Somatic Counselling in Sowerby Bridge
I offer a confidential space for people who are looking for help to understand and manage long standing difficulties, past traumas, recent distressing experiences or who simply want to better manage life's inevitable challenges. Whether you have a diagnosis of a mental health condition or not, I am passionate about supporting people with emotional pain and teaching evidence based ways to help people live the life they want.
I offer a confidential space for people who are looking for help to understand and manage long standing difficulties, past traumas, recent distressing experiences or who simply want to better manage life's inevitable challenges. Whether you have a diagnosis of a mental health condition or not, I am passionate about supporting people with emotional pain and teaching evidence based ways to help people live the life they want.
Whatever it is you are suffering with: trauma, abuse, bereavement, climate distress, anxiety or depression, you do not have to suffer alone. Maybe you are neurodiverse and feel misunderstood or burnt out from masking. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore areas of your life that it can be difficult to share with others. We can think together about what gets in the way of your ability to thrive, express yourself, find satisfying relationships or find meaning and purpose in life and what steps might be taken in order to move forward.
Whatever it is you are suffering with: trauma, abuse, bereavement, climate distress, anxiety or depression, you do not have to suffer alone. Maybe you are neurodiverse and feel misunderstood or burnt out from masking. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore areas of your life that it can be difficult to share with others. We can think together about what gets in the way of your ability to thrive, express yourself, find satisfying relationships or find meaning and purpose in life and what steps might be taken in order to move forward.
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
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We offer: Creative psychotherapy to children, teens and young adults; Attachment psychotherapy to parents and children together; Trauma-focussed psychotherapy - including EMDR - to children and adults
Our unique approach integrates somatic and creative therapies with a rich understanding of child and adult personality development.
We're known for our warmth, skill and exceptional care. Within the team, we also have a number of specialisms:
Work with eating disorders;
Recovery from sexual (or other forms of) abuse;
Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties;
Gender identity;
Depression;
Family Relationships;
Separation Anxiety;
Children Who Are Educated Other Than At School
We offer: Creative psychotherapy to children, teens and young adults; Attachment psychotherapy to parents and children together; Trauma-focussed psychotherapy - including EMDR - to children and adults
Our unique approach integrates somatic and creative therapies with a rich understanding of child and adult personality development.
We're known for our warmth, skill and exceptional care. Within the team, we also have a number of specialisms:
Work with eating disorders;
Recovery from sexual (or other forms of) abuse;
Anxiety and emotional regulation difficulties;
Gender identity;
Depression;
Family Relationships;
Separation Anxiety;
Children Who Are Educated Other Than At School
For individual clients I use a mix of CBT, Imago Couples Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Coaching and Somatic Practices in my work.
Does it feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing changes?
You love each other - but you're stuck. There’s distance, tension, and conversations that turn into arguments (or silences). Maybe you're reeling after an affair, or just feeling miles apart, and you're wondering: Can we come back from this?
My clients often tell me they miss the ease and closeness they used to have. They miss affection. Laughter. Sex. The feeling of being on the same team. They want to stop walking on eggshells and start enjoying each other again - but they don’t know how. If you’re ready to shift the pattern and reconnect, I can help.
For individual clients I use a mix of CBT, Imago Couples Therapy, Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy, Therapeutic Coaching and Somatic Practices in my work.
Does it feel like you’ve tried everything, but nothing changes?
You love each other - but you're stuck. There’s distance, tension, and conversations that turn into arguments (or silences). Maybe you're reeling after an affair, or just feeling miles apart, and you're wondering: Can we come back from this?
My clients often tell me they miss the ease and closeness they used to have. They miss affection. Laughter. Sex. The feeling of being on the same team. They want to stop walking on eggshells and start enjoying each other again - but they don’t know how. If you’re ready to shift the pattern and reconnect, I can help.
Since, a holistic healing requires an integration of the mind and body, I pay specific attention to the somatic process along with the psychological work.
People turn to therapy in order to address the pain rooted in the past traumas. They opt for therapy when they feel unseen and unsupported. Once their instinctive needs to be seen and heard are fulfilled, people are able to revert to the Self. They are able to identify the negative self-perceptions and coping mechanisms that were adopted to be able to survive in a non supportive environment. Through therapy, people seek to empower themselves and take charge of their lives independently. I have frequently witnessed my clients experience deep healing with a holistic psychosomatic approach that is rooted in compassion.
Since, a holistic healing requires an integration of the mind and body, I pay specific attention to the somatic process along with the psychological work.
People turn to therapy in order to address the pain rooted in the past traumas. They opt for therapy when they feel unseen and unsupported. Once their instinctive needs to be seen and heard are fulfilled, people are able to revert to the Self. They are able to identify the negative self-perceptions and coping mechanisms that were adopted to be able to survive in a non supportive environment. Through therapy, people seek to empower themselves and take charge of their lives independently. I have frequently witnessed my clients experience deep healing with a holistic psychosomatic approach that is rooted in compassion.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
As an integrative counsellor I weave together a variety of approaches including person centered counselling, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, parts work (IFS informed), neuroscience, Gestalt, neurobiology, somatic approaches and compassion based therapies.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
Holistic healing methods, expressive arts, EFT skills integral eye movement, somatic experiencing techniques are tailored to suit individual need combined with talking therapies &CBT.
Hi my name is Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma therapist, supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
Holistic healing methods, expressive arts, EFT skills integral eye movement, somatic experiencing techniques are tailored to suit individual need combined with talking therapies &CBT.
Hi my name is Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma therapist, supervisor, play therapist and cultural sensitive Trauma informed Trainer. I work with people of all ages who have experienced mental health and complex trauma in schools, colleges, education. NHS, Foster and social care system, family services and in the community. I provide a range of interventions that help reduce physical and psychological ailments, depression, anxiety, self harm, loss, PTSD inter generational wounds, identity issues, self image, suicidal ideation, family issues.
Ideas and modalities that inform how I work: Trauma-informed, safety and acceptance paramount, inner child work, transactional analysis, mindfullness, existential, somatic, creative, existential, parts work, emotional freedom technique.
Hi, my name is Charis.
Equality and compassion form the basis of my personal and counselling philosophy. I believe we all have the right to be heard and understood.
I aim to offer a space and a relationship in which you can feel warmth, welcome and stability. From this place of safety and acceptance I will work with you to explore the issues that are important to you, whether they arise from the past or the present day.
Ideas and modalities that inform how I work: Trauma-informed, safety and acceptance paramount, inner child work, transactional analysis, mindfullness, existential, somatic, creative, existential, parts work, emotional freedom technique.
Hi, my name is Charis.
Equality and compassion form the basis of my personal and counselling philosophy. I believe we all have the right to be heard and understood.
I aim to offer a space and a relationship in which you can feel warmth, welcome and stability. From this place of safety and acceptance I will work with you to explore the issues that are important to you, whether they arise from the past or the present day.
I integrate somatic approaches that focus on the connection between your body and mind, helping you release stored trauma and develop a sense of safety within yourself.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, offering a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to process your experiences at your own pace. My approach is rooted in person-centred and somatic therapies, meaning that our work together is guided by your needs and experiences. You are in control of your healing, and I am here to support you.
I integrate somatic approaches that focus on the connection between your body and mind, helping you release stored trauma and develop a sense of safety within yourself.
I specialise in trauma-informed therapy, offering a safe and compassionate space where you can begin to process your experiences at your own pace. My approach is rooted in person-centred and somatic therapies, meaning that our work together is guided by your needs and experiences. You are in control of your healing, and I am here to support you.
I provide a brave, safe space grounded in Rogerian and somatic approaches(mindfulness, breathwork), where true transformation happens.
Feeling stuck? Frustrated because therapy or support didn’t work for you? If you’ve been hurt by abusive relationships and left feeling broken or “failed” by others who couldn’t help, this is where real change begins. Hi, I’m Virginia, a psychotherapeutic counsellor who doesn’t do surface-level fixes. I work with those ready to dig deep, confront repeating patterns, and rebuild from the inside out. This isn’t easy work—it demands honesty, courage, and commitment. But if you’re done settling for half-measures and ready to stop surviving and start living on your terms, I’m here for it.
I provide a brave, safe space grounded in Rogerian and somatic approaches(mindfulness, breathwork), where true transformation happens.
Feeling stuck? Frustrated because therapy or support didn’t work for you? If you’ve been hurt by abusive relationships and left feeling broken or “failed” by others who couldn’t help, this is where real change begins. Hi, I’m Virginia, a psychotherapeutic counsellor who doesn’t do surface-level fixes. I work with those ready to dig deep, confront repeating patterns, and rebuild from the inside out. This isn’t easy work—it demands honesty, courage, and commitment. But if you’re done settling for half-measures and ready to stop surviving and start living on your terms, I’m here for it.
We can explore through talking, somatic awareness and/or creatively at a pace and depth that feels right for you.
Welcome, my name is Melissa. I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Breathwork Coach based in Marsden, Huddersfield and working worldwide online. My practice is based on the values of kindness, integrity, co-creation and holism. I believe that when we feel safe and held in relationship we can start to develop and listen to our felt-sense and intuition to source meaning, growth and fulfilment in our lives. I am committed to co-creating a relationship and space where you feel safe to explore your needs and self-expression.
We can explore through talking, somatic awareness and/or creatively at a pace and depth that feels right for you.
Welcome, my name is Melissa. I am a Counsellor, Psychotherapist & Breathwork Coach based in Marsden, Huddersfield and working worldwide online. My practice is based on the values of kindness, integrity, co-creation and holism. I believe that when we feel safe and held in relationship we can start to develop and listen to our felt-sense and intuition to source meaning, growth and fulfilment in our lives. I am committed to co-creating a relationship and space where you feel safe to explore your needs and self-expression.
I integrate TA, CBT, ERP, MBCT, Somatic therapyand EMDR to further my clients growing emotional and physiological self-awareness with learned behavioural strategies.
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 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 CBT, ERP and EMDR, 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 and Europe.
I integrate TA, CBT, ERP, MBCT, Somatic therapyand EMDR to further my clients growing emotional and physiological self-awareness with learned behavioural strategies.
As private practice and NHS practitioner, with a 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 CBT, ERP and EMDR, 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 and Europe.
I also do somatic work which focuses on the mind body and soul connection.
As a psychotherapist, I view the therapeutic journey as a path that leads you back to yourself—a journey home. A place where you feel safe, seen, and understood. My goal is to create that space for you within our sessions, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I believe that true healing occurs in an environment of acceptance and understanding. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and honestly about what you're going through. I create a space to explore your inner world at your own pace, with no pressure or expectations—only care and respect.
I also do somatic work which focuses on the mind body and soul connection.
As a psychotherapist, I view the therapeutic journey as a path that leads you back to yourself—a journey home. A place where you feel safe, seen, and understood. My goal is to create that space for you within our sessions, where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I believe that true healing occurs in an environment of acceptance and understanding. I am committed to creating a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and honestly about what you're going through. I create a space to explore your inner world at your own pace, with no pressure or expectations—only care and respect.
My special interests include working with Neurodivergent clients, Perinatal clients, clients with Long Term Health Conditions, and the use of Somatic interventions.
Hi, I’m Roz Jenkins and I’m a Psychological Therapist offering compassionate and individualised psychological therapy in the Stockport area and beyond through working online.
When you’re struggling with life it can be hard to know where to start with reaching out for support and expressing yourself when you are talking to others. From personal experience of reaching out to therapists it can be difficult to know who is the right person for you.
My priority from your first contact with me until our final appointment is to make you feel safe and supported to work together to make sense of and treat the issues you are facing.
My special interests include working with Neurodivergent clients, Perinatal clients, clients with Long Term Health Conditions, and the use of Somatic interventions.
Hi, I’m Roz Jenkins and I’m a Psychological Therapist offering compassionate and individualised psychological therapy in the Stockport area and beyond through working online.
When you’re struggling with life it can be hard to know where to start with reaching out for support and expressing yourself when you are talking to others. From personal experience of reaching out to therapists it can be difficult to know who is the right person for you.
My priority from your first contact with me until our final appointment is to make you feel safe and supported to work together to make sense of and treat the issues you are facing.
As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.
By working creatively with the mind-body connection in this way, we can safely explore subconscious beliefs and unhelpful patterns to release the emotional and physical tension affecting how we think feel, and act. We then let go of the past, regulate the nervous system and breathe life into authentic connection, creative expression and emotional freedom.
As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist & Somatic Breathworker, I offer a safe, supportive, and confidential trauma-informed space to move beyond the limitations of the mind and words.
By working creatively with the mind-body connection in this way, we can safely explore subconscious beliefs and unhelpful patterns to release the emotional and physical tension affecting how we think feel, and act. We then let go of the past, regulate the nervous system and breathe life into authentic connection, creative expression and emotional freedom.
Sally Eccleston and I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools.
I offer a combined approach of applied psychology, coaching and mind-body medicine. I am trauma-informed trained and I’m also a registered psychologist. I uniquely work with mind, body and soul to help bring you back into balance and to support you in the areas of your life you wish to focus on. I specialise in working with children and teens.
Sally Eccleston and I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools.
I offer a combined approach of applied psychology, coaching and mind-body medicine. I am trauma-informed trained and I’m also a registered psychologist. I uniquely work with mind, body and soul to help bring you back into balance and to support you in the areas of your life you wish to focus on. I specialise in working with children and teens.
I use formulation techniques in order to make necessary links to the roots of their present distress/ symptoms and use EMDR, experiential and somatic interventions to treat them.
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am an accredited cognitive analytic therapist (CAT) and a EMDR therapist. I am constantIy updating my skills and knowledge in order to be able to help people that have experienced significant adversity in their lives. I enjoy working with people from various ethnic, cultural and class backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ demographic, and all age groups above 16.
I use formulation techniques in order to make necessary links to the roots of their present distress/ symptoms and use EMDR, experiential and somatic interventions to treat them.
I am a qualified counsellor and a registered accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am an accredited cognitive analytic therapist (CAT) and a EMDR therapist. I am constantIy updating my skills and knowledge in order to be able to help people that have experienced significant adversity in their lives. I enjoy working with people from various ethnic, cultural and class backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ demographic, and all age groups above 16.
I have experience in Somatic Experiencing, Bilateral Sensory-Motor art making, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practices, Trauma Informed work with both adults and adolescents, specialising within the neurodivergent population and I have over ten years experience working in a variety of settings.
Hey! I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist. Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of overwhelm, feeling stressed out and unable to cope? Maybe you’re finding it hard to sleep at night or noticing that your patience is shorter than you’d like, you’re finding it hard to enjoy the things you would normally or something just doesn’t feel right?
I have experience in Somatic Experiencing, Bilateral Sensory-Motor art making, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction practices, Trauma Informed work with both adults and adolescents, specialising within the neurodivergent population and I have over ten years experience working in a variety of settings.
Hey! I’m Laura a HCPC registered art therapist. Are you or a loved one struggling with feelings of overwhelm, feeling stressed out and unable to cope? Maybe you’re finding it hard to sleep at night or noticing that your patience is shorter than you’d like, you’re finding it hard to enjoy the things you would normally or something just doesn’t feel right?
I also offer a somatic approach, which focuses on allowing the body to safely process and heal from stored emotions that may be stuck or feel overwhelming.
Are you ready to move from struggle to freedom? Do you want to move from surviving to thriving? Hi, I’m Sara and whatever your current challenges, whether in relationship, with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or trauma, our work together will enable you to begin to move through feelings of stuckness and pain towards healing and peace. I'm passionate about empowering my clients to gain clarity and heal the relationship towards themselves and others so they can live the life they truly deserve. If you're looking in-depth healing and lasting change, you've landed in the right place.
I also offer a somatic approach, which focuses on allowing the body to safely process and heal from stored emotions that may be stuck or feel overwhelming.
Are you ready to move from struggle to freedom? Do you want to move from surviving to thriving? Hi, I’m Sara and whatever your current challenges, whether in relationship, with low self-esteem, anxiety, depression or trauma, our work together will enable you to begin to move through feelings of stuckness and pain towards healing and peace. I'm passionate about empowering my clients to gain clarity and heal the relationship towards themselves and others so they can live the life they truly deserve. If you're looking in-depth healing and lasting change, you've landed in the right place.
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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.