Somatic Counselling in Alderley Edge
Are you a successful professional looking for support to recover from narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse and/or coercive control? Perhaps you are struggling to deal with constantly high levels of anxiety, difficulty managing your emotions and feeling like you're never good enough. You might still be coming to terms with the reality that you have suffered narcissistic abuse and are looking for someone who can help you to understand and break free from your past trauma so you can live the life you want to live.
Are you a successful professional looking for support to recover from narcissistic abuse, emotional abuse and/or coercive control? Perhaps you are struggling to deal with constantly high levels of anxiety, difficulty managing your emotions and feeling like you're never good enough. You might still be coming to terms with the reality that you have suffered narcissistic abuse and are looking for someone who can help you to understand and break free from your past trauma so you can live the life you want to live.
In life certain incidents such a loss and unhealthy relationships with self and others can lead you to disconnect from yourself. Disconnection can make it difficult for you to be able feel everyday emotions such as joy, contentment and love which can have a detrimental impact on your ability to move on with your life and thrive, leaving you trapped in unhelpful patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you. After experiencing a loss and supporting many individuals over the past 25 years I have developed a wealth of knowledge and skills that can also support you to facilitate change and allow you live the life that you want to live.
In life certain incidents such a loss and unhealthy relationships with self and others can lead you to disconnect from yourself. Disconnection can make it difficult for you to be able feel everyday emotions such as joy, contentment and love which can have a detrimental impact on your ability to move on with your life and thrive, leaving you trapped in unhelpful patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you. After experiencing a loss and supporting many individuals over the past 25 years I have developed a wealth of knowledge and skills that can also support you to facilitate change and allow you live the life that you want to live.
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
I understand that it can be hard to reach out for therapy, especially when you may be finding life tough at the moment. Or perhaps you are in a better place and have decided that you want to explore aspects of your life. Either way, please do contact me to discuss your needs. In therapy sessions I would work with you to process your past so that you can see how it impacts the present. For many there is the need to grieve for what has been lost, whilst giving the opportunity to identify and embrace your true inner self. You would strengthen ‘Adult’ you, freeing yourself to embrace life.
Hi I'm Susie. I believe that relationships are really important. We encounter lots of different relationships over the course of our lives: friends, siblings, parents, bosses, co-workers…and then there’s the relationship we have with ourselves. Our unique life experiences inform our thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and sometimes we can get stuck in outdated patterns. Common mental health conditions such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, and addiction, are often symptoms of the effects of adverse life experiences. Treating the underlying causes of whichever symptoms are affecting you can dramatically reduce their impact.
Hi I'm Susie. I believe that relationships are really important. We encounter lots of different relationships over the course of our lives: friends, siblings, parents, bosses, co-workers…and then there’s the relationship we have with ourselves. Our unique life experiences inform our thoughts, feelings and behaviours; and sometimes we can get stuck in outdated patterns. Common mental health conditions such as: depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, and addiction, are often symptoms of the effects of adverse life experiences. Treating the underlying causes of whichever symptoms are affecting you can dramatically reduce their impact.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
Have you ever felt stuck with your family or work roles? Do the people who are meant to love you unconditionally, frequently hold you back? Do you find yourself constantly feeling the need to apologise for things, then wondering what you have done wrong? Maybe you have felt blamed for things in life and want to explore things further. Or you may feel held back by guilt and regret. I can work with you to explore this through a safe and steady process which looks at patterns across your life and within relationships. This will help you to break free from the restraints of negative approval you may have felt for many years.
I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the pain, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the pain, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
Are you having problems with your relationship, family or friends? Maybe you are feeling dissatisfied, overwhelmed, guilty, upset or angry? Whatever feelings you have, it usually means pain for you in some way. Counselling isn’t just something people do when they are in crisis or at rock bottom, attending before problems snowball or get too overwhelming can help and save more pain in the long run.
Are you having problems with your relationship, family or friends? Maybe you are feeling dissatisfied, overwhelmed, guilty, upset or angry? Whatever feelings you have, it usually means pain for you in some way. Counselling isn’t just something people do when they are in crisis or at rock bottom, attending before problems snowball or get too overwhelming can help and save more pain in the long run.
Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside it feels like too much. It might be anxiety, depression, past trauma, ADHD, or patterns in relationships or with self-worth that feel hard to shift. You don’t need to explain it all perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a BACP-registered therapist offering a person-centred, trauma-informed space to go at your pace. You’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and respect. People often come to me feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. Over time, you can start to feel more settled, more like yourself again, and like things are a little easier to face.
Maybe you’re holding it together on the outside, but inside it feels like too much. It might be anxiety, depression, past trauma, ADHD, or patterns in relationships or with self-worth that feel hard to shift. You don’t need to explain it all perfectly, just somewhere to start. I’m a BACP-registered therapist offering a person-centred, trauma-informed space to go at your pace. You’ll be met with empathy, honesty, and respect. People often come to me feeling stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure where to begin. Over time, you can start to feel more settled, more like yourself again, and like things are a little easier to face.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
I have a PhD in Social Psychology and training in Somatic Psychotherapy.
Anxiety feel out of control? Stuck in the chaos of thoughts and feelings? Big changes shaking the ground, or stagnation sucking the ground dry? Out of sorts, or out of touch with yourself and everybody else? Maybe you just can’t make sense of life right now?
My job is to understand you and what’s going on for you, and to work out the best combination of therapies to help you sort it out, so you can think better, feel better, live better.
I'm a clinical specialist in neurodiversity and have neuro affirming systems and strategies that work.
I have a PhD in Social Psychology and training in Somatic Psychotherapy.
Anxiety feel out of control? Stuck in the chaos of thoughts and feelings? Big changes shaking the ground, or stagnation sucking the ground dry? Out of sorts, or out of touch with yourself and everybody else? Maybe you just can’t make sense of life right now?
My job is to understand you and what’s going on for you, and to work out the best combination of therapies to help you sort it out, so you can think better, feel better, live better.
I'm a clinical specialist in neurodiversity and have neuro affirming systems and strategies that work.
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Making sense of life and our relationships can be challenging at times. We might find ourselves contemplating if we are causing ourselves unnecessary unhappiness, or if this is 'just the way things are'? Should I just keep sticking at 'it', or is it time for things to change? Might we be living our lives in 'survival mode' when we could be 'thriving' instead?
Making sense of life and our relationships can be challenging at times. We might find ourselves contemplating if we are causing ourselves unnecessary unhappiness, or if this is 'just the way things are'? Should I just keep sticking at 'it', or is it time for things to change? Might we be living our lives in 'survival mode' when we could be 'thriving' instead?
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
My Offer To You: Being heard, understood, believed in and supported. We all need this kind of support at some point in our lives. This is my offer to you. I am an accredited professional registrant counsellor psychotherapist (PNCPS acc.) registered through the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP reg) which means I am held on the Professional Standards Authority Accredited Register thus ensuring protection to the public. I am a BUPA and Harley Street Online registered therapist and I have a particular interest in those with later in life ADHD diagnosis or suspect they might be
I work with people experiencing significant and persistent difficulties, particularly those making sense of an ADHD diagnosis or struggling with obsessive or intrusive thoughts. Together, we can co-create a space to identify core issues and patterns that play out in your life. I support adults from diverse backgrounds, including those in demanding, complex, and high-responsibility positions. I also have significant experience working with teenagers and young adults. I have spent five years in a pastoral care & SENCo role at an International School.
I work with people experiencing significant and persistent difficulties, particularly those making sense of an ADHD diagnosis or struggling with obsessive or intrusive thoughts. Together, we can co-create a space to identify core issues and patterns that play out in your life. I support adults from diverse backgrounds, including those in demanding, complex, and high-responsibility positions. I also have significant experience working with teenagers and young adults. I have spent five years in a pastoral care & SENCo role at an International School.
I believe every individual has deep inherent dignity and that people are worth caring for. Yet we live in a world where we will suffer, some of us in deep and profound ways. I meet with many clients who have complex trauma or are working through challenges related to family or church hurt. They all desire to experience life differently, to heal and be renewed. Many of my clients also desire to work with a counsellor who has a Christian perspective and can offer insights on difficulties with Christian community.
I believe every individual has deep inherent dignity and that people are worth caring for. Yet we live in a world where we will suffer, some of us in deep and profound ways. I meet with many clients who have complex trauma or are working through challenges related to family or church hurt. They all desire to experience life differently, to heal and be renewed. Many of my clients also desire to work with a counsellor who has a Christian perspective and can offer insights on difficulties with Christian community.
I work using techniques from different therapy methods from person centred, somatic and behavioural to CBT and SFBT and IFS.
I offer and confidential, safe, non-judgemental space for any client to step into. My focus is on building the trust between us so that I can help you move out of the feelings you were carrying when you arrived, to a more comfortable and possibly productive place. I have found this can happen quickly once we start down this route together
I work using techniques from different therapy methods from person centred, somatic and behavioural to CBT and SFBT and IFS.
I offer and confidential, safe, non-judgemental space for any client to step into. My focus is on building the trust between us so that I can help you move out of the feelings you were carrying when you arrived, to a more comfortable and possibly productive place. I have found this can happen quickly once we start down this route together
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Somatic, Dreams, & Shadow Integration work.
Via psycho-spiritual counselling and Jungian approach I assist my clients to access, process, and release their emotional 'baggage' stored in the subconscious, which is often related to the stubborn negative programmes, e.g. self-sabotage or co-dependency. I also help my clients with gaining tools toward emotional & mental self-regulation and empowerment.
Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Somatic, Dreams, & Shadow Integration work.
Via psycho-spiritual counselling and Jungian approach I assist my clients to access, process, and release their emotional 'baggage' stored in the subconscious, which is often related to the stubborn negative programmes, e.g. self-sabotage or co-dependency. I also help my clients with gaining tools toward emotional & mental self-regulation and empowerment.
If you’re tired of looking capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious or self-critical on the inside, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving women carry old hurt, fear or shame while still showing up for everyone else. Therapy offers a steady, safe space to slow down and understand the parts of you that work so hard to keep everything together. As we explore these inner dynamics with compassion, you can begin to feel more supported, more grounded, and more connected to a calmer, confident Self. If this resonates, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
If you’re tired of looking capable on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, anxious or self-critical on the inside, you’re not alone. Many high-achieving women carry old hurt, fear or shame while still showing up for everyone else. Therapy offers a steady, safe space to slow down and understand the parts of you that work so hard to keep everything together. As we explore these inner dynamics with compassion, you can begin to feel more supported, more grounded, and more connected to a calmer, confident Self. If this resonates, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.
I hold additional training and qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Desensitisation Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Perinatal Psychology, Somatic and Sensory Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Attachment Focused Therapies and Supervision.
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
I hold additional training and qualifications in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Desensitisation Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Perinatal Psychology, Somatic and Sensory Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Attachment Focused Therapies and Supervision.
At some point, nearly all of us face challenges that affect our mental and emotional well-being. Life has a way of presenting us with difficulties—whether it’s a tough beginning in childhood, an unexpected stressful event, a traumatic experience, or the ongoing demands of parenting. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural for them to impact our mental health, daily life, and relationships. I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly and honestly without judgment. I will listen with care and work collaboratively with you to explore your challenges, strengths, and goals.
I believe it takes great courage to reach out and look for support. However, I know it can be scary and overwhelming looking for the right person. Over the years I have been a therapist, I have supported many individuals to take back control over their lives and find the healing they had been long searching for. My training has enabled me to be able to work with complex emotions at a deep level. This is particularly effective when working with trauma and the impact of early childhood experiences. My warm and gentle approach ensures that our work together enables you to feel safe and grounded, working at a pace that suit you.
I believe it takes great courage to reach out and look for support. However, I know it can be scary and overwhelming looking for the right person. Over the years I have been a therapist, I have supported many individuals to take back control over their lives and find the healing they had been long searching for. My training has enabled me to be able to work with complex emotions at a deep level. This is particularly effective when working with trauma and the impact of early childhood experiences. My warm and gentle approach ensures that our work together enables you to feel safe and grounded, working at a pace that suit you.
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Somatic Counsellors
How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.