The Wellbeing Atelier
Josephine Dolan-Dufourd
SIRET: 88454417200015 | RPPS: 10008041849
I'm Josephine, a British-trained Occupational Therapist based in the South of France, with over 25 years of experience supporting adults and children through change, illness, and life’s everyday challenges.Occupational Therapy is about more than managing symptoms — it’s about finding clarity, autonomy, and balance in everyday life. My approach is collaborative, creative, and always tailored to you. Together, we explore what supports your wellbeing—physically, emotionally, and mentally—and build practical tools to help you feel more grounded and resourced.Wellbeing Ateliers refers to the therapeutic sessions and personalised programs that help you reconnect with what matters most, through meaningful activity, mindful presence, and strategies that fit real life.Because how we spend our moments shapes how we live our lives.Click the play button to meet me.
Occupational Therapy
What to expect:
1. Initial Evaluation
2. Ongoing One-to-One Sessions
3. Collaboration with Other Professionals (if needed)What I offer:
✔️ Personalised, compassionate support
🎯 Activity-based sessions tailored to your needs
💡 Practical strategies to manage daily challenges
📈 Progress at your own pace toward greater ease, confidence and independenceComprehensive Wellbeing Assessment: 200 € An in-depth evaluation of physical, cognitive, and emotional wellbeing, including sensory integration. This includes two clinical sessions and the delivery of a personalised report with actionable strategies to improve your daily life and find a sustainable rhythm.Follow up sessions 90€/75€ if booking 6 sessions or more (1 hour in duration includes session summary and recommendations)(Please note: not reimbursed by Social Security, unless covered under ALD, MDPH, or by your private insurer.)Try a free Occupational Therapy for Wellbeing series by clicking the play button
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a core part of my occupational therapy practice — a powerful way to meet life’s challenges with greater calm, clarity, and resilience. A regulated nervous system is a key to health and mindfulness is one of the most efficient and long lasting ways of developing this skill.Mindfulness in Practice
Learn simple breath and body-based tools to ease overwhelm, build emotional balance, and reconnect with what truly matters. These sessions are grounded in Compassion Focused Therapy and support long-term wellbeing — not just in moments of stillness, but in everyday life.Why Learn with a Clinician?
Mindfulness may seem simple — but it can stir deep emotional currents. As a trauma-informed occupational therapist, I offer a safe, supportive, and personalised space where you can explore these practices gently, with care and clinical insight.Join the group (see below) or work with me individually.Tailored Package ideal for specific health needs: €520 — 3-month plan with 6 sessions and personalised supportTry a past meditation series for free via video or audio below.
The Meditation Class
Fridays, 9–10am CETTERM DATES 20269 January – April 17 13 sessions (break: 28 Feb & 6 March)
9 May – 26 June 9 sessions (last one is a double two-hour mini retreat)
NO GROUPS JULY & AUGUST
4 September – 18th December 14 sessions (break October 23 & 30)Weekly guided sessions to help build resilience, perspective, and calm. Each session stands alone, and all participants receive recordings, resources and email support.Each session includes a short check-in, gentle movement, a guided meditation, and a simple tea ceremony — a quiet ritual that marks the shift from practice to daily life. This act of mindful tea drinking becomes a reminder that presence and peace are available even in the most ordinary moments. You’ll leave each session with take-home tools to support ongoing practice.All you need is a quiet space, something to sit or lie on, and a drink of your choice.Pricing:Pay-as-you-go: €18 — pay-as-you-go.
Perfect if you want to explore the practice at your own pace or drop in occasionally.Committed Path: €13.50 per session — A full term of sessions.
Ideal for those ready to build a consistent, long-term practice with support and structure.Deep Dive: add individual OT to session to any class price for a discounted rate of 65€ per session
For those seeking deeper therapeutic support and guidance to enrich their journey.Mindfulness is more than a moment of stillness — it’s a steady path to lasting wellbeing.
My Work Elsewhere
Get LOUD! Stay LOUD! I’m the Occupational Therapist for Get LOUD! Stay LOUD!, the only online Parkinson’s-specific speech and voice maintenance platform.Visit Get LOUD! Stay LOUD! by clicking the play button below.
CSF-Languedoc Cancer Support France – Languedoc (CSF-Languedoc) is a volunteer-led charity offering free, confidential support in English to individuals affected by cancer across southern France.learn more by clicking the play button below.
Heiter Magazine – a magazine and community of people inspiring us to live with joy, and curate a life that feels good. I am the in house therapist and host a quarterly book club, monthly meditation sessions and occassional workshops.To read more click the play button below. If you decide to join use that link and add the welcome pack (worth 27€) to your basket and with the code JOSEPHINE you’ll get it for free.
Families and children - I run a small in person clinic for families and children in France.As a sensory-informed Occupational Therapist, I offer a gentle, relational approach to child development, specialising in supporting children with sensory processing differences, autism, ADHD, and emotional regulation needs. My practice is intentional and moves away from clinical rigidness to prioritise deep presence, safety, and the power of play. I use meaningful activity as my primary intervention tool, harnesssing the natural rhythms of daily life to foster growth and independence. Based in France and working primarily through local connections, I strive to create a grounded, calm space where children and their families feel truly seen, ensuring that therapy remains a supportive and human-centered journey rather than just a series of assessments.To read more about my work please visit:
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