About Meadowsweet Health
About Paula Stone & Meadowsweet Holistic Health
History & Passions
Meadowsweet Holistic Health began in 2002 after I qualified as a Medical Herbalist. I’m a practicing medical herbalist of over 20+ years experience using naturopathic approaches and Iridology.
Meadowsweet is a beautiful wild flower and herb. It was the favourite of my grandmother, who used the Meadowsweet plant medicinally on her farm in rural Herefordshire. I was born in Hereford on the Welsh borders and spent much of my childhood and beyond, staying in Pembrokeshire, where I loved finding meadowsweet among the wildflowers.
I’ve worked in private, public, and charitable sectors, supporting both young people and adults. I began as a teacher and still occasionally lecture at local colleges. Later, I trained as a Careers Adviser at the postgraduate level and now incorporate coaching and therapy into my private practice. I have specialized in helping people with SEND (special education needs and disabilities) mental health conditions, PTSD, and neurodivergence, especially autism, to develop their skills and achieve their goals. This included boosting confidence to find and keep employment.
My experience has driven my passion for helping people build self-confidence, believe in their abilities, and find meaningful activities that align with their values.
My Passions
I’m passionate about treating the whole person by addressing the root causes, not just the symptoms. I help people feel more fulfilled by setting and achieving goals in areas like career, home, family, friends, and finances.
I aim to empower you to move from just surviving to thriving, with strategies for lifestyle changes and maintaining balance. By tapping into your own inner resources and self-healing potential, you can overcome barriers and find meaningful activities to improve your well-being.
I’m committed to lifelong learning and regularly update my qualifications and skills to better support my clients. I also participate in ongoing professional development and therapy supervision to ensure I provide the best care.
Consultations are available at my Carleton Rode clinic, surrounded by nature, or via phone or online. I also offer visits to employers and training providers.
Paula Stone Professional Qualifications
Paula Stone (Cert Ed, Dip CG, A.S.H.A.H Dip.HPsych, Adv.Hyp, MAMH) is a professional member of the following organisations:
- The National Society of Talking Therapies (reg no 4505)
- Association of Master Herbalists
- The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (reg no 000057-K16)
- The General Naturopathic Council
- Paula is part of the The Brookhouse Hypnotherapy Group
Qualified and experienced in:
- Diploma in Life Coaching and NLP. Newcastle College
- Diploma in Herbal Medicine & Natural healing (The Selfheal School for Herbalists & Natural Healers)(Distinction)
- Advanced Hypnotherapy (The Academy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis Ltd-ACMH)
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy (The Academy of Clinical & Medical Hypnosis Ltd)
- Diploma in Professional Hypnotherapy and NLP (Anglia School of Hypnotherapy and NLP)
- Diploma in Advanced Hypnotherapy and NLP (Anglia School of Hypnotherapy and NLP)
- Certificate in Hypnosis and PTSD (NCHP)
- Diploma in Careers Guidance. (Post Grad)
- Certificate in Education. Newman Teacher Training University, Birmingham
- OCR Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Post 16)
- Diploma in Iridology(Guild of Naturopathic Iridologists/ International)
- Certificate in Counselling Skills at University of East Anglia (Person centred)
- Connexions Personal Advisers University Diploma -De Montfort University
- Training in Systematic Instruction (TSI) Job Coaching Certificate and The complete Job Trainer Certificate
- Certificate & Diploma in Stress management/ consultancy (ACMH/John Dewar school of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy)
- Certificate in Nutrition & Weight Management(Future Fit Training)(Distinction)
- EMDR techniques and applications (Dr Nick Parmar/Mind-field Training)
- EMDR & EMDR Accelerated Practitioner Certificate (GHSC/Warwickshire School of Hypnotherapy)
- Accredited Supervisor in Eclectic Therapy Supervisory Skills (National Council of Psychotherapists/GHSC)
- Certificates in Mindfulness ( Part 1&2- The Clem Turner Hypnotherapy, Cognitive & Behavioural Practice/Work Life Balance Centre)
- BABTAC Certificate in Indian Head massage
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT) Programmes/Tools to use in practice for Depression & Anxiety (West Suffolk CBT Service/ClinPsyD)
- CBT for Hypnotherapists / Master class in Depressive disorders-(ACMH)
- Solution focused Brief Therapy training-Bill O Connell
- Integrative Clinical Therapy-Staff Absence solutions
- Post Trauma workshop (The Clem Turner Hypnotherapy, Cognitive & Behavioural Practice/Work Life Balance Centre)
- Reflexology Practitioners Certificate(Pathways school of Reflexologists)
- Ear Candling Qualified practitioner (P.Quanten MD) (Herbal candles)
- Usui/Tibetan Reiki Master level
*Contact Paula
Paula Stone T: 01953 788722 M: 07766 885631
Walnut Tree Farm,
Church Road,
Carleton Rode,
Norfolk
NR16 1RR
Meadowsweet Life Balance, Naturally