Somatic Counselling in Malton

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Georgina Craven
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Malton YO17
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem? You aren't alone. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, right? Whether you're carrying the weight of daily pressures, navigating significant changes, or sensing that something important is missing, it’s natural to feel off-balance and uncertain. Perhaps past experiences may also be resurfacing, adding to the complexity of your emotions and making it difficult to manage the tornado of feelings. In these moments, it’s okay to reach out and explore what you truly need.
Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem? You aren't alone. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, right? Whether you're carrying the weight of daily pressures, navigating significant changes, or sensing that something important is missing, it’s natural to feel off-balance and uncertain. Perhaps past experiences may also be resurfacing, adding to the complexity of your emotions and making it difficult to manage the tornado of feelings. In these moments, it’s okay to reach out and explore what you truly need.
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Richard Kearns
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Serves Area
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.
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Juliet D Bloom
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be all along. Our lives present unique challenges – relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions, & chronic symptoms - often creating feelings of frustration, anxiety, & sadness. At such times it is easy to forget that we all need assistance in addressing these challenges, especially as they can often feel overwhelming, or even impossible, to deal with. We all deserve to have support when we are struggling, & often it is specifically this support that allows change to occur.
Maybe the journey isn't about becoming anything. Maybe it's about unbecoming everything that isn't really you, so you can be who you were meant to be all along. Our lives present unique challenges – relationship difficulties, bereavements, life transitions, & chronic symptoms - often creating feelings of frustration, anxiety, & sadness. At such times it is easy to forget that we all need assistance in addressing these challenges, especially as they can often feel overwhelming, or even impossible, to deal with. We all deserve to have support when we are struggling, & often it is specifically this support that allows change to occur.
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Chris Major
Counsellor, MUKCP
Serves Area
Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
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Tatiana Aitken
Counsellor
Loftus TS13
My approach integrates talking therapy with somatic awareness, recognising the close relationship between the nervous system, lived experience and connection.
I specialise in talking sex therapy for individuals and couples, supporting sexual difficulties, intimacy and relationship issues, communication and boundaries, and the impact of past experiences. My work is trauma-aware, paced carefully, and integrates therapeutic dialogue with somatic understanding.
My approach integrates talking therapy with somatic awareness, recognising the close relationship between the nervous system, lived experience and connection.
I specialise in talking sex therapy for individuals and couples, supporting sexual difficulties, intimacy and relationship issues, communication and boundaries, and the impact of past experiences. My work is trauma-aware, paced carefully, and integrates therapeutic dialogue with somatic understanding.
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Therapy With Maz
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Within a homely, confidential space, we journey together exploring your past experiences and how they affect your life today. Childhood issues, traumatic incidents and toxic relationships can cause spiralling thoughts, anxiety, mood swings, flashbacks, and overwhelming body sensations. It can seem like you have no control. As we work together, we gain awareness and understanding of why you are reacting the way you do. By developing self-compassion and strategies, you can take control, connect and process emotions without getting overwhelmed and deal with your past. Responding to yourself and others in ways you choose.
Within a homely, confidential space, we journey together exploring your past experiences and how they affect your life today. Childhood issues, traumatic incidents and toxic relationships can cause spiralling thoughts, anxiety, mood swings, flashbacks, and overwhelming body sensations. It can seem like you have no control. As we work together, we gain awareness and understanding of why you are reacting the way you do. By developing self-compassion and strategies, you can take control, connect and process emotions without getting overwhelmed and deal with your past. Responding to yourself and others in ways you choose.
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Izzy Savege
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello, I'm Izzy :) I offer a grounding presence and creative approach. Sessions are a gentle place for you land and explore things at your own pace. Our goal to help you embrace your strength and your sensitivity. My practical take on therapy suits overthinkers and worriers who want to live a more embodied life. You don't need any artistic skills or experience to work with me!
Hello, I'm Izzy :) I offer a grounding presence and creative approach. Sessions are a gentle place for you land and explore things at your own pace. Our goal to help you embrace your strength and your sensitivity. My practical take on therapy suits overthinkers and worriers who want to live a more embodied life. You don't need any artistic skills or experience to work with me!
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Dr Abi Tarran-Jones
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy in natural settings, alongside traditional indoor sessions. Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or struggling to cope. Our experiences, relationships, health needs, and ways of coping can shape how we feel about ourselves and others and influence the choices we make. I believe a compassionate, trusting, and carefully challenging therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, and I aim to offer a safe and supportive space to explore difficulties, develop greater self understanding, and move towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist offering psychological therapy in natural settings, alongside traditional indoor sessions. Life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or struggling to cope. Our experiences, relationships, health needs, and ways of coping can shape how we feel about ourselves and others and influence the choices we make. I believe a compassionate, trusting, and carefully challenging therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, and I aim to offer a safe and supportive space to explore difficulties, develop greater self understanding, and move towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
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Simon Baverstock
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
York YO24
I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist and I use my experience of talking and relating to you in sessions to understand your way of being in the world, how you make sense of it and how you relate to others. Your journey is unique. Every time I've been listened to and understood I've come away feeling cared for and valued with a new sense of worth. I've learned that change is inevitable and that how I care for myself in the present affects my future.
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Tasali Therapy | Aishah Malik
Psychotherapist, MSc, UKCP Trainee
York YO10
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.
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.
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Inner Reach Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
York YO30
Hello, it’s lovely to meet you. My name is Caroline and I am very pleased you have stopped by to visit my page. I am a qualified counsellor and I have many years of supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems as well as more complex issues such as domestic abuse and trauma. My counselling practice is neurodivergence and LGBT,QQIA+ affirmative and I am aware at all times of my own and my clients unique differences.
Hello, it’s lovely to meet you. My name is Caroline and I am very pleased you have stopped by to visit my page. I am a qualified counsellor and I have many years of supporting individuals experiencing mental health challenges, low self-esteem, relationship and family problems as well as more complex issues such as domestic abuse and trauma. My counselling practice is neurodivergence and LGBT,QQIA+ affirmative and I am aware at all times of my own and my clients unique differences.
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Clear Light Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Are you holding things together on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or misunderstood underneath. I specialise with neurodivergent adults and men who find it hard to talk about what they’re feeling. You may experience ADHD, autistic traits, anxiety, burnout, panic, low mood, anger, self-doubt, or just feeling life's hard. Many of the men I work with are not short of feelings — they’ve just never had a safe or natural way to express them. Sometimes if feels easier to begin through things like music, football, or daily life before getting to what's really going on underneath.
Are you holding things together on the outside while feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck or misunderstood underneath. I specialise with neurodivergent adults and men who find it hard to talk about what they’re feeling. You may experience ADHD, autistic traits, anxiety, burnout, panic, low mood, anger, self-doubt, or just feeling life's hard. Many of the men I work with are not short of feelings — they’ve just never had a safe or natural way to express them. Sometimes if feels easier to begin through things like music, football, or daily life before getting to what's really going on underneath.
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Jessica Horn
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
York YO31
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York. I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
My waiting list is currently closed for new counselling clients; however, I have a limited number of spaces available for in-person and online clinical supervision, which I offer alongside my role as a Counselling Manager overseeing a team of counsellors in central York. I provide supervision for experienced, newly qualified and trainee counsellors who are looking to deepen their knowledge of creative interventions and therapeutic frameworks. I am a down-to-earth practitioner with extensive knowledge and experience in safeguarding, trauma, relationships and abuse (SV, DV, CSA, CSE and spiritual abuse).
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Aga Grzelinska
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
York YO31
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.
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Eleanor Jane Lawlor
Counsellor, MUKCP
Therapy with me is a collaborative, relational process, which means we create it together. My focus is on building a space where you can feel safe enough to be curious about the parts of yourself that may feel hurt, lost, defended, ashamed, or stuck. You don’t need a diagnosis or a fixed goal to begin therapy. We can start where you are and move at your pace. You might be coming to therapy feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed by life events or patterns that no longer serve you. My work is informed by both my training and my own lived experiences, and I aim to hold space that is inclusive, trauma-aware, and neurodiversity-affirming
Therapy with me is a collaborative, relational process, which means we create it together. My focus is on building a space where you can feel safe enough to be curious about the parts of yourself that may feel hurt, lost, defended, ashamed, or stuck. You don’t need a diagnosis or a fixed goal to begin therapy. We can start where you are and move at your pace. You might be coming to therapy feeling anxious, low, or overwhelmed by life events or patterns that no longer serve you. My work is informed by both my training and my own lived experiences, and I aim to hold space that is inclusive, trauma-aware, and neurodiversity-affirming
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Changing Minds Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
17 years as a psychotherapist providing therapy to people with complex and enduring mental health problems (mainly NHS) and clients with mild to moderate mental health issues referred by organisations. I carry out in depth assessments, quickly identify key issues and tailor therapy according to client need. I offer a confidential setting where clients are free to talk without fear of rejection, criticism of blame. I aim to provide someone with resources they can draw on to manage current and future anxiety, stresses, disabling symptoms and unstable moods.
17 years as a psychotherapist providing therapy to people with complex and enduring mental health problems (mainly NHS) and clients with mild to moderate mental health issues referred by organisations. I carry out in depth assessments, quickly identify key issues and tailor therapy according to client need. I offer a confidential setting where clients are free to talk without fear of rejection, criticism of blame. I aim to provide someone with resources they can draw on to manage current and future anxiety, stresses, disabling symptoms and unstable moods.
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Jan Reeve
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person. "I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
Hello, I’m Jan…welcome! As an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Supervisor with a background in business, I've helped many people over the years with a wide range of issues, whether in your personal, work or business life. I am pleased to offer sessions Online, wherever you may live, or In-Person. "I saw Jan for 6 months and cannot recommend her enough. She is incredibly supportive, professional, and non-judgmental. Jan enabled me to learn about myself and action the changes needed with reduced fear and anxiety. I am very grateful to have worked with Jan, I felt truly seen, heard and safe with her."
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Fiona Watts
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Sandra Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Hull HU10
I am also a qualified Dance & Movement coach with more than 30 years experience in dance, Somatic movement, Meditation and Wellbeing for all ages.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit me, Question - Is this you? 'Your body feels on edge all the time for no clear reason' 'You replay conversations and overthink everything' You have intrusive thoughts on constant replay' 'Your mind wont shut down causing you bad sleep patterns' When we experience any of the above it can be very debilitating both bodily and emotionally. We can experience physical pains, headaches, stomach upsets, overwhelming tiredness and our emotions can spiral between tears and anger draining our energy and stop us from leading a full and happy life. I'm here to help you find your answers.
I am also a qualified Dance & Movement coach with more than 30 years experience in dance, Somatic movement, Meditation and Wellbeing for all ages.
Hello and thank you for taking the time to visit me, Question - Is this you? 'Your body feels on edge all the time for no clear reason' 'You replay conversations and overthink everything' You have intrusive thoughts on constant replay' 'Your mind wont shut down causing you bad sleep patterns' When we experience any of the above it can be very debilitating both bodily and emotionally. We can experience physical pains, headaches, stomach upsets, overwhelming tiredness and our emotions can spiral between tears and anger draining our energy and stop us from leading a full and happy life. I'm here to help you find your answers.
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Stephanie Powell
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
mind/body connection, I utilise a range of therapeutic practices to address your specific needs: Counselling; Hypnotherapy; EMDR; Energy Healing; Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP); Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and/or Somatic movement and Therapeutic Yoga.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in solution focused therapy. If you are seeking change and positive growth such as developing confidence or healthy self-esteem, we will work strategically to move you towards your goals. Creating a stronger sense of who you are and what you want, will help you to move forward with your life. Many life experiences, however simple or traumatic, can keep us stuck; we will explore and address what needs to be released, healed and developed in order to align you with your most authentic self and best life. My work is a complete integrated approach to mind/body/spirit wellness.
mind/body connection, I utilise a range of therapeutic practices to address your specific needs: Counselling; Hypnotherapy; EMDR; Energy Healing; Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP); Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and/or Somatic movement and Therapeutic Yoga.
I am a Psychological Therapist specialising in solution focused therapy. If you are seeking change and positive growth such as developing confidence or healthy self-esteem, we will work strategically to move you towards your goals. Creating a stronger sense of who you are and what you want, will help you to move forward with your life. Many life experiences, however simple or traumatic, can keep us stuck; we will explore and address what needs to be released, healed and developed in order to align you with your most authentic self and best life. My work is a complete integrated approach to mind/body/spirit wellness.
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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.