Somatic Counselling in Hitchin
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
Do you feel overwhelmed by your feelings? Do they impact on your confidence and day-to-day life? Or perhaps you have experienced painful losses, abuse or traumatic events that are affecting you? Do you have patterns of behaviour that no longer feel beneficial to you? Sometimes we think and act in certain ways that function to protect and preserve us. These have felt necessary in the past, but are no longer useful and can instead impact negatively on our life.
I blend person-centred counselling with somatic techniques which support people to reduce physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety.
Availability update: I have limited slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays at my standard fee rate of £75. I offer an initial phone consultation for £20.
Do you ever feel like life shouldn't be this hard? Perhaps you look like you're coping on the outside, but underneath you're exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering why everyone else seems to manage more easily. Many of my clients are intelligent, capable people who have spent years blaming themselves for struggling. I specialise in supporting ADHD and autistic adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring.
I blend person-centred counselling with somatic techniques which support people to reduce physical and psychological symptoms of anxiety.
Availability update: I have limited slots available on Mondays and Wednesdays at my standard fee rate of £75. I offer an initial phone consultation for £20.
Do you ever feel like life shouldn't be this hard? Perhaps you look like you're coping on the outside, but underneath you're exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering why everyone else seems to manage more easily. Many of my clients are intelligent, capable people who have spent years blaming themselves for struggling. I specialise in supporting ADHD and autistic adults, including those who are late-diagnosed or exploring.
Life doesn’t always go the way we expect, and it can be hard to make sense of things on your own. I offer a space where you can talk openly, without feeling judged or rushed. People come to me for many reasons, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling in relationships, or wanting to understand themselves better. I have a particular interest in behaviour patterns, family dynamics, and trauma, and how these shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others. Together, we can make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward that feels right for you
Life doesn’t always go the way we expect, and it can be hard to make sense of things on your own. I offer a space where you can talk openly, without feeling judged or rushed. People come to me for many reasons, feeling stuck, overwhelmed, struggling in relationships, or wanting to understand themselves better. I have a particular interest in behaviour patterns, family dynamics, and trauma, and how these shape the way we think, feel, and relate to others. Together, we can make sense of what’s going on and find a way forward that feels right for you
If you feel you need to gain insight and self awareness, deal with current or historical difficulties, then I would be happy to discuss this in an initial appointment to decide whether my approach can help you. I have 40 years experience of therapeutic work with individuals, couples and groups, as well as training and supervising other practitioners both in training and qualified.
If you feel you need to gain insight and self awareness, deal with current or historical difficulties, then I would be happy to discuss this in an initial appointment to decide whether my approach can help you. I have 40 years experience of therapeutic work with individuals, couples and groups, as well as training and supervising other practitioners both in training and qualified.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re taking the first step towards talking about how you feel. Whatever’s troubling you, perhaps I can help.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re taking the first step towards talking about how you feel. Whatever’s troubling you, perhaps I can help.
I’m a trauma informed therapist and breathwork practitioner, and bring somatic practices into my work with clients.
My main focus is to build a trusted relationship with my clients, one which allows them to feel able to bring whatever they need to, without fear of judgement. I’ll incorporate simple models, ideas or resources into the work, where it feels relevant to do so because I truly believe understanding how the mind and body works can help the healing process.
I’m a trauma informed therapist and breathwork practitioner, and bring somatic practices into my work with clients.
My main focus is to build a trusted relationship with my clients, one which allows them to feel able to bring whatever they need to, without fear of judgement. I’ll incorporate simple models, ideas or resources into the work, where it feels relevant to do so because I truly believe understanding how the mind and body works can help the healing process.
We might do this by exploring, re-evaluating and processing feelings, beliefs, patterns in the body ( somatic therapy) and energetic influence and impact.
Hi, I’m Debbie and I have expertise and proven experience of helping clients, from all walks of life and diversity, move forward with their lives. Perhaps your issues come from a difficult past or childhood abuse or trauma? I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues. Or maybe you are struggling with your relationship or the aftermath of the pandemic. I provide a calm and safe environment in which to explore what is important to you and at your own pace.
We might do this by exploring, re-evaluating and processing feelings, beliefs, patterns in the body ( somatic therapy) and energetic influence and impact.
Hi, I’m Debbie and I have expertise and proven experience of helping clients, from all walks of life and diversity, move forward with their lives. Perhaps your issues come from a difficult past or childhood abuse or trauma? I help with self esteem and identity, stress, anxiety and sleep issues. Or maybe you are struggling with your relationship or the aftermath of the pandemic. I provide a calm and safe environment in which to explore what is important to you and at your own pace.
Hello, I'm Beccy, a qualified trauma focused psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Are you feeling worried, stressed or struggling with how to cope with a particular feeling or circumstance? Counselling and psychotherapy, supports you to explore your feelings within a safe environment, to build up healthy coping techniques, to discover ways to prioritise your self-care and to help to support your decision making and autonomy. As a therapist, I hold both professional and personal experience how life changing receiving therapeutic support can feel with moving forwards and in developing a more positive outlook in life.
Hello, I'm Beccy, a qualified trauma focused psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. Are you feeling worried, stressed or struggling with how to cope with a particular feeling or circumstance? Counselling and psychotherapy, supports you to explore your feelings within a safe environment, to build up healthy coping techniques, to discover ways to prioritise your self-care and to help to support your decision making and autonomy. As a therapist, I hold both professional and personal experience how life changing receiving therapeutic support can feel with moving forwards and in developing a more positive outlook in life.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
I use Somatic Therapy to work with the body and the mind and help clients who have become disconnected or fearful of their bigger or more negative emotions.
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
I use Somatic Therapy to work with the body and the mind and help clients who have become disconnected or fearful of their bigger or more negative emotions.
My clients appreciate my holistic approach to mental health. Their goal is usually to find their authentic selves, to become more self aware and to thrive and find joy and purpose, not just survive and settle for a life that is not working for them. We all want to be seen, heard and understood and that is often at the very heart of Healing.
For local clients I offer Somatic Body Work & Walk & Talk Therapy.
Welcome to my page! My journey to Soul Psychology started 30+ years ago during the extensive practice & study of Yoga, Meditation & Eastern Philosophy. This led me to become a Yoga teacher to assist others to find their way back to wholeness. Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Synchronicity, Dreams, Soul Embodiment & Shadow Integration work. I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access the hidden subconscious layers of human psyche to facilitate healing, emotional self-regulation & self-empowerment
For local clients I offer Somatic Body Work & Walk & Talk Therapy.
Welcome to my page! My journey to Soul Psychology started 30+ years ago during the extensive practice & study of Yoga, Meditation & Eastern Philosophy. This led me to become a Yoga teacher to assist others to find their way back to wholeness. Eventually I came to a study of Western Psychology, specifically Psychodynamic, Jungian Archetypes, Synchronicity, Dreams, Soul Embodiment & Shadow Integration work. I feel that my experience in the fields of yoga, spirituality and psychology has given me the insight to access the hidden subconscious layers of human psyche to facilitate healing, emotional self-regulation & self-empowerment
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I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to heal and grow. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults as well as teenagers and their families navigate life’s most difficult periods. I believe that when you feel truly seen and heard, you can begin to make sense of how past experiences impact your present life. I provide specialised support for a range of emotional difficulties including: Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem; Suicidal ideation, anger management, and self-harm. Trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
I provide a safe, non-judgemental space to heal and grow. With over 15 years of experience, I help adults as well as teenagers and their families navigate life’s most difficult periods. I believe that when you feel truly seen and heard, you can begin to make sense of how past experiences impact your present life. I provide specialised support for a range of emotional difficulties including: Anxiety, depression and low self-esteem; Suicidal ideation, anger management, and self-harm. Trauma, grief, and major life transitions.
I offer support to people facing a wide range of emotional and personal difficulties - including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship or work-related stress - in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Whatever brings you to counselling, together we can explore what’s happening for you at your own pace and look at the changes you may want to make to help you feel more in control or move towards acceptance and self-compassion.
I offer support to people facing a wide range of emotional and personal difficulties - including anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, and relationship or work-related stress - in a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can talk openly and begin to make sense of your thoughts and feelings.
Whatever brings you to counselling, together we can explore what’s happening for you at your own pace and look at the changes you may want to make to help you feel more in control or move towards acceptance and self-compassion.
I practice NARM , Neuro affective relational model, which is an exploration of your inner world, I also practice Brainspotting which is a somatic experience of focusing the visual cortex on spots that correlate to feeling states, memories and experiences.
Hello, My name is Philip. I work with developmental trauma and its associated symptoms, which can be wide ranging, from anxiety and depression, people pleasing and poor boundaries to poor emotional regulation and mood swings. Developmental capacities in childhood , support us as adults to engage in relationships with others and to function well in the world, however if these capacities are impacted by our early relationships and environments then we may struggle to connect, maintain healthy boundaried relationships and regulate and enjoy our feeling states, we may be prone to anxiety or depression, periods of withdrawal or shutdown.
I practice NARM , Neuro affective relational model, which is an exploration of your inner world, I also practice Brainspotting which is a somatic experience of focusing the visual cortex on spots that correlate to feeling states, memories and experiences.
Hello, My name is Philip. I work with developmental trauma and its associated symptoms, which can be wide ranging, from anxiety and depression, people pleasing and poor boundaries to poor emotional regulation and mood swings. Developmental capacities in childhood , support us as adults to engage in relationships with others and to function well in the world, however if these capacities are impacted by our early relationships and environments then we may struggle to connect, maintain healthy boundaried relationships and regulate and enjoy our feeling states, we may be prone to anxiety or depression, periods of withdrawal or shutdown.
I am a somatic, neuro-affirming, Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma-Informed Nervous System Recovery Coach, supporting Young People(8 years plus) and adults.
I embrace a responsive and flexible approach, offering an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space for you/child to explore and express feelings and thoughts around life experiences and challenges being faced in your own chosen way while weaving in psychoeducation, resilience building and regulation tools.
I am a somatic, neuro-affirming, Integrative Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trauma-Informed Nervous System Recovery Coach, supporting Young People(8 years plus) and adults.
I embrace a responsive and flexible approach, offering an empathic, non-judgemental and safe space for you/child to explore and express feelings and thoughts around life experiences and challenges being faced in your own chosen way while weaving in psychoeducation, resilience building and regulation tools.
We are all, in some way, trying to make sense of ourselves. The contradictions and polarities. The feelings we can't explain. The ways we love imperfectly and are loved imperfectly back. The parts that want connection and want to be seen and the parts that are afraid of it. This isn't dysfunction. This is being human.
I am an MBACP integrative Psychotherapist and Relationship Counsellor and I work with individuals carrying anxiety, grief, and the quiet weight of unlived things. I work with couples who still love each other but have lost the thread, and something vital has gone quiet.
We are all, in some way, trying to make sense of ourselves. The contradictions and polarities. The feelings we can't explain. The ways we love imperfectly and are loved imperfectly back. The parts that want connection and want to be seen and the parts that are afraid of it. This isn't dysfunction. This is being human.
I am an MBACP integrative Psychotherapist and Relationship Counsellor and I work with individuals carrying anxiety, grief, and the quiet weight of unlived things. I work with couples who still love each other but have lost the thread, and something vital has gone quiet.
Hello, we are Rachael & Clare and together we are the co-founders of TEDS, Trauma & Eating Disorder Specialists. We are a private therapy service for individuals aged sixteen and above who are looking for a unique approach to support them in finding their path to recovery, whatever that may look like. We understand the journey is complex and varies from person to person. We also appreciate how living with trauma and/or difficulties with disordered eating/eating disorders can significantly impact daily life in many aspects which is why recovery benefits from a multi therapeutic model for a more holistic and tailored approach.
Hello, we are Rachael & Clare and together we are the co-founders of TEDS, Trauma & Eating Disorder Specialists. We are a private therapy service for individuals aged sixteen and above who are looking for a unique approach to support them in finding their path to recovery, whatever that may look like. We understand the journey is complex and varies from person to person. We also appreciate how living with trauma and/or difficulties with disordered eating/eating disorders can significantly impact daily life in many aspects which is why recovery benefits from a multi therapeutic model for a more holistic and tailored approach.
Using Lifespan Integration, somatic work and ACT, we gently process past experiences so your nervous system can begin to register that the past is over.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
Using Lifespan Integration, somatic work and ACT, we gently process past experiences so your nervous system can begin to register that the past is over.
You might look like you’re coping. Holding things together at work, in friendships or family life. But underneath, it can feel very different. You may feel stuck in patterns in relationships, caught in rumination or regret, or questioning yourself. There can be a quiet sense that something isn’t quite right, or that something about you is flawed. You might long for closeness but feel anxious or unsure how to trust it. Often, this connects back to earlier attachment wounds or emotional neglect, leaving you disconnected from yourself, unsure what you need, and tired of repeating the same patterns.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP.
I have 7 years of experience supporting mental health, neurodiversity, complex needs and children, but have in my recent years specialised in working with sexual violence and exploitation with both adults and children. I welcome clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking support - whether it be anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse or self-confidence/self-worth. I will always provide you with a safe space and unconditional support. My first priority is fostering a trusting relationship where you feel seen and safe.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP.
I have 7 years of experience supporting mental health, neurodiversity, complex needs and children, but have in my recent years specialised in working with sexual violence and exploitation with both adults and children. I welcome clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking support - whether it be anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse or self-confidence/self-worth. I will always provide you with a safe space and unconditional support. My first priority is fostering a trusting relationship where you feel seen and safe.
You might look fine on the outside but feel constantly on edge, overthinking, and unable to switch off.
I work with adults stuck in anxiety, burnout, or low mood who are tired of repeating the same patterns. Together we make sense of what’s driving this and build practical ways to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control day to day, while also working on deeper patterns so change lasts. If this resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch for support. I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I respond very quickly.
You might look fine on the outside but feel constantly on edge, overthinking, and unable to switch off.
I work with adults stuck in anxiety, burnout, or low mood who are tired of repeating the same patterns. Together we make sense of what’s driving this and build practical ways to feel calmer, clearer, and more in control day to day, while also working on deeper patterns so change lasts. If this resonates, you’re welcome to get in touch for support. I offer a free 15-minute consultation. I respond very quickly.
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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.