Somatic Counselling in Stockport
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
Are you living with chronic pain a long-term condition or medically unexplained symptoms? Are you still suffering despite having been treated by doctors and other health professionals? Have your symptoms been fully investigated? I work with people who find themselves in this predicament. Individuals who have researched alternatives and come across a Mind-Body approach but aren’t quite sure if it will provide them with answers or relief. I could be the therapist for you. As a specialist pain psychotherapist and physiotherapist, I understand how the Mind and Body work. This is so important when it comes to pain and suffering.
A warm welcome,
My name is Lucy, I am a highly qualified consultant psychotherapist (BA, MsC, RMBACP). I can work with all presentations, diagnoses and tailor therapy to you. I also specialise in trauma. Trauma can be any lasting impact or distress after any event/experience or series of events/experiences; it is personal and relative to you. Often, the question we ask ourselves is 'What's wrong with me?' rather than 'What happened to me?' or 'What is happening in my internal world?'. It can help to approach ourselves curiously and compassionately to break patterns of thought and build a healthy life for ourselves in the present.
A warm welcome,
My name is Lucy, I am a highly qualified consultant psychotherapist (BA, MsC, RMBACP). I can work with all presentations, diagnoses and tailor therapy to you. I also specialise in trauma. Trauma can be any lasting impact or distress after any event/experience or series of events/experiences; it is personal and relative to you. Often, the question we ask ourselves is 'What's wrong with me?' rather than 'What happened to me?' or 'What is happening in my internal world?'. It can help to approach ourselves curiously and compassionately to break patterns of thought and build a healthy life for ourselves in the present.
In life certain incidents such a loss and unhealthy relationships with self and others can lead you to disconnect from yourself. Disconnection can make it difficult for you to be able feel everyday emotions such as joy, contentment and love which can have a detrimental impact on your ability to move on with your life and thrive, leaving you trapped in unhelpful patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you. After experiencing a loss and supporting many individuals over the past 25 years I have developed a wealth of knowledge and skills that can also support you to facilitate change and allow you live the life that you want to live.
In life certain incidents such a loss and unhealthy relationships with self and others can lead you to disconnect from yourself. Disconnection can make it difficult for you to be able feel everyday emotions such as joy, contentment and love which can have a detrimental impact on your ability to move on with your life and thrive, leaving you trapped in unhelpful patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you. After experiencing a loss and supporting many individuals over the past 25 years I have developed a wealth of knowledge and skills that can also support you to facilitate change and allow you live the life that you want to live.
My name is Kelly, thank you for visiting my page. I am trained in a variety of different therapies which help me collaborate with clients to find the right approaches and techniques that work for you, no two people are the same, and one size does not fit all. This is a two-way process to fine tune and see what helps you best. A large part of this is talking together, I also work somatically (checking in with the breath and physical symptoms of emotional distress) and can offer creative approaches if this is of interest.
I offer a free 25 minute phone or video call conversation to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
My name is Kelly, thank you for visiting my page. I am trained in a variety of different therapies which help me collaborate with clients to find the right approaches and techniques that work for you, no two people are the same, and one size does not fit all. This is a two-way process to fine tune and see what helps you best. A large part of this is talking together, I also work somatically (checking in with the breath and physical symptoms of emotional distress) and can offer creative approaches if this is of interest.
I offer a free 25 minute phone or video call conversation to see if we would be a good fit to work together.
As a registered Art Psychotherapist with 7+ years of clinical experience, I work with individuals facing trauma, addiction, emotional overwhelm, and challenges with identity, relationships, & sexuality. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to process experiences. Together, we create a space where those experiences can begin to take shape—safely and at your pace. My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic person-centred care, led by your needs and goals .Through conversation & creative expression, we explore what may be happening beneath the surface, helping you better understand yourself.
As a registered Art Psychotherapist with 7+ years of clinical experience, I work with individuals facing trauma, addiction, emotional overwhelm, and challenges with identity, relationships, & sexuality. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure how to process experiences. Together, we create a space where those experiences can begin to take shape—safely and at your pace. My approach is rooted in psychoanalytic person-centred care, led by your needs and goals .Through conversation & creative expression, we explore what may be happening beneath the surface, helping you better understand yourself.
My somatic mind-body approach is gentle yet powerful, helping to unburden you from the past and empower you with tools that can help you to thrive.
I am a Counsellor, Somatic Therapist and Breathwork Physiotherapist. I use my knowledge of mind and body to offer a range of tools that support your mental and emotional wellbeing. With over 20 years as an NHS healthcare professional and 5,000+ hours of therapy experience, I combine evidence based techniques with a warm, friendly down to earth approach.
My somatic mind-body approach is gentle yet powerful, helping to unburden you from the past and empower you with tools that can help you to thrive.
I am a Counsellor, Somatic Therapist and Breathwork Physiotherapist. I use my knowledge of mind and body to offer a range of tools that support your mental and emotional wellbeing. With over 20 years as an NHS healthcare professional and 5,000+ hours of therapy experience, I combine evidence based techniques with a warm, friendly down to earth approach.
I work collaboratively, blending talking therapy with gentle somatic awareness to explore how stress or trauma shows up in your body.
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm? These issues are my core specialisms, however I also support clients in creative and high‑pressure roles who are navigating burnout, identity shifts or chronic tension. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, burnt out or carrying long‑term stress as symptoms in their bodies. Some have tried to cope alone through research, journalling or self‑help but nothing has shifted enough. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood and begin to make sense of what is happening.
I work collaboratively, blending talking therapy with gentle somatic awareness to explore how stress or trauma shows up in your body.
Are you experiencing the effects of trauma, relational abuse, eating/body/lifestyle-related difficulties or neurodivergent overwhelm? These issues are my core specialisms, however I also support clients in creative and high‑pressure roles who are navigating burnout, identity shifts or chronic tension. Many clients come to me feeling stuck, burnt out or carrying long‑term stress as symptoms in their bodies. Some have tried to cope alone through research, journalling or self‑help but nothing has shifted enough. I offer a calm, grounded space where you can slow down, feel understood and begin to make sense of what is happening.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
Hi, I have been a Counsellor for 26 yrs and Supervisor for 16 yrs, working with adults and young people. My focus is very much on the client's needs and working at your pace, in a caring and safe way, looking at a wide range of short term, on-going and/or long term issues around trauma, stress, anxiety, phobias etc. which can affect your everyday life. I am also an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner, which is known as a tapping tool, that can help you to overcome and let go of negative beliefs, emotions and thought patterns, and reduce anxiety that allows you to feel more relaxed and able to cope with every day life.
I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the pain, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
I am committed to supporting people in healing from relational trauma, developmental trauma, childhood trauma and interpersonal trauma of all kinds. Human beings are amazing, remarkable and resilient in our ability to cope with adversity. We often compartmentalise or dissociate what happens to us so we can carry on living. We also turn to all manner of addictions and behaviours that on the surface may seem disordered and destructive yet at the same time they make perfect sense. They protect us, help us to stay in control, help numb the pain, help us to survive, and help communicate our stories.
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Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
Black Psychotherapy is a Black and Global Majority mental health service based in Brixton and online, providing culturally attuned, low-cost therapy to individuals, couples and groups. We work with all mental health concerns and we specialise in supporting clients with the impact of racism, racial trauma, migration and intergenerational trauma. We're a multi-faith team of practitioners and we welcome those with multiple marginalised identities such as LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent and those with disabilities and chronic illness.
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.
Sometimes life throws us challenges both through past and present experiences, which knock us off our feet and we become engulfed in uncertainty, worry and fear. It could be that we start to doubt ourselves and feel that we are not good enough or we are unable to cope, leading to anxiety and depression. Whatever you are going through, it deserves care, attention and compassion. You may be struggling to make meaning of what is going on around as you navigate life changes or have experienced traumatic events that you need some relief from. Whatever you are going through, I hope to help.
Sometimes life throws us challenges both through past and present experiences, which knock us off our feet and we become engulfed in uncertainty, worry and fear. It could be that we start to doubt ourselves and feel that we are not good enough or we are unable to cope, leading to anxiety and depression. Whatever you are going through, it deserves care, attention and compassion. You may be struggling to make meaning of what is going on around as you navigate life changes or have experienced traumatic events that you need some relief from. Whatever you are going through, I hope to help.
Working with me involves collaboratively tuning into your inner wisdom: a session could look like talking, guided breath/ movement, somatic inquiry, parts/ inner child work.
You may have reached a point where old wounds, anxiety, relationship difficulties, burnout, loss, or feeling stuck or depressed are significantly affecting your life. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where you'll be met with compassion, curiosity, equality, and without judgement. With over 20 years' clinical experience working with adults and children across a variety of settings, and training in multiple modalities, I work in a trauma-informed, humanistic, and relational way, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
Working with me involves collaboratively tuning into your inner wisdom: a session could look like talking, guided breath/ movement, somatic inquiry, parts/ inner child work.
You may have reached a point where old wounds, anxiety, relationship difficulties, burnout, loss, or feeling stuck or depressed are significantly affecting your life. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where you'll be met with compassion, curiosity, equality, and without judgement. With over 20 years' clinical experience working with adults and children across a variety of settings, and training in multiple modalities, I work in a trauma-informed, humanistic, and relational way, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
Specialist training includes PESI & Prof Van De Kolk-Trauma Healing through the senses, PESI-Advanced Trauma PTSD & Dissociation and focused Somatic Awareness.
Do you find moments when you want to speak up but you can't find the words? A sense of not being present, feeling like you're not in control and lacking joy. Trust in ourselves can get lost through the pressures of our environments and relationships around us. This may show up as anxiety, self-doubt or low esteem. Have you experienced trauma, domestic abuse, coercive control or just trying to make sense of confusion and feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I help you reconnect with those parts of yourself that possibly feel more distant than you would like them to be, I encourage you to connect with your nervous system.
Specialist training includes PESI & Prof Van De Kolk-Trauma Healing through the senses, PESI-Advanced Trauma PTSD & Dissociation and focused Somatic Awareness.
Do you find moments when you want to speak up but you can't find the words? A sense of not being present, feeling like you're not in control and lacking joy. Trust in ourselves can get lost through the pressures of our environments and relationships around us. This may show up as anxiety, self-doubt or low esteem. Have you experienced trauma, domestic abuse, coercive control or just trying to make sense of confusion and feeling disconnected from yourself and others. I help you reconnect with those parts of yourself that possibly feel more distant than you would like them to be, I encourage you to connect with your nervous system.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 30 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
There are many reasons people feel stuck, held back, or distressed. Some examples include anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating periods of change, loss, or overwhelm, or making sense of women's health or neurodivergence such as ADHD and autism. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to address, others simply feel that life could be better.
Together we can build some understanding of what maintains your struggles and explore what a meaningful outcome would look like. From there, we can outline a plan that helps you move forward in a way that frees up energy for the things that matter most to you. LGBTQIA+ affirmative.
There are many reasons people feel stuck, held back, or distressed. Some examples include anxiety, depression, trauma, navigating periods of change, loss, or overwhelm, or making sense of women's health or neurodivergence such as ADHD and autism. Some people arrive knowing exactly what they want to address, others simply feel that life could be better.
Together we can build some understanding of what maintains your struggles and explore what a meaningful outcome would look like. From there, we can outline a plan that helps you move forward in a way that frees up energy for the things that matter most to you. LGBTQIA+ affirmative.
Are you struggling getting through each day, feeling depressed or anxious? Maybe there are some things that you are finding hard to forget or make sense of on your own?
With a background in mental health and working extensively with survivors of abuse and trauma, there are lots of things I have worked with previously, so can tailor your session to what you feel you need most support with. Some client bases and topics I have worked with include:
Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Childhood Trauma
People living with a range of complex mental health needs
ADHD and Autism & late diagnosis
Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
Are you struggling getting through each day, feeling depressed or anxious? Maybe there are some things that you are finding hard to forget or make sense of on your own?
With a background in mental health and working extensively with survivors of abuse and trauma, there are lots of things I have worked with previously, so can tailor your session to what you feel you need most support with. Some client bases and topics I have worked with include:
Survivors of Domestic Abuse
Childhood Trauma
People living with a range of complex mental health needs
ADHD and Autism & late diagnosis
Depression
Anxiety
Bereavement
Body Dysmorphia
As an Integrative Counsellor, Trauma-Informed Coach and Business Leader, I blend traditional therapy with creative and somatic approaches to support deep healing.
You're ready to understand why you feel the way you do, why patterns repeat, why you struggle with confidence, boundaries, or burnout. You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way. If you're tired of surviving and ready to feel more grounded, seen, and empowered, I’m here. Together, we’ll explore your past gently, make sense of what’s happening in your body, and support real change from the inside out.
As an Integrative Counsellor, Trauma-Informed Coach and Business Leader, I blend traditional therapy with creative and somatic approaches to support deep healing.
You're ready to understand why you feel the way you do, why patterns repeat, why you struggle with confidence, boundaries, or burnout. You want to lead more fully in your life, your work, your parenting, but something keeps getting in the way. If you're tired of surviving and ready to feel more grounded, seen, and empowered, I’m here. Together, we’ll explore your past gently, make sense of what’s happening in your body, and support real change from the inside out.
You may be struggling with anxiety or depression or feeling overwhelmed in ways that might not make sense and don’t fit a clear label.A lot of people come to me feeling stuck or misunderstood and can’t make sense of their internal world.
I believe that human beings need warm, kind ,compassionate connections in order to develop trust.
I offer a safe space where you can speak freely and openly without judgement and emotional support tailored to your needs.
I will work with you to empower you to achieve a happier, healthier more meaningful life.
I am a BACP Therapist with 10 years of experience.( Advanced Transactional Training ).
You may be struggling with anxiety or depression or feeling overwhelmed in ways that might not make sense and don’t fit a clear label.A lot of people come to me feeling stuck or misunderstood and can’t make sense of their internal world.
I believe that human beings need warm, kind ,compassionate connections in order to develop trust.
I offer a safe space where you can speak freely and openly without judgement and emotional support tailored to your needs.
I will work with you to empower you to achieve a happier, healthier more meaningful life.
I am a BACP Therapist with 10 years of experience.( Advanced Transactional Training ).
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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.