Somatic Counselling in Brighton
I am a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist experienced in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse people, along with people from all walks of life. I offer a warm, relational and challenging person-centred approach, tailored to your needs in a space that's just for you, where I can give you the support and guidance to help create positive change in yourself and your life. My approach includes working somatically, meaning I include the mind-body connection and embodied experience. Therapy creates a ripple effect in all other areas of life; inward change creates external change and has a direct impact on our surrounding environment.
I am a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist experienced in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodiverse people, along with people from all walks of life. I offer a warm, relational and challenging person-centred approach, tailored to your needs in a space that's just for you, where I can give you the support and guidance to help create positive change in yourself and your life. My approach includes working somatically, meaning I include the mind-body connection and embodied experience. Therapy creates a ripple effect in all other areas of life; inward change creates external change and has a direct impact on our surrounding environment.
I'm a UK-based American therapist specializing in trauma and working with clients internationally who travel often or have busy schedules. I aim to support your unique needs with a unique approach. I facilitate this through compassionate curiosity and open exploration of emotions. I believe you know yourself best; I’m just here to support.
I aim to be a kind, compassionate and curious person to work with, so that dealing with difficult things doesn't seem so hard.
I'm a UK-based American therapist specializing in trauma and working with clients internationally who travel often or have busy schedules. I aim to support your unique needs with a unique approach. I facilitate this through compassionate curiosity and open exploration of emotions. I believe you know yourself best; I’m just here to support.
I aim to be a kind, compassionate and curious person to work with, so that dealing with difficult things doesn't seem so hard.
My therapeutic approach is integrative which means I'm trained to draw from a broad theoretical basis including humanistic and existential models, somatic and trauma-informed psychotherapies, and psychodynamic and contemporary psychoanalytical frameworks.
I bring a warm, anti-discriminatory, and open-hearted approach to my practice. This is a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for you and I to move through whatever you're facing together, including any aspects of your experience that may feel dangerous or unspeakable.
My therapeutic approach is integrative which means I'm trained to draw from a broad theoretical basis including humanistic and existential models, somatic and trauma-informed psychotherapies, and psychodynamic and contemporary psychoanalytical frameworks.
I bring a warm, anti-discriminatory, and open-hearted approach to my practice. This is a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental space for you and I to move through whatever you're facing together, including any aspects of your experience that may feel dangerous or unspeakable.
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK. She is a GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) Therapist. Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being.
Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure.
Australian, sex-positive & Queer.
Lisa trained as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with CICS in the UK. She is a GSRD (Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity) Therapist. Lisa integrates her expertise as a Yoga Therapist, Educator, and EMDR Trauma Therapist to support individuals, couples, and polycules in achieving greater emotional, mental, physical, and sexual well-being.
Pluralistic in her approach using a bio-psycho-social framework, while working somatically to help people feel safe in their bodies, gain a deeper understanding of their sexuality, explore how it fits within their relationships, and access pleasure.
Australian, sex-positive & Queer.
I'm a humanistic counsellor with over six years of experience working with people of diverse gender identities, relationship styles and sexualities, and, in particular, gay men. I am a trans and nonbinary ally, anti-fascist, anti-racist and a feminist. I work towards an anti-oppressive and decolonial practice, and educate myself around intersectionality.
I'm Queer and Autistic and I work with anyone who feels I'm a good match for them, regardless of identity - you don't need to be part of a specific group. I work with people 18+ one to one. This can be for a fixed period, or until you feel the work is complete.
I'm a humanistic counsellor with over six years of experience working with people of diverse gender identities, relationship styles and sexualities, and, in particular, gay men. I am a trans and nonbinary ally, anti-fascist, anti-racist and a feminist. I work towards an anti-oppressive and decolonial practice, and educate myself around intersectionality.
I'm Queer and Autistic and I work with anyone who feels I'm a good match for them, regardless of identity - you don't need to be part of a specific group. I work with people 18+ one to one. This can be for a fixed period, or until you feel the work is complete.
I believe therapy is a place where we can explore your experiences, patterns, and the ways you relate to others and to yourself. We are often shaped by relationships and the cultural worlds we move through, both past and present. We can gently consider these influences at a pace that feels right for you. I will offer you a space rooted in curiosity, compassion, and respect, where you won’t be judged, fixed, or analysed. Through experiencing a relationship based on acceptance, empathy, and care, new possibilities can emerge.
I believe therapy is a place where we can explore your experiences, patterns, and the ways you relate to others and to yourself. We are often shaped by relationships and the cultural worlds we move through, both past and present. We can gently consider these influences at a pace that feels right for you. I will offer you a space rooted in curiosity, compassion, and respect, where you won’t be judged, fixed, or analysed. Through experiencing a relationship based on acceptance, empathy, and care, new possibilities can emerge.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered Counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique Teacher and Somatic Therapist.
When you come to me, we will work together to create a bespoke plan that is right for you. I don’t believe that one size fits all, so we will identify what it is that’s important to you.
Hello, I’m Sarah, a BACP registered Counsellor, STAT-certified Alexander Technique Teacher and Somatic Therapist.
When you come to me, we will work together to create a bespoke plan that is right for you. I don’t believe that one size fits all, so we will identify what it is that’s important to you.
When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
You may be struggling to keep anxiety, stress, loneliness or depression at arm's length, coping with family conflict, childhood trauma, ADHD, chronic illness or difficulties related to sexuality and relationships. There may be a particular issue you are facing or a vaguer sense that there must be more to life.
When something more is needed than talking alone, Brainspotting (a somatic therapy that evolved out of EMDR) can offer a gentle but powerful way to access deeper areas of the brain where emotional difficulties arise.
You may be struggling to keep anxiety, stress, loneliness or depression at arm's length, coping with family conflict, childhood trauma, ADHD, chronic illness or difficulties related to sexuality and relationships. There may be a particular issue you are facing or a vaguer sense that there must be more to life.
I have over 12 years’ experience working as a counsellor in schools and private practice. I support young people and adults with anxiety, low confidence, self-esteem, friendship and relationship difficulties, academic stress, grief, anger, identity issues, family breakdown, and self-harm. I understand how challenging it can be to grow up in today’s world and the pressures faced by parents. I offer a thoughtful, supportive approach tailored to each individual’s needs.
I have over 12 years’ experience working as a counsellor in schools and private practice. I support young people and adults with anxiety, low confidence, self-esteem, friendship and relationship difficulties, academic stress, grief, anger, identity issues, family breakdown, and self-harm. I understand how challenging it can be to grow up in today’s world and the pressures faced by parents. I offer a thoughtful, supportive approach tailored to each individual’s needs.
Are you overwhelmed by constant worry, feeling crippled by fear and exhaustion, having panic attacks and fighting a constant battle with your mental health? Anxiety and stress related illness can be totally debilitating. That sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach, palpitations, brain static, you cannot think straight and you are totally confused about how to make yourself feel better. Perhaps you are turning to alcohol, drugs or unhealthy behaviours, as they are the only ways you know how to escape this horrible feeling. You might be wondering; why is this happening, where did it come from, will I ever get better?
Are you overwhelmed by constant worry, feeling crippled by fear and exhaustion, having panic attacks and fighting a constant battle with your mental health? Anxiety and stress related illness can be totally debilitating. That sickening feeling in the pit of your stomach, palpitations, brain static, you cannot think straight and you are totally confused about how to make yourself feel better. Perhaps you are turning to alcohol, drugs or unhealthy behaviours, as they are the only ways you know how to escape this horrible feeling. You might be wondering; why is this happening, where did it come from, will I ever get better?
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.
Welcome and thank you for visiting my page. I am sorry if you or someone you care for is finding life difficult at the moment. My approach to therapy is very straightforward, I believe we all have the capacity to heal and feel better given the right tools and relational healing. If you are troubled by persistent negative thought patterns or traumatic experiences I will work together with you to process these and move forward with your life. Everybody needs help from time to time and therapy offers a collaborative space where I can enable you grow, change and challenge yourself with my support.
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
If there are aspects of your life that you find challenging and you long to break free from some of the restrictive cycles and patterns then I would love to stand alongside you and give you my full presence and support, and together we can create a safe space in which you can find the courage to risk opening to all that is within you. I offer sessions online internationally or face to face in Brighton, UK. Some of the issues I can help you explore are: Self-esteem/confidence, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Relationships, Direction, Meaning & purpose.
Hi I'm Louise, I'm a Humanistic counsellor, I am honest, approachable and authentic. Searching for the right therapist can be hard, finding someone you can trust and feel at ease with is the first step. To help you connect with me, I offer warmth and kindness, I really care for my clients. Many people see counselling as a place where they talk and the therapist listens, I will listen, but I will also support, resource you and help you find your way to wellbeing and calm. Together we can unpick any confusion, ease anxiety and bring light to the darker parts of your world. So let's work as a team to make things better.
Hi I'm Louise, I'm a Humanistic counsellor, I am honest, approachable and authentic. Searching for the right therapist can be hard, finding someone you can trust and feel at ease with is the first step. To help you connect with me, I offer warmth and kindness, I really care for my clients. Many people see counselling as a place where they talk and the therapist listens, I will listen, but I will also support, resource you and help you find your way to wellbeing and calm. Together we can unpick any confusion, ease anxiety and bring light to the darker parts of your world. So let's work as a team to make things better.
Within the safety of an empathic, non judgemental relationship, I aim to help people develop a greater understanding of themselves and the difficulties they are experiencing. I work in a flexible way that draws on a variety of theoretical models, and adapt my approach to the individual’s needs and particular goals. This often involves looking at both the current context and past influences, and working with the body to process past trauma, as well as learning strategies that enable people to live more fully in the present. I can offer long term, explorative work or a more focused time limited approach.
Within the safety of an empathic, non judgemental relationship, I aim to help people develop a greater understanding of themselves and the difficulties they are experiencing. I work in a flexible way that draws on a variety of theoretical models, and adapt my approach to the individual’s needs and particular goals. This often involves looking at both the current context and past influences, and working with the body to process past trauma, as well as learning strategies that enable people to live more fully in the present. I can offer long term, explorative work or a more focused time limited approach.
Well done for taking the scary first step towards seeking more support. I know finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. Hi. I'm Bex (she/they). Therapy with me is gentle and down-to-earth. Often, it's chatting over a cup of tea. It's a space to focus on you. I am trauma-led and I affirm people of colour, women, queer, and neurodivergent people. I'm neuro-queer myself (with ADHD), too. I'm non-judgmental and kind, yet honest. In sessions, we'll uncover what's going on underneath the story, working with what's blocking you from where you want to be. I welcome any tricky, messy stuff; you do not need to have it figured out.
Well done for taking the scary first step towards seeking more support. I know finding the right therapist can be overwhelming. Hi. I'm Bex (she/they). Therapy with me is gentle and down-to-earth. Often, it's chatting over a cup of tea. It's a space to focus on you. I am trauma-led and I affirm people of colour, women, queer, and neurodivergent people. I'm neuro-queer myself (with ADHD), too. I'm non-judgmental and kind, yet honest. In sessions, we'll uncover what's going on underneath the story, working with what's blocking you from where you want to be. I welcome any tricky, messy stuff; you do not need to have it figured out.
I help clients navigate challenges that feel too difficult to face alone — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma-related flashbacks, emotional dysregulation, a sense of panic, and difficulties connecting with others.
I also work with couples, currently training as a couples therapist.
I am an experienced practitioner and regularly update my clinical skills through continuing professional development, ensuring my work remains informed by current research and developments in psychotherapy.
I’m open, personable, and able to empathise with my clients, and to take them deeply into a meaningful healing journey.
I help clients navigate challenges that feel too difficult to face alone — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, CPTSD, trauma-related flashbacks, emotional dysregulation, a sense of panic, and difficulties connecting with others.
I also work with couples, currently training as a couples therapist.
I am an experienced practitioner and regularly update my clinical skills through continuing professional development, ensuring my work remains informed by current research and developments in psychotherapy.
I’m open, personable, and able to empathise with my clients, and to take them deeply into a meaningful healing journey.
There are many reasons why you might decide to engage with therapy. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from them. It might be that you would like support to process a life event, or relationship challenges that feel difficult to hold on your own. Maybe different ‘parts’ of you want different things and that conflict prevents you from moving forward. My role is to listen and hear you fully, working to understand what it is like to be in your shoes. Experience has taught me that therapy can be transformative, allowing us the freedom to be ourselves and work towards positive, lasting change.
There are many reasons why you might decide to engage with therapy. Perhaps you feel overwhelmed by your emotions or disconnected from them. It might be that you would like support to process a life event, or relationship challenges that feel difficult to hold on your own. Maybe different ‘parts’ of you want different things and that conflict prevents you from moving forward. My role is to listen and hear you fully, working to understand what it is like to be in your shoes. Experience has taught me that therapy can be transformative, allowing us the freedom to be ourselves and work towards positive, lasting change.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapeutic counsellor offering both short-term and long-term therapy. I am warm, supportive, & non-judgemental. With me you can explore your experiences in a safe, welcoming environment. I want you to relax and feel like you can say anything you need to without fear or shame.
You may be facing a particular challenge or you may feel weighed down and generally low, feeling that life isn’t as hopeful or as happy as you thought it would be. Therapy can help you discover a way forward – we are all capable of finding new freedom and new possibilities, no matter what our past looked like or how we feel now.
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapeutic counsellor offering both short-term and long-term therapy. I am warm, supportive, & non-judgemental. With me you can explore your experiences in a safe, welcoming environment. I want you to relax and feel like you can say anything you need to without fear or shame.
You may be facing a particular challenge or you may feel weighed down and generally low, feeling that life isn’t as hopeful or as happy as you thought it would be. Therapy can help you discover a way forward – we are all capable of finding new freedom and new possibilities, no matter what our past looked like or how we feel now.
I will use elements of other therapies, such as focused, somatic, inner child work, internal family systems, cognitive behaviour and art therapy.
Have you ever felt an unpleasant heaviness on your chest or tummy? There may be a struggle to articulate your thoughts, leading to a sensation of suffocation in your throat. Have you ever felt like avoiding others for fear of getting hurt, or you may have felt disconnected and unheard? You want to show strength and courage; instead, you feel afraid and helpless.
I will use elements of other therapies, such as focused, somatic, inner child work, internal family systems, cognitive behaviour and art therapy.
Have you ever felt an unpleasant heaviness on your chest or tummy? There may be a struggle to articulate your thoughts, leading to a sensation of suffocation in your throat. Have you ever felt like avoiding others for fear of getting hurt, or you may have felt disconnected and unheard? You want to show strength and courage; instead, you feel afraid and helpless.
Before becoming a counsellor I was a nurse for years. I know how to build connections with people and support them through painful experiences. There are events in life which need to be recovered from and I use my skills in creating a warm and welcoming, comfortable space in which my clients can do that. My clients and I often laugh, we've sat sprawled on the floor, we've sung... I want my clients to feel able to let it all hang out whatever way feels right for them in that moment. You'll lead the session but I'll be there with my perspective and expertise to help make sense of what comes up and to learn and adapt with it.
Before becoming a counsellor I was a nurse for years. I know how to build connections with people and support them through painful experiences. There are events in life which need to be recovered from and I use my skills in creating a warm and welcoming, comfortable space in which my clients can do that. My clients and I often laugh, we've sat sprawled on the floor, we've sung... I want my clients to feel able to let it all hang out whatever way feels right for them in that moment. You'll lead the session but I'll be there with my perspective and expertise to help make sense of what comes up and to learn and adapt with it.
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- Burgess Hill
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- Portslade
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- Shoreham-by-Sea
- Uckfield
- Worthing
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.