Near Welshpool, Powys & online across the UK
A calm place to restore, reflect and renew
I'm Rebecca Tonkinson — a CBT therapist, mindfulness teacher and yoga teacher offering gentle, evidence-based support for your mind, body and spirit.
- 15+
- Years across the NHS & private practice
- 3
- Ways to work together
- 100%
- Confidential, judgement-free space
Ways to work together
Three paths toward the same steady ground
Whichever route feels right, each is rooted in the same intention: practical, evidence-based support that respects your pace.
Evidence-based CBT, at your own pace
1:1 Therapy
Weekly one-to-one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy sessions to help you understand unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour, and build practical skills that last beyond the therapy room.
- 50-minute weekly sessions, online or by telephone
- A personalised plan built around your goals
- NICE-recommended approach for anxiety, low mood and more
MBCT courses and tailored workshops
Mindfulness
An 8-week Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy course for those who have experienced recurring low mood, plus bespoke introductory workshops for workplaces, schools and community groups.
- 8-week online MBCT course, evidence-based for relapse prevention
- Small-group format — no need to share your personal history
- Workshops tailored to workplace or community settings
Accessible movement for every body
Yoga Classes
Gentle, inclusive yoga in the local community and online — from a weekly all-abilities class and chair yoga, to a dedicated pregnancy and postnatal programme and fully tailored 1:1 sessions.
- Weekly community class, suitable for all abilities
- 8-week online pregnancy & postnatal course with 1:1 support
- Chair yoga and 1:1 tailored sessions, online or in person
“Mindfulness is the awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.”
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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professional qualifications behind every session
About the practice
Fifteen years of NHS experience, brought into a quieter, more personal practice
Rebecca Tonkinson spent over fifteen years working within the NHS, supporting people individually and in groups toward their own therapeutic goals. A Calm Place grew from wanting to offer that same depth of care in a slower, more personal setting — combining CBT, mindfulness and yoga into one practice centred on the whole person.
How it works
A steady, unhurried path from first message to lasting change
- Step 01
Reach out
Send a short message about what's brought you here. There's no pressure and no obligation to commit to anything yet.
- Step 02
Have an intro call
A free, no-obligation conversation to talk through what you need and whether working together feels like the right fit.
- Step 03
Begin together
We agree a plan suited to you — whether that's weekly therapy, a mindfulness course, or finding your footing on the mat.
- Step 04
Grow at your pace
Sessions build steadily, with space to reflect, practise between meetings, and notice what's shifting along the way.
Common questions
What people usually want to know first
Do you offer sessions online, or only in person?
Therapy is offered online by video or telephone, wherever you are in the UK. Mindfulness courses run online too. Yoga includes both a local in-person class near Welshpool and online 1:1 and pregnancy/postnatal options.
Do you work with health insurance providers?
Not currently — sessions are booked as a private, direct arrangement rather than through an insurer. Get in touch to check current availability and pricing.
How do I know which service is right for me?
If you're unsure, just send a message describing what you're looking for. The free intro call is exactly for working this out together, with no pressure to book anything afterwards.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Sessions are treated as confidential in line with professional ethical guidelines, with the limited exceptions explained during your intro call and set out in the Privacy Policy.
Still not sure?
There's no wrong question. Send a message, or book a free intro call and talk it through together.
Ready to find your calm place?
Send a short message about what you're looking for, or book a free intro call to talk it through first — there's no pressure either way.