Counselling
A confidential space to explore your feelings, understand patterns and find healthier ways to cope.
- Anxiety & low mood
- Stress & overwhelm
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma & life changes
Counselling, Hypnotherapy & Reiki in Mansfield Rooted support for your mind, body & spirit
I'm Jennifer. I offer counselling, hypnotherapy and Reiki in Mansfield: a calm, confidential space to work through what's weighing on you, at your own pace.
JenniferCounsellor · Hypnotherapist · Reiki Master Teacher
About First Oak Therapy
A trusted local space to be properly heard
First Oak Therapy is a small, independent practice in Mansfield, serving clients across Clipstone, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. There's no waiting list bureaucracy and no clinical detachment. Instead, you'll find one practitioner, a quiet room and a genuinely tailored approach to counselling, hypnotherapy and Reiki.
Every session is shaped around you: your pace, your goals and the mix of talking therapy and energy work that actually helps. In fact, many clients come for one therapy and then discover the others complement it.
Properly qualified
Diploma-level training in counselling and advanced hypnotherapy, plus Reiki Master Teacher status. Not a weekend certificate.
Insured & accredited
An NCPS Accredited Registrant, registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register and accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council. Fully insured for your peace of mind.
Genuinely welcoming
An unhurried, non-judgemental space for anyone, whatever stage of life or healing you're starting from.
Therapies
Three ways to feel more like yourself again
Choose one therapy or combine them. Jennifer will help you work out what fits, so there's no need to decide before you call.
Hypnotherapy
Deep relaxation and focused attention to help you change unhelpful habits, beliefs and responses.
- Habits & cravings
- Confidence & mindset
- Panic & anxiety
- Motivation & goals
Reiki
Gentle, hands-on energy work in The Reiki Room that invites deep relaxation and a sense of balance.
- Deep relaxation
- Stress & tension
- Rest & restoration
- A gentle complement to talking therapy
Your practitioner
Meet Jennifer
Founder of First Oak Therapy, and your guide through counselling, hypnotherapy and Reiki.
Jennifer
Founder · Counsellor · Reiki Master Teacher · Advanced HypnotherapistWelcome, I'm Jennifer. My work is about helping you find your way back to yourself, using whichever blend of holistic and evidence-based practice fits where you are right now.
I've been a Reiki practitioner since 2017 and became a Reiki Master Teacher in 2022. My path then led into counselling. I hold a Prince's Trust Level 4 Diploma in Counselling Skills and Theory and a King's Trust Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, and I'm an Accredited Registrant of the National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society. I'm also a registered member of the General Hypnotherapy Register, qualified as an Advanced Hypnotherapist.
- EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- Bilateral eye desensitisation (EMDR-style)
- Coaching
- Spiritual & past-life regression hypnosis
- Advanced trauma-informed therapy
- Reiki Levels 1 & 2, Master Teacher
Kind words
What clients say
Reviews from First Oak Therapy clients, collected through Trustmary.
Case studies
How therapy can help: real-life examples
See how people commonly work with Jennifer, from anxiety and habits to grief and confidence.
These are anonymised, composite examples. Names and details are changed, and everyone's experience is different.
Finding calm again after months of work anxiety
Counselling and EFT tapping helped a Mansfield office worker understand her anxiety, sleep better and feel steadier at work.
Breaking an evening snacking habit with hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy helped a Clipstone dad understand what his evening snacking was really about and find calmer ways to switch off.
Rebuilding after loss and a big life change
Counselling alongside Reiki gave a recently retired Nottingham woman space to grieve, rest and rediscover a sense of purpose.
Watch & listen
Videos from the therapy room
Short videos from Jennifer explaining how each therapy works, plus guided exercises you can try at home.
What happens in your first counselling session?
Jennifer walks you through a first session. Find out what she'll ask, how confidentiality works and how to get the most from counselling.
Hypnotherapy myths and facts
Will you be asleep? Can you be made to do something silly? Jennifer clears up the most common hypnotherapy myths.
What does a Reiki session feel like?
A look inside The Reiki Room: what happens during a session, what you might feel and how to prepare.
Questions
Questions about counselling and therapy in Mansfield
Everything you might want to know before getting in touch.
Where is First Oak Therapy based?
First Oak Therapy is at 26 First Oak Drive, Mansfield, NG21 9FT. It's easy to reach from Clipstone, Forest Town, Edwinstowe, Rainworth and the wider Mansfield area. Clients also travel from Nottingham and across Nottinghamshire.
How do I book an appointment?
Book online: choose your appointment and a time that suits you, and pay the deposit securely. You can also call Jennifer on 07557 308305 or email Jennifer@firstoaktherapy.co.uk to talk through what's going on first. All appointments are booked in advance.
Which therapy is right for me?
You don't need to decide before you get in touch. Counselling suits you if you'd like to talk things through and understand your feelings. Hypnotherapy can help if you want to change a habit or an automatic response. Reiki is ideal if you need deep relaxation. Many clients combine them, and Jennifer will help you choose.
How much does a session cost?
Fees depend on the therapy and the type of session. Please call or email Jennifer for current prices. She's happy to answer any questions before you book.
Is everything I say confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential, within the limits set by Jennifer's professional code of ethics. For example, she may need to act if someone is at serious risk of harm. Jennifer explains this clearly in your first session.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or rearrange. You can do this yourself using the link in your booking email. If you cancel within 24 hours of your appointment, the full appointment payment is required.
Are you qualified and insured?
Yes. Jennifer holds a Level 5 Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and is an Advanced Hypnotherapist and Reiki Master Teacher. She is an NCPS Accredited Registrant, is registered with the General Hypnotherapy Register, is accredited by the General Hypnotherapy Standards Council, and is fully insured.
Ready when you are
Book your appointment today
Choose a time that suits you online in a couple of minutes, or give Jennifer a ring to talk through what you need first.
Booking information: appointments are booked in advance. Please give 24 hours' notice to cancel or rearrange. For cancellations within 24 hours of the appointment, the full appointment payment is required.
Get in touch
A healing connection starts with a conversation
Call, email or pop the address into your sat nav. First Oak Therapy is in Mansfield, close to Clipstone and Forest Town.
Phone07557 308305