Somatic Counselling in Hove
I am an assistant on Babette Rothschild's (The Body Remembers) somatic trauma workshops and trained in EMDR.
What you share will always be confidential, and met with understanding, compassion and empathy. Creating a safe, calm space where each individual is supported in their journeys of understanding, healing and growth. Working collaboratively with each client, I have an innate sensitivity, and the capacity to think clearly and be curious with clients as they seek to understand themselves.
Short-term/long-term work focusing on specific issue(s), providing tools to understand what causes these problems and how to move towards managing/resolving them.
Therapy offers an opportunity to develop invaluable self-awareness and self-care.
I am an assistant on Babette Rothschild's (The Body Remembers) somatic trauma workshops and trained in EMDR.
What you share will always be confidential, and met with understanding, compassion and empathy. Creating a safe, calm space where each individual is supported in their journeys of understanding, healing and growth. Working collaboratively with each client, I have an innate sensitivity, and the capacity to think clearly and be curious with clients as they seek to understand themselves.
Short-term/long-term work focusing on specific issue(s), providing tools to understand what causes these problems and how to move towards managing/resolving them.
Therapy offers an opportunity to develop invaluable self-awareness and self-care.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
Struggling with your mental health can be incredibly lonely, especially when, on the outside, you seem to be coping fine. You might find it hard to explain how you really feel, or worry about burdening the people closest to you.
As a Person-Centred counsellor (MBACP) with a background in Yoga (YTT-500) and Clinical Psychology (MSc), I work with people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that contribute to various struggles like burn-out, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Struggling with your mental health can be incredibly lonely, especially when, on the outside, you seem to be coping fine. You might find it hard to explain how you really feel, or worry about burdening the people closest to you.
As a Person-Centred counsellor (MBACP) with a background in Yoga (YTT-500) and Clinical Psychology (MSc), I work with people who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that contribute to various struggles like burn-out, anxiety, depression and addiction.
Hello
My name is Clara and I am a humanistic counsellor
I offer therapy face to face and online. In English & Spanish.
Life as we know can be full of
challenges. Sometimes things feel somewhat too difficult to just keep carrying on, at these times when carrying on, at these times when depression, fears, anxiety, lack of meaning and motivation are too big and overwhelming, therapy can feel like a sanctuary. A safe place to start making sense of it all, to feel supported, seen, heard and understood.
The therapeutic relationship is such a powerful and healing gift to ourselves
Hello
My name is Clara and I am a humanistic counsellor
I offer therapy face to face and online. In English & Spanish.
Life as we know can be full of
challenges. Sometimes things feel somewhat too difficult to just keep carrying on, at these times when carrying on, at these times when depression, fears, anxiety, lack of meaning and motivation are too big and overwhelming, therapy can feel like a sanctuary. A safe place to start making sense of it all, to feel supported, seen, heard and understood.
The therapeutic relationship is such a powerful and healing gift to ourselves
Rather than following a single model, I draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches to meet your individual needs, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trauma-informed somatic and polyvagal-informed therapy.
Perhaps you keep ending up in the same painful relationship patterns, or feel anxious, disconnected or emotionally overwhelmed without fully understanding why. You may struggle with people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, or feeling that you're "too much" or "not enough". Together we can explore how past experiences and attachment patterns continue to shape your relationships today, helping you develop greater self-understanding, emotional security and more fulfilling connections.
Rather than following a single model, I draw on a range of evidence-informed approaches to meet your individual needs, including psychodynamic, humanistic, trauma-informed somatic and polyvagal-informed therapy.
Perhaps you keep ending up in the same painful relationship patterns, or feel anxious, disconnected or emotionally overwhelmed without fully understanding why. You may struggle with people-pleasing, fear of abandonment, or feeling that you're "too much" or "not enough". Together we can explore how past experiences and attachment patterns continue to shape your relationships today, helping you develop greater self-understanding, emotional security and more fulfilling connections.
I have also trained as a yoga teacher which included lots of additional training in somatic techniques which I enjoy bringing into therapy too, wherever it feels it may be helpful.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards.
I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
I have also trained as a yoga teacher which included lots of additional training in somatic techniques which I enjoy bringing into therapy too, wherever it feels it may be helpful.
I am a warm and approachable therapist with an openness to understanding from your perspective what you are struggling with as well as tailoring treatment to meet your unique needs. My aim is to meet you right where you are and we will spend time in the initial sessions making sense of what you're currently experiencing and where you want to get to in therapy. I tend to use an integrative approach to therapy drawing on my varied experience and what we feel might best support you to move forwards.
I have a special interest in the interaction between physical and mental wellbeing and presenting symptoms.
Do you sometimes feel stuck or limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns, and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
Do you sometimes feel stuck or limited by words? Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) offers an alternative to talking therapies. As our bodies hold the unconscious aspects of ourselves, movement-based therapy can be particularly effective in addressing feelings held somatically. Dance Movement Psychotherapists believe that changes in the body & movement patterns are reflected in the mind & thinking patterns, and vice versa.
DMP can help you feel more attuned to your body, support emotional regulation, reduce stress, improve confidence, and help to form a stronger sense of Self.
BACP & NCPS accredited counselling.
Practicing a pluralistic approach grounded in person-centred philosophy, we provide an empathetic and supportive environment where you can speak openly and safely about whatever you’re feeling without judgement. Even the most uncomfortable emotions become easier to understand when they’re explored with care, curiosity and support. We offer a calm and confidential space where you can make sense of those feelings and begin to see yourself with more understanding and kindness. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly. Sometimes, it’s simply about having this time each week that is just for you.
BACP & NCPS accredited counselling.
Practicing a pluralistic approach grounded in person-centred philosophy, we provide an empathetic and supportive environment where you can speak openly and safely about whatever you’re feeling without judgement. Even the most uncomfortable emotions become easier to understand when they’re explored with care, curiosity and support. We offer a calm and confidential space where you can make sense of those feelings and begin to see yourself with more understanding and kindness. Sessions are 50 minutes and usually weekly. Sometimes, it’s simply about having this time each week that is just for you.
Somatic trainings have helped me to develop and work with stress and trauma.
Welcome to my page. I offer a warm presence that enables clients to bring and explore their experience in ways that feel right to them.
Somatic trainings have helped me to develop and work with stress and trauma.
Welcome to my page. I offer a warm presence that enables clients to bring and explore their experience in ways that feel right to them.
I have had a long interest in body psychotherapy and somatic psychology.
Sharing your thoughts and feelings with an experienced counsellor can help you make sense of life circumstances and lead you on a journey of self-awareness and personal growth.
I have had a long interest in body psychotherapy and somatic psychology.
Sharing your thoughts and feelings with an experienced counsellor can help you make sense of life circumstances and lead you on a journey of self-awareness and personal growth.
Difficulties with sex, intimacy or relationships can be confusing, frustrating, or isolating, and it’s not always easy to talk about them.
You may be struggling with desire, performance, pleasure, or confidence, or noticing how anxiety, shame, body image, or past experiences are impacting your relationship with sex.
Some common issues I work with are low or mismatched desire, sexual pain (including vaginismus), orgasmic difficulties, erectile or ejaculation concerns, and many more.
I also support those navigating communication challenges, attachment patterns, and major life transitions such as IVF and postpartum changes.
Difficulties with sex, intimacy or relationships can be confusing, frustrating, or isolating, and it’s not always easy to talk about them.
You may be struggling with desire, performance, pleasure, or confidence, or noticing how anxiety, shame, body image, or past experiences are impacting your relationship with sex.
Some common issues I work with are low or mismatched desire, sexual pain (including vaginismus), orgasmic difficulties, erectile or ejaculation concerns, and many more.
I also support those navigating communication challenges, attachment patterns, and major life transitions such as IVF and postpartum changes.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming: anxiety, lack of self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, life changes – are you struggling with issues and difficult feelings that are hard to manage alone, perhaps even more in this current climate? Attentive, respectful and caring therapy can be a powerfully supportive and healing choice towards regaining a sense of hope and purpose. Together we work to gently uncover what you need to be able to live in a more fulfilled, meaningful and satisfying way.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming: anxiety, lack of self-esteem, self-criticism, grief, life changes – are you struggling with issues and difficult feelings that are hard to manage alone, perhaps even more in this current climate? Attentive, respectful and caring therapy can be a powerfully supportive and healing choice towards regaining a sense of hope and purpose. Together we work to gently uncover what you need to be able to live in a more fulfilled, meaningful and satisfying way.
Does your relationship feel stuck? Are you arguing about the same things, or has the silence between you become harder to bridge? Maybe you're working through an affair, navigating infertility or childlessness, or finding that life changes have pulled you apart rather than brought you closer.
In our work together, we'll look at what's happening between you—the patterns that keep showing up, how you communicate (or don't), and what might be underneath the conflict or distance. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I draw on systemic, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives to help you understand each other.
Does your relationship feel stuck? Are you arguing about the same things, or has the silence between you become harder to bridge? Maybe you're working through an affair, navigating infertility or childlessness, or finding that life changes have pulled you apart rather than brought you closer.
In our work together, we'll look at what's happening between you—the patterns that keep showing up, how you communicate (or don't), and what might be underneath the conflict or distance. My approach is collaborative and non-judgmental. I draw on systemic, psychodynamic, and humanistic perspectives to help you understand each other.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and a HCPC-accredited Occupational Therapist. I have worked in a variety of mental and physical health settings within the NHS and private sector supporting adults and children with a wide range of difficulties. My training in both physical and mental health ensures I can complete a thorough and holistic assessment drawing on a range of evidence-based interventions that best meet your unique needs. I work inclusively and believe there is no one-size fits all approach. I will work with you to explore meaningful goals, navigate challenges faced and empower you to find new and hopeful ways forward.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and a HCPC-accredited Occupational Therapist. I have worked in a variety of mental and physical health settings within the NHS and private sector supporting adults and children with a wide range of difficulties. My training in both physical and mental health ensures I can complete a thorough and holistic assessment drawing on a range of evidence-based interventions that best meet your unique needs. I work inclusively and believe there is no one-size fits all approach. I will work with you to explore meaningful goals, navigate challenges faced and empower you to find new and hopeful ways forward.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings. With specialised training for children aged 3 and up, I focus on building strong, trusting relationships with both the children and their families. I aim to help make sense of challenging behaviors and emotional struggles. I’m trained in EMDR to support people through trauma and have a wealth of experience in child mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where your child feels heard, supported, and ready to begin their healing journey.
I work with children and teenagers, using play, art, and talking therapy to help them express and understand their feelings. With specialised training for children aged 3 and up, I focus on building strong, trusting relationships with both the children and their families. I aim to help make sense of challenging behaviors and emotional struggles. I’m trained in EMDR to support people through trauma and have a wealth of experience in child mental health. I strive to create a safe environment where your child feels heard, supported, and ready to begin their healing journey.
Making the decision to ask for help and come to therapy takes courage, the next step is finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. This is an important part of the process, and a big factor in how successful it is. Please read a bit about me and see if this feels like a good fit for you.
I am an experienced therapist and mental health practitioner offering private therapy for children, young people, and young adults (18–25) in Sussex/Kent. I am BABCP accredited and NMC registered. Alongside my private practice, I work in mental health clinical practice providing support for young people.
Making the decision to ask for help and come to therapy takes courage, the next step is finding a therapist that you feel comfortable working with. This is an important part of the process, and a big factor in how successful it is. Please read a bit about me and see if this feels like a good fit for you.
I am an experienced therapist and mental health practitioner offering private therapy for children, young people, and young adults (18–25) in Sussex/Kent. I am BABCP accredited and NMC registered. Alongside my private practice, I work in mental health clinical practice providing support for young people.
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
Hi, I’m Anni and I'm a trauma-informed counsellor offering a warm, thoughtful and professional space where your individual needs are placed at the centre of our work. We will explore your experiences with care and understanding, and gently build skills to help you respond to difficult thoughts and emotions with greater steadiness and clarity. Together, we will focus on supporting you to move towards a life that feels meaningful and aligned. Above all, I aim to offer a space that feels safe, genuine, and supportive, where you can begin to make sense of your experiences and find your way forward with confidence.
No one should have to go through life enduring shame and suffering; I work in a a collaborative way with my clients to combine talking therapy and somatic processing (treating our nervous systems) with EMDR so that they can achieve inner peace and acceptance.
Do you have issues and challenges that make you feel ‘stuck’?
Life can sometimes feel confusing, isolating, or simply too much to handle alone. You might be facing challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, lost or disconnected from yourself and others.
I can help you work through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you, at your own pace through the therapy process. Together, we can work towards understanding patterns, easing emotional struggles and finding a way forward that is more manageable and authentic for you.
No one should have to go through life enduring shame and suffering; I work in a a collaborative way with my clients to combine talking therapy and somatic processing (treating our nervous systems) with EMDR so that they can achieve inner peace and acceptance.
Do you have issues and challenges that make you feel ‘stuck’?
Life can sometimes feel confusing, isolating, or simply too much to handle alone. You might be facing challenges that leave you feeling exhausted, confused, lost or disconnected from yourself and others.
I can help you work through life’s challenges. I offer a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore what's going on for you, at your own pace through the therapy process. Together, we can work towards understanding patterns, easing emotional struggles and finding a way forward that is more manageable and authentic for you.
Since you're reading this page then I imagine you’d like some aspects of your life to be different and you're wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. Your concerns may be about difficult feelings that feel overwhelming. You may be finding it a challenge to like yourself or perhaps you're struggling with relationships. Or you may be coming to terms with a trauma or a loss in your life and are looking to process your experience and see a way forward. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons.
Since you're reading this page then I imagine you’d like some aspects of your life to be different and you're wondering if I - or therapy - can help you. Your concerns may be about difficult feelings that feel overwhelming. You may be finding it a challenge to like yourself or perhaps you're struggling with relationships. Or you may be coming to terms with a trauma or a loss in your life and are looking to process your experience and see a way forward. We come to therapy for a myriad of reasons.
I work to enable a person to be their natural self, to discover more and more how life wants them to be, even though life may have been full of difficult circumstances which have left their mark, and sometimes even destroying a person’s ability to live effectively and in harmony with themselves.
I work to enable a person to be their natural self, to discover more and more how life wants them to be, even though life may have been full of difficult circumstances which have left their mark, and sometimes even destroying a person’s ability to live effectively and in harmony with themselves.
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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.