Meet the Team
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Ann-Marie James
MA, MBACP (SnrAccred) Psychotherapist · Doctoral Researcher · Certified Breathing Instructor
I’m Ann-Marie, I do my best work with people whose health concerns sit at the intersection of the psychological and the physical.My specialist areas are chronic stress, sleep, and burnout; breath pattern disorders in adults and young people; trauma / relational trauma; and consultation for people who have had adverse experiences in therapy. I also offer ad hoc consultation for families navigating a relative's serious mental illness or neurodivergence, with a particular interest in the experience of neurotypical adults in neurodiverse relationships and families. My practice is nervous-system based — I treat the body as an intelligent entity that needs to be heard.
I am a doctoral researcher at the University of Bath investigating breathing interventions for stress and anxiety, and I own and run The Studio — a purpose-built movement and therapy space in central Reading where I practise, run workshops and yoga nidra classes, and where my clinical breathwork trial will be conducted.
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Lorena Rodrigo
Yoga Teacher & Sound Therapist
Yoga, Meditation, and Sound aren’t just practices for me, they’re a way of life.
They’ve supported me through challenges, helped me feel more at home in my body, and given me a deep sense of freedom and self-discovery. Through these practical tools, I continue to learn, grow, and connect more deeply with myself and the world around me.
I provide sound experiences and yoga classes at The Studio to support restoration and whole-person health.
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Angela Atack
MA, UKCP Reg, Psychotherapist, Instructor, and Clinical Advisor
I’m Angela, a psychotherapist in private practice for over 30 years. I have a wealth of experience working with individuals, couples, and groups. I am co-founder and co-clinical director at Mind Garden Therapy Ltd, Reading’s largest centre for counselling & psychotherapy.I have broad experience in Autism Spectrum conditions and have been a therapeutic consultant for Autism Oxford. While retired from clinical practice, I continue to work at Mind Garden and in an advisory capacity for The Studio.
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Dr Tessa Venuti Sanderson
Women's Health & Yoga Specialist
Hi, I’m Dr Tessa, I help people just like you to fit self-care into their lives so they feel better on every level.Whatever stage of life you've reached, you want someone who will walk alongside you on your journey. I've been teaching yoga for 20+ years; that's over 12,000 hours of teaching experience.
I have been running my Women’s Circle since 2015, am the co-author of Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles and co-host of the Circle Holding podcast.
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Jelena Ciric-Milenkovic
Licensed Yoga Teacher
I am Jelena, an independent yoga teacher based in Reading, Berkshire. I believe that yoga is a transformative practice that can help you find balance, positivity and serenity in your life. As a qualified and experienced teacher, I offer a range of classes tailored to suit all levels of experience. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, my classes are designed to challenge and inspire you to push your limits and discover the incredible potential within you.