Our Objectives
Our mission is to create a positive impact within communities.
Our innovative training courses aim to uplift and inspire.
To provide activities which benefit the community and offer opportunities to empower individuals through innovative training courses in a range of vocational and personal development subjects. These activities help to reduce social isolation and build communities
To provide volunteering opportunities for anyone wishing to gain confidence, reduce social isolation, learn new skills and meet like minded people
To Benefit the wider community by encouraging all participants to make a positive contribution to society.
To work in partnership with other local organisations which will allow us to customise the needs of the group or community effectively
Our Directors
Shirley O’Donoghue PGCE Director
An experienced teacher and lecturer in a wide range of Holistic Therapies, she is Principal of Lucis College as well as lecturing and running workshops for The Federation of Holistic Therapies and Cidesco. She has had 5 books published. Her latest book - a Beginners Guide to Crystal Therapy is published by Inner Traditions and is available worldwide. She has also worked with many large organizations – both public and private on a consultancy basis providing stress management and product training.
Shirley is founder member of Holistic Harmony CIC and continues to teach Practitioner Courses in a wide range of complementary therapies for Lucis College. She was appointed to Surrey Enterprise Partnership for 4 years and also on the advisory panel to Social Investment Business Group.
Kate Winter PGCE Director
A practising Holistic Therapist based in the Redhill Area, She has been practising Homeopathy for nine years and other therapies include Crystal Therapy, Reiki, Reflexology, Metamorphic Technique, Hopi Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage and Colour Therapy. Kate runs a Holistic Therapies clinic at the East Surrey Hospital once a week, primarily for the benefit of NHS staff. She is a qualified Teacher and teaches all of the above therapies.
A founder Director of Holistic Harmony she has been closely involved in its progression and development since it began in March 2009
Phil O’Donoghue Tech. Eng Qualified Cytech Level 2 Mechanic Director
Initially a qualified Mechanical and Electrical and Lighting Engineer, Phil went on to have an extensive career in industry as a Sales and Marketing Manager for a number of 'blue chip' companies including General Electric and Philips. He brings a wealth of expertise from industry and commerce but also due to the varied nature of his career along the way he has collected qualifications as diverse as Tree Felling, JCB Rough Terrain Telehandler Licence, Hydraulic Crane Operator, Bicycle Mechanic Qualification (Cytec 2) as well as being a qualified Teacher. Thankfully he also has had training in Health & Safety and First Aid!
Julian Moore Director
Julian comes from a background of working with Blue Chip companies in electrical engineering, marketing and IT. He is now retired and supports Holistic Harmony’s IT and Bikes Revived Project.
What People Are Saying about us
"Just to say many thanks for the Holistic Harmonies Training you delivered at Redhill Probation Centre. The women who attended thoroughly enjoyed the sessions and not only did it give them the opportunity to gain a qualification in holistic therapies, but it has also helped them to develop healthy stress management techniques that they can apply to their day to day lives. We appreciate the time both yourself & Kat gave to the group and are hopeful that you will be able to return to us again in the future."
— Leah Greenwood Substance Treatment Officer,
Redhill Probation Centre Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust
“I first met Shirley over 5 years ago when I was looking for a provider of complementary therapies for our wellbeing days. Shirley and her wonderful team have since been an integral part of our days, with over 300 women based across Surrey, enjoying relaxing and pampering treatments from Shirley and her wonderful team of therapists.
“Apart from helping women feel a bit special about themselves, real health benefits are seen: blood pressure reduces, anxiety levels diminish and a sense of self esteem and worth returns. Whilst we provide other activities, it is the therapies that women always put at the top of their list when giving feedback.
“So many thanks to Shirley and team – you have helped make a lot of vulnerable women feel that little bit special.”
— Megan Aspel, Director
Let’s Link (mental health charity)
"I wanted to thank you all for your contribution to a very successful staff event last week and to confirm that we received a lot of positive feedback from those who attended."
— Lynne Thorburn Health & Safety Adviser
Legal, HR & Regulatory Services
“Hi Shirley, thank you so very much to yourself and your team, people are raving about the day they have had, it’s been an utter success. They are already talking about the next session we have planned with you.
— Angie Musico
- Richmond Fellowship
“Holistic Harmony’s Community Wellbeing Hub has so many friendly and supportive therapists there - I came to experience the treatments and have to say it is nothing short of amazing - I would recommend this community initiative to everyone
— Alanah
- Presenter of Free Your Soul, Surrey Hills Community Radio Station.
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