Between the wardrobe and the soul
Talking about what people wear on the inside. Emotional therapy in Netanya or on Zoom.
- A clinic in Netanya, or on Zoom
- A free 20-minute intro call
- Sun–Thu, 08:00–20:00
What we talk about here
The subjects people most often come to me with.
Anxiety and worryWhen the thoughts run ahead of the body, and the nights are too long.
Life transitionsSeparation, parenthood, moving country, retirement: moments when the ground shifts.
Grief and lossA place for longing, for anger, and for what can't be said at home.
CouplesWhen the same argument keeps coming back, or when it's too quiet between you.
Self-imageThe inner voice that says it's never enough.
Burnout at workWhen the tiredness no longer goes away at the weekend.
How to start
Four steps, and you set the pace.
- 1Intro call
20 minutes by phone or Zoom, free and with no commitment.
- 2First session
50 minutes to get to know each other, ask and understand what matters to you.
- 3Working together
One session a week, on the same day and at the same time.
- 4Checking together
Every so often we stop and ask whether it helps.
I'm Batel
I'm an emotional therapist, the creator of "Fashion of the Soul", a lecturer and a group facilitator. I talk about what people wear on the inside, between the clothes wardrobe and the soul's wardrobe. In my room there is space for silence, for laughter and for hard questions.
- Creator of "Fashion of the Soul"
- Emotional therapist
- Lecturer and group facilitator
- Coordinator of the "Amitim" programme at the Galei Yam community centre
A quiet moment
A short video from the world of the clinic. Your own videos go here.
The questions people ask quietly
Before you call, here are the answers, without polish.
What if I have no idea where to start?
That is where most people start. In the intro call I ask the questions, and we find the order together. You don't need to arrive with a tidy story.
Does what is said in the room stay in the room?
Yes. Confidentiality is the basis. The only exception is a real danger to life, where the law requires action, and we talk about it in the first session.
How long does therapy last?
It varies. Some people come for ten sessions around one subject, and some stay longer. Every so often we stop and check together whether it still helps.
What if it isn't right for me?
That's fine, and better found out early. You can say so in the room, and if needed I'll help you find a therapist who suits you better.
Do I need a big problem to come?
No. People come when something simply feels stuck, heavy or unclear. There is no entry threshold.
What does it cost, and does insurance refund it?
The fees are on the fees page. After each session you get a receipt, and most supplementary health plans refund part of it. It's worth checking with yours.
The clinic
A quiet room, daylight, and a cup of tea if you like.
The seating corner The room 
The library 
By the window
Zoom works too
The same session, from home. Good for anyone who lives far away, finds it hard to go out, or has a busy week.
- A secure connection, a personal link for each session
- You can switch between Zoom and the clinic
- The same fee and the same policy
Articles
Things I've written about questions that come up in the room.
- What we wear on the insideThe clothes we choose in the morning say quite a lot about what's going on inside.4 min read
- A fashion show that started on the insideHow a fashion show became months of work with women living with mental illness, and what we learned on the way.4 min read
- Body image: when the mirror speaks too loudlyAbout the way we look at ourselves, and what can help when it gets hard.4 min read
A free 20-minute intro call
By phone or Zoom. Hear how I work, ask anything that worries you, and decide afterwards, with no pressure.
- Free, with no commitment
- By phone or by Zoom
- A reminder the day before
Prefer to write? A WhatsApp message, or 055-5565655
You can book by phone on 055-5565655.
Getting here
40 Herzl St, Netanya. Second floor, with a lift. Street parking.
Sun–Thu, 08:00–20:00
- 055-5565655
- batel@batelgreen.co.il
- 40 Herzl St, Netanya