My interest in healing and energy work began many years ago when a desire to explore spirituality and mysticism led me to become a member of a small esoteric group. It was here that I first began learning to identify patterns and behaviours in my life which held me back and limited my potential on various levels of my being. I also attended my first healing and meditation course and thus embarked upon an ongoing commitment to my personal and spiritual growth which has remained with me ever since.

Originally trained as an actress at the Webber Douglas School of Singing and Dramatic Art, I worked professionally in theatre, film, television and radio for many years. My interest in healing and spirituality ran in tandem with my theatrical career and I was always keen to pursue further knowledge in these fields whenever I had the space between acting assignments.

After several years of esoteric study, I became interested in Indian philosophies and the various spiritual paths that abound in that wonderful country which I view as my spiritual home. For six years I followed the Sikh tradition of Sant Mat under the guidance of Maharaj Charan Singh and later went on to follow the Siddha Yoga tradition under the guidance of Gurumayi Chidvisalanda. I also spent some time learning from the teachings of Mother Meera before synthesising this wealth of guidance and wisdom into a holistic personal practice which I have continued ever since.

The first therapeutic training I undertook was to learn Polarity Therapy - an extraordinary blend of East/West techniques involving manipulation, gentle touch therapy, diet and exercise. I was astonished to realise how it was possible to detect subtle energy blocks within the physical body through the hands. I came to understand how stuck or disturbed energy can lead to tension, illness and disease as well as emotional and mental problems and I became fascinated with the mind/body connection.

I have now spent over 35 years working on my personal development and spiritual growth and studying various therapeutic techniques under the guidance of a number of highly skilled therapists, trainers, and spiritual teachers. I have undertaken numerous courses including: Transpersonal Psychology and Jungian Dream Interpretation with Barbara Somers and Ian Gordon-Brown; Chakra Psychology with Sri Shyamji Bhatnager; Energy Medicine with Donna Eden and Madison King; Counselling at the Westminster Pastoral Foundation; and Cognitive Analytic Therapy with Dr Anthony Ryle and Dr Ansari Munir at Guys and St Thomas's Hospital. I have also attended courses on death and dying with Christine Longakre and Michael Pope under the auspices of RIGPA (The Tibetan Buddhist Centre). In addition, I also trained and qualified in Core Energy Management (The Endorphin Technique) with Dr William Bloom and have completed his 3-year Open Mystery School Course on Holistic Personal and Spiritual Growth.

I have qualified in and have been practising Reiki since 1997, and became a Reiki Master in 2000. I am also a qualified practitioner of both EmoTrance and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).

In 2008, an opportunity came my way to do add a new string to my bow, and to do something I had always wanted to do. Writing! I wrote a book called Finding the River which is all about the many ways people can help themselves through the ups and downs of life. Finding the River explains methods drawn from a number of different disciplines and therapies showing how it’s possible to move through life’s challenges, feel a greater connection to the natural world and find inner peace and strength. (For further details of the book, click here.)  

My years of therapeutic practice have been a joy, and working with clients and students has been inspirational and fulfilling, confirming that we are all capable of making beneficial personal changes, provided we have the commitment to work on ourselves and the encouragement of a skilled and empathetic teacher. By engendering a warm, safe, compassionate and non-judgemental environment and providing encouragement, support, guidance and experience, my aim is to give all clients and students the possibility of healing aspects of themselves, letting go of unwanted baggage and moving on in their lives. I am passionate about the work I do, deeply interested in the people I am privileged to work with, and am committed to using my healing skills with integrity.

SALLY TOPHAM

Energy Therapist

Reiki Master/Practitioner

Member of the UK Reiki Federation (UKRF)

EFT Practitioner

EmoTrance Practitioner

Member of the Association of Meridian Energy Therapies