Exploring healing in relationship
Stella McKenna
Mindfulness-based psychotherapy in SheffieldI am a Senior Student of Core Process Psychotherapy training with the Karuna Institute. My pronouns are she/her.My work is grounded in mindfulness and relational presence, with a deep interest in interconnectedness, the natural world, and how we navigate these complex and polarised times.I currently offer in-person sessions on Mondays in a private room above the Site Gallery in central Sheffield (S1)
How I work
I am particularly drawn to the ways personal healing is intertwined with our relationships, our histories and the wider living world. At the heart of my work is a deep belief in our fundamental interconnectedness – with ourselves, with one another, and with the more-than-human world. I work with deep respect for the wisdom of the body and the unconscious, and hold a strong interest in spiritual enquiry, ritual, and and the deeper questions of being human.I recognise the profound challenges of these times – including the climate and ecological emergency, increasing polarisation, and collective uncertainty. I hold therapy as a space to explore how these wider forces live in us personally, supporting clients to stay connected to themselves and others in the midst of complexity and change.
about me
My therapeutic style is gentle, spacious and collaborative. I offer a warm, attuned presence, supporting clients to explore patterns, emotions and life questions at their own pace, and to reconnect with their innate capacity for wholeness, aliveness and belonging.I began my career working in global gender equity and systems change, holding senior leadership roles where I supported organisations and leaders to navigate complexity, power and purpose. Alongside this, I became deeply interested in how personal and collective patterns shape the way we live and lead, which drew me into psychotherapy training. I now bring this blend of systemic awareness, relational depth and mindfulness into my therapeutic work.I hold trainee membership of the UKCP (UK Council of Psychotherapy) and ACPP (Association of Core Process Psychotherapists) and I am working towards graduation and full accreditation.
The Practicalities
I offer weekly psychotherapy sessions grounded in mindfulness and relational presence. Sessions are a space to slow down, listen deeply, and explore what is alive for you in the present moment.Core Process Psychotherapy is an integrative approach that weaves together mindfulness, depth psychology, somatic awareness and relational inquiry. We work with what emerges, rather than following a fixed agenda.Sessions are:
- 60 minutes
- Weeky, at the same time each week
- My standard fee is £50 per session. I hold a small number of lower-fee spaces for those who need them.
- I currently offer in-person sessions on Mondays in a private room above the Site Gallery in central Sheffield (S1)
Who I work with
I work with adults who are curious about themselves and their inner world. Areas of interest include:- Life transitions and threshold moments
- Climate distress and ecological grief
- Identity and belonging
- Relationships, intimacy and attachment patterns
- Spiritual questioning and meaning-making
- Navigating uncertainty and change
- Burnout, leadership and purposeThese are offered as areas of interest rather than specialisms - you’re welcome to get in touch even if what you’re bringing doesn’t fit neatly into a category.
ethics and supervision
I work within the ethical framework of the Karuna Institute and I am in regular clinical supervision. I take confidentiality and safeguarding seriously and will discuss these with you when we begin.If you ever have concerns about our work together, I welcome open conversation and can also share formal complaints procedures if needed.As a trainee member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) I adhere to their code of ethics. I am also fully insured.
First steps
If you’re interested in working together, you’re welcome to email me to arrange an initial conversation. This is a chance for you to ask questions, get a feel for how I work, and see if it feels like a good fit.There is no charge for this conversation and no obligation to commit afterwards.
