Somatic Counselling in Bruton
Hello and welcome. People often come to therapy when life feels overwhelming, when change is happening, or when familiar patterns keep pulling them into places of difficulty. Sometimes emotions feel too much to hold alone, or we sense that something within us is wanting to be heard. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but with the right support it can become a gentle and nourishing process.
I’m a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experience with present-moment awareness and a gentle attention to what is happening in your body.
Hello and welcome. People often come to therapy when life feels overwhelming, when change is happening, or when familiar patterns keep pulling them into places of difficulty. Sometimes emotions feel too much to hold alone, or we sense that something within us is wanting to be heard. Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, but with the right support it can become a gentle and nourishing process.
I’m a senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your experience with present-moment awareness and a gentle attention to what is happening in your body.
I offer a free 50‑minute consultation in the centre of Frome or online to see if working together feels right. Building trust can take time, and meeting in person will give you the best sense of who I am. I strive to be curious, non‑judgemental, honest and direct. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, dealing with loss, trauma or at a major turning point, therapy is your space to bring what matters most. It’s true that it often involves exploring the past, but the real challenge is learning how to live more fully in the present.
I offer a free 50‑minute consultation in the centre of Frome or online to see if working together feels right. Building trust can take time, and meeting in person will give you the best sense of who I am. I strive to be curious, non‑judgemental, honest and direct. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, dealing with loss, trauma or at a major turning point, therapy is your space to bring what matters most. It’s true that it often involves exploring the past, but the real challenge is learning how to live more fully in the present.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
My expertise lies in assessing and treating individuals following one or more traumatic events, which can lead to a number of moderate to severe mental health problems or diagnoses. These include; obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders, chronic depression and anxiety, insomnia, low self-esteem and confidence, and, in some cases, physical disabilities including, chronic fatigue syndrome or ME. I also work with clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties, which do not have a traumatic origin, including, relationship difficulties and life challenges.
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As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times.
My aim as a somatic facilitator is to create conditions for your personal journey of re-connection and self-discovery steered by the expansion in sensory system, embodied thinking, new depths of awareness and emotional resilience. I cherish a very individual approach to working with your inner knowing, integrative processing, intuition and sensitivity.
As a trained therapist in somatic psychology, I believe that we are all born with inner resources that we inherit and embody and which are there to support us during hard times.
My aim as a somatic facilitator is to create conditions for your personal journey of re-connection and self-discovery steered by the expansion in sensory system, embodied thinking, new depths of awareness and emotional resilience. I cherish a very individual approach to working with your inner knowing, integrative processing, intuition and sensitivity.
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging and require a number of lifestyle changes. It can also impact our emotional weIlbeing. I work with adults who are navigating life with chronic illness and persistent symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
Many of my clients are used to managing life well, until their health changes. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a 'new normal'. I help people to make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging and require a number of lifestyle changes. It can also impact our emotional weIlbeing. I work with adults who are navigating life with chronic illness and persistent symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
Many of my clients are used to managing life well, until their health changes. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a 'new normal'. I help people to make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Three reduced rate spots available for online work only – please email me for details.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional dysregulation, hypersensitivity or notice patterns like fear of abandonment & codependency with others. Past experiences can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Three reduced rate spots available for online work only – please email me for details.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional dysregulation, hypersensitivity or notice patterns like fear of abandonment & codependency with others. Past experiences can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
I am a doctor in Art Psychotherapy and specialize in working with people who have experienced complex trauma. I also have training in Mindfulness, NLP, I'm psychoanalytically informed, and am currently embarking on accredited EMDR training. I am person-centred, and have a compassion approach. I am also qualified to provide Clinical Supervision and Consultancy. I provide sessions online, or in person on request.
The common approaches I use are: humanistic, somatic, systemic, psychosexual and relational.
I am a queer trans nonbinary sex & relationship therapist who provides therapy for couples, multiple partnered relationships (ie non monogamy, colleagues, friends, families & groups) & individuals online only. As a Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist I can help you with three sectors: Sex: desire & arousal, sexuality, sexual health, sexual function & pain, low-esteem. Relationships: intimacy, conflict management, infidelity, life changes, family issues. Gender & sexual identity: LGBTQIA+, Kink, gender dysphoria, sex work, diverse relationship styles. When I reply to your email, please check your junk/spam too!
The common approaches I use are: humanistic, somatic, systemic, psychosexual and relational.
I am a queer trans nonbinary sex & relationship therapist who provides therapy for couples, multiple partnered relationships (ie non monogamy, colleagues, friends, families & groups) & individuals online only. As a Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist I can help you with three sectors: Sex: desire & arousal, sexuality, sexual health, sexual function & pain, low-esteem. Relationships: intimacy, conflict management, infidelity, life changes, family issues. Gender & sexual identity: LGBTQIA+, Kink, gender dysphoria, sex work, diverse relationship styles. When I reply to your email, please check your junk/spam too!
For over twenty years, I have helped individuals successfully navigate life's heaviest challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. As a holistic therapist, your goals and feelings guide our work. I combine direct talking therapy with mindfulness practices to help you build a calm, resilient inner space. Together, we use creative tools like art, stories, or dream exploration to understand deep-seated emotions, alongside body-centered awareness to release physical stress and trauma.
For over twenty years, I have helped individuals successfully navigate life's heaviest challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. As a holistic therapist, your goals and feelings guide our work. I combine direct talking therapy with mindfulness practices to help you build a calm, resilient inner space. Together, we use creative tools like art, stories, or dream exploration to understand deep-seated emotions, alongside body-centered awareness to release physical stress and trauma.
I am best suited to those who want to understand themselves and those around them - or to understand what has happened to them. This inquiry is often prompted by some degree of difficulty; illness, loss, trauma, breakdown etc. but it can equally arise out of a pervading sense of depression, purposelessness or malaise about life. When one has some understanding of oneself and how a situation came about then life becomes much easier to navigate - an adventure even. Every situation, every person, every path, is unique and so every therapy is entirely individual.
I am best suited to those who want to understand themselves and those around them - or to understand what has happened to them. This inquiry is often prompted by some degree of difficulty; illness, loss, trauma, breakdown etc. but it can equally arise out of a pervading sense of depression, purposelessness or malaise about life. When one has some understanding of oneself and how a situation came about then life becomes much easier to navigate - an adventure even. Every situation, every person, every path, is unique and so every therapy is entirely individual.
Feeling disconnected or isolated?
Many people struggle with loneliness, disconnection, and a lack of meaning in their lives. These experiences can be deeply rooted in a separation from the body, nature, and community—and may lead to depression, anxiety, or dissociation.
As a therapist, I offer a space to explore these challenges with compassion and curiosity. Together, we’ll consider both personal and systemic influences on your wellbeing, including the impact of power and oppression. My approach integrates practical tools with psychological insight to support your healing and reconnection.
Feeling disconnected or isolated?
Many people struggle with loneliness, disconnection, and a lack of meaning in their lives. These experiences can be deeply rooted in a separation from the body, nature, and community—and may lead to depression, anxiety, or dissociation.
As a therapist, I offer a space to explore these challenges with compassion and curiosity. Together, we’ll consider both personal and systemic influences on your wellbeing, including the impact of power and oppression. My approach integrates practical tools with psychological insight to support your healing and reconnection.
Hello, I’m Bryony, I specialise in CBT, BABCP accredited. I specialise in helping people overcome trauma, PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, stress, low motivation, low mood, inner self-critics, neurodiversity and intrusive/obsessive thoughts. CBT is based on the theory that our thoughts, emotions, physical/bodily sensations, and behaviours all feed into one another and can keep us trapped in negative cycles, struggling to find a way out. To support you with this, I will also draw upon Compassion Focused, Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques.
Hello, I’m Bryony, I specialise in CBT, BABCP accredited. I specialise in helping people overcome trauma, PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, stress, low motivation, low mood, inner self-critics, neurodiversity and intrusive/obsessive thoughts. CBT is based on the theory that our thoughts, emotions, physical/bodily sensations, and behaviours all feed into one another and can keep us trapped in negative cycles, struggling to find a way out. To support you with this, I will also draw upon Compassion Focused, Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
I work with you in partnership. Always, we will be in contact with the present. Always, I will meet you as another human being in this shared space together. We will look at what is coming up for you in the here and now, in your emotions and body, and how this impacts you and your relationships.
For me, therapy is not about fixing. It’s about harnessing enough self-awareness that we are able to liberate ourselves from thoughts and feelings that feel beyond our conscious choice. It is about arming ourselves with self-knowledge and the courage to move towards change and let go of that which is not in our control.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming space integrating counselling, somatic work, nervous system awareness, coaching, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, reduce overwhelm, build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialise in ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, and nervous system-informed practice. I offer a warm, supportive space integrating counselling, somatic work, coaching, and supervision to help you feel understood, reduce overwhelm, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe for you.
I offer a warm, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming space integrating counselling, somatic work, nervous system awareness, coaching, and psychoeducation to help clients better understand themselves, reduce overwhelm, build emotional resilience, improve relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I specialise in ADHD, trauma, emotional regulation, and nervous system-informed practice. I offer a warm, supportive space integrating counselling, somatic work, coaching, and supervision to help you feel understood, reduce overwhelm, reconnect with yourself, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe for you.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, or simply not yourself. Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of trauma, loss or change. Are you struggling to make sense of what’s happened, feeling stuck, or finding it hard to cope? Do you long to feel calmer, safer in your body, and more connected to yourself again? If any of this resonates, please know you’re not alone.
At times, life can feel heavy and confusing. In these moments, having a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and gently explore what’s going on for you can be a powerful part of healing.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, low, or simply not yourself. Perhaps you’re carrying the weight of trauma, loss or change. Are you struggling to make sense of what’s happened, feeling stuck, or finding it hard to cope? Do you long to feel calmer, safer in your body, and more connected to yourself again? If any of this resonates, please know you’re not alone.
At times, life can feel heavy and confusing. In these moments, having a dedicated space to pause, reflect, and gently explore what’s going on for you can be a powerful part of healing.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
I offer a safe, supportive space to explore whatever feels important, using mindfulness and somatic awareness to meet your experience with compassion.
I offer Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy. The training takes four and a half years and is a full member of the U.K. Council for Psychotherapy. This style of therapy centres on a mindful, compassionate presence. By turning gentle attention toward the parts of us that are wounding, hurting or reacting, we can heal and discover a new way of being.
I offer a safe, supportive space to explore whatever feels important, using mindfulness and somatic awareness to meet your experience with compassion.
I offer Mindfulness-based Core Process Psychotherapy. The training takes four and a half years and is a full member of the U.K. Council for Psychotherapy. This style of therapy centres on a mindful, compassionate presence. By turning gentle attention toward the parts of us that are wounding, hurting or reacting, we can heal and discover a new way of being.
Wellbeing therapy, counselling, is a strange phenomenon, as it requires you to step into yourself and express how you are feeling to a professional person who has trained in the field and is able to unravel what you are going through. I offer support, listen/hear what is being experienced with empathy using a flexible approach and work with what you bring to the sessions. I can offer a solution focused, collaborative approach which can include strategies and techniques, psycho educational materials, a creative self exploration so you are able to expand your awareness, be autonomous, develop self-efficacy to realise your goals.
Wellbeing therapy, counselling, is a strange phenomenon, as it requires you to step into yourself and express how you are feeling to a professional person who has trained in the field and is able to unravel what you are going through. I offer support, listen/hear what is being experienced with empathy using a flexible approach and work with what you bring to the sessions. I can offer a solution focused, collaborative approach which can include strategies and techniques, psycho educational materials, a creative self exploration so you are able to expand your awareness, be autonomous, develop self-efficacy to realise your goals.
As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
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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.