Referrals and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

​I welcome referrals from GPs, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, social workers, and other allied health professionals.

My practice is rooted in helping people become more embodied—reconnecting with sensation, regulation, and safety in their bodies—particularly those living with chronic pain, anxiety, dissociation, or recovering from trauma. Whether used alongside talking therapies, medical interventions, or as part of ongoing rehabilitation, this work supports deeper healing through the mind-body connection.

How I Can Support Your Clients

Clients may benefit from sessions with me if they are:

• Living with chronic or persistent pain

• Navigating trauma, PTSD, or emotional overwhelm

• Feeling disconnected from their bodies or experiencing dissociation

• Seeking gentle touch therapies alongside psychotherapy or clinical care

• In recovery from illness, surgery or injury

• On a gender-affirming journey and looking for safe, respectful touch

• Wanting to explore somatic awareness and emotional regulation through bodywork

Further down this page you will be able to find a section dedicated to the benefits of bodywork.

Sessions are always client-led, with ongoing consent, space for verbal or non-verbal processing, and adjustments made for sensory, physical, or emotional needs.

Therapies Offered

My work draws from several traditions and methods, including:

• Somatic approaches informed by Polyvagal Theory, trauma studies, and embodiment practices

• Western styles of bodywork including Swedish, deep tissue, aromatherapy and MLD

• Thai and Ayurvedic massage 

• Reiki & energy-based work

Each session is uniquely tailored, offering a supportive space for clients to explore their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs at their own pace.

Collaborative Care & Communication

Where appropriate and with a client’s informed consent, I welcome the opportunity to communicate with other professionals involved in their care.

This may include:

• Sharing relevant insights about a client’s physical or emotional presentation

• Coordinating around treatment goals or boundaries

• Providing progress updates or observations from bodywork sessions

• Discussing contraindications or adjustments based on medical or psychological factors

All collaborative communication is consent-based, confidential, and conducted with full respect for ethical and professional boundaries. Clients can withdraw consent at any time.

About Me

My name is André (he/they), and I’m the founder of Olive Tree Therapies. I bring a uniquely integrative approach to bodywork, shaped by over a decade of experience in both the mental health field and hands-on therapeutic practice. I work from a queer-owned, inclusive, and anti-oppressive ethos, with deep respect for the body’s innate intelligence and each person’s individual healing process. More about me and my ethos can be found here.

Core Qualifications & Background

• BA in Psychology & Criminology

• Accredited Somatic Trauma Therapist

• Diploma in Complementary Therapies  

• 12+ years working in crisis services for NHS Scotland and the charity sector, including bereavement and suicide prevention

• Ongoing CPD in trauma-informed care, somatics, and embodiment practices

Referral Process

If you’d like to refer someone or discuss their suitability for bodywork or somatic sessions, please contact me directly via WhatsApp or email me. I’m happy to speak briefly in advance of referral to help determine the best approach.

Please note: I work within my professional scope and do not offer diagnosis or crisis interventions. Clients are always encouraged to remain under the care of their medical or psychological providers.

Client Safety & Ethics

• Fully insured, qualified, and working under supervision

• Member of relevant professional associations

• Committed to trauma-informed, consent-based, and client-centred care

• All records and communications comply with GDPR and professional confidentiality standards