Discover Your Path To Emotional Wellness
About The Wellbeing Body
The Wellbeing Body was founded on the belief that emotional wellbeing deserves the same attention as physical health.
We provide integrative psychotherapy, counselling, wellbeing education, and community-focused support. Our approach combines evidence-based practice with genuine human connection, recognising that wellbeing is influenced by relationships, routines, movement, nutrition, environment, identity, and life experiences.
Our vision is to create a service that supports people not only through therapy, but through education, community connection, workplace wellbeing, creative expression, and lifestyle support.
What Drives Us
Our Mission and Values
Too often, people seek support only when they have reached crisis point.
The Wellbeing Body was created to provide a space where people can access support earlier, understand themselves more deeply, strengthen their wellbeing, and connect with others who may be on similar journeys.
Our long-term vision is to become a wellbeing hub within our community — bringing together therapy, education, creativity, movement, workplace wellbeing, knowledge exchange, and community partnerships.
We believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, evidence-based support that helps them not only cope, but thrive.
Most importantly, we believe wellbeing should not end when therapy does.
Our People
Meet Our Dedicated Team
Our therapists and trainee therapists are carefully selected for their professionalism, warmth, and commitment to ethical practice.
All trainee therapists receive regular clinical supervision and ongoing professional development. This allows us to provide accessible counselling services without compromising on quality, safety, or care.
Sessions with one of our trainee psychotherapists are £30 for 50 minutes.
Lydia Alty
Lead Psychotherapist
I am Lydia Alty, founder of The Wellbeing Body, qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, registered member of the BACP, Psychology PhD researcher at the University of Southampton, and specialist mentor supporting university students with mental health needs and autism.
My professional experience includes hospital mental health services, residential care, community settings, higher education, and private practice.
Alongside my clinical work, my doctoral research explores childhood traumatic loss and the impact it can have across the life course. This research continually informs the trauma-informed, relational, and evidence-based approach that underpins the service.
I created The Wellbeing Body because I wanted to create something that went beyond traditional therapy — a place where people feel welcomed, understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Garret
Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach
I have been involved in fitness and nutrition throughout my adult life. In my twenties, my focus was bodybuilding, and I successfully won my first competition at the age of 27.
Over time, my approach to health and fitness has evolved. I now focus on movement, vitality and creating realistic changes that can be maintained long term. My aim is to help people care for their body in a way that also supports their overall wellbeing, confidence and quality of life.
Alongside this work, I am a mechanical engineer. The attention to detail, problem-solving skills and practical thinking required in engineering also shape the way I approach physical health and nutrition. I take time to understand each person’s circumstances, goals and challenges before creating a plan that feels achievable and sustainable.
I hold a Level 3 Personal Training qualification and a Level 3 Nutrition for Health qualification.
To find out more about how I could support you, visit the contact page and book a free initial consultation.
Hyunwook
Psychotherapist in Training
Hi, I’m Hyunwook, a psychotherapist in training and placement student at The Wellbeing Body. I am currently completing the third year of my master’s degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of Derby. I also hold a master’s degree in Psychology.
Before beginning my psychotherapy training, I worked with autistic children in both school and private settings. I have also worked as a freelance language translator and as a part-time university lecturer, teaching undergraduate students about introductory psychology and public mental health.
Alongside my professional experience, I have supported community groups for people experiencing mental health difficulties and learning disabilities. These roles have strengthened my commitment to providing a welcoming, compassionate and non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood.
Originally from South Korea, I have lived in England for more than 20 years. My own experiences of adapting to life in a new country, feeling different and, at times, feeling marginalised inspired me to study counselling and psychotherapy. This journey has helped me develop a deeper understanding of myself and greater acceptance of others and their individual experiences.
I am currently completing my dissertation, which explores low mood in older adults — an area I feel particularly passionate about.
What We Offer
Our Services
At The Well Being Body, we offer a variety of therapeutic services designed to support and guide you through your personal journey. Our approach is centered around empathy, understanding, and confidentiality, ensuring that you feel safe and supported at every step.
Therapy & Wellbeing
- Psychotherapy
- Counselling
We support people experiencing anxiety, low mood, burnout, neurodiversity, relationship difficulties, trauma, loss, self-esteem challenges, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
We work alongside you to better understand your experiences, emotions, and patterns, helping you create meaningful and lasting change at a pace that feels right for you.
Community & Partnerships
We recognise that wellbeing does not only happen within the therapy room.
Where appropriate, we aim to support people in connecting with wider community resources including social groups, wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities, financial support services, education opportunities, employment support, charities, and peer networks.
We are passionate about becoming an active part of the Derby community and welcome opportunities to volunteer, collaborate, provide talks, attend community events, and work alongside local organisations.
Movement & Lifestyle Support
Mental wellbeing does not exist in isolation from physical wellbeing.
Emerging evidence highlights the relationship between movement, sleep, nutrition, stress regulation, and emotional health.
My approach is supportive, practical and free from judgement. You do not need to be experienced, confident in the gym or already physically fit to get started.
Email us to book your free initial call or fill out the contact form and select ‘Movement & Lifestyle Support’.
Garret Offers
- Tailored Personal Training Personalised exercise programmes designed to build strength, improve endurance and support physical vitality.
- Movement Coaching Practical guidance to improve posture, movement patterns and confidence when exercising.
- Nutrition Guidance Realistic, evidence-informed nutrition guidance to help you fuel your body and work towards your individual health and fitness goals.
- Mind–Body Wellbeing Using movement and physical activity to support stress management, confidence and a stronger connection with your body.
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say
“Our therapy sessions are very safe spaces to open up and discuss anything. I really value the natural flow of topics to explore, but Lydia offers very thoughtful prompts and questions when needed. Lydia’s empathy and compassion makes her very easy to open up to, and she offers a constructive approach to helping make positive habits and life choices.”
“I came to the wellbeing body for support as life stressors were a bit much for me. I felt like I was understood and not judged. Learnt a lot about myself and my emotions.”
“Lydia was fantastic for me at a period in my life where I really needed some support. I felt at ease completely and understood. I highly recommend.”
Reach Out for Support
Take the first step towards a more balanced and confident you. Our team at The Wellbeing Body is here to provide a compassionate and understanding environment. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to book your initial consultation. We are committed to supporting you on your journey to well-being.
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