Somatic Counselling in Skipton
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.
Erin's approach combines evidence-based Psychological therapies including Psychodynamic and Existential influences, with Somatic, Body-centred techniques and, where appropriate, Spiritually-informed practices.
As a 20-year dual-qualified Scottish Specialist Psychotherapist and former London Barrister, Erin offers a unique safe-haven of warmth, strength and exceptional insight, for deep psychological healing and profound personal transformation. Providing a unique peer-led sanctuary, Erin bridges the gap between psychological restoration and strategic life-recovery for those navigating high-complexity transitions and complex trauma. She is passionately committed to supporting and facilitating post-traumatic growth, and to guiding you “home” to yourself.
Erin's approach combines evidence-based Psychological therapies including Psychodynamic and Existential influences, with Somatic, Body-centred techniques and, where appropriate, Spiritually-informed practices.
As a 20-year dual-qualified Scottish Specialist Psychotherapist and former London Barrister, Erin offers a unique safe-haven of warmth, strength and exceptional insight, for deep psychological healing and profound personal transformation. Providing a unique peer-led sanctuary, Erin bridges the gap between psychological restoration and strategic life-recovery for those navigating high-complexity transitions and complex trauma. She is passionately committed to supporting and facilitating post-traumatic growth, and to guiding you “home” to yourself.
Are you an adult struggling with how you manage your emotions and life, how others treat you or are you struggling in your relationships? Are you a couple needing help to improve your relationship? Is communication difficult, is there loss or a betrayal, family issues, changes you're not understanding? I'd love to help you create better relationships with yourself and each other.
I have 26 years experience and I'm post graduate and Trauma trained. I'll share my knowledge, insights and observations to help you understand clearer what you're experiencing and why, helping you gain clarity and create long term change for your future.
Are you an adult struggling with how you manage your emotions and life, how others treat you or are you struggling in your relationships? Are you a couple needing help to improve your relationship? Is communication difficult, is there loss or a betrayal, family issues, changes you're not understanding? I'd love to help you create better relationships with yourself and each other.
I have 26 years experience and I'm post graduate and Trauma trained. I'll share my knowledge, insights and observations to help you understand clearer what you're experiencing and why, helping you gain clarity and create long term change for your future.
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Let me help you solve your major problems.
I can help with your couple relationship problems; anger management; anxiety; depression; or recovery from childhood trauma (C-PTSD).
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You may be coming to therapy because your mind feels stuck in loops you can't switch off, -constant self-doubt, self-blame, excessive worries, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, ruminating or sleep disturbances. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, fearful or low even if you appear to be coping well on the outside. What you may be looking for now is support to better understand what's happening, learn practical strategies to cope and manage symptoms more effectively, improve your wellbeing and relationships, increase confidence and be able to live a happier. more fulfilling life that you fully deserve.
You may be coming to therapy because your mind feels stuck in loops you can't switch off, -constant self-doubt, self-blame, excessive worries, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, ruminating or sleep disturbances. You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, fearful or low even if you appear to be coping well on the outside. What you may be looking for now is support to better understand what's happening, learn practical strategies to cope and manage symptoms more effectively, improve your wellbeing and relationships, increase confidence and be able to live a happier. more fulfilling life that you fully deserve.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
Everyone has their own unique struggles and experiences and sometimes it can feel difficult to process our thoughts and feelings. I aim to show respect by working at a pace that feels comfortable for you to gain insight and enable you to feel heard and understood. Maybe you have experienced life events that were out of your control and your ability to cope has been impacted. I aim to provide you with a space that feels safe and supportive to explore what is going on for you without the fear of judgment. This may be a space to heal. This unique relationship is tailored to you and I see my role as being alongside you on this journey.
I have particular interests supporting those who identify with autistic or ADHD traits and survivors of narcissistic abuse. Feeling empowered, we will develop your emotional healing & resilience, working as a team discovering your true self. The real self, free of any past hurt, guilt, shame/other negative thoughts, feelings, behaviours and unwanted bodily sensations that you feel you have never deserved. My practice is inclusive and anti-oppressive, ensuring clients feel safe to be themselves, truly heard, and understood. I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, authenticity and a focus on lasting change.
I have particular interests supporting those who identify with autistic or ADHD traits and survivors of narcissistic abuse. Feeling empowered, we will develop your emotional healing & resilience, working as a team discovering your true self. The real self, free of any past hurt, guilt, shame/other negative thoughts, feelings, behaviours and unwanted bodily sensations that you feel you have never deserved. My practice is inclusive and anti-oppressive, ensuring clients feel safe to be themselves, truly heard, and understood. I am committed to walking alongside you with compassion, authenticity and a focus on lasting change.
I work with adults experiencing psychological or physical distress caused by difficult life experiences. I endeavour to provide a supportive and caring environment for psychological healing and recovery to take place. I will aid a deeper understanding of what is causing or contributing to these difficulties, collaboratively mapping out therapeutic interventions best suited to your needs.
I specialise in trauma & have experience of working with the full spectrum of ways in which trauma can manifest in people’s lives. This may include the more traditional diagnosis of PTSD/C-PTSD or less evident presentations.
I work with adults experiencing psychological or physical distress caused by difficult life experiences. I endeavour to provide a supportive and caring environment for psychological healing and recovery to take place. I will aid a deeper understanding of what is causing or contributing to these difficulties, collaboratively mapping out therapeutic interventions best suited to your needs.
I specialise in trauma & have experience of working with the full spectrum of ways in which trauma can manifest in people’s lives. This may include the more traditional diagnosis of PTSD/C-PTSD or less evident presentations.
I am an accredited Integrative therapist and clinical supervisor supporting children, adolescents & adults, either face to face, by telephone, online or home visits. Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope or manage with everyday situations and find life a struggle. Many of us can feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with these thoughts, feelings and our behaviour. You may be feeling anxious or low about life in general. There may be physical health symptoms that are causing you concern. I would like to help and support you through this difficult time.
I am an accredited Integrative therapist and clinical supervisor supporting children, adolescents & adults, either face to face, by telephone, online or home visits. Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope or manage with everyday situations and find life a struggle. Many of us can feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to deal with these thoughts, feelings and our behaviour. You may be feeling anxious or low about life in general. There may be physical health symptoms that are causing you concern. I would like to help and support you through this difficult time.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
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 could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
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 could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
Sometimes the issues we face paralyse us with anxieties. Sometimes we have no one in our lives who are able to help or we may not want to burden others. It’s difficult to trust people with our innermost worries, feelings and thoughts. Yet we all need help to get through difficult periods in our lives. It may be that friends and family tell us to stop dwelling on the past or try and move on. But no matter how hard we try, the past hangs around to haunt us or we have no words to describe what we feel. Additionally, we may wish to explore our experience for personal or professional reasons.
Sometimes the issues we face paralyse us with anxieties. Sometimes we have no one in our lives who are able to help or we may not want to burden others. It’s difficult to trust people with our innermost worries, feelings and thoughts. Yet we all need help to get through difficult periods in our lives. It may be that friends and family tell us to stop dwelling on the past or try and move on. But no matter how hard we try, the past hangs around to haunt us or we have no words to describe what we feel. Additionally, we may wish to explore our experience for personal or professional reasons.
I’m a relational and somatic therapist.
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling untethered from who you were. Grief, divorce, illness, role changes, or other unexpected transitions can quietly reshape your identity, your relationships, and your sense of direction. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb, or not quite like yourself underneath. You may be struggling to function and feel shame about not living up to who you once were. You might wonder whether what you’re experiencing is grief, anxiety, burnout, or something else entirely.
I’m a relational and somatic therapist.
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling untethered from who you were. Grief, divorce, illness, role changes, or other unexpected transitions can quietly reshape your identity, your relationships, and your sense of direction. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb, or not quite like yourself underneath. You may be struggling to function and feel shame about not living up to who you once were. You might wonder whether what you’re experiencing is grief, anxiety, burnout, or something else entirely.
I am a highly motivated individual who is caring and passionate about providing therapy to suit your needs, I do this by using an integrative approach, such as Cognitive behavior therapy, Person centred and psychodynamic & trauma informed approaches such as IEMT. I believe this collaborative approach is beneficial as therapy is not one style suits all. I am able to gain a true felt sense for each and every individual and apply evidence based models to help provide you with the best model to suit your needs, I do this whilst offering emotional support in a non judge mental safe space to help address and process your concerns.
I am a highly motivated individual who is caring and passionate about providing therapy to suit your needs, I do this by using an integrative approach, such as Cognitive behavior therapy, Person centred and psychodynamic & trauma informed approaches such as IEMT. I believe this collaborative approach is beneficial as therapy is not one style suits all. I am able to gain a true felt sense for each and every individual and apply evidence based models to help provide you with the best model to suit your needs, I do this whilst offering emotional support in a non judge mental safe space to help address and process your concerns.
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 work in a gentle, integrative way, bringing together psychotherapy and somatic awareness.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
I work in a gentle, integrative way, bringing together psychotherapy and somatic awareness.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure why certain emotions or body sensations keep showing up. Many people I work with feel disconnected from themselves or stuck in overwhelming patterns they can’t quite explain, often for a long period of time. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening in your body and nervous system, helping you feel more grounded, regulated and connected again. This way of working can be particularly helpful if anxiety, stress or trauma show up physically through tension, fatigue, pain or shutdown.
My practice blends evidence‑informed relational therapy with gentle somatic approaches to help you understand your internal world and reconnect with your body’s wisdom.
I offer Rewind Technique a non‑disclosure approach to processing trauma, and Mizan care as an optional complement to our therapeutic work.
My work is spiritually gentle & Islamically informed when desired, and culturally sensitive.
I also help and support women navigate neurodivergence (AuDHD/ ADHD).
I work in English, Urdu, Punjabi & Mirpuri/Pothwari.
My practice blends evidence‑informed relational therapy with gentle somatic approaches to help you understand your internal world and reconnect with your body’s wisdom.
I offer Rewind Technique a non‑disclosure approach to processing trauma, and Mizan care as an optional complement to our therapeutic work.
My work is spiritually gentle & Islamically informed when desired, and culturally sensitive.
I also help and support women navigate neurodivergence (AuDHD/ ADHD).
I work in English, Urdu, Punjabi & Mirpuri/Pothwari.
I also work in a somatic way, which means that your immediate in-the-moment sensations and feelings are a primary way of exploring and processing experience, expanding awareness, resourcing and regulating the nervous system.
Life is full of unpredictable change and challenges, and we all need support sometimes. I specialise in reconnecting people with themselves, and with their direct experience, as a resource for living – supporting them to restore a real sense of balance, connectedness and meaning in their lives.
I offer a safe, collaborative space where we will focus on what is most important to you. I will move alongside you with understanding and presence, both supporting and challenging you, while we process what is happening together. Therapy will be a place where all aspects of your human experience are welcomed without judgement.
I also work in a somatic way, which means that your immediate in-the-moment sensations and feelings are a primary way of exploring and processing experience, expanding awareness, resourcing and regulating the nervous system.
Life is full of unpredictable change and challenges, and we all need support sometimes. I specialise in reconnecting people with themselves, and with their direct experience, as a resource for living – supporting them to restore a real sense of balance, connectedness and meaning in their lives.
I offer a safe, collaborative space where we will focus on what is most important to you. I will move alongside you with understanding and presence, both supporting and challenging you, while we process what is happening together. Therapy will be a place where all aspects of your human experience are welcomed without judgement.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Trainer with more than fifteen years of experience. My approach is Humanistic, and I will take into consideration all your needs including mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and creative. I work on many different levels, combining traditional and modern schools of Counselling, Individual and Relationship Psychotherapy and research. My role is to guide you through the challenges of being in therapy by using reflections, questions, and different creative techniques to enable you to take part in the in the process of discovering your creativity, spontaneity and potential.
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.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP.
I have 7 years of experience supporting mental health, neurodiversity, complex needs and children, but have in my recent years specialised in working with sexual violence and exploitation with both adults and children. I welcome clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking support - whether it be anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse or self-confidence/self-worth. I will always provide you with a safe space and unconditional support. My first priority is fostering a trusting relationship where you feel seen and safe.
I'm an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist registered with the BACP.
I have 7 years of experience supporting mental health, neurodiversity, complex needs and children, but have in my recent years specialised in working with sexual violence and exploitation with both adults and children. I welcome clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking support - whether it be anxiety, relationships, depression, trauma, bereavement, abuse or self-confidence/self-worth. I will always provide you with a safe space and unconditional support. My first priority is fostering a trusting relationship where you feel seen and safe.
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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.