About me
I'm Thomas, a Second Degree Usui Reiki practitioner based in Buxton town centre. I'm a fully insured practitioner member of the UK Reiki Federation, offering Reiki both in person in Buxton and remotely through distance Reiki, to clients across Derbyshire, the wider UK and internationally.
I specialise in supporting clients through stress, anxiety, burnout, low mood, perimenopause and significant life transitions, alongside those simply seeking dedicated time for rest and wellbeing. In-person sessions take place in a private, professional therapy space in central Buxton; distance Reiki sessions are conducted via video call or telephone, so you can be supported from home wherever you are.
My own grounding in Usui Shiki Ryoho reflects years of consistent, dedicated development within a lineage tracing directly back to Reiki's founder, Dr Mikao Usui, and it's what I bring to every client session.
Sessions are gentle, non-invasive, and entirely at your own pace.
You're welcome to call or message me using the details on this profile with any questions before booking, or click the 'Book a session' icon above to check live availability and book an in-person session directly.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Second Degree Usui Reiki practitioner and a practitioner member of the UK Reiki Federation — a standard requiring verified training hours, ongoing CPD and full professional insurance, recognised as the Federation's benchmark for active, qualified practitioners. I hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance with Balens, specialist insurers for complementary therapists.
My training began in 2018 with an in-person First Degree course under Julie Hayes, a Reiki Master/Teacher and member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists, whose lineage traces back to Reiki's founder Dr Mikao Usui. Over the following years I developed my practice extensively with friends and family, building a solid foundation before training to Second Degree in 2026 and taking on client work.
I maintain my expertise through ongoing CPD, regular personal practice and client work, and hold additional training in complementary and wellbeing practices, including facial treatments and ear acupuncture.
Member organisations
The UK Reiki Federation is a professional association with the objective of forming a national umbrella organisation for education, training and guidance in the practice of reiki.
Currently the Reiki Federation requires their members to have signed their code of ethics, hold practitioner insurance and hold certificates appropriate to their membership type.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£35.00 - £55.00
Additional information
Individual sessions are priced by duration: 30 minutes £35, 45 minutes £45, and 60 minutes £55.
A Course of Six is £305, offering a total saving of £60. The course includes six 60-minute Reiki sessions, plus a complimentary 30-minute integration session on completion.
When I work
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Further information
Every session is delivered at a pace that suits you, with your comfort as the priority throughout. You remain fully clothed, and you're free to choose light touch or hands-off Reiki, whichever you prefer. No previous experience or particular belief in Reiki is required, simply a willingness to rest and receive.
Reiki is a Japanese energy-based relaxation practice, developed by Dr Mikao Usui in the early twentieth century. The name combines two Japanese words: "Rei", meaning universal, and "Ki", meaning life force energy, together referring to the energy that flows through all living things. In practice, this involves light touch or hands held just above the body, working with your body's own capacity to rest, rebalance and recover. It's entirely non-invasive and safe for people of all ages. Reiki is now offered within NHS hospital trusts, including University College London Hospitals and Guy's and St Thomas', and is acknowledged by Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support as a supportive complementary therapy used in cancer centres and hospices across the UK.
In-person sessions take place in a private, prepared treatment room in central Buxton. You'll be resting on a dedicated Reiki treatment table, so it's worth wearing something comfortable and loose-fitting; soft blankets and cushions keep you warm throughout. I begin by asking how you're feeling, and the session itself starts with byosen scanning: a careful reading of where tension or imbalance is being held in the body. From there, I work intuitively, in a practice the Usui tradition calls reiji-ho, allowing the energy to guide where my hands are placed rather than following a fixed routine. Most clients notice a shift within the first few minutes, such as warmth, heaviness, or a quietening of mental noise, and many drift into a light meditative state. Afterwards, there's time to reorient gently, share anything that came up, and settle before returning to your day.
Distance Reiki follows exactly the same principles, the only difference being that we connect remotely rather than face to face. I hold the same dedicated time, attentive preparation and full presence as I would in the treatment room, connecting via WhatsApp, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or telephone while you rest comfortably at home. Within the Reiki tradition, physical distance isn't considered a barrier, and many clients are genuinely surprised at how settled and present a distance session can feel. Distance Reiki is available to clients throughout the UK and worldwide.
I offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, and can often accommodate short-notice or same-day bookings. Distance Reiki is available worldwide via WhatsApp, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or telephone.
I offer flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, and can often accommodate short-notice or same-day bookings. I'm also happy to adapt sessions for accessibility needs or sensory sensitivities; just let me know in advance. And if you have questions about whether Reiki is right for you, you're welcome to get in touch before booking; I respond to all enquiries personally.
What clients say
"Beautiful energy, incredibly grounding and healing. Thank you so much. Looking forward to visiting again and will definitely recommend to my friends and family." — Jess, London
"Absolutely amazing. My first time, obviously not knowing what to expect. However, I was left feeling very relaxed and energised. What a very positive experience. Thomas was very welcoming and very professional throughout. What a lovely person, I can't recommend him enough. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you." — Gill, Buxton
"There's something truly special about receiving energy work from someone who holds space as beautifully as Thomas does... I highly recommend Thomas as a Reiki Practitioner." — Dan, Aylesbury
"I found myself effortlessly guided in a non-intrusive way to a state of deep calm... Highly recommend trying." — Andrew, Preston
"I had never felt comfortable with anyone before meeting Thomas. His knowledge and natural warmth put me at ease so that I was able to relax. For the first time in ages I had the most restful night's sleep, and today I feel more energised and calm than I have in many years." — Jo, Derbyshire
"I had a lovely distance Reiki session with Thomas last night... The whole experience felt gentle, grounding and insightful." — Cynthia, Nairobi, Kenya
