East Wing Practice
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Community Well-being in Westbury, Wiltshire
A Brief History of East Wing
East Wing began in October 2013 as part of the Buddhist chaplaincy work of Dr Jan Gentaku Mojsa (a local Westbury resident, psychotherapist and practitioner of Zen Buddhism). Jan studied chaplaincy with Roshi Joan Halifax and Roshi Bernie Glassman who inspired Zen Peacemaker International. East Wing also carries that simple intention – to be of service. In doing that, we place relationship at the heart of our work.
Our work continually unfolds. We collect food for the food bank for members of the community who require a hand at difficult times. We offer mindfulness meditation, yoga, Tai Chi and Reiki as a resource of well-being and help at times of anxiety and stress. We also offer therapeutic support through our counselling and psychotherapy service. We are home to an organic food co-operative where we are able to work together to offer affordable and sustainable food. We see our community as far and wide. Since 2016 we have delivered aid to refugees in Calais.
For those more specifically interested in meditation, we have a regular sitting group – The East Wing Sangha – a community of spiritual friends who meet every fortnight on a Sunday afternoon. Find out more here.
Refugee Work
At East Wing, we see our community as far and wide. Members of the community have worked together to bring aid to refugees in the camps at Calais and Dunkirk.
As well as food we have also delivered a range of requested items including razors and personal care goods. We also ran a dental heath campaign where, together with a local dentist, we provided many toothbrushes and toothpastes for people to use.
Our Team
All our practitioners have completed - or are in the process of completing - comprehensive training in counselling or psychotherapy. Those in training receive extensive supervision and support.
Dr. Jan Gentaku Mojsa
Jan is a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist & Supervisor, Buddhist Chaplain and Zen novice priest.
Jenny Joyce
Jen is an experienced counsellor and works with us on the Listening Project and our Climate Cafe Project. Together with Jan she is instrumental in setting up the Bereavement Support Group.
Susie Atterbury
Susie is a counsellor who works with children, young people as well as adults. Together with Jen, she runs the Climate Cafe and other environmental projects.
Grant Morris
Grant is a psychotherapist in training completing his MA in psychotherapy. He works with adults.
Bridget Ross
Bridget is an experienced psychotherapist who does our assessments. She has an interest and experience of working with neurodiversity.
Paula Harvey
Paula holds her private practice with us. She has experience working for the NHS in Primary Care for GP surgeries, private practice and the voluntary sector for Swindon Alcohol and Drugs service.
Nick Meadows
Nick is an Integrative Transpersonal Counsellor. He has a background working in the arts and works with adults.