Hi, I’m Dominic Hatcher. I am a trauma-informed Internal Family Systems (IFS) practitioner offering one-to-one therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties, and the effects of developmental & relational trauma.
My work is grounded in the IFS model developed by Richard Schwartz, an evidence-based therapeutic approach that helps people understand and work with the different “parts” of their inner world in a respectful, non-pathologising way. IFS supports meaningful and lasting change by strengthening access to what Schwartz describes as the core qualities of Self: calmness, curiosity, clarity, compassion, confidence, courage, creativity, and connectedness.
I provide a calm, structured, and confidential therapeutic space characterised by warmth, attunement, and clarity, where clients can explore their inner experiences safely and at their own pace.
Professional background and approach
Before training in Internal Family Systems, my work was rooted in somatic, trauma-aware, and nervous-system-informed practices through many years of one-to-one and group facilitation. This background informs the way I practice therapy today, with careful attention to embodiment, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation alongside reflective dialogue.
My therapeutic approach integrates:
This allows therapy to be both psychologically insightful and deeply attuned to how your system is experiencing the work moment to moment.
How I work:
Therapy sessions are collaborative, respectful, and guided by what feels manageable for you. A central principle of my work is moving at the speed of trust — allowing safety and clarity to develop naturally, without pressure or urgency. You are not expected to have the right words or a clear narrative. We begin with what is present and allow your system to gently guide us from there.
IFS allows us to explore the parts of you that hold anxiety, self-criticism, protective behaviours, or unresolved emotional experiences, and to build a more compassionate, confident, and internally connected relationship over time.
My role is to provide a steady, attuned, and supportive therapeutic environment in which this process can unfold.
I commonly work with clients experiencing:
You do not need a diagnosis to begin therapy. A sense that something feels difficult, repetitive, or unresolved is enough. I am available for sessions from Monday to Friday, both in-person at the Cherry Tree Centre in Henley-on-Thames and online. If you would like further information, please complete the form below, and I will be in touch.