return to a place of balance and safety within yourself. Guided by Natalie McIvor, psychotherapist and somatic alignment practitioner, you’ll explore the wisdom of the nervous system and learn practices that help regulate and restore equilibrium.
Through breathwork, guided meditation, somatic alignment, embodiment practices, and free movement, you’ll gently reconnect with your body and discover how to move from states of overwhelm or shutdown into calm presence. Anchored in safety and supported by community, this day offers space to nourish your whole being and cultivate tools for greater freedom, flow, and connection.
Included in your day:

Breathwork
Guided meditation
Somatic alignment
Embodied movement
Nutritious lunch

Sex and Porn Addiction: Understanding, Impact and the Path to Healing
2025-11-28 10:00 - 12:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
Pornography has never been more accessible and its impact on our brains, relationships and culture is profound. For some people, it remains entertainment but for others it becomes an addition that rewires the brain, destroys relational intimacy, and fuels cycles of shame and secrecy.
The presentation offers a compassionate and research-based look at sex and porn addition. We will explore the neuroscience of how addiction works, the psychological and relational consequences and the pathways to recovery.
The following key topics will be explored:
· How sex and porn hijack the brains reward system
· The cycle of compulsion, tolerance, and escalation
· Emotional roots: trauma, shame, and self-medication
· Impact on relationships intimacy and youth development
· Effective recovery strategies: therapy, community, and brain rewiring
· Ethical and cultural debate – where is the line between use and addiction
The presentation will seek to provide a deeper understanding of porn and sex addiction beyond the myths and provide tools for identifying when use becomes harmful. It will also give some practical strategies for healing and recovery within a compassionate framework which reduces shame.
Presenting: Ruth Culhane
I am a psychotherapist with specialist training in Psychosexual and Relationship issues who specialises in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges with intimacy, sexual function pornography and compulsive sexual behaviour and relationship difficulties. My approach is client centred and integrative, drawing from CBT, systemic and relational modes. I am a registered member of COSRT and BACP.
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

New Beginnings Yoga Workshop (All Welcome)
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
Restorative Yoga Workshop in Farnham
Start the year with a grounding workshop created to help you slow down, reconnect and welcome the energy of renewal. This peaceful session offers space to pause from everyday pressures, move gently and nurture body and mind as you step into the new year.
A Space to Reflect and Reset
This yoga workshop invites you to explore the beauty of slowing down. Through soft, intentional movement and mindful awareness, you’ll be guided to listen inwardly and rediscover a sense of balance. Whether it’s your first yoga class or you’re returning to your practice, everyone is warmly welcomed.
During the session, you’ll be supported in creating space for reflection and presence allowing yourself to release tension and reconnect with your breath.
What to Expect
This gentle restorative yoga experience includes a combination of practices designed to restore, relax and revitalise:

Breath awareness and grounding techniques
Gentle floor-based and somatic movement
Flowing transitions between yoga postures
Yin and restorative sequences for deep rest
Guided moments of reflection and journaling
Closing meditation for inner peace and clarity

By the end of the workshop, you’ll feel restored, balanced and ready to embrace the year ahead with a refreshed perspective.
Please bring your own yoga mat (mats are not provided).
Optional: blanket, pillow, warm socks or yoga block.
Facilitated by Eva Donovska
Led by Eva Donovska, Counsellor & Psychotherapist at The Eaves (Gestalt, EMDR, UK Body-Mind Centering® Student & Yoga teacher)

New Beginnings Yoga Workshop (Therapist Only)
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
A Restorative Yoga Workshop in Farnham for Therapy Providers
Step into the new year with New Beginnings Yoga in Farnham. A calming and restorative workshop designed for therapists and wellbeing practitioners who want to pause, reflect and reset. This nurturing session invites you to take time away from daily demands and reconnect with your body.
About the Workshop
Open to all therapy providers and wellness professionals, this gentle yoga workshop in Farnham offers a space to slow down and move mindfully. You’ll be guided through a blend of grounding practices that encourage stillness, awareness and embodied presence.
Whether you’re new to yoga or returning to your mat, this session offers the opportunity to deepen your connection to yourself and cultivate mindful intentions for the year ahead.
What You’ll Experience
Through a series of gentle and therapeutic yoga practices, we’ll explore the theme of renewal and self-care combining:

Breath awareness and mindful grounding
Gentle floor flow and somatic movement
Transitional and flowing yoga asana
Yin and restorative postures for deep relaxation
Guided reflection and contemplation
A closing meditation to restore balance and clarity

You’ll leave feeling rebalanced, revitalised and ready to move forward with calm focus and a renewed sense of wellbeing.
What to Bring
Please bring your own yoga mat (We don’t provide spare yoga mats)
Optional: a blanket, pillow, warm socks or a yoga block for extra comfort during the restorative elements.
Facilitated by Eva Donovska
Led by Eva Donovska, Counsellor & Psychotherapist at The Eaves (Gestalt, EMDR, UK Body-Mind Centering® Student & Yoga teacher)

Women & ADHD – The Hidden Story Behind Symptoms, Hormones & Mental Health
2026-01-21 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
ADHD is often stereotyped as a childhood condition seen primarily in boys, however, many women reach adulthood without recognition of their symptoms. Instead, they are frequently mislabelled with anxiety, depression or stress-related disorders, leaving the true underlying cause unaddressed.
The following key topics will be explored:
This CPD will unpack how ADHD can present differently in women, with symptoms that are typically more internalised, including:

Emotional overwhelm
Chronic disorganisation
Perfectionism
Inattentiveness
Masking
Persistent feelings of underachievement

We will also explore how hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause can significantly influence ADHD symptoms, affecting dopamine regulation, executive function and emotional stability.
In this CPD we will examine the neuroscience behind ADHD, the unique challenges women face in getting a diagnosis and the evidence-based treatment options available, including medical, psychological and lifestyle approaches. We will discuss how women can harness their strengths, build strategies that work with their brains and access the right support.
Presenter: Kate Organ
Kate is a British Menopause Society Registered Menopause Specialist and founder of the Menopause Specialists Clinics, offering personalised treatment for perimenopause, menopause, PMDD, and women with ADHD. With nearly 20 years’ experience in NHS mental health, Kate is a specialist in PMS/PMDD and ADHD. She takes a holistic approach, reviewing medical history, lifestyle, nutrition, exercise and treatment options. She is dedicated to empowering women with the information they need to make informed healthcare choices.
Please note: This event is only available to qualified talking therapy professionals that hold a BACP, BPS or similar membership. A CPD certificate will be issued after the event to all attendees.

You and Your Practice
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom

Thinking to Sensing: Somatic Approaches to Trauma and Nervous System Regulation
2026-04-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, Farnham, GU9 7HW, The Eaves, 2 Maritime House, The Hart, Farnham, GU9 7HW, United Kingdom
Trauma isn’t just a story held in the mind, it lives in the body
This experiential CPD workshop invites therapists to explore how awareness of the body and nervous system can transform the way we understand safety, connection and regulation in the therapeutic space.
Through a blend of theory, guided practice and reflection you will move from thinking to sensing while discovering how the body can guide us toward deeper healing.
The following key topics will be explored:

How to recognise the signs of nervous system regulation and dysregulation
Gentle, embodied tools to restore balance
The importance of co-regulation and therapist presence
Practical ways to weave body awareness safely into clinical work

This trauma-informed session offers both knowledge and embodied experience, supporting you in developing a more grounded and compassionate therapeutic practice.
Facilitator
Natalie McIvor is an integrative psychotherapist and somatic alignment practitioner. Her approach weaves talking therapy with movement, breath and attunement helping clients reconnect with embodied safety and flow. Natalie supports individuals and practitioners in recognising dysregulation, grounding the nervous system and cultivating balance and presence.
