Charlotte Hastings

Charlotte Hastings is a UK-based psychodynamic counsellor, educator, and author specialising in the intersection of food, emotional wellbeing, and therapeutic practice. Drawing on her background in anthropology, social philosophy, and systemic family therapy, Charlotte developed Kitchen Therapy, a pioneering approach that integrates cooking with psychotherapy to foster personal and communal healing.

Her professional journey includes serving as Head of Drama at a boarding school for neurodivergent students, where she honed multi-sensory, adaptive methods to support diverse learning needs. This experience, combined with her therapeutic training, informs her unique practice that emphasises creativity, connection, and the nurturing aspects of food preparation.

In 2024, Charlotte published Kitchen Therapy: How to Become a Conscious Cook (Ortus Press), a work that blends narrative, psychology and practical guidance to explore the symbolic and healing roles of food in our lives. The book has been praised for its innovative fusion of therapeutic insight and culinary practice.