Somatic Counselling in Wakefield

Alannah Carragher
Counsellor, MBACP
As an AuDHD therapist and someone who is proudly a member of the LGBTQ+ community, my practice supports anyone who feels they are different and do not fit, whatever their identity and how they choose to label themselves. Having extensively worked in community and crisis mental health settings, my work is ideal for those who have suffered trauma, with specialism's in areas such as sexual violence, domestic abuse and other trauma related disorders. My practice aims to create a safe and holding space, where we can use emotional exploration and creative techniques to explore what has happened to you and we can work towards healing this.
As an AuDHD therapist and someone who is proudly a member of the LGBTQ+ community, my practice supports anyone who feels they are different and do not fit, whatever their identity and how they choose to label themselves. Having extensively worked in community and crisis mental health settings, my work is ideal for those who have suffered trauma, with specialism's in areas such as sexual violence, domestic abuse and other trauma related disorders. My practice aims to create a safe and holding space, where we can use emotional exploration and creative techniques to explore what has happened to you and we can work towards healing this.
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Kevin Westwood
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
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.
01977 802180 View 01977 802180
Urszula Janaczyk
Counsellor, MBACP
Hello and welcome. My approach is to help you to achieve your goals. Whether you come to therapy with clear goals in mind or simply feel lost, we will work together to help you find direction, build self-knowledge, and understand yourself better. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate relational issues. A large part of my work focuses on improving communication skills and resolving conflicts so you can build stronger, healthier relationships. I also specialise in helping people work through intense jealousy, learning how to trust in a healthy way.
Hello and welcome. My approach is to help you to achieve your goals. Whether you come to therapy with clear goals in mind or simply feel lost, we will work together to help you find direction, build self-knowledge, and understand yourself better. I have extensive experience helping individuals and couples navigate relational issues. A large part of my work focuses on improving communication skills and resolving conflicts so you can build stronger, healthier relationships. I also specialise in helping people work through intense jealousy, learning how to trust in a healthy way.
01924 975643 View 01924 975643
Joshua Carter
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I am Joshua, a professional counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I understand how daunting it can feel to look for a counsellor and to work out whether someone will feel like the right fit. My aim is to offer a calm, transparent, and supportive starting point, so you have a clear sense of how I work and what you can expect. My approach is relational and integrative, with the therapeutic relationship at the centre of meaningful change. I work in a way that recognises how our experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our bodies and in our patterns of relating to others.
Hi, I am Joshua, a professional counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. I understand how daunting it can feel to look for a counsellor and to work out whether someone will feel like the right fit. My aim is to offer a calm, transparent, and supportive starting point, so you have a clear sense of how I work and what you can expect. My approach is relational and integrative, with the therapeutic relationship at the centre of meaningful change. I work in a way that recognises how our experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our bodies and in our patterns of relating to others.
01924 950697 View 01924 950697
Dr Zaynah Arshad
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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.
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Berna Gorgulu Celik
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Alongside my academic training, I have also trained in EMDR, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy.
EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, PErson Centered Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy
Alongside my academic training, I have also trained in EMDR, somatic approaches, and psychodynamic therapy.
EMDR Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, PErson Centered Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy
01924 614452 View 01924 614452
Sarah Naylor
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
0113 519 3584 View 0113 519 3584
With The Seasons - Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
01274 015886 View 01274 015886
Victoria Webb- therapist and supervisor
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
My approach is rooted in person-centred and somatic therapies, meaning that our work together is guided by your needs and experiences.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
My approach is rooted in person-centred and somatic therapies, meaning that our work together is guided by your needs and experiences.
You might look like you’re coping on the outside—but inside feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in patterns you can’t quite shift. Many of the people I work with are used to holding everything together for others, while quietly struggling with anxiety, burnout, or the impact of past experiences You don’t have to navigate this alone. I work with people who have experienced trauma in many forms—whether from childhood, relationships, family issues, work, or life events that left a lasting impact. Often, this trauma shows up in the present as anxiety, people-pleasing, emotional numbness, low self-worth, or feeling “stuck.”
01977 808987 View 01977 808987
Nicola Emsley
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
0113 467 9000 View 0113 467 9000
Jan Heline Freea
Counsellor, PsychD, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and 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 Jan Heline, I am a registered BSc Integrative Counsellor MBACP with 26 years experience. A clinical trauma-relational therapist and 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.
0113 519 7247 View 0113 519 7247
Chris Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm Chris and I'm a psychotherapist, and supervisor. And I also teach embodiment and spiritual practices, and run trainings privately and for UKCN where I teach other psychotherapists how to achieve wholeness. 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 childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more.
I'm Chris and I'm a psychotherapist, and supervisor. And I also teach embodiment and spiritual practices, and run trainings privately and for UKCN where I teach other psychotherapists how to achieve wholeness. 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 childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more.
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Shauna Bruce
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I offer a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth space, drawing from relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, improve relationships and create meaningful, lasting change.
I offer individual therapy and relationship counselling online and face-to-face in Sheffield and Wath upon Dearne. I specialise in anxiety, relationship difficulties, betrayal, self-worth, attachment wounds and emotional overwhelm, using relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches tailored to each client.
I offer a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth space, drawing from relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches to help clients better understand themselves, improve relationships and create meaningful, lasting change.
I offer individual therapy and relationship counselling online and face-to-face in Sheffield and Wath upon Dearne. I specialise in anxiety, relationship difficulties, betrayal, self-worth, attachment wounds and emotional overwhelm, using relational, somatic and trauma-informed approaches tailored to each client.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Leeds LS2
Integrating Counselling, Somatic Therapy and Movement.
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1 Endorsed
Online Only
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Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
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Hanna Helena Brusgaard
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
York YO31
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Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
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Counsellor, MA, MBACP
York YO26
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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.