Apthorp Centre has long been home to a diverse range of therapeutic practices, supporting the wellbeing of individuals and the community for many years. Over time, the Centre has housed a variety of therapies including yoga, pilates, counselling, psychotherapy, massage, acupuncture, homeopathy, physiotherapy, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, a holistic vet and more.
Each therapist operates independently, and many offer flexible appointments throughout the week. To find out more about individual therapists or to make contact, please visit the directory below.
Therapies
Pilates - Lynnsey Rowan
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Beginner–Intermediate Pilates Class
Thursdays, 18:00–19:00pm.Pilates with Lynnsey Rowan is a small-group* class designed to build strength, stability, and flexibility through controlled, breath-led movement. The intimate setting allows for individual attention and thoughtful guidance and is suitable for Beginner-Intermediate levels. Each class is a total body workout, with an emphasis on core stability, strength and body alignment. Regular practise can help improve -
Flexibility
Mobility
Posture
Balance
Co-ordination
Join Lynnsey every Thursday for a calm, purposeful practice that leaves you feeling stronger and more centred.
*Class includes up to 8 participants - Mats, blocks & balls provided -
Reflexology - Yve Smith
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Reflexology with Yve Smith is a gentle, non-invasive complementary therapy that works with the feet, hands, and face, using precise pressure on reflex points that correspond to different parts of the body and its systems. Through skilled, attentive touch, the therapy encourages deep relaxation, supports the body’s natural balance, and helps to calm the nervous system. Clients often experience reduced stress and tension, improved sleep, and an overall sense of renewed wellbeing.
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Please contact -
yve@bathreflexology.co.uk
Life In Mind – Psychology -
Dr Katie Howells
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Dr Katie Howells BSc (Hons), DPsychol
Chartered Clinical PsychologistDr Katie Howells is a Chartered Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of experience working both in the UK and internationally. She has worked across private practice and various organisations, and continues to balance her private work with a role in the NHS. Dr Howells is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Her clinical work supports individuals, couples, and families facing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, learning, and relationship challenges that impact mental health and wellbeing. Drawing on an integrative approach, her practice incorporates elements from Systemic Family Therapy, Positive Behavioural Support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. At the heart of her work is a strong influence from Narrative Therapy, which focuses on people’s values and the personal meanings they attach to their life experiences.
Dr Howells has developed particular clinical interests in women’s emotional health and in supporting families with children who have autism, learning difficulties, or developmental disabilities. Her decade of experience in Singapore with a diverse expatriate population has further enriched her ability to work cross-culturally, offering sensitive and adaptable support to individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
Central to her practice is the creation of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, where individuals feel able to explore difficult emotions and experiences. Dr Howells believes that therapy becomes most valuable when it helps people reconnect with what matters most to them—whether that’s how they want to feel, what they want to do, or who they want to be.
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Please contact -
Tel: 07930 144064
Email: katiehowells@gmail.com
Clinical Pyschology - Dr Meyrem Musa
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Dr Musa has practised as a Chartered Clinical Psychologist since 2002. She has worked in various clinical settings (NHS surgeries and hospitals), private healthcare (outpatient clinics and residential placements) and universities (therapist on randomised controlled trials). She has also worked in the role of an expert witness to assist with court proceedings. She has a wealth of knowledge, experience and specialist skills in psychological assessment, formulation, treatment and consultation.
Dr Musa is highly trained to deliver a variety of evidence-based psychological therapies. She is an accredited Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist (CBT). She is formally trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and has extensive experience of using techniques from Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), Schema-Focussed Therapy (SFT), and Psychodynamic approaches.
Dr Musa has worked with individuals, couples and families presenting with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties. She is particularly specialised in the assessment and treatment of emotional dysregulation (i.e., anger, anxiety and depression) and symptoms associated with Obsessive-Compulsive-Disorders (OCD) and psychological trauma (i.e., PTSD/Complex Trauma). She also offers consultation and supervision to health professionals and reflective practice to staff groups/services. Dr Musa values the importance of offering people a confidential and trusting therapeutic relationship. Her insightful, empathic and experienced approach helps people to engage meaningfully and effectively in their assessment and/or therapy and to develop a shared understanding of how their problem(s) started, are triggered and maintained, and what would help to reduce their severity, or make them disappear. -
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Tel: 07460 741 156
Email: meyrem@bathclinicalpsychology.co.uk
Classical Homeopathy - Andrea Dell
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Andrea Dell is an experienced Registered Classical Homeopath with passion about Health from an alternative point of view. She helps people of all ages to return to a state of mental, emotional and physical health and well-being. Andrea runs busy clinics in Bath, Somerset and Wiltshire as well as via Skype. She frequently holds talks on all sort of health-related subjects from a homeopathic perspective and organises holistic workshops for parents.
Qualifying in 2011 as a Certified CEASE Therapist gave Andrea the additional tools to work with people on the Autistic Spectrum as well as with patients suffering from drug induced chronic conditions.
Andrea studied with Prof George Vithoulkas (Right Livelihood Award, also known as Alternative Nobel Prize, 1996), the world’s leading homeopath and teacher. She continues her studies in Greece, Germany and the UK on a regular basis.
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Please contact -
andrea@homeopathywiltshire.co.uk
Personal Training - Lynnsey Rowan
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With a lifelong passion for dance, Lynnsey was fortunate to enjoy a professional career that combined performance with international travel. When the time came to transition from the stage, she had already set her sights on a new path—sharing her love of movement through the fitness industry.
Inspired by the group exercise classes she regularly attended at her local gym while working abroad, she trained as an Exercise to Music instructor, laying the foundation for a new chapter in fitness education.
In January 2003, she relocated from her hometown in Lancashire to the City of Bath, where she began teaching classic Aerobics and Body Conditioning classes. Her desire to further support her clients’ wellbeing soon led her to pursue qualifications in Personal Training.
Over the years, she has built an impressive portfolio of experience and certifications in both group studio instruction and one-to-one personal training. Most recently, she has specialised in Mat Pilates, including targeted training in Pilates for Orthopedic Conditions and Pre/Post Natal Pilates. These additional qualifications have deepened her understanding of the body and enabled her to support clients with a wide range of injuries, conditions, and postural challenges.
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Please contact -
Mail: info@lynnseyrowan.co.uk
CYP Psychology - Dr Catherine Lane
& Dr Jenny Smerdon
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The Apthorp Centre provides a comprehensive Clinical Psychology service for children, young people (aged 0–25), and their families. The team is composed of HCPC Registered Practitioner Psychologists, BPS Chartered Psychologists, and BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapists.
These experienced Clinical Psychologists specialise in working with children and young people, delivering evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to individual needs. Their therapeutic approaches include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Systemic Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Techniques
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Parenting Training and Support
Psychological assessment and therapy are offered for a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental difficulties, including:
Anxiety and excessive worry
Depression and low mood
Low self-esteem
Stress-related issues
Phobias and panic disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Bereavement and loss
Relationship and peer difficulties
Challenges related to physical illness, pain, fatigue, or disability
Difficulties with sleep, eating, toileting, and behavioural regulation
The service is grounded in compassion, clinical expertise, and a commitment to supporting young people and their families to achieve emotional wellbeing and resilience.
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Please contact -
Tel: 07522 554321 or 07549 229529
Email: info@bathcyppsychology.co.uk