Somatic Counselling in Harpenden
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge. Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious. It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
Want to explore what's brought you to therapy in a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental setting? I'm an Integrative psychotherapist - the essence of my practice is to work with you transparently and with warmth, empathy, humour and gentle challenge. Perhaps you’re struggling - feeling alone and isolated. Maybe you’re overwhelmed, depressed, burnt out or anxious. It could be that what you’re experiencing isn’t any of these - maybe you don't feel yourself and you don’t know why. If you’re experiencing any of these feelings, sharing your burden through counselling can help.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
Hello and Welcome, Life can indeed be difficult at times. Many are struggling with mental health in ways that are no longer manageable. Our past and present hurts, our unprocessed feelings can rise to the surface. We find ourselves thinking, feeling and acting in ways that do not reflect who we want to be. Some of us have Grief, Trauma or Addiction that we just can’t seem to work through. As a Senior Accredited Psychotherapist with a PHD(Hon), Master Degree and EMDR(Accredited), I've seen thousands come through my door, with various presenting issues and undergo genuine transformation, healing and leave with hope for the future.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
I work with most presenting issues in children & adults. I specialise in brain-based therapies that I integrate with talking therapies. My specialist area is psychological trauma and emotional regulation found in most issues. I have 40 years experience in the NHS, Private & Voluntary sectors with children, couples & adults.
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.
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I draw from a pluralistic framework integrating relational, somatic, trauma-informed, ACT, and sex therapy approaches.
Looking for neuro-affirming therapy that understands why life can feel so heavy? Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like everyone else got a "manual for life" you somehow missed. If you are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or having difficulties navigating relationships on your own terms, you have found the right place.
I offer a tailored, affirming approach for deeply feeling, anxious, and neurodivergent adults. I also specialise in sex and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and multi-partnered folks. You aren't broken. You don't have to carry this alone.
I draw from a pluralistic framework integrating relational, somatic, trauma-informed, ACT, and sex therapy approaches.
Looking for neuro-affirming therapy that understands why life can feel so heavy? Maybe you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or like everyone else got a "manual for life" you somehow missed. If you are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or having difficulties navigating relationships on your own terms, you have found the right place.
I offer a tailored, affirming approach for deeply feeling, anxious, and neurodivergent adults. I also specialise in sex and relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and multi-partnered folks. You aren't broken. You don't have to carry this alone.
Are you a parent supporting a child with additional needs, such as SEND or mental health difficulties? Perhaps you're navigating school attendance challenges, autistic burnout or the complexities of accessing support, and feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. I offer therapeutic support for parents—not parenting advice—drawing on nearly 20 years' clinical experience as a therapist alongside personal experience of navigating the SEND system. Together, we can strengthen your wellbeing, make sense of your experiences and help you move forward with greater confidence.
One off consultation, short-term sessions or on-going therapy
Are you a parent supporting a child with additional needs, such as SEND or mental health difficulties? Perhaps you're navigating school attendance challenges, autistic burnout or the complexities of accessing support, and feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to turn. I offer therapeutic support for parents—not parenting advice—drawing on nearly 20 years' clinical experience as a therapist alongside personal experience of navigating the SEND system. Together, we can strengthen your wellbeing, make sense of your experiences and help you move forward with greater confidence.
One off consultation, short-term sessions or on-going therapy
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about your future, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I can offer support. With an understanding that the therapist-client relationship is key for successful therapy, I provide a warm and empathic space where you can feel safe enough to tell your story. I work with my clients to process difficult feelings, to foster a better understanding of themselves and their circumstances. I can help you to reflect on your experiences, so that you can discover what leading an authentic life looks like for you.
Perhaps you're down or anxious - maybe you're unsure about your future, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Whatever your needs may be, I can offer support. With an understanding that the therapist-client relationship is key for successful therapy, I provide a warm and empathic space where you can feel safe enough to tell your story. I work with my clients to process difficult feelings, to foster a better understanding of themselves and their circumstances. I can help you to reflect on your experiences, so that you can discover what leading an authentic life looks like for you.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor.
The CI psychotherapeutic approach continues to positively transform my own life as well as hundreds of clients I've worked with. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry and a certified CI private mentor.
The CI psychotherapeutic approach continues to positively transform my own life as well as hundreds of clients I've worked with. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
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.
Anxiety can feel like your mind will not switch off. Constant overthinking, panic, stress, health worries or feeling on edge. I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy, with a free 15-minute discovery video call to see whether working together feels like a right fit.
My particular focus is supporting adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, low mood, and the impact of past experiences. Therapy can help you make sense of what is driving these difficulties and develop practical, meaningful ways forward.
Anxiety can feel like your mind will not switch off. Constant overthinking, panic, stress, health worries or feeling on edge. I am a Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy, with a free 15-minute discovery video call to see whether working together feels like a right fit.
My particular focus is supporting adults experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, stress, low mood, and the impact of past experiences. Therapy can help you make sense of what is driving these difficulties and develop practical, meaningful ways forward.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist. I help adults and couples explore the past experiences, unconscious patterns, and inner conflicts that lead to depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck in life and relationships. Together, we work towards greater clarity and fulfilment. To help you find the right fit, I offer a free initial consultation, and I only charge for our first full session if we decide to work together.
I am a qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist. I help adults and couples explore the past experiences, unconscious patterns, and inner conflicts that lead to depression, stress, anxiety, or feeling stuck in life and relationships. Together, we work towards greater clarity and fulfilment. To help you find the right fit, I offer a free initial consultation, and I only charge for our first full session if we decide to work together.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
You might be functioning on the outside but feeling overwhelmed underneath - managing anxiety, stress, or burnout while trying to keep everything together. I work with clients who are tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or carrying things alone.
I offer a calm, straightforward space where you can talk openly and make sense of what’s going on - whether that’s anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, or patterns that keep repeating. Together we focus on understanding what’s driving things and finding a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
Currently accepting online clients.
You might be functioning on the outside but feeling overwhelmed underneath - managing anxiety, stress, or burnout while trying to keep everything together. I work with clients who are tired of overthinking, feeling stuck, or carrying things alone.
I offer a calm, straightforward space where you can talk openly and make sense of what’s going on - whether that’s anxiety, low mood, grief, relationship difficulties, or patterns that keep repeating. Together we focus on understanding what’s driving things and finding a way forward that actually feels sustainable.
Currently accepting online clients.
A registered BACP integrative psychotherapist. Working integratively means I utilise an extensive number of approaches to support you. I work with a wide range of client struggles. My particular areas of experience are with clients who suffer from Anxiety and Stress, Addictions, ADHD, Bereavement, Body Image, Behaviour Change, Childhood Impact, Cancer, Chronic Health Conditions, Crossroads in life, Depression, Family Conflict, Loneliness, Low Mood, Low Self Esteem, Negative Thought Patterns, Suicidal thoughts, Systems Of Oppression, Relationships and Traumatic Events. I have worked in the NHS, University, and Private Practice
A registered BACP integrative psychotherapist. Working integratively means I utilise an extensive number of approaches to support you. I work with a wide range of client struggles. My particular areas of experience are with clients who suffer from Anxiety and Stress, Addictions, ADHD, Bereavement, Body Image, Behaviour Change, Childhood Impact, Cancer, Chronic Health Conditions, Crossroads in life, Depression, Family Conflict, Loneliness, Low Mood, Low Self Esteem, Negative Thought Patterns, Suicidal thoughts, Systems Of Oppression, Relationships and Traumatic Events. I have worked in the NHS, University, and Private Practice
We believe that therapy should be affordable and accessible whilst maintaining the highest standards found with well known in person organisations.
Connecting with Hammock is about giving time and space to find yourself, and where your commitment to self-discovery is recognised and respected. Here, you’ll find the empathy, support and space you need to untangle the thoughts and feelings that hold you back.
We believe that therapy isn't about a quick fix. If you're looking to delve deep into understanding why you are who you are then Hammock is the right fit for you.
We believe that therapy should be affordable and accessible whilst maintaining the highest standards found with well known in person organisations.
Connecting with Hammock is about giving time and space to find yourself, and where your commitment to self-discovery is recognised and respected. Here, you’ll find the empathy, support and space you need to untangle the thoughts and feelings that hold you back.
We believe that therapy isn't about a quick fix. If you're looking to delve deep into understanding why you are who you are then Hammock is the right fit for you.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful, lasting changes. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or expats dealing with anxiety, stress, identity questions, relationship patterns or low self‑esteem. I offer a calm, reflective space where we can explore what is happening beneath the surface and help you move towards a more grounded and authentic way of living.
I work with adults who want to understand themselves more deeply and make meaningful, lasting changes. Many of my clients are professionals, creatives or expats dealing with anxiety, stress, identity questions, relationship patterns or low self‑esteem. I offer a calm, reflective space where we can explore what is happening beneath the surface and help you move towards a more grounded and authentic way of living.
When we’re feeling stuck or in pain, it can feel impossible to know how to move forward. We may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or have a constant anxiety which plagues us, even if everything seems okay on the surface. Whatever your reason for being here, I will meet you where you’re at. My wish is for you to feel heard, seen, valued and understood, so that together, we can create a safe collaborative space for you to explore what is going on for you. As an integrative psychotherapist specialising in re-integrating emotional trauma, I have extensive experience of helping clients to process and release their pain.
When we’re feeling stuck or in pain, it can feel impossible to know how to move forward. We may feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges, or have a constant anxiety which plagues us, even if everything seems okay on the surface. Whatever your reason for being here, I will meet you where you’re at. My wish is for you to feel heard, seen, valued and understood, so that together, we can create a safe collaborative space for you to explore what is going on for you. As an integrative psychotherapist specialising in re-integrating emotional trauma, I have extensive experience of helping clients to process and release their pain.
Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
Welcome. Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a warm, compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I work with adults, parents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, emotional and relational challenges, and the effects of single or multiple traumas. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), supported by Polyvagal-informed practice to foster safety, regulation, and connection. I warmly welcome neurodivergent individuals and draw on the predictive processing framework to support a respectful understanding of autistic experiences.
Together, we will explore your thoughts, emotions, and somatic experience, while accessing the wisdom and strengths within to support healing, growth, and greater self-understanding.
Welcome. Seeking support can feel like a big step, and I aim to offer a warm, compassionate space where all parts of you are welcome. I work with adults, parents, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, addiction, emotional and relational challenges, and the effects of single or multiple traumas. My primary approach is Internal Family Systems (IFS), supported by Polyvagal-informed practice to foster safety, regulation, and connection. I warmly welcome neurodivergent individuals and draw on the predictive processing framework to support a respectful understanding of autistic experiences.
I provide a warm, creative, and permissive space where you can explore personal issues and emotions at your own pace. I believe the body holds our experiences, and that healing comes through developing mindfulness, presence, and embodiment.
In a relational way, we can look at how family history, personality, trauma, and wider social forces shape your current experience. This process can increase awareness, acceptance, and the capacity for change, whether we work together in the short or long term.
I provide a warm, creative, and permissive space where you can explore personal issues and emotions at your own pace. I believe the body holds our experiences, and that healing comes through developing mindfulness, presence, and embodiment.
In a relational way, we can look at how family history, personality, trauma, and wider social forces shape your current experience. This process can increase awareness, acceptance, and the capacity for change, whether we work together in the short or long term.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to you.
In today's world, life can sometimes appear to be demanding which may leave us feeling overwhelmed, stressed, depressed and anxious. I am able to offer a safe, warm, non-judgemental space to support in the free exploration of what is happening to you. I am here to listen to 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.