Somatic Counselling in Ripon
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
Life, as they say is a rollercoaster, full of ups and downs with wild twists and turns when we least expect them. Loss, bereavement, loneliness, trauma from past and present, anxiety, and many other issues affect us all in our daily lives.
How we deal with these matters varies, self harm physically and mentally through addictions, poor relationship choices, physically harming the body, self deprication, gambling, amongst many other harmful behaviours are often presenting behaviours.
They are all distractions from our true selves, when what we need most is to be heard and listened to, to grow and become the person we want to be.
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.
The thought of reaching out for support can feel daunting. The idea of being vulnerable can feel overwhelming. Facing these experiences, without judgment, with someone impartial, who is trained to listen can be really powerful.
Therapy can offer you an insight, or a reframing, that can enable you to make changes or try different ways of approaching things.
Gaining greater self-awareness may feel uncomfortable at times but you set the pace and guide where you want the sessions to go.
The thought of reaching out for support can feel daunting. The idea of being vulnerable can feel overwhelming. Facing these experiences, without judgment, with someone impartial, who is trained to listen can be really powerful.
Therapy can offer you an insight, or a reframing, that can enable you to make changes or try different ways of approaching things.
Gaining greater self-awareness may feel uncomfortable at times but you set the pace and guide where you want the sessions to go.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
I am an Accredited Counsellor & Psychotherapist with nearly 20 years of rich & varied experience of working with a diverse mix of clients in various settings ranging from mental health services, NHS clinics, sexual health & sexual violence services. I work from a non pathological stance and value diversity. In addition to my therapeutic training I have undertaken specialist training enabling me to work effectively with neurodivergent clients. I am also an accredited Mindfulness teacher and incorporate aspects of this into my client work.I hope to enable clients to gain insights and meet themselves with compassion & understanding.
More Therapists Nearby
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load.
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
Feel free to email/text.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You might be a Mum of older children, struggling to juggle life and hold the mental load.
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
Feel free to email/text.
My name is Urszula. I provide a supportive therapeutic space to help you with a range of emotional, psychological and life challenges, including anxiety, anger, relational issues, jealousy or addiction.
I help my clients to move past unhelpful thoughts and emotional turmoil to find a clear path forward.
I want to see my clients getting their spark back and to find joy in life, because life is short.
We will work collaboratively to achieve your personal goals and lasting growth. I offer flexible support through in-person sessions in Leeds or Wakefield, online sessions, and walking therapy at Newmillerdam Country Park in Wakefield.
My name is Urszula. I provide a supportive therapeutic space to help you with a range of emotional, psychological and life challenges, including anxiety, anger, relational issues, jealousy or addiction.
I help my clients to move past unhelpful thoughts and emotional turmoil to find a clear path forward.
I want to see my clients getting their spark back and to find joy in life, because life is short.
We will work collaboratively to achieve your personal goals and lasting growth. I offer flexible support through in-person sessions in Leeds or Wakefield, online sessions, and walking therapy at Newmillerdam Country Park in Wakefield.
I offer integrative counselling tailored to your individual needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches such as person-centred, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT.
Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want a safe space to better understand themselves. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard and supported. Together, we work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping clients build self-awareness, confidence, emotional resilience, and practical tools to move forward with greater clarity and balance. I work with adults seeking support with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, sexual violence, stress, self-esteem, or general life changes.
I offer integrative counselling tailored to your individual needs, drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches such as person-centred, psychodynamic, somatic, and CBT.
Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and want a safe space to better understand themselves. I offer a calm, compassionate, and non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard and supported. Together, we work at a pace that feels comfortable, helping clients build self-awareness, confidence, emotional resilience, and practical tools to move forward with greater clarity and balance. I work with adults seeking support with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, domestic abuse, sexual violence, stress, self-esteem, or general life changes.
I integrate TA, CBT, ERP, MBCT, Somatic therapyand EMDR to further my clients growing emotional and physiological self-awareness with learned behavioural strategies.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with over 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
I integrate TA, CBT, ERP, MBCT, Somatic therapyand EMDR to further my clients growing emotional and physiological self-awareness with learned behavioural strategies.
Private practice and NHS practitioner, with over 20-year background in neuropsychology, I structure therapy around the needs of my clients. Using Trauma-informed practice I employ evidence-based techniques such as EMDR, CBT, ERP and DBT, in conjunction with psychoeducation. Client-Centred approach is central to my therapeutic aim of growing self-awareness and offering clients a proactive involvement in their therapeutic process. My private practice is based in Derbyshire and virtually on Zoom, where in a confidential, safe and empathic environment I have been supporting clients from across the UK, Europe and further afield.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
Hello, I’m Anita.
I’m a warm, experienced counsellor based in central Ilkley, offering in-person and online therapy for adults (18+). I support individuals and couples with anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
I’m a trained couples therapist and a Gottman Relationship Approved Member. I also have a particular interest in women’s health and life stages, especially times of change and loss. I offer clinical supervision and am an accredited BACP member.
I work with women who may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. I have experience of working with a range of emotional experiences, including the impact of past trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family issues, self-esteem, life transitions, menopause and fertility issues. I offer a confidential and supportive space to explore your concerns, gain different perspectives and understanding of what you might be feeling. I am an integrative humanistic therapist and work holistically, focusing on emotional experiencing.
I work with women who may be feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges. I have experience of working with a range of emotional experiences, including the impact of past trauma, depression, anxiety, bereavement, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, family issues, self-esteem, life transitions, menopause and fertility issues. I offer a confidential and supportive space to explore your concerns, gain different perspectives and understanding of what you might be feeling. I am an integrative humanistic therapist and work holistically, focusing on emotional experiencing.
Are you a parent supporting a child who has additional needs (SEN or mental health)? Perhaps struggling with school attendance or trying to navigate the system to access support? You are doing everything you can to support them, but are finding yourself struggling and don't know where to turn? Then I can help. I can not only draw upon 20 years experience of working clinically supporting adults with emotional difficulties, but I can bring in knowledge, compassion and understanding from a lived experienced who has navigated such situations.
Are you a parent supporting a child who has additional needs (SEN or mental health)? Perhaps struggling with school attendance or trying to navigate the system to access support? You are doing everything you can to support them, but are finding yourself struggling and don't know where to turn? Then I can help. I can not only draw upon 20 years experience of working clinically supporting adults with emotional difficulties, but I can bring in knowledge, compassion and understanding from a lived experienced who has navigated such situations.
I have trained for years in somatic therapy and CBT.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
I have trained for years in somatic therapy and CBT.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
Perhaps you are going through something that feels too overwhelming to tackle alone. People seek counselling for many reasons; a life crisis, relationship issues, a bereavement, work-related stress, lacking confidence, difficulty moving on from painful childhood experiences, a lack of purpose and meaning. Whatever your reasons, talking about your difficulties with someone who truly listens is the first step towards making them manageable. A strong therapeutic relationship can bring relief, support when it is most needed and transformative change.
Perhaps you are going through something that feels too overwhelming to tackle alone. People seek counselling for many reasons; a life crisis, relationship issues, a bereavement, work-related stress, lacking confidence, difficulty moving on from painful childhood experiences, a lack of purpose and meaning. Whatever your reasons, talking about your difficulties with someone who truly listens is the first step towards making them manageable. A strong therapeutic relationship can bring relief, support when it is most needed and transformative change.
Please contact me via email as a first port of call so we can arrange a telephone call. Are experiences from your past currently limiting your present and your future? Are you struggling to achieve your potential due to the constant management of anxiety, depression, stress and relational difficulties? I integrate approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, sensorimotor or body-based work and psychoeducation to help my clients better understand where their difficulties have come from, how to manage and reduce symptoms and finally to process the trauma they are carrying from the past. If this sounds like it could help you, please read on.
Please contact me via email as a first port of call so we can arrange a telephone call. Are experiences from your past currently limiting your present and your future? Are you struggling to achieve your potential due to the constant management of anxiety, depression, stress and relational difficulties? I integrate approaches such as EMDR, mindfulness, sensorimotor or body-based work and psychoeducation to help my clients better understand where their difficulties have come from, how to manage and reduce symptoms and finally to process the trauma they are carrying from the past. If this sounds like it could help you, please read on.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Integrating Counselling, Somatic Therapy and Movement.
I weave trauma-informed counselling with somatic techniques and 19 years of embodied experience in movement and touch as medicine for healing. In my therapy room we invite your body into the work, allowing you to build a deeper awareness and connection between your body and your mind. This helps us build a grounded sense of embodied wholeness.
Integrating Counselling, Somatic Therapy and Movement.
I weave trauma-informed counselling with somatic techniques and 19 years of embodied experience in movement and touch as medicine for healing. In my therapy room we invite your body into the work, allowing you to build a deeper awareness and connection between your body and your mind. This helps us build a grounded sense of embodied wholeness.
I am also a Somatic Experiencing student (a body-based approach to healing trauma by working with the nervous system) and support clients in tracking sensations, reducing stress, and building more regulation.
For me, physical symptoms were the gateway into healing. My body was telling me something I couldn't yet put into words, and learning to listen to that felt sense changed everything. I see psychosomatic symptoms not as weakness, but as the body's remarkable way of coping with overwhelming pain. Those patterns are signs of strength, which were strategies that once protected you, even if now they may feel limiting.
I am also a Somatic Experiencing student (a body-based approach to healing trauma by working with the nervous system) and support clients in tracking sensations, reducing stress, and building more regulation.
For me, physical symptoms were the gateway into healing. My body was telling me something I couldn't yet put into words, and learning to listen to that felt sense changed everything. I see psychosomatic symptoms not as weakness, but as the body's remarkable way of coping with overwhelming pain. Those patterns are signs of strength, which were strategies that once protected you, even if now they may feel limiting.
We work with somatic awareness, sensory needs and grounding techniques alongside reflection and practical strategies.
Are you an autistic, ADHD or AuDHD woman in midlife, finally connecting the dots and feeling overwhelmed by what that means? Maybe you're exhausted from years of masking and pushing through, burnt out, and finding peri-menopause makes everything harder. Suddenly things make sense - and yet nothing makes sense. I offer neuro-affirming psychotherapy online across the UK for women navigating late-identified neurodivergence. Together we make sense of your mind, body, nervous system and patterns, so you can feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and able to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to who you are.
We work with somatic awareness, sensory needs and grounding techniques alongside reflection and practical strategies.
Are you an autistic, ADHD or AuDHD woman in midlife, finally connecting the dots and feeling overwhelmed by what that means? Maybe you're exhausted from years of masking and pushing through, burnt out, and finding peri-menopause makes everything harder. Suddenly things make sense - and yet nothing makes sense. I offer neuro-affirming psychotherapy online across the UK for women navigating late-identified neurodivergence. Together we make sense of your mind, body, nervous system and patterns, so you can feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and able to live in a way that feels sustainable and true to who you are.
Hi, I’m Zaynah; I’m a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist and have worked within mental health services in the NHS for 12 years. I have successfully worked alongside individuals with a range of difficulties, including; emotional coping difficulties, low mood/depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also work to support people in processing traumatic experiences (PTSD and C-PTSD). My core values include being approachable and compassionate and this is reflected in the way in which I work. People I have worked with have described me as warm, genuine, and validating.
Hi, I’m Zaynah; I’m a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist and have worked within mental health services in the NHS for 12 years. I have successfully worked alongside individuals with a range of difficulties, including; emotional coping difficulties, low mood/depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also work to support people in processing traumatic experiences (PTSD and C-PTSD). My core values include being approachable and compassionate and this is reflected in the way in which I work. People I have worked with have described me as warm, genuine, and validating.
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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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.