Somatic Counselling in Rochester
My style is using EMDR, Trauma Focused Approach with Somatic Embodiment to evolve the historic past, and healthier functions of the human mind and body.
Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many look to free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships.You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as guiding my client to see difficulties you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing their own well being long term.
My style is using EMDR, Trauma Focused Approach with Somatic Embodiment to evolve the historic past, and healthier functions of the human mind and body.
Sometimes it's about coping strategies and supporting my clients through a tough time or loss, want to change something about how they feel, think or behave, many look to free themselves of the past whilst some aren't sure exactly what they need, they simply feel the struggle to be happy in their life or relationships.You'll find I'm patient and calm by nature, have a compassionate and mature approach to helping, intuitively sense some things are really tough to talk about and whilst I will help you with ideas and tools to reduce symptoms and which can also speed up meaningful change between sessions, note: you will get to direct, manage your own destiny. I have always seen my role as guiding my client to see difficulties you stuck and with my help how to overcome them. My aim is always for my clients to be able to leave feeling confident in knowing their own well being long term.
As a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to the complexity of human behaviour, I draw from a wide range of approaches based on the needs of the individual and the nature of the presenting problem including EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, and somatic psychology.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with over seventeen years experience. I have extensive training and clinical experience in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders, with a particular focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and problems caused by adverse childhood experiences including low self esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I have worked extensively with first responders and military veterans, giving me a deep understanding of the stressors unique to the these communities.
As a one-size-fits-all approach does not apply to the complexity of human behaviour, I draw from a wide range of approaches based on the needs of the individual and the nature of the presenting problem including EMDR, CBT, Schema Therapy, and somatic psychology.
I am an integrative psychotherapist and EMDR practitioner with over seventeen years experience. I have extensive training and clinical experience in the treatment of a range of psychological disorders, with a particular focus on trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder and problems caused by adverse childhood experiences including low self esteem, relationship difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. In addition, I have worked extensively with first responders and military veterans, giving me a deep understanding of the stressors unique to the these communities.
Sometimes life can feel like a struggle, provoking anxiety, distress and confusion. You may feel that something needs to change, but are unsure of which direction to take. Maybe you already know what you need but would welcome a little support and clarity to enable you to move forward. Perhaps you have experienced a significant life event, either recently or in the past, that has derailed you? Bereavement, relationships, work and health are among the many concerns that can be de-stabilising. Counselling can help to untangle past or current concerns that are causing you to feel low or isolated.
Sometimes life can feel like a struggle, provoking anxiety, distress and confusion. You may feel that something needs to change, but are unsure of which direction to take. Maybe you already know what you need but would welcome a little support and clarity to enable you to move forward. Perhaps you have experienced a significant life event, either recently or in the past, that has derailed you? Bereavement, relationships, work and health are among the many concerns that can be de-stabilising. Counselling can help to untangle past or current concerns that are causing you to feel low or isolated.
Hi I'm Sarah and I am a Person Centred therapist based in Rochester providing counselling in person and online. My specialism is working with adults and adolescents who have had traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, childhood neglect and physical abuse. My approach is to work with you to build a safe and trusting relationship, in which you feel heard and understood and where you can be your true authentic self without judgement. In this safe space I can help you to begin to make sense of difficult, overwhelming and confusing feelings and to be able to find a path towards the future you want to create.
Hi I'm Sarah and I am a Person Centred therapist based in Rochester providing counselling in person and online. My specialism is working with adults and adolescents who have had traumatic experiences such as sexual abuse, domestic violence, childhood neglect and physical abuse. My approach is to work with you to build a safe and trusting relationship, in which you feel heard and understood and where you can be your true authentic self without judgement. In this safe space I can help you to begin to make sense of difficult, overwhelming and confusing feelings and to be able to find a path towards the future you want to create.
Are you experiencing negative thoughts, unpleasant emotions, feeling stressed, anxious, or low? Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and in need of support? Are confused, struggling to find meaning, purpose and direction or find a way through? Having problems with work or relationships? If so, my training in mindfulness, self-compassion, integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and 15 years experience, enables me to weave together an approach that can best help you meet difficulties with more clarity, kindness and resourcefulness, while empowering you to make the choices and changes you are looking to make.
Are you experiencing negative thoughts, unpleasant emotions, feeling stressed, anxious, or low? Perhaps you are going through a difficult time in your life and in need of support? Are confused, struggling to find meaning, purpose and direction or find a way through? Having problems with work or relationships? If so, my training in mindfulness, self-compassion, integrative psychotherapeutic counselling and 15 years experience, enables me to weave together an approach that can best help you meet difficulties with more clarity, kindness and resourcefulness, while empowering you to make the choices and changes you are looking to make.
Welcome. By offering compassion, new information and an emphasis on finding solutions, my clients find themselves ‘working’ and having ‘hope’ from the first session. I am an Accredited Counsellor, PICT Psychotherapist, Registered Adoption Counsellor, and PICT Clinical Supervisor. I provide pathways of resolution for the effects of trauma, abuse, anxiety and ongoing issues that affect your daily functioning and quality of life. Since 2004, I’ve successfully built and nurtured a thriving therapy practice working with adults. I have acquired substantial training and experience working in public and private industries.
Welcome. By offering compassion, new information and an emphasis on finding solutions, my clients find themselves ‘working’ and having ‘hope’ from the first session. I am an Accredited Counsellor, PICT Psychotherapist, Registered Adoption Counsellor, and PICT Clinical Supervisor. I provide pathways of resolution for the effects of trauma, abuse, anxiety and ongoing issues that affect your daily functioning and quality of life. Since 2004, I’ve successfully built and nurtured a thriving therapy practice working with adults. I have acquired substantial training and experience working in public and private industries.
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Khursheed provides a Safe Space for individual coaching and counseling, using traditional client-centered therapies as well as Somatic, body-centered mindfulness-based alternative therapies, tracking trauma and limiting beliefs.
I am a strong inner child advocate. Many of our current behaviours, thoughts and feelings are rooted in our childhood experiences and decisions made when we were 7 or 11, younger or in our teens. Giving that inner child a voice and reframing the experience is effective and gives the adult a new perspective and a new paradigm to work from.
Khursheed provides a Safe Space for individual coaching and counseling, using traditional client-centered therapies as well as Somatic, body-centered mindfulness-based alternative therapies, tracking trauma and limiting beliefs.
I am a strong inner child advocate. Many of our current behaviours, thoughts and feelings are rooted in our childhood experiences and decisions made when we were 7 or 11, younger or in our teens. Giving that inner child a voice and reframing the experience is effective and gives the adult a new perspective and a new paradigm to work from.
I am an integrative therapist using somatic and relational practices, Schema therapy, and I am a registered nutritionist.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
I am an integrative therapist using somatic and relational practices, Schema therapy, and I am a registered nutritionist.
Are you looking for the kind of therapy that explores relational trauma and how this is embodied, and affects our relationships with others, food, body and self? If you've found yourself querying your childhood, or wondering why you can't seem to feel ok, or why your relationships seem dissatisfying, or why you feel like you are not able to care for yourself or cope well, come on in. This is a queer friendly space and politically liberatory practice.
I know personally how healing from trauma, overcoming adversity, and reclaiming your life is not an easy journey, but it is possible with the right support. As a counsellor and trauma-informed coach, I support women and girls in navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come with surviving trauma, domestic abuse, and chronic illness. My work is not just about offering coping strategies, it’s about helping women break free from emotional pain, rebuild their confidence, and live a life they never thought possible.
I know personally how healing from trauma, overcoming adversity, and reclaiming your life is not an easy journey, but it is possible with the right support. As a counsellor and trauma-informed coach, I support women and girls in navigating the complex emotions and challenges that come with surviving trauma, domestic abuse, and chronic illness. My work is not just about offering coping strategies, it’s about helping women break free from emotional pain, rebuild their confidence, and live a life they never thought possible.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist (by MA) with further trainings in: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Somatic Experiencing, Yoga Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Hi, my name is Yaela. I'm a South African born psychologist with a speciality in Expressive Arts Therapy. I've worked with everyone from drug addicts to the homeless. In 2020, when Covid-19 broke out, I was working in acute mental health at a London-based organization. The loneliness within society, that has always been beneath the surface, became starkly evident. In order to help my clients, and my future clients, overcome the suffering of loneliness, I began a three-year global research project to uncover what makes happy, connected, healthy societies and how these lessons can be applied in the daily lives of my clients.
I am an Expressive Arts Therapist (by MA) with further trainings in: EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Somatic Experiencing, Yoga Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.
Hi, my name is Yaela. I'm a South African born psychologist with a speciality in Expressive Arts Therapy. I've worked with everyone from drug addicts to the homeless. In 2020, when Covid-19 broke out, I was working in acute mental health at a London-based organization. The loneliness within society, that has always been beneath the surface, became starkly evident. In order to help my clients, and my future clients, overcome the suffering of loneliness, I began a three-year global research project to uncover what makes happy, connected, healthy societies and how these lessons can be applied in the daily lives of my clients.
My training is in Psychosynthesis, which is a transpersonal model informed greatly by Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Somatic approaches.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? As a psychosynthesis-trained counsellor, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and move toward healing.
I draw on a deep understanding of human emotions and a compassionate approach to support you in addressing your unique needs. My work is focused on empowering you to reconnect with your true self and find balance in all areas of your life.
My training is in Psychosynthesis, which is a transpersonal model informed greatly by Psychoanalysis, Gestalt, Jungian, and Somatic approaches.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? As a psychosynthesis-trained counsellor, I provide a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your emotions, gain clarity, and move toward healing.
I draw on a deep understanding of human emotions and a compassionate approach to support you in addressing your unique needs. My work is focused on empowering you to reconnect with your true self and find balance in all areas of your life.
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
My aim is to work with you to create a bespoke service for you, by blending person centred, psychodynamic, CBT and somatic therapies.
Stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted? Have you lost sight of "you". Are you struggling with relationships? Change is possible.
My aim is to work with you to create a bespoke service for you, by blending person centred, psychodynamic, CBT and somatic therapies.
Stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted? Have you lost sight of "you". Are you struggling with relationships? Change is possible.
Our work often includes body-based ( somatic) practices to regulate the nervous system & process stored emotions Clients often say they feel more grounded, empowered, and able to navigate their emotions rather than being ruled by them.
Life looks fine on the outside, but inside, something feels unsettled-like you're quietly unravelling. Maybe you feel anxious, emotionally disconnected, or weighed down by a sense that something isn’t quite right. You've coped for a long time, but part of you knows there’s more beneath the surface. You long to feel calm, clear, and connected to yourself again-to feel safe enough to slow down, make space for your emotions, and begin to understand what they’re trying to tell you. In fact you're ready for meaningful change-something that lasts. So you can stop just getting by.. and start building a life that actually feels like yours.
Our work often includes body-based ( somatic) practices to regulate the nervous system & process stored emotions Clients often say they feel more grounded, empowered, and able to navigate their emotions rather than being ruled by them.
Life looks fine on the outside, but inside, something feels unsettled-like you're quietly unravelling. Maybe you feel anxious, emotionally disconnected, or weighed down by a sense that something isn’t quite right. You've coped for a long time, but part of you knows there’s more beneath the surface. You long to feel calm, clear, and connected to yourself again-to feel safe enough to slow down, make space for your emotions, and begin to understand what they’re trying to tell you. In fact you're ready for meaningful change-something that lasts. So you can stop just getting by.. and start building a life that actually feels like yours.
I use Human Given psychotherapy which focuses on our emotional needs as human beings and draws on some of the best elements of approaches such as person centred therapy, CBT, NLP, ACT, somatic & trauma-informed care and solution focused therapy.
Thank you for visiting my page and a warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced Psychotherapist and have a passion for helping people - that may be resolving a historic issue that you’ve never spoken about, working through a life change or crisis, overcoming something that is holding you back, or simply talking to someone neutral, perhaps or the first time. I've worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties both in clinical settings and private practice; these have included addiction, anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, low self-esteem, cancer recovery & diagnoses, workplace stress and life changes.
I use Human Given psychotherapy which focuses on our emotional needs as human beings and draws on some of the best elements of approaches such as person centred therapy, CBT, NLP, ACT, somatic & trauma-informed care and solution focused therapy.
Thank you for visiting my page and a warm welcome to my profile! I'm an experienced Psychotherapist and have a passion for helping people - that may be resolving a historic issue that you’ve never spoken about, working through a life change or crisis, overcoming something that is holding you back, or simply talking to someone neutral, perhaps or the first time. I've worked with a wide range of mental health difficulties both in clinical settings and private practice; these have included addiction, anxiety & depression, bereavement & loss, trauma & PTSD, low self-esteem, cancer recovery & diagnoses, workplace stress and life changes.
I have broad experience of working with attachment and personality disorders, addiction, trauma and depression, and a wider interest in spirituality, somatic approaches and am a qualified hypnotherapist.
Hi I'm Madi, I am a neurodivergent affairming psychotherapist with 30+ years of clinical experience, . I have a relational focus drawn from attachment and psychodynamic perspectives I am comfortable with talk based approaches and as a trained arts therapist I know the unique power of engaging creativity and imagination to overcome life’s challenges. Therapy can feel daunting but there are also moments of connection spontaneity and joy . At the heart of my work lies the privilege of working alongside my clients, supporting them to attain their goals, and find a measure of peace, wellbeing and fulfilment that is life changing.
I have broad experience of working with attachment and personality disorders, addiction, trauma and depression, and a wider interest in spirituality, somatic approaches and am a qualified hypnotherapist.
Hi I'm Madi, I am a neurodivergent affairming psychotherapist with 30+ years of clinical experience, . I have a relational focus drawn from attachment and psychodynamic perspectives I am comfortable with talk based approaches and as a trained arts therapist I know the unique power of engaging creativity and imagination to overcome life’s challenges. Therapy can feel daunting but there are also moments of connection spontaneity and joy . At the heart of my work lies the privilege of working alongside my clients, supporting them to attain their goals, and find a measure of peace, wellbeing and fulfilment that is life changing.
I am an experienced intergrative relational somatic therapist, who has experience of working with all types of mental health concerns, historic trauma and relationship issues, including suicidal ideation and self harm, anxiety and depression.
Are you stuggling ? Do you want to feel happier and not weighed down by life and your past? Do you want things to be different? If you have answered yes to any of theses questions, then your in the right place. I know its hard to know where to start but it all starts with you, making a choice to talk.
I am an experienced intergrative relational somatic therapist, who has experience of working with all types of mental health concerns, historic trauma and relationship issues, including suicidal ideation and self harm, anxiety and depression.
Are you stuggling ? Do you want to feel happier and not weighed down by life and your past? Do you want things to be different? If you have answered yes to any of theses questions, then your in the right place. I know its hard to know where to start but it all starts with you, making a choice to talk.
I may introduce aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ' Somatic' work and breathwork, Transactional Analysis, and other approaches.
Do you want a clearer focus, a 'lighter' way of being? If you're experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or dealing with trauma, addiction and relationship challenges I can work with you online or by phone. We can explore where your emotions come from, how they affect you and how you might approach change. If you'd like equine assisted or 'walk and talk' therapy and we feel it could be beneficial, we can plan a program alongside online counselling sessions. I work in an integrative and relational way, using a range of counselling approaches to work with you and see if there is better way of being with less confusion and more clarity.
I may introduce aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ' Somatic' work and breathwork, Transactional Analysis, and other approaches.
Do you want a clearer focus, a 'lighter' way of being? If you're experiencing low mood, anxiety, stress or dealing with trauma, addiction and relationship challenges I can work with you online or by phone. We can explore where your emotions come from, how they affect you and how you might approach change. If you'd like equine assisted or 'walk and talk' therapy and we feel it could be beneficial, we can plan a program alongside online counselling sessions. I work in an integrative and relational way, using a range of counselling approaches to work with you and see if there is better way of being with less confusion and more clarity.
I hold MA in Art Psychotherapy, mindfulness and somatic practice certificates as well as Accelerated Trauma Treatment Qualification.
You might feel deeply, think a lot, and have spent years masking parts of yourself to fit in. You could be navigating neurodivergence, identity shifts, trauma, or burnout. Perhaps you feel lost after becoming a parent, or exhausted by the pressure to keep everything together. You’re looking to reconnect with who you are beneath the roles and expectations. You want clarity, gentleness, and tools to live more authentically: to feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and more like yourself. You may not know where to start, but you’re ready to begin.
I hold MA in Art Psychotherapy, mindfulness and somatic practice certificates as well as Accelerated Trauma Treatment Qualification.
You might feel deeply, think a lot, and have spent years masking parts of yourself to fit in. You could be navigating neurodivergence, identity shifts, trauma, or burnout. Perhaps you feel lost after becoming a parent, or exhausted by the pressure to keep everything together. You’re looking to reconnect with who you are beneath the roles and expectations. You want clarity, gentleness, and tools to live more authentically: to feel less overwhelmed, more grounded, and more like yourself. You may not know where to start, but you’re ready to begin.
My other areas of interest are relational psychotherapy, somatic (body) awareness and the transpersonal.
Hello and welcome to this page. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy I offer a safe, confidential space for you to speak freely and be listened to fully. I have a wealth of experience working with all kinds of mental health issues in many different settings, including charities and the NHS. This means I am used to working with complexity and a large variety of presenting issues. My approach is holistic and I take into account many factors in formulating a way for us to work effectively and collaboratively together.
My other areas of interest are relational psychotherapy, somatic (body) awareness and the transpersonal.
Hello and welcome to this page. Whatever your reason for seeking therapy I offer a safe, confidential space for you to speak freely and be listened to fully. I have a wealth of experience working with all kinds of mental health issues in many different settings, including charities and the NHS. This means I am used to working with complexity and a large variety of presenting issues. My approach is holistic and I take into account many factors in formulating a way for us to work effectively and collaboratively together.
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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.