Gestalt Counselling in Somerton
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
I can help you find a path forward by making sense of, and learning from our past, engaging with the present & creating future hope and possibilities. Are you struggling? Attempting to gain a better understanding of yourself and find ways to better cope with life's ups and downs? Together we can find clarity, build resilience, and help you transform in a supportive and non-judgmental space. You can learn to make friends with your nervous system, discover more about yourself and develop emotional regulation skills that will become your toolbox for life.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
I’m a warm, down to earth counsellor offering an understanding environment for you to feel relaxed and at ease. So you can begin to make sense of the challenges impacting how you feel, your relationships and daily life and find a way through. Choosing the right person can be difficult so I offer a free 15min intro call to ask any questions and help you decide. I support all ages in areas such as bereavement and loss, anxiety, self-esteem and confidence issues, eating disorders and trauma that you are struggling to cope with. Helping you to feel seen and heard to strengthen your self esteem and resilience through our work together.
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I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, with elements of Jungian and Gestalt therapy.
Hi, thank you for stopping by. I work with adults experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship issues, masking and disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive or creative people who have spent years adapting to others' expectations while losing touch with their own needs. Living with this depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood or unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, with elements of Jungian and Gestalt therapy.
Hi, thank you for stopping by. I work with adults experiencing burnout, anxiety, depression, self-doubt, relationship issues, masking and disconnection from themselves. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly sensitive or creative people who have spent years adapting to others' expectations while losing touch with their own needs. Living with this depth of feeling and awareness can be a strength, but it can also leave you feeling exhausted, misunderstood or unsure of who you are beneath the roles you have learned to play.
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Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
Issues in relationships, social anxiety, loneliness, and depression can lead us to feel overwhelmed and isolated. Often challenges in our lives can have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. I can support you as you explore areas of your life that you would like to change, through personal growth and changing patterns of behaviour. I will support you whilst you find your inner resilience to make choices that feel authentic to you. I can also help if you have suffered a loss or are experiencing a transition in your life. I have personal and professional experience of the challenges of parenthood, including Postnatal Depression.
You may be seeking counselling to make sense of thoughts or feelings, or look at relationships. Perhaps you're struggling with choices, feeling stuck or noticing an unhelpful pattern or past trauma? Above all, you may want something to change. I get how tough it can be to open up. With experience of working with people from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds, faiths, ages and sexualities I aim to build a relationship of trust. Welcoming and getting curious about all parts of you - such as a vulnerable, critical or rebellious part - can build connection to a more whole and vital sense of your Self, opening up more possibilities.
You may be seeking counselling to make sense of thoughts or feelings, or look at relationships. Perhaps you're struggling with choices, feeling stuck or noticing an unhelpful pattern or past trauma? Above all, you may want something to change. I get how tough it can be to open up. With experience of working with people from a range of ethnic and class backgrounds, faiths, ages and sexualities I aim to build a relationship of trust. Welcoming and getting curious about all parts of you - such as a vulnerable, critical or rebellious part - can build connection to a more whole and vital sense of your Self, opening up more possibilities.
Integrative counselling means I trained in a number of modalities like CBT, Gestalt, Transaction Analysis, Psychosynthesis, Existentialism, ACT.
I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.
Integrative counselling means I trained in a number of modalities like CBT, Gestalt, Transaction Analysis, Psychosynthesis, Existentialism, ACT.
I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.
You might feel overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety, face life transitions, or even uncertain about what to discuss in therapy. Taking that first step is an act of courage, and I will meet you where you are, with patience, empathy, and respect for your pace. The most meaningful change often begins with a simple act: deciding to speak, even a little, to someone you trust. That small choice can lead to clarity, emotional resilience, and the discovery that you have resources within yourself that you may not have recognised before. I look forward to supporting you, building understanding and emotional strength, step by step.
You might feel overwhelmed, struggle with anxiety, face life transitions, or even uncertain about what to discuss in therapy. Taking that first step is an act of courage, and I will meet you where you are, with patience, empathy, and respect for your pace. The most meaningful change often begins with a simple act: deciding to speak, even a little, to someone you trust. That small choice can lead to clarity, emotional resilience, and the discovery that you have resources within yourself that you may not have recognised before. I look forward to supporting you, building understanding and emotional strength, step by step.
There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
There are times in all our lives when we feel out of balance with the world. Counselling is an investment in yourself, it helps bring equilibrium for a happier and healthier you. As an Integrative Counsellor I draw on a range of techniques to suit my clients' needs. I provide a professional, safe and confidential space to help you explore both your inner and outer life.
Counselling for folk who are confused, numb, angry, lonely, sad or anxious.
Counselling for men and women, straight and queer, Deaf and hearing or anywhere in-between.
Counselling for folk who are confused, numb, angry, lonely, sad or anxious.
Counselling for men and women, straight and queer, Deaf and hearing or anywhere in-between.
My approach blends Internal Family Systems, Gestalt therapy, somatic work, and music therapy—which means we might talk about the different parts of yourself that compete for airtime, work with what's happening in your body when words fail, or use sound and creativity when traditional talk therapy hits a wall.
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The intrusive thoughts loop, the compulsions demand attention, or the anxiety sits on your chest like a permanent weight.You've experienced trauma that still shows up in your body—flashbacks, freeze responses, or relationships that replay old wounds.Your sexuality or desires don't fit the script you were handed. Maybe it's kink, maybe it's non-monogamy, maybe it's just wanting to explore without someone pathologising you.
You're neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or wired differently) and exhausted by trying to perform “normal"You're LGBTQ+tired of explaining...
My approach blends Internal Family Systems, Gestalt therapy, somatic work, and music therapy—which means we might talk about the different parts of yourself that compete for airtime, work with what's happening in your body when words fail, or use sound and creativity when traditional talk therapy hits a wall.
for People Who Don't Fit the Template
You Might Be Looking for Me If...
The intrusive thoughts loop, the compulsions demand attention, or the anxiety sits on your chest like a permanent weight.You've experienced trauma that still shows up in your body—flashbacks, freeze responses, or relationships that replay old wounds.Your sexuality or desires don't fit the script you were handed. Maybe it's kink, maybe it's non-monogamy, maybe it's just wanting to explore without someone pathologising you.
You're neurodivergent (ADHD, autistic, or wired differently) and exhausted by trying to perform “normal"You're LGBTQ+tired of explaining...
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
I am an experienced and highly trained Integrative Body Psychotherapist, Couples Psychotherapist and Trauma Recovery Specialist, Supervisor, Consultant and Trainer having been in the field for over 29 years. I help you experientially with life and relationship challenges in a mind, body and spirit process. I include the neurobiology of relationship, attachment, internal parts systems, transgenerational trauma recovery, birth psychology and transpersonal realms.
We are in some challenging times and there is opportunity for both support with 'here and now issues' and deeper exploration of who you are becoming.
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things alone. I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly about what is troubling you, without judgement.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with almost 10 years’ experience working in the mental health sector. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your needs and what feels right for you.
My approach is warm, compassionate. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Reaching out for support can feel difficult, but you don’t have to face things alone. I offer a safe, confidential and supportive space where you can talk openly about what is troubling you, without judgement.
I am a qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with almost 10 years’ experience working in the mental health sector. I provide both short-term and long-term therapy, depending on your needs and what feels right for you.
My approach is warm, compassionate. I believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from person-centred therapy, CBT, Gestalt and inner child work.
Are you fed up of feeling fed up? Stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand but can’t seem to change? Often, that’s a powerful starting point for meaningful change. Together, we can gently explore the roots of these patterns, making sense of how they began and how they continue, so you can respond with greater awareness and choice. I offer a steady, down-to-earth space where you can say what’s really going on. I’ll listen and I’ll hopefully help you look at things from a different angle so change becomes possible.
As an integrative therapist, I draw from person-centred therapy, CBT, Gestalt and inner child work.
Are you fed up of feeling fed up? Stuck in cycles you don’t fully understand but can’t seem to change? Often, that’s a powerful starting point for meaningful change. Together, we can gently explore the roots of these patterns, making sense of how they began and how they continue, so you can respond with greater awareness and choice. I offer a steady, down-to-earth space where you can say what’s really going on. I’ll listen and I’ll hopefully help you look at things from a different angle so change becomes possible.
My aim is to offer a warm, compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace. I see counselling as a shared journey — a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges, make sense of your experiences and move towards acceptance and positive change.
My aim is to offer a warm, compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where you can explore whatever’s going on for you, at your own pace. I see counselling as a shared journey — a space where you can be heard, understood, and supported through life's challenges, make sense of your experiences and move towards acceptance and positive change.
Mental health is a vital part of our overall well-being, yet it's often shrouded in misconceptions and stigma. Living with anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders can be overwhelming, affecting every aspect of life. I'm here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. As a qualified counsellor, I'll work with you at your pace, supporting you in your journey towards better mental health. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and understanding, allowing you to gain insight and develop positive coping strategies.
Mental health is a vital part of our overall well-being, yet it's often shrouded in misconceptions and stigma. Living with anxiety, depression, or stress-related disorders can be overwhelming, affecting every aspect of life. I'm here to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. As a qualified counsellor, I'll work with you at your pace, supporting you in your journey towards better mental health. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and understanding, allowing you to gain insight and develop positive coping strategies.
As a Gestalt therapist, I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space where we can explore what is happening in your life.
I have supported clients with a wide range of difficulties, including: anxiety, perfectionism and self-criticism, body image and low self-esteem, depression, bereavement and loss, and trauma. Many clients find therapy helps them feel calmer, more grounded, and more able to navigate life’s challenges, as well as more comfortable in who they are.
As a Gestalt therapist, I provide a safe, confidential and supportive space where we can explore what is happening in your life.
I have supported clients with a wide range of difficulties, including: anxiety, perfectionism and self-criticism, body image and low self-esteem, depression, bereavement and loss, and trauma. Many clients find therapy helps them feel calmer, more grounded, and more able to navigate life’s challenges, as well as more comfortable in who they are.
I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
I am trained in several therapeutic modalities, including: Gestalt Psychotherapy, Humanistic Integrative Psychotherapy, EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, and Energy Psychology Techniques.
What makes me different is the use of Emotional Freedom Techniques and EMDR during our sessions. EFT is a practical self-help healing tool which can help you treat issues related to emotional distress, physical pain and performance. Let's get your life back on track!
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem. I invite clients to shape and set goals (these are often added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: clients move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy. In the past year I have helped children, young people and adults, whose ages range from 8 to 85 years. Every session, from the very first, focuses on gaining understanding and making progress.
I'm a member of the Human Givens Institute (MHGI), and trained previously in Brief Intervention therapy, Gestalt and Positive Psychology.
I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem. I invite clients to shape and set goals (these are often added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: clients move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy. In the past year I have helped children, young people and adults, whose ages range from 8 to 85 years. Every session, from the very first, focuses on gaining understanding and making progress.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor who draws on a person centred approach, Transaction Analysis, and Gestalt.
I work with individuals and couples.
Focusing on your own individual needs, we can work together to empower you to achieve your own goals. Whether or not you've had counselling before, it can be difficult to take the first step. You can be assured you will be met with a warm and non-judgmental approach and a safe space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions, whatever the issues, even if those issues are not mentioned here. We are complex beings and not all of our issues fit neatly into one box!
For me, the emphasis is about sitting alongside you and building a trusting relationship together.
I am an integrative humanistic counsellor who draws on a person centred approach, Transaction Analysis, and Gestalt.
I work with individuals and couples.
Focusing on your own individual needs, we can work together to empower you to achieve your own goals. Whether or not you've had counselling before, it can be difficult to take the first step. You can be assured you will be met with a warm and non-judgmental approach and a safe space where you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and emotions, whatever the issues, even if those issues are not mentioned here. We are complex beings and not all of our issues fit neatly into one box!
For me, the emphasis is about sitting alongside you and building a trusting relationship together.
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What is gestalt therapy?
Gestalt therapy is based on the idea that to address unresolved negative feelings, emotions must be not only discussed but also actively expressed in the present moment. The term is from a German word meaning “whole,” and gestalt therapists believe that people should be considered whole entities made up of mind, body, and emotions. Gestalt sessions are rooted in the notion that a client’s total self must be discovered, explored, and confronted, so that they can take greater responsibility for themselves and their behaviour, learn to satisfy their own needs while still respecting the needs of others, and reconnect with feelings they might otherwise deny.
How does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy sessions do not just involve talking with a therapist. Clients may take part in role-playing, re-enactment, or artistic exercises like drawing and painting, with the goal of becoming more aware of negative thought patterns that limit happiness. One common gestalt exercise is “the empty chair,” in which a client sits across from an empty chair representing a partner, relative, boss, or a part of themselves—and, with the therapist’s encouragement, improvises a dialog with it. The intention is to bring the emotions raised by past conflicts into the present and work through them in the moment.
How long does gestalt therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for gestalt therapy; people who believe that they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that had been holding them back. New patients should understand that it may take some time to become comfortable with gestalt exercises but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically spanning at least 12 sessions.
Does gestalt therapy work?
Gestalt therapy has generally been found to be as effective as other forms of talk therapy in helping people living with anxiety, depression, phobias, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, as well as helping individuals reduce conflict in relationships. Gestalt techniques, on their own or in combination with other therapies, can also be effective in managing physical ailments including ulcerative colitis, migraines, and back spasms. It should be noted that some people may have trouble adapting to gestalt therapy’s lack of formal structure or to a therapist’s close observations of their body language and emotions; others may struggle to commit to techniques that feel unnatural, like the empty chair exercise.