Somatic Counselling in Melksham
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
It's likely you've realised that something in your life isn't working as you wish, or perhaps you're sick of feeling the way you do. Either way, even if it feels daunting, you're ready to start the work that leads to deeper self-understanding and lasting change.
You might look like you’re coping—but inside, it feels different.
You may overthink conversations, feel anxious without knowing why, or find yourself people-pleasing and struggling to say no.
Sometimes something small shifts—and suddenly your body is flooded with urgency or emotion that feels hard to control.
You might react more strongly than you’d like in relationships, then question yourself afterwards.
This may connect to earlier experiences or trauma that still affects you now.
And underneath it all, there may be a quieter, persistent question: Am I really good enough?
You might look like you’re coping—but inside, it feels different.
You may overthink conversations, feel anxious without knowing why, or find yourself people-pleasing and struggling to say no.
Sometimes something small shifts—and suddenly your body is flooded with urgency or emotion that feels hard to control.
You might react more strongly than you’d like in relationships, then question yourself afterwards.
This may connect to earlier experiences or trauma that still affects you now.
And underneath it all, there may be a quieter, persistent question: Am I really good enough?
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging and require a number of lifestyle changes. It can also impact our emotional weIlbeing. I work with adults who are navigating life with chronic illness and persistent symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
Many of my clients are used to managing life well, until their health changes. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a 'new normal'. I help people to make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
Living with a long-term health condition can be incredibly challenging and require a number of lifestyle changes. It can also impact our emotional weIlbeing. I work with adults who are navigating life with chronic illness and persistent symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, respiratory, gastrointestinal, or neurological conditions.
Many of my clients are used to managing life well, until their health changes. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low in mood, or struggling to adjust to a 'new normal'. I help people to make sense of what they’re going through, and find ways to improve their emotional wellbeing and quality of life.
I specialise in somatic, trauma therapy, supporting you to understand your emotional and physical responses with care.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure why they react the way they do. You may want space to breathe, feel understood, and explore your experiences safely. You might be seeking clarity, steadiness, or new ways of coping. You may want to understand yourself better, break old patterns, or feel more grounded and connected. Therapy offers support so you don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
I specialise in somatic, trauma therapy, supporting you to understand your emotional and physical responses with care.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, low, or unsure why they react the way they do. You may want space to breathe, feel understood, and explore your experiences safely. You might be seeking clarity, steadiness, or new ways of coping. You may want to understand yourself better, break old patterns, or feel more grounded and connected. Therapy offers support so you don’t have to navigate any of this alone.
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
Sometimes life can throw us a curve ball, leaving us reeling and unsure which way to turn. Relationships, separations, difficult upbringings and losses can all cause tensions and heartache. If you are a young person, you might be finding school, friends, family or career choices overwhelming and confusing. In these situations, it's normal to feel anxious, depressed or stuck, finding ourselves getting upset over the little things, questioning our worth or wondering who we really are. I can help you to explore your troubles, find your true self, reflect on your choices and move confidently towards a healing outcome.
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Hello, I’m Karen, a UK-based Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals and anyone facing daily challenges. My journey into therapy later in life has endowed me with rich life skills and deep empathy, allowing me to truly understand the unique experiences of those on the neurodiverse spectrum. I’m passionate about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your story and build resilience.
Hello, I’m Karen, a UK-based Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor dedicated to supporting neurodiverse individuals and anyone facing daily challenges. My journey into therapy later in life has endowed me with rich life skills and deep empathy, allowing me to truly understand the unique experiences of those on the neurodiverse spectrum. I’m passionate about offering a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share your story and build resilience.
Hi I’m Natalie - an experienced and accredited counsellor offering sessions in person or online. I’m also the author of Being Human - the path to self acceptance, resilience and happiness. I’ve worked in private practice and at a University student counselling service. Prior to counselling, I spent a decade in the corporate world and also have over 30 years of spiritual training and practice. I particularly specialise in supporting greater self-acceptance, self-love, confidence, embodiment, resilience, spiritual development and overcoming depression, stress and anxiety. I've worked with individuals who are neurodivergent, sensitive and empathic.
Hi I’m Natalie - an experienced and accredited counsellor offering sessions in person or online. I’m also the author of Being Human - the path to self acceptance, resilience and happiness. I’ve worked in private practice and at a University student counselling service. Prior to counselling, I spent a decade in the corporate world and also have over 30 years of spiritual training and practice. I particularly specialise in supporting greater self-acceptance, self-love, confidence, embodiment, resilience, spiritual development and overcoming depression, stress and anxiety. I've worked with individuals who are neurodivergent, sensitive and empathic.
I may use breath work, mindfulness, EFT (tapping) or Somatic Experiencing techniques if you are feeling particularly overwhelmed or stressed when coming into session and this feels comfortable for you.
A warm hello and welcome to taking the first step towards feeling better. My approach is supportive and collaborative, offering you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to help you feel supported, heard and understood. I will offer compassion and insight to help you process your emotions. I am an experienced, fully qualified and accredited therapist working with adults aged 18 years +. I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth, grief and loss, childhood neglect, relationship/family issues, infidelities, separation, academic and work place issues.
I may use breath work, mindfulness, EFT (tapping) or Somatic Experiencing techniques if you are feeling particularly overwhelmed or stressed when coming into session and this feels comfortable for you.
A warm hello and welcome to taking the first step towards feeling better. My approach is supportive and collaborative, offering you a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to help you feel supported, heard and understood. I will offer compassion and insight to help you process your emotions. I am an experienced, fully qualified and accredited therapist working with adults aged 18 years +. I work with a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, trauma, anxiety, depression, low self esteem/worth, grief and loss, childhood neglect, relationship/family issues, infidelities, separation, academic and work place issues.
Somatic approaches help us not only to feel more vibrantly alive but more attuned with self & others.
Hello & welcome to my profile. With over a decade experience working in a variety of clinical settings, I offer a compassionate & trauma informed approach to the healing journey. Our work together will be built within a safe & warm therapeutic container, on a foundation of curiosity, presence & compassion. I will support you in developing the capacity to be with your experience in a way that can support inner ground, clarity, congruency, connection and compassion. I believe that individual healing is part of collective healing and vice versa. (I also work with equine facilitated therapy in person).
Somatic approaches help us not only to feel more vibrantly alive but more attuned with self & others.
Hello & welcome to my profile. With over a decade experience working in a variety of clinical settings, I offer a compassionate & trauma informed approach to the healing journey. Our work together will be built within a safe & warm therapeutic container, on a foundation of curiosity, presence & compassion. I will support you in developing the capacity to be with your experience in a way that can support inner ground, clarity, congruency, connection and compassion. I believe that individual healing is part of collective healing and vice versa. (I also work with equine facilitated therapy in person).
I'm a counsellor & psychotherapist who believes that each person has the capacity for personal growth and self-healing. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your true potential. Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings. Together, we will create the space for you to process what has become difficult, at a pace that is right for you, helping to find meaning and purpose as you navigate life's challenges.
I'm a counsellor & psychotherapist who believes that each person has the capacity for personal growth and self-healing. My role is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your true potential. Whilst working with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, loss, trauma & low self esteem, I have noticed that people's behaviours and responses no longer support them in their lives and result in many unwelcome feelings. Together, we will create the space for you to process what has become difficult, at a pace that is right for you, helping to find meaning and purpose as you navigate life's challenges.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore the parts of your life that aren’t working for you and to think about how you might achieve change. You may have something specific that that brings you to therapy, such as a traumatic event, loneliness, anxiety, depression, or you may simply need someone to talk to. Whatever brought you here, I will work with you to think about your needs and how you might achieve them. We can work at a pace that suits you to find a focus for our conversations.
I offer a safe and non-judgemental space to explore the parts of your life that aren’t working for you and to think about how you might achieve change. You may have something specific that that brings you to therapy, such as a traumatic event, loneliness, anxiety, depression, or you may simply need someone to talk to. Whatever brought you here, I will work with you to think about your needs and how you might achieve them. We can work at a pace that suits you to find a focus for our conversations.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), somatic work, and trauma-informed practice.
If you are noticing feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stick to a routine, want to make changes but feel lost and not sure where to start, I am here for you. I understand the busy demands of day-to-day life and know how challenging it can be to find space for self-care. My sessions focus on working with you holistically, through a mind-body approach to find daily strategies to feel more emotionally resilient, grounded, and able to work on changing the areas of your life that are important to you. For more information, you can find useful self guided resources on my website under the 'resources' page
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), somatic work, and trauma-informed practice.
If you are noticing feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stick to a routine, want to make changes but feel lost and not sure where to start, I am here for you. I understand the busy demands of day-to-day life and know how challenging it can be to find space for self-care. My sessions focus on working with you holistically, through a mind-body approach to find daily strategies to feel more emotionally resilient, grounded, and able to work on changing the areas of your life that are important to you. For more information, you can find useful self guided resources on my website under the 'resources' page
You are holding it all together, but are you living fully? On paper, everything looks fine, but inside, you feel exhausted and disconnected by the effort of holding up the mask of 'being fine'. You wake up tense, shutting down to your partner or reacting to small things. This isn't a failure; it's an old survival strategy. As a child, you learned to suppress your needs to be safe. Now, your nervous system is stuck on high alert, keeping you small and exhausted. If you are tired of merely functioning and feel that niggling sense that you are missing out on your own life, I am here to help you come back to yourself.
You are holding it all together, but are you living fully? On paper, everything looks fine, but inside, you feel exhausted and disconnected by the effort of holding up the mask of 'being fine'. You wake up tense, shutting down to your partner or reacting to small things. This isn't a failure; it's an old survival strategy. As a child, you learned to suppress your needs to be safe. Now, your nervous system is stuck on high alert, keeping you small and exhausted. If you are tired of merely functioning and feel that niggling sense that you are missing out on your own life, I am here to help you come back to yourself.
Hello, I have 20 years work experience with adults experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, with a special interest in Trauma, adaptation to Long term Conditions like Fibromyalgia, self-esteem and couple conflicts.
I focus on understanding how past experience, beliefs and patterns influence the way we see the world today. Through curiosity and compassion and with a clear treatment plan informed by evidence-based approaches, I like helping people develop self-awareness and general psychological flexibility.
Hello, I have 20 years work experience with adults experiencing depression and anxiety disorders, with a special interest in Trauma, adaptation to Long term Conditions like Fibromyalgia, self-esteem and couple conflicts.
I focus on understanding how past experience, beliefs and patterns influence the way we see the world today. Through curiosity and compassion and with a clear treatment plan informed by evidence-based approaches, I like helping people develop self-awareness and general psychological flexibility.
My work is underpinned by Buddhist principles and practice and is strongly influenced by Jungian and Humanistic psychology as well as Family Constellation principles and Shamanic Practice. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space where you can explore the feelings, the thoughts, and relational patterns which get in the way of you fully living.
My work is underpinned by Buddhist principles and practice and is strongly influenced by Jungian and Humanistic psychology as well as Family Constellation principles and Shamanic Practice. I offer a warm, non-judgmental, and safe space where you can explore the feelings, the thoughts, and relational patterns which get in the way of you fully living.
No matter how you started or where you're headed, it's tough being a man.
If just reading that feels like asking for a fight nobody wants… you’re in the right place.
So let's talk about it.
We’re finally creating space to challenge or discard outdated scripts – and in the process, leaving behind some messy gaps, with very different opinions on how to fill them.
What “being a man” even means now has never had a more varied or deeply personal range of answers, or such a need for safe, inclusive places to explore what that question means to you.
No matter how you started or where you're headed, it's tough being a man.
If just reading that feels like asking for a fight nobody wants… you’re in the right place.
So let's talk about it.
We’re finally creating space to challenge or discard outdated scripts – and in the process, leaving behind some messy gaps, with very different opinions on how to fill them.
What “being a man” even means now has never had a more varied or deeply personal range of answers, or such a need for safe, inclusive places to explore what that question means to you.
Therapy with me is about showing up as you are, in the moment. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing every part of you is welcome. Together we’ll build a relationship that can hold depth when it’s time to go there, and light when that’s what’s needed. We’ll pay attention to what unfolds between us: the struggles, the patterns, the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently explore what feels most alive and meaningful now.
Therapy with me is about showing up as you are, in the moment. In this space, you can be as authentic as you dare, knowing every part of you is welcome. Together we’ll build a relationship that can hold depth when it’s time to go there, and light when that’s what’s needed. We’ll pay attention to what unfolds between us: the struggles, the patterns, the ways you’ve learned to survive and gently explore what feels most alive and meaningful now.
Using IFS, EMDR and somatic approaches, we gently work through what shaped you and understand the patterns that keep you stuck.
My clients often look like they’re coping. They appear capable and responsible, sometimes highly successful, yet privately they are often anxious, disconnected, self-critical or exhausted. Some carry complex trauma or PTSD; others just know something doesn’t feel right. Many have learned to be the strong one. They don’t just want symptom relief — they want to understand their patterns, feel calmer, build steadier relationships and feel at home in who they truly are. They want the opportunity of a therapeutic relationship that will help them heal from their emotional wounds and unburden themselves.
Using IFS, EMDR and somatic approaches, we gently work through what shaped you and understand the patterns that keep you stuck.
My clients often look like they’re coping. They appear capable and responsible, sometimes highly successful, yet privately they are often anxious, disconnected, self-critical or exhausted. Some carry complex trauma or PTSD; others just know something doesn’t feel right. Many have learned to be the strong one. They don’t just want symptom relief — they want to understand their patterns, feel calmer, build steadier relationships and feel at home in who they truly are. They want the opportunity of a therapeutic relationship that will help them heal from their emotional wounds and unburden themselves.
I adopt a relational integrative approach, combining methods from person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as somatic and mindfulness practice.
Areas I work: Communication in relationships, identifying patterns, desire/desire discrepency, conflict/repair, self-esteem, performance anxiety, shame, sexual compulsivity/out-of-control sexual behaviour, ending a relationship, vaginismus, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, rapid ejaculation, arousal difficulties, emotional/physical/sexual intimacy support
I adopt a relational integrative approach, combining methods from person-centered, psychodynamic, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as somatic and mindfulness practice.
Areas I work: Communication in relationships, identifying patterns, desire/desire discrepency, conflict/repair, self-esteem, performance anxiety, shame, sexual compulsivity/out-of-control sexual behaviour, ending a relationship, vaginismus, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, rapid ejaculation, arousal difficulties, emotional/physical/sexual intimacy support
At times, we all need a safe guide to carry the light to assist us on the path ahead towards finding balance within, caring for ourselves and healing the past. You don’t have to find your way alone. If you’re feeling detached, stressed out, depressed, a sense of low self-worth, experiencing poor sleep, having difficulties in relationships, or troubled by and avoiding past traumas, I am here to help you. With me, you’ll find a compassionate and holistic approach. I work to help people find their own innate abilities and strengths. Ultimately, I will guide you to heal and live from a place of inner care, respect, and love.
At times, we all need a safe guide to carry the light to assist us on the path ahead towards finding balance within, caring for ourselves and healing the past. You don’t have to find your way alone. If you’re feeling detached, stressed out, depressed, a sense of low self-worth, experiencing poor sleep, having difficulties in relationships, or troubled by and avoiding past traumas, I am here to help you. With me, you’ll find a compassionate and holistic approach. I work to help people find their own innate abilities and strengths. Ultimately, I will guide you to heal and live from a place of inner care, respect, and love.
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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.