An Invitation to Begin
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What Matters Most to Me in Therapy
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Professional Training and Accreditation
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- Accreditation 1
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- Training 1
- Training 2
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What People Are Saying

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I Help You Thrive, Not Just Survive!
My name is Richard Brook, and I’m a specialist in 5 Elements acupuncture, wellness coaching, Dru yoga and the body-mind connection! I’m also author of the pioneering self-help book, Understanding Human Nature: A User’s Guide To Life. For over a decade I’ve given people the practical skills, impetus and knowledge to lead a naturally inspired life! I’m primarily based at Moinhos Velhos Retreat, Algarve, Portugal, where I help to facilitate juice detox and wellness retreats, but also available for online workshops and classes!
Balance
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I often say to my patients that true achievement is in balancing ALL elements of your life. It’s the place where you can look across all aspects of your life, social, work, personal, professional, home and your state of health and wellbeing and think yes, all is well, I am achieving as a well rounded human being!
What You Can Expect (benefits)
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How I Approach My Work (principles & ways of working)
- I work collaboratively, with shared responsibility for the process
- I respect each person’s pace, without pressure to move faster than feels right.
- I offer a consistent, professional space with clear boundaries.
- I prioritise emotional safety, especially when working with difficult material.
- I stay open to uncertainty and complexity, rather than rushing to conclusions.
- I work reflectively rather than directive, unless we agree otherwise.
- I hold the wider context of a person’s life and relationships in mind.
- I’m clear about what I can and can’t offer within this work.
Associations & Memberships




What Getting Started Can Look Like
Step 1
Getting in touch
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Step 2:
An initial conversation
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Step 3:
Ongoing work at your pace
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Frequently Asked Questions
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