Somatic Counselling in Brentford
I help adults to understand how their earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the way that they experience their world. I place great emphasis on understanding our distress as an understandable response to the experiences as well as taking steps towards meaningful change.
I also offer a safe space for young people and/or parents to understand difficulties they are experiencing as well as equipping them with skills to support their mental health.
I help adults to understand how their earlier experiences and relationships have shaped the way that they experience their world. I place great emphasis on understanding our distress as an understandable response to the experiences as well as taking steps towards meaningful change.
I also offer a safe space for young people and/or parents to understand difficulties they are experiencing as well as equipping them with skills to support their mental health.
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist (Msc, CTA with distinction) Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (PG Dip Psych), Supervisor and EMDR practitioner. I work both long term and short term with individuals and couples. People approach therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes it is just to get clear about a past experience or to change a habit. I offer a variety of techniques which can assist in removing those obstacles so that you can reach your goals and nurture a loving relationship with oneself
Please note: I only work with adults and young people above the age of 16
I am a fully qualified Psychotherapist (Msc, CTA with distinction) Psychotherapeutic Counsellor (PG Dip Psych), Supervisor and EMDR practitioner. I work both long term and short term with individuals and couples. People approach therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes it is just to get clear about a past experience or to change a habit. I offer a variety of techniques which can assist in removing those obstacles so that you can reach your goals and nurture a loving relationship with oneself
Please note: I only work with adults and young people above the age of 16
My approach is integrative and relational, drawing on psychodynamic, somatic, parts-based and evidence-based cognitive and exposure-based approaches as the work requires.
I am a registered integrative psychotherapist and occupational therapist with over fifteen years across the NHS, The Priory, private practice and corporate settings. I am registered with UKCP/BACP for psychotherapy and HCPC for occupational therapy, and I work with most major UK insurance providers including BUPA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. I work with adults who have done some of the obvious work and have reached the harder, less obvious layer underneath. People who are not in crisis but are not where they want to be. People who have had insight without it producing change.
My approach is integrative and relational, drawing on psychodynamic, somatic, parts-based and evidence-based cognitive and exposure-based approaches as the work requires.
I am a registered integrative psychotherapist and occupational therapist with over fifteen years across the NHS, The Priory, private practice and corporate settings. I am registered with UKCP/BACP for psychotherapy and HCPC for occupational therapy, and I work with most major UK insurance providers including BUPA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. I work with adults who have done some of the obvious work and have reached the harder, less obvious layer underneath. People who are not in crisis but are not where they want to be. People who have had insight without it producing change.
You may be feeling out of touch with yourself, as though you’re always putting on a front or staying on high alert just to get through the day. On the outside, you might seem like you’re coping well and keeping everything together, but inside there’s a sense of exhaustion and being overwhelmed. It may even be difficult to recall the last time you felt genuinely relaxed or able to enjoy things. If you’re looking for a space where you can begin to understand these experiences more deeply, you’re welcome here.
You may be feeling out of touch with yourself, as though you’re always putting on a front or staying on high alert just to get through the day. On the outside, you might seem like you’re coping well and keeping everything together, but inside there’s a sense of exhaustion and being overwhelmed. It may even be difficult to recall the last time you felt genuinely relaxed or able to enjoy things. If you’re looking for a space where you can begin to understand these experiences more deeply, you’re welcome here.
We all go through difficult periods in our lives. Sometimes for easily identifiable reasons - bereavement, loss, heartbreak, employment stress, family or relationship difficulties, trauma. But sometimes things don't feel right and we don't know why. Perhaps you wake up with a feeling of dread. Perhaps you feel empty, going through the motions of a life that no longer feels like the one you wanted. Talking to friends or family can feel impossible, either from shame or a fear of being a burden. It's easy to become trapped in lonely isolation and feel helpless to effect change. I hope I can help you to lighten the load.
We all go through difficult periods in our lives. Sometimes for easily identifiable reasons - bereavement, loss, heartbreak, employment stress, family or relationship difficulties, trauma. But sometimes things don't feel right and we don't know why. Perhaps you wake up with a feeling of dread. Perhaps you feel empty, going through the motions of a life that no longer feels like the one you wanted. Talking to friends or family can feel impossible, either from shame or a fear of being a burden. It's easy to become trapped in lonely isolation and feel helpless to effect change. I hope I can help you to lighten the load.
You might be at a point where you feel disconnected from yourself, constantly wearing a mask, or trapped in a state of high alert. You’re likely great at holding it all together for everyone else, but underneath, you feel completely exhausted and overwhelmed. It might be hard to remember the last time you felt truly at ease or enjoyed your life.
If you are looking for a space where you can finally put the mask down, you are in the right place.
You might be at a point where you feel disconnected from yourself, constantly wearing a mask, or trapped in a state of high alert. You’re likely great at holding it all together for everyone else, but underneath, you feel completely exhausted and overwhelmed. It might be hard to remember the last time you felt truly at ease or enjoyed your life.
If you are looking for a space where you can finally put the mask down, you are in the right place.
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I value the client's experience on both a somatic and cognitive level, as both are integral to deep healing.
I am a Psychotherapist & EMDR therapist. I feel passionately about the power of therapy to provide healing and transformation. Therapy is a collaborative journey and with kindness and curiosity I will be by your side as you navigate your way back to a ‘fullness of being’ that is there inside of you waiting to be discovered. There are many reasons for seeking therapy. You may want to feel at peace in your body and mind to allow you the space to access your innate potential for growth and fulfilment. You may wish to feel safe enough to be more authentically you in relationships, or caught in worry, fear, self-doubt and feeling stuck.
I value the client's experience on both a somatic and cognitive level, as both are integral to deep healing.
I am a Psychotherapist & EMDR therapist. I feel passionately about the power of therapy to provide healing and transformation. Therapy is a collaborative journey and with kindness and curiosity I will be by your side as you navigate your way back to a ‘fullness of being’ that is there inside of you waiting to be discovered. There are many reasons for seeking therapy. You may want to feel at peace in your body and mind to allow you the space to access your innate potential for growth and fulfilment. You may wish to feel safe enough to be more authentically you in relationships, or caught in worry, fear, self-doubt and feeling stuck.
If you want to make meaningful change in your life, I offer a space to discover what that looks like and support you to make those changes. This may involve reflection of the past, encountering and processing emotions, finding new insights about how and why you feel like you do and working with conflicts in your life.
If trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or you feel lost or lack purpose in the world are part of your story. I can offer you an honest, truthful and welcoming space to meet you at depth and with all your life experience to support you to move towards awareness, acceptance and to take action to make positive change.
If you want to make meaningful change in your life, I offer a space to discover what that looks like and support you to make those changes. This may involve reflection of the past, encountering and processing emotions, finding new insights about how and why you feel like you do and working with conflicts in your life.
If trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or you feel lost or lack purpose in the world are part of your story. I can offer you an honest, truthful and welcoming space to meet you at depth and with all your life experience to support you to move towards awareness, acceptance and to take action to make positive change.
I have a broad experience of working with people and facilitate on the Path of Love retreat in the UK, Netherlands, Italy and Portugal. I am both UKCP and BACP registered.
I believe we are all unique. However this uniqueness, our essence, is usually suppressed in order to prioritise coping with life's events/challenges. This adapting can generate a personality which no longer serves us. This often manifests as anxiety, depression or loss of purpose - all areas I focus on. An opportunity exists to dive beneath the patterns and rediscover what we want from our lives and relationships. I look to guide people through this journey.
I have a broad experience of working with people and facilitate on the Path of Love retreat in the UK, Netherlands, Italy and Portugal. I am both UKCP and BACP registered.
I believe we are all unique. However this uniqueness, our essence, is usually suppressed in order to prioritise coping with life's events/challenges. This adapting can generate a personality which no longer serves us. This often manifests as anxiety, depression or loss of purpose - all areas I focus on. An opportunity exists to dive beneath the patterns and rediscover what we want from our lives and relationships. I look to guide people through this journey.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
I am a psychotherapist and counsellor, I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and I adhere to the high standards and ethical framework for this membership. I provide a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space for you which is compassionate, understanding, professional and focused. People I work with have stated that in working with me they have experienced improvements in their life, from increased emotional robustness, mental strength to a stronger sense of self, confidence and self esteem with increased awareness and improvements in their relationships with partners, family and friends.
I'm a Psychologist and Therapist registered with the British Psychology Society and a BANT/CNHC Nutritional Therapist. I'm a person-centred and integrative practitioner, focusing on helping you to build self-compassion, self-understanding, self-empowerment and inner transformation, through a variety of techniques and strategies aligned with what you want and how you would like to feel and become. With me, you will be encouraged to build new life stories, narratives, choices, habits and behaviours that will not only optimise your physical and mental health but boost your inner happiness and resilience.
I'm a Psychologist and Therapist registered with the British Psychology Society and a BANT/CNHC Nutritional Therapist. I'm a person-centred and integrative practitioner, focusing on helping you to build self-compassion, self-understanding, self-empowerment and inner transformation, through a variety of techniques and strategies aligned with what you want and how you would like to feel and become. With me, you will be encouraged to build new life stories, narratives, choices, habits and behaviours that will not only optimise your physical and mental health but boost your inner happiness and resilience.
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from yourself. You may be navigating loss, difficult relationships, family pressures, low self-worth, trauma, domestic abuse, questions around identity or a period of change. Or perhaps there isn’t an obvious problem, sometimes simply being human in a demanding world can feel difficult.
My approach is shaped by over a decade of supporting people, alongside in-depth therapeutic training and experience. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening for you, understand yourself more deeply and reconnect with greater compassion and trust in yourself.
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected from yourself. You may be navigating loss, difficult relationships, family pressures, low self-worth, trauma, domestic abuse, questions around identity or a period of change. Or perhaps there isn’t an obvious problem, sometimes simply being human in a demanding world can feel difficult.
My approach is shaped by over a decade of supporting people, alongside in-depth therapeutic training and experience. I offer a warm, grounded space to explore what’s happening for you, understand yourself more deeply and reconnect with greater compassion and trust in yourself.
I sometimes use somatic bodywork, building body awareness for nervous system regulation for release and healing
Is something in your life feeling stuck or anxiety ridden? Together we can look at what the stuckness is and untangle it. I facilitate support for you to talk about what's bothering you one step at a time. I offer a warm, accepting space where you can be yourself and explore what is going on for you at your own pace.
My approach is relational, showing my humanness and not hiding behind a facade of theory. I listen not only to what is said, but also to the emotions and meaning behind it. I may gently reflect what I notice or ask questions to help you explore things differently, a bit like holding up a mirror to you.
I sometimes use somatic bodywork, building body awareness for nervous system regulation for release and healing
Is something in your life feeling stuck or anxiety ridden? Together we can look at what the stuckness is and untangle it. I facilitate support for you to talk about what's bothering you one step at a time. I offer a warm, accepting space where you can be yourself and explore what is going on for you at your own pace.
My approach is relational, showing my humanness and not hiding behind a facade of theory. I listen not only to what is said, but also to the emotions and meaning behind it. I may gently reflect what I notice or ask questions to help you explore things differently, a bit like holding up a mirror to you.
I am a somatic psychotherapist offering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space for therapy.
I find narrative therapy recognises that people are not defined by their problems or experiences, while creative therapy can help access emotions, memories, and ways of communicating that may feel difficult to put into words. Sessions are always collaborative and adapted to your individual needs and comfort.
I am a somatic psychotherapist offering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space for therapy.
I find narrative therapy recognises that people are not defined by their problems or experiences, while creative therapy can help access emotions, memories, and ways of communicating that may feel difficult to put into words. Sessions are always collaborative and adapted to your individual needs and comfort.
If you would like to talk with a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist about depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity and/or trauma, I invite you to get in touch to see if the way I work resonates with you.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified integrative psychotherapist, working online.
Through dialogue, exploration, humour and willingness, therapy can allow us to explore more meaningful ways to live and meet life's challenges.
If you would like to talk with a LGBTQ+ friendly therapist about depression, anxiety, sexuality, gender identity and/or trauma, I invite you to get in touch to see if the way I work resonates with you.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified integrative psychotherapist, working online.
Through dialogue, exploration, humour and willingness, therapy can allow us to explore more meaningful ways to live and meet life's challenges.
In a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I’ll support you with processing your trauma, self-compassion, and somatic techniques to help you move toward lasting change.
I’ve been there, and I know how heavy life’s challenges can feel. I offer warm, culturally sensitive support to help you heal and grow at your own pace. As a qualified counsellor, I focus on helping you manage anxiety, work through trauma, and nurture self-compassion—all within a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to face it alone.
In a compassionate, non-judgmental space, I’ll support you with processing your trauma, self-compassion, and somatic techniques to help you move toward lasting change.
I’ve been there, and I know how heavy life’s challenges can feel. I offer warm, culturally sensitive support to help you heal and grow at your own pace. As a qualified counsellor, I focus on helping you manage anxiety, work through trauma, and nurture self-compassion—all within a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to face it alone.
I am an assistant on Babette Rothschild's (The Body Remembers) somatic trauma workshops and trained in EMDR.
What you share will always be confidential, and met with understanding, compassion and empathy. Creating a safe, calm space where each individual is supported in their journeys of understanding, healing and growth. Working collaboratively with each client, I have an innate sensitivity, and the capacity to think clearly and be curious with clients as they seek to understand themselves.
Short-term/long-term work focusing on specific issue(s), providing tools to understand what causes these problems and how to move towards managing/resolving them.
Therapy offers an opportunity to develop invaluable self-awareness and self-care.
I am an assistant on Babette Rothschild's (The Body Remembers) somatic trauma workshops and trained in EMDR.
What you share will always be confidential, and met with understanding, compassion and empathy. Creating a safe, calm space where each individual is supported in their journeys of understanding, healing and growth. Working collaboratively with each client, I have an innate sensitivity, and the capacity to think clearly and be curious with clients as they seek to understand themselves.
Short-term/long-term work focusing on specific issue(s), providing tools to understand what causes these problems and how to move towards managing/resolving them.
Therapy offers an opportunity to develop invaluable self-awareness and self-care.
Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach grown from over a decade of experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works privately with individuals experiencing both common and complex challenges. She is experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
Whether you're seeking improved wellbeing, better tools to cope with stress, anxiety or depression, experiencing burnout or just ready to explore some changes that could bring you closer to the life you want to be living, Vanessa can support you in this process. Using an integrative approach grown from over a decade of experience within various mental health settings, Vanessa now works privately with individuals experiencing both common and complex challenges. She is experience in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness and Creative methods and is trained in Process Oriented Psychotherapy.
I am a BACP licensed Counselling Psychotherapist. I offer a safe and confidential space for both short-term and long-term relational therapy. I am warm and down to earth in my approach, and I aim to provide a therapeutic space whereby you will feel seen and heard and safe to explore. I draw from a variety of theories depending on your needs as an individual but my focus is on the relationship; it is my belief that this is where the healing can be found.
I am a BACP licensed Counselling Psychotherapist. I offer a safe and confidential space for both short-term and long-term relational therapy. I am warm and down to earth in my approach, and I aim to provide a therapeutic space whereby you will feel seen and heard and safe to explore. I draw from a variety of theories depending on your needs as an individual but my focus is on the relationship; it is my belief that this is where the healing can be found.
If you are trying to conceive, going through IVF, grieving a pregnancy loss, recovering from a birth that did not go the way you hoped, or quietly wondering where you have gone since becoming a parent, you are in the right place. I am a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist specialising in reproductive and perinatal mental health, based in Notting Hill and working online across the UK, offering a warm, supportive and understanding space to explore whatever you are going through.
If you are trying to conceive, going through IVF, grieving a pregnancy loss, recovering from a birth that did not go the way you hoped, or quietly wondering where you have gone since becoming a parent, you are in the right place. I am a BACP-registered integrative psychotherapist specialising in reproductive and perinatal mental health, based in Notting Hill and working online across the UK, offering a warm, supportive and understanding space to explore whatever you are going through.
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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.