Somatic Counselling in Wakefield
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.
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.
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
Hi. At times we are challenged in life and we may need help to work through the issues that can affect us. Whatever we are experiencing, it can impact on our whole life greatly. At times admitting we need help can be a long and hard journey and just getting to this point of looking for a therapist means you’ve addressed so much already and that you wish to take the next step. It's finding the right therapist for you, just like any other relationship is how you connect that enables you to feel safe and be open so you can work through your issues. So take your time to find the right one as that relationship can help you so much.
Hi, I’m Zaynah; I’m a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist and have worked within mental health services in the NHS for 12 years. I have successfully worked alongside individuals with a range of difficulties, including; emotional coping difficulties, low mood/depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also work to support people in processing traumatic experiences (PTSD and C-PTSD). My core values include being approachable and compassionate and this is reflected in the way in which I work. People I have worked with have described me as warm, genuine, and validating.
Hi, I’m Zaynah; I’m a trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist and have worked within mental health services in the NHS for 12 years. I have successfully worked alongside individuals with a range of difficulties, including; emotional coping difficulties, low mood/depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I also work to support people in processing traumatic experiences (PTSD and C-PTSD). My core values include being approachable and compassionate and this is reflected in the way in which I work. People I have worked with have described me as warm, genuine, and validating.
Jo Jayne Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wakefield WF4
Waitlist for new clients
I understand that embarking on a journey of therapy requires courage, vulnerability, and a leap of faith. My utmost priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to explore your inner world. If you need a therapist who has a therapeutic nurturing energy, I could be the right therapist for you.
I understand that embarking on a journey of therapy requires courage, vulnerability, and a leap of faith. My utmost priority is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel supported, understood, and empowered to explore your inner world. If you need a therapist who has a therapeutic nurturing energy, I could be the right therapist for you.
I'm Chris and I'm a counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor, and work with people who want to improve their lives and feel better. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more. Therapy can completely change your life.
I'm Chris and I'm a counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor, and work with people who want to improve their lives and feel better. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more. Therapy can completely change your life.
With The Seasons - Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Are you feeling out of sync with the world and other people? You may be going through a bereavement or significant life changes, feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, confused, misunderstood or be living with Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) or Long Covid. I can help you reconnect to yourself and others. I can support you with the things that are holding you back as well as help you make more sense of the new world around you. I help you work with the body and mind together - a more effective way to stabilise and rebuild after a traumatic time as well as enable new insights and change - than bringing your pain up over and over again.
Our time together will help release burdens and heal the injuries that have resulted from past experiences. My intention is to enable and support you to be able to live your life in a way that is more true to who you really are. My aim is to offer the tools and compassion into the places of darkness and discomfort in your life. I am an Internal Family Systems therapist at the heart of sessions and greatly value the impact this way of being has for our inner world. Feel free to contact me for further information on IFS or to chat about sessions.
Our time together will help release burdens and heal the injuries that have resulted from past experiences. My intention is to enable and support you to be able to live your life in a way that is more true to who you really are. My aim is to offer the tools and compassion into the places of darkness and discomfort in your life. I am an Internal Family Systems therapist at the heart of sessions and greatly value the impact this way of being has for our inner world. Feel free to contact me for further information on IFS or to chat about sessions.
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.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Are you feeling, unsettled, overwhelmed or facing things that are difficult to think about on our own? This may be something in your past or something that is very current.
Together we can explore these difficulties and gain insight and understanding to bring clarity and a greater sense of peace. You are assured of a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where we can explore whatever your difficulty, leading to personal growth through a deeper understanding, acceptance, and change.
Talking to people close to us may feel difficult and often working with a therapist can help you to see a clearer path to your future.
Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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In my practice, I incorporate somatic techniques, such as mindfulness and breathwork, so that you can build inner safety & trust.
Welcome to this page. I’m Virginia, an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor passionate about supporting clients who have experienced abuse in meaningful relationships, whether parental or romantic. I work with individuals who are ready to rebuild their self-esteem, trust in themselves, and create safe, fulfilling, and reciprocal connections. If you’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and commit to a deeper work, I would love to hear from you. Together we'll explore the root causes and find a way to empower you making new choices. Trust that wellbeing is possible,and that you are never too broken to build a more fulfilling life.
In my practice, I incorporate somatic techniques, such as mindfulness and breathwork, so that you can build inner safety & trust.
Welcome to this page. I’m Virginia, an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor passionate about supporting clients who have experienced abuse in meaningful relationships, whether parental or romantic. I work with individuals who are ready to rebuild their self-esteem, trust in themselves, and create safe, fulfilling, and reciprocal connections. If you’re prepared to roll up your sleeves and commit to a deeper work, I would love to hear from you. Together we'll explore the root causes and find a way to empower you making new choices. Trust that wellbeing is possible,and that you are never too broken to build a more fulfilling life.
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.
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.
Anya Zinkivskay
Counsellor, MRes, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
High Peak SK22
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
Do you feel despair or a growing distance in your relationship no matter what you do? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? My clients often tell me they miss warmth & affection and wish they could turn back the clock to happier times. Perhaps your partner had an affair and you're both scared and don't know what to do now. Either way, one thing's for sure: you’re desperate for some relief. It might be hard to imagine your relationship could be full of fun and laughter again but this has happened with my clients. Together we can move you from anxiety and stuckness to feeling happy again.
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.
Do you feel despair or a growing distance in your relationship no matter what you do? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner? My clients often tell me they miss warmth & affection and wish they could turn back the clock to happier times. Perhaps your partner had an affair and you're both scared and don't know what to do now. Either way, one thing's for sure: you’re desperate for some relief. It might be hard to imagine your relationship could be full of fun and laughter again but this has happened with my clients. Together we can move you from anxiety and stuckness to feeling happy again.
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.
Dr Sally Conway
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I often use EMDR, parts work and somatic techniques to unlock old, unhelpful patterns.
Do you feel overwhelmed by everyday stress, stuck in overthinking, or weighed down by painful memories? If you’re highly sensitive, or struggling with past hurts or losses, it’s easy to get caught in people-pleasing, perfectionism and emotional exhaustion and to lose a sense of who you are along the way. I offer therapy and coaching designed to help you find calm, set healthy boundaries, heal from past wounds, and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, empowering pathway toward greater confidence, emotional freedom, and lasting fulfilment — so you can become who you were always meant to be.
I often use EMDR, parts work and somatic techniques to unlock old, unhelpful patterns.
Do you feel overwhelmed by everyday stress, stuck in overthinking, or weighed down by painful memories? If you’re highly sensitive, or struggling with past hurts or losses, it’s easy to get caught in people-pleasing, perfectionism and emotional exhaustion and to lose a sense of who you are along the way. I offer therapy and coaching designed to help you find calm, set healthy boundaries, heal from past wounds, and reconnect with your authentic self. Together, we’ll create a compassionate, empowering pathway toward greater confidence, emotional freedom, and lasting fulfilment — so you can become who you were always meant to be.
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 also use Somatic exercises that help to regulate the Nervous System (e.g., Vagus Nerve work, EFT).
Hello, I'm Alex and I'm an Integrative Therapist. Finding a therapist can be really daunting and bring up a lot of feelings, whether you're coming to therapy for the first time, or whether you've experienced therapy before. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, and the connection you can create with your therapist is so influential for healing.
In every session with a client, I am always non-judgemental, empathetic and we take everything at the client's pace. In each session I offer a safe space for you as the client, where you can bring your complete, authentic self.
I also use Somatic exercises that help to regulate the Nervous System (e.g., Vagus Nerve work, EFT).
Hello, I'm Alex and I'm an Integrative Therapist. Finding a therapist can be really daunting and bring up a lot of feelings, whether you're coming to therapy for the first time, or whether you've experienced therapy before. Finding the right therapist for you is so important, and the connection you can create with your therapist is so influential for healing.
In every session with a client, I am always non-judgemental, empathetic and we take everything at the client's pace. In each session I offer a safe space for you as the client, where you can bring your complete, authentic self.
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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.