Somatic Counselling in Harrogate
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
In practice, I shape treatment plans to address the unique lived experiences of clients using Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Somatic therapeutic approaches flexibly focusing on addressing the issues clients bring to therapy.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe we are shaped by our past and present relationships, influencing how we view ourselves, others and our environment. Sometimes this causes distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, grief and much more. Many clients come to therapy questioning why what has worked for them in the past no longer works for them now. Together we work to understand, find clarity and make meaningful lasting change. I provide professional therapy tailored to clients' individual needs, supporting clients as they move toward their goals at a pace comfortable to them.
In practice, I shape treatment plans to address the unique lived experiences of clients using Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Transactional Analysis, Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative and Somatic therapeutic approaches flexibly focusing on addressing the issues clients bring to therapy.
I am a qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. I believe we are shaped by our past and present relationships, influencing how we view ourselves, others and our environment. Sometimes this causes distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, grief and much more. Many clients come to therapy questioning why what has worked for them in the past no longer works for them now. Together we work to understand, find clarity and make meaningful lasting change. I provide professional therapy tailored to clients' individual needs, supporting clients as they move toward their goals at a pace comfortable to them.
I also use Somatic exercises that help to regulate the Nervous System (e.g., Vagus Nerve work, EFT).
Hi, I'm Alex and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist. Finding a therapist can be really daunting and bring up a lot of feelings and questions. Whether you're coming to therapy for the first time, or whether you've experienced therapy before, finding the right therapist for you is so important, and the connection you can create with your therapist is so influential for healing.
In every session, I am always non-judgemental, empathetic and we take everything at the client's pace. In each session I offer a safe space for you as the client, where you can bring your complete, authentic self.
I also use Somatic exercises that help to regulate the Nervous System (e.g., Vagus Nerve work, EFT).
Hi, I'm Alex and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist. Finding a therapist can be really daunting and bring up a lot of feelings and questions. Whether you're coming to therapy for the first time, or whether you've experienced therapy before, finding the right therapist for you is so important, and the connection you can create with your therapist is so influential for healing.
In every session, I am always non-judgemental, empathetic and we take everything at the client's pace. In each session I offer a safe space for you as the client, where you can bring your complete, authentic self.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or held back by low self-esteem, feeling misunderstood, you are not alone. I work with adults (18+) who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal, and grow into a more, grounded version of themselves.
Clients often come to see me with a sense of feeling overwhelmed, worried, they might struggle with focus, overthinking, sleeping patterns, relationships and want to explore this in relation to their Autism and/or ADHD. Some clients come not knowing the reasons for their struggles and through the sessions we can explore what might be going on underneath the surface.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or held back by low self-esteem, feeling misunderstood, you are not alone. I work with adults (18+) who want to understand themselves more deeply, heal, and grow into a more, grounded version of themselves.
Clients often come to see me with a sense of feeling overwhelmed, worried, they might struggle with focus, overthinking, sleeping patterns, relationships and want to explore this in relation to their Autism and/or ADHD. Some clients come not knowing the reasons for their struggles and through the sessions we can explore what might be going on underneath the surface.
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
I offer gentle therapy and coaching for sensitive adults who have lost themselves through difficult life events, prolonged stress, or years of people-pleasing. When you’ve learned to adapt, stay quiet, or put your own needs aside to feel safe or fit in, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from your true self and your deeper needs. Together we'll work at the pace of your nervous system, helping you heal old wounds and restore inner balance by reconnecting with your inner wisdom and reclaiming your authentic self. You don’t need fixing, just a supportive space where you can remember who you are.
I offer gentle therapy and coaching for sensitive adults who have lost themselves through difficult life events, prolonged stress, or years of people-pleasing. When you’ve learned to adapt, stay quiet, or put your own needs aside to feel safe or fit in, you may feel overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or disconnected from your true self and your deeper needs. Together we'll work at the pace of your nervous system, helping you heal old wounds and restore inner balance by reconnecting with your inner wisdom and reclaiming your authentic self. You don’t need fixing, just a supportive space where you can remember who you are.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist accredited with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) Specialist Mentor undertaking regular clinical supervision. I draw from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized, flexible, and compassionate treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, work stress, relationship challenges, or simply wanting to get to know yourself better, therapy can offer the tools and insights to expand your self-awareness and help you find a better place.
The thought of reaching out for support can feel daunting. The idea of being vulnerable can feel overwhelming. Facing these experiences, without judgment, with someone impartial, who is trained to listen can be really powerful.
Therapy can offer you an insight, or a reframing, that can enable you to make changes or try different ways of approaching things.
Gaining greater self-awareness may feel uncomfortable at times but you set the pace and guide where you want the sessions to go.
The thought of reaching out for support can feel daunting. The idea of being vulnerable can feel overwhelming. Facing these experiences, without judgment, with someone impartial, who is trained to listen can be really powerful.
Therapy can offer you an insight, or a reframing, that can enable you to make changes or try different ways of approaching things.
Gaining greater self-awareness may feel uncomfortable at times but you set the pace and guide where you want the sessions to go.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I work with people experiencing anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, feeling stuck, or struggling with self-worth. My approach is relational and integrative, often drawing on creative ways of exploring what feels tangled, muted, or hard to reach.
Welcome — I’m Richard, a relational integrative psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer a confidential and supportive space where you can begin to listen more closely to yourself—your thoughts, feelings, and sensations. Together we can build the foundations for clearer boundaries, deeper connection, and meaningful change.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
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Hi, I’m Aishah. I’m a psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive space to explore anxiety, identity, trauma, family patterns, and generational trauma. As a British Pakistani woman, I understand the complexity of living between cultures and the impact of silence, shame, and pressure to conform. You might feel like you are always holding it together for others while feeling lost or overwhelmed inside. I work relationally and at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more grounded, free, and aligned with who you are.
Somatic & Breathwork: Body-based tools to help you feel grounded and calm.
Hi, I’m Aishah. I’m a psychotherapist working with Transactional Analysis (TA). I offer a warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive space to explore anxiety, identity, trauma, family patterns, and generational trauma. As a British Pakistani woman, I understand the complexity of living between cultures and the impact of silence, shame, and pressure to conform. You might feel like you are always holding it together for others while feeling lost or overwhelmed inside. I work relationally and at your pace, helping you reconnect with yourself and build a life that feels more grounded, free, and aligned with who you are.
I work with children, young people , and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who they are. Many are navigating relationships, parenting challenges, or exploring neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to understand what’s going on beneath the surface, process emotions, and build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change. We go at a pace that feels safe, with support that is tailored to each individual.
I work with children, young people , and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who they are. Many are navigating relationships, parenting challenges, or exploring neurodivergence such as autism or ADHD. Together, we create a safe, collaborative space to understand what’s going on beneath the surface, process emotions, and build confidence, resilience, and meaningful change. We go at a pace that feels safe, with support that is tailored to each individual.
We work with somatic awareness, sensory needs and grounding techniques alongside reflection and practical strategies.
Are you an autistic, ADHD or AuDHD woman in midlife, finally connecting the dots and feeling overwhelmed by what that means? Maybe you're exhausted from years of masking and pushing through, burnt out, and finding peri-menopause makes everything harder. Suddenly things make sense - and yet nothing makes sense. I offer neuro-affirming psychotherapy online across the UK for women navigating late-identified neurodivergence. Together we make sense of your mind, body, nervous system and patterns, so you can feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and able to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to who you are.
We work with somatic awareness, sensory needs and grounding techniques alongside reflection and practical strategies.
Are you an autistic, ADHD or AuDHD woman in midlife, finally connecting the dots and feeling overwhelmed by what that means? Maybe you're exhausted from years of masking and pushing through, burnt out, and finding peri-menopause makes everything harder. Suddenly things make sense - and yet nothing makes sense. I offer neuro-affirming psychotherapy online across the UK for women navigating late-identified neurodivergence. Together we make sense of your mind, body, nervous system and patterns, so you can feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and able to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to who you are.
A warm welcome to Adults, Couples and Supervisees,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
We are all different and affected by different experiences in our life, which in turn can impact us in many areas, including in our relationships. The impact can show up in symptoms such as; anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-belief/confidence issues, suicidal thoughts, inflammation issues in our bodies. I will provide a safe space, to help you understand what you're experiencing, gain clarity, to create long term change for your future.
A warm welcome to Adults, Couples and Supervisees,
I have over 25 years experience of helping adults, over 10 years helping couples.
We are all different and affected by different experiences in our life, which in turn can impact us in many areas, including in our relationships. The impact can show up in symptoms such as; anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, self-harm, relationship difficulties, self-belief/confidence issues, suicidal thoughts, inflammation issues in our bodies. I will provide a safe space, to help you understand what you're experiencing, gain clarity, to create long term change for your future.
However, I have also trained in somatic approaches and am IFS informed (I have completed some IFS training specifically for EMDR therapists but have not completed IFS level one training).
You’re successful on paper, but inside you’re exhausted.
Many women in leadership find themselves struggling with self doubt, an inner critic that never switches off, or the fear of being found out.
Burnout and exhaustion can creep in when you’re expected to excel at work while also holding everything together at home. Past experiences of being overlooked or underestimated may resurface in the workplace, leaving you second guessing your voice or decisions. And the constant balancing act between ambition and wellbeing or resilience and vulnerability can leave you feeling depleted, stretched thin, and alone.
However, I have also trained in somatic approaches and am IFS informed (I have completed some IFS training specifically for EMDR therapists but have not completed IFS level one training).
You’re successful on paper, but inside you’re exhausted.
Many women in leadership find themselves struggling with self doubt, an inner critic that never switches off, or the fear of being found out.
Burnout and exhaustion can creep in when you’re expected to excel at work while also holding everything together at home. Past experiences of being overlooked or underestimated may resurface in the workplace, leaving you second guessing your voice or decisions. And the constant balancing act between ambition and wellbeing or resilience and vulnerability can leave you feeling depleted, stretched thin, and alone.
Life can be so challenging when you're struggling - You may be doing your best to navigate your way through a difficult and traumatic life event or be struggling with past experiences, feeling low or a bit lost. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety or have behavioural patterns that you just can't seem to break the pattern of. During these times, the future can be so very difficult to see, even the next step ahead can become unclear. You don't need to struggle alone anymore. This is your first step towards feeling better and I am so glad you are here. Something will grow from all you are going through and it will be YOU.
Life can be so challenging when you're struggling - You may be doing your best to navigate your way through a difficult and traumatic life event or be struggling with past experiences, feeling low or a bit lost. Perhaps you are overwhelmed with anxiety or have behavioural patterns that you just can't seem to break the pattern of. During these times, the future can be so very difficult to see, even the next step ahead can become unclear. You don't need to struggle alone anymore. This is your first step towards feeling better and I am so glad you are here. Something will grow from all you are going through and it will be YOU.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
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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.