​Welcome to Where the Light Enters, is a holistic therapy practice offering counselling, shiatsu and sand tray therapy in Totnes.

 

Where the Light Enters is a space for healing, self-discovery, and transformation.

 

My name is Jana Coles, and I bring over a decade of experience in supporting individuals on their journeys toward health and wholeness.   

  

Originally from the Moravian region of the Czech Republic, I have called Devon my home for the past 15 years. The landscapes of my life - lush forests, serene lakes, the stunning South Devon coastline, and the tranquil River Dart - inspire and ground me. As a mother to two spirited daughters and a cocker spaniel named Ruby, I cherish the simple joys of life: walking in nature, practicing chi gong, learning the cello, and expressing creativity through clay and paint.  

 

Counselling and therapy have been lifelong callings for me. I have always felt it natural to sit with others, listening deeply to their stories. Life’s challenges often reveal profound opportunities for growth, much like Rumi’s reminder that “the wound is where the light enters.” My personal journey has taught me the power of authenticity and the importance of letting go of societal and internalised expectations. This ongoing enquiry into freedom and self-awareness informs my approach to supporting clients.

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My Approach​

Whether as a shiatsu practitioner or counsellor my approach is wholistic, seeking connection between mind, body and spirit. The emphasis is on creating a safe compassionate space where clients can explore their inner landscape and work towards personal healing and transformation. I integrate a range of modalities tailored to individual needs. 

 

My counselling practice incorporates shadow work to get familiar with hidden aspects of the psyche, along with somatic counselling to release trauma stored in the body and promote emotional balance.

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Sand tray therapy supports the counselling process and is a creative and symbolic tool that allows clients to gain deeper insight and process experience in a visual, tactile way.

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I also offer shiatsu therapy which is a body based treatment that addresses many health issues and helps to restore energy flow.

 

My various skills work in synergy to guide clients on their journey towards self-awareness, health, resilience and growth.

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Qualifications   

- Diploma in Shiatsu Therapy (2011, Devon School of Shiatsu)   

- Diploma in Counselling (2020, Dartmoor Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy)   

- Professional Member of the Shiatsu Society and National Counselling Society   

  

Your Journey Starts Here   

Whether you’re seeking counselling in Totnes, exploring sand tray therapy, or looking for a skilled therapy practitioner in South Devon, I am here to support you. Together, we’ll create a safe, compassionate space to navigate life’s challenges and embrace your authentic self.   

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Let’s begin this journey of transformation and healing - because even in our darkest moments, light finds its way in.