Meet Verity: Artist & Reiki Healer

A Journey of Healing, Transformation, and Artistic Connection

"In 2011, at the age of 26, my life took an unexpected yet transformative turn. As I browsed the windows of the shops in the South Laines of Brighton, I found myself suddenly in tears weighed down by grief and a sense of imbalance. It was then that I turned around and saw a sign in a window at the Quaker Meeting House in Brighton— inviting me into a warm and inviting space that became the starting point of my journey as a healer... the place where I first encountered the Sussex Healers Association. 

The healers introduced me to practices that felt both ancient and revolutionary: Reiki, meditation, breathwork, and the energetic properties of crystals. Slowly, I began to understand that healing isn’t just physical; it’s also emotional, spiritual, and deeply personal. Reiki, or, energy healing, with its ephemeral and intangible nature, opened my heart and mind to a world of possibilities; I felt things I hadn't felt before. It taught me that invisible ailments like grief and anxiety could be soothed and transformed through energy work.

With every session, I felt more aligned with my true self. The calm I experienced inspired me to share this gift with others. Over the years, I trained rigorously—first with the Sussex Healers Society in 2011 and 10 years later achieving my Usui Reiki Master qualification in Dublin in 2021, giving healing to anybody I could in the decade in-between. During Usui Reiki Level 1 & 2 in 2019, I discovered an intuitive gift for picking up ESP messages during Reiki sessions. These insights became an integral part of my practice, offering clients clarity and connection to their inner truths, should they want them.

Reiki is an incredibly versatile healing modality. It can provide support for a wide range of challenges, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), post-operative recovery (even long after surgery), and mood disorders such as anxiety and depression. It helps alleviate insomnia, chronic fatigue, and nightmares by promoting deep relaxation and restoring balance. Additionally, Reiki can aid in processing trauma, offering a gentle yet profound way to release stored emotional pain and cultivate a renewed sense of peace and vitality.

Reiki wasn’t the only outlet for my creativity and empathy. As a portrait painter, I found that my artistic pursuits were becoming deeply intertwined with my healing work. When I paint someone’s portrait, I see the narrative of their life etched across their face. After a Reiki session, I often witness their pure essence shining through—a calm, unburdened reflection of their true self.

In 2023, my healing journey as a Reiki Master expanded when I partnered with the NHS Healthy Living Centre in Edinburgh. Working in this setting was a humbling experience that allowed me to bring energy healing into a medical environment, offering clients a holistic approach to wellness.  I’ve had the privilege of helping around 200 clients over the years, each with their unique stories and energies.

I believe in the power of the auric field, a luminous energy that surrounds us all. Reiki nourishes and aligns this field, helping individuals reconnect with their essence in a world that often pulls us in multiple directions. My sessions offer a safe, serene space for clients to release unwanted energy, gain clarity, and emerge feeling refreshed and revitalized.

One client, Connie, described her session as “calming, healing, and leaving me feeling lighter, brighter, and connected to my true self.” Another, Scott, spoke of transformative shifts in energy, describing Reiki as “the missing piece of the puzzle” in his journey toward peace and joy.

Through this work, I’ve learned that healing is as much about listening as it is about technique. Whether I’m painting a portrait or channeling energy during a Reiki session, my goal remains the same: to illuminate the inner light within each person I meet and to remind them of their innate capacity for healing and growth.

This journey has transformed my life, and it’s my hope that through Reiki and art, I can help others find their own paths to balance, peace, and inspiration."

Verity Caroline, 6th Feb 2025, at the age of 39