Somatic Counselling in Wells
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
Hello and welcome to my page. I recognise the courage it takes to approach a therapist and would like to help you. Over ten years of practising, therapy has shown me time and time again how people can overcome their problems successfully and live fulfilled and happy lives. In today's pressured world, mental health problems are all too common. Maybe you're struggling with depression or stress or the problem is anxiety, or trauma, or grief. Perhaps you're struggling with a habit that started off as a pleasure but turned into an addiction over lockdown. Whatever the mental health problem, talking therapy can help.
Finding your way here takes courage. Whether it was a moment of crisis, a quiet sense that something isn't right, or simply a feeling that you deserve more from life.
Life can shake us in ways we never expected. Anxiety, grief, anger, emptiness, or a disconnection from the life force that makes us feel alive.
Sometimes what we experience isn't just one feeling, but many, pulling in different directions, often at the same time. Parts of us that long to be seen, others that protect, withdraw, or fight. When these parts are in conflict or feel disconnected from each other, life can feel fragmented.
Finding your way here takes courage. Whether it was a moment of crisis, a quiet sense that something isn't right, or simply a feeling that you deserve more from life.
Life can shake us in ways we never expected. Anxiety, grief, anger, emptiness, or a disconnection from the life force that makes us feel alive.
Sometimes what we experience isn't just one feeling, but many, pulling in different directions, often at the same time. Parts of us that long to be seen, others that protect, withdraw, or fight. When these parts are in conflict or feel disconnected from each other, life can feel fragmented.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Are you experiencing distress or dissatisfaction in your life no matter how hard you try? This may have been going on for a long time or perhaps you're left feeling out-of-control after a loved-one dying, a big change happening in your life, or maybe illness striking you or somebody that you care for? Perhaps nothing has happened, but you feel stuck and unhappy with your life and relationships? Are you exhausted taking care of others needs whilst ignoring your own? Whatever your situation you would like to find greater ease within yourself and have more satisfying relationships with other people in your life.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
Hi,
I’m Paula.
First and foremost, I am a genuinely warm, compassionate and caring person with a heart that compels me to help and support others. This will always be at the forefront of my work with clients.
Building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship is vital for effective therapy. My way of connecting with people helps to put them at ease and allows them to open up and feel genuinely heard.
I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, humanistic, somatic, trauma-informed and transpersonal approaches.
I offer professional counselling for adults and young people aged 16+ in person in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset, and online across the UK. As an integrative, psycho-spiritual counsellor, I support people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or struggling to cope, helping them feel more grounded, safe, and able to move forward.
I work integratively, drawing on person-centred, humanistic, somatic, trauma-informed and transpersonal approaches.
I offer professional counselling for adults and young people aged 16+ in person in Street, near Glastonbury, Somerset, and online across the UK. As an integrative, psycho-spiritual counsellor, I support people who feel emotionally overwhelmed, highly sensitive, or struggling to cope, helping them feel more grounded, safe, and able to move forward.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
Hello, I am a BACP accredited Individual, Couples and Young Persons Counsellor/Psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and also a Therapeutic Coach. I work from my private practice in Wedmore on the Somerset Levels, near Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury and Weston super Mare. I offer a FREE introductory 15/20 minute appointment, so please get in touch via e mail or telephone to find out more about how I work, and to discuss your needs. This will hopefully help to assist you in deciding whether I am the right therapist for you. If distance or travelling is a problem, I also offer sessions ONLINE, VIa ZOOM OR BY TELEPHONE.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
Having a fulfilling and lasting relationship is something we all aspire to, but it isn't always easy. Relationships can go wrong for all sorts of reasons and it's difficult to know where to go for help. In my work as a sex and relationship therapist, I work with both couples and individuals to not only get your relationship back on track and improve communication, but also to help it develop so that it achieves its full potential. Often, problems in a relationship can be an opportunity to develop it so get in touch with me if you need some help either to heal a crisis or to make your relationship the best it can be.
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Online only — grounded in personal experience — compassionate approach.
After years of living with crippling anxiety, therapy helped me reclaim my life. This lived experience sits at the heart of my work. I’m passionate about supporting people to overcome whatever is present for them, helping them understand themselves more fully and move forward with renewed confidence.
I have experience in childhood developmental trauma, narcissistic and toxic relationships, family addiction, anxiety, nervous system regulation, as well as major life transitions such as motherhood, divorce, bereavement, chronic illness, and spiritual awakening.
Online only — grounded in personal experience — compassionate approach.
After years of living with crippling anxiety, therapy helped me reclaim my life. This lived experience sits at the heart of my work. I’m passionate about supporting people to overcome whatever is present for them, helping them understand themselves more fully and move forward with renewed confidence.
I have experience in childhood developmental trauma, narcissistic and toxic relationships, family addiction, anxiety, nervous system regulation, as well as major life transitions such as motherhood, divorce, bereavement, chronic illness, and spiritual awakening.
Using evidence-based techniques like CBT, humanistic approaches, mindfulness-based and somatic-focused treatment, I create a therapy plan specifically to meet your goals.
Hello, I’m Catherine a Psychotherapist (MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.) who specialises in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I'm deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing space where you can feel supported in navigating life’s challenges. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal and grow, and my role is to help you uncover that strength while guiding you through the process. As the founder of the private practice Healing and Happy I assist clients by providing validating, empowering and life transforming therapy.
Using evidence-based techniques like CBT, humanistic approaches, mindfulness-based and somatic-focused treatment, I create a therapy plan specifically to meet your goals.
Hello, I’m Catherine a Psychotherapist (MBACP, MNCPS (Acc.) who specialises in the treatment of Complex Trauma. I'm deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing space where you can feel supported in navigating life’s challenges. I believe that everyone has the strength within them to heal and grow, and my role is to help you uncover that strength while guiding you through the process. As the founder of the private practice Healing and Happy I assist clients by providing validating, empowering and life transforming therapy.
I am particularly interested in the mind-body connection and its role in healing unresolved distress. Our bodies recall our emotional pain with more clarity than our brains can remember. In therapy, the safe and confidential relationship we develop will allow you to explore your present-moment experiences. Working collaboratively and creatively, at a pace that feels right for you, we will pay holistic attention to your feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. As your awareness, understanding and compassion grows, this greater clarity can empower you to move towards connection, wholeness and wellbeing.
I am particularly interested in the mind-body connection and its role in healing unresolved distress. Our bodies recall our emotional pain with more clarity than our brains can remember. In therapy, the safe and confidential relationship we develop will allow you to explore your present-moment experiences. Working collaboratively and creatively, at a pace that feels right for you, we will pay holistic attention to your feelings, thoughts and physical sensations. As your awareness, understanding and compassion grows, this greater clarity can empower you to move towards connection, wholeness and wellbeing.
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), somatic work, and trauma-informed practice.
If you are noticing feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stick to a routine, want to make changes but feel lost and not sure where to start, I am here for you. I understand the busy demands of day-to-day life and know how challenging it can be to find space for self-care. My sessions focus on working with you holistically, through a mind-body approach to find daily strategies to feel more emotionally resilient, grounded, and able to work on changing the areas of your life that are important to you. For more information, you can find useful self guided resources on my website under the 'resources' page
I draw from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness-based approaches (MBCT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), somatic work, and trauma-informed practice.
If you are noticing feeling overwhelmed, struggling to stick to a routine, want to make changes but feel lost and not sure where to start, I am here for you. I understand the busy demands of day-to-day life and know how challenging it can be to find space for self-care. My sessions focus on working with you holistically, through a mind-body approach to find daily strategies to feel more emotionally resilient, grounded, and able to work on changing the areas of your life that are important to you. For more information, you can find useful self guided resources on my website under the 'resources' page
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
I draw on psychodynamic understanding, humanistic, relational therapy, somatic awareness, and practical coping strategies, tailoring the work to each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Hi, my name is Tarana.
I am an experienced counsellor and mental health practitioner. I work mainly with adults who are living with the impact of trauma or difficult past experiences. This usually shows up as overthinking, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, low self-worth, difficulties with trust or boundaries, or feeling like you are spiralling and constantly on edge. You may also be navigating identity, cultural expectations, migration, or the experience of feeling caught between different worlds.
I draw on psychodynamic understanding, humanistic, relational therapy, somatic awareness, and practical coping strategies, tailoring the work to each individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
Hi, my name is Tarana.
I am an experienced counsellor and mental health practitioner. I work mainly with adults who are living with the impact of trauma or difficult past experiences. This usually shows up as overthinking, emotional overwhelm, people-pleasing, low self-worth, difficulties with trust or boundaries, or feeling like you are spiralling and constantly on edge. You may also be navigating identity, cultural expectations, migration, or the experience of feeling caught between different worlds.
I use a range of approaches, including gentle breathing and somatic techniques to meet your individual needs so you can make the changes you want to make.
People seek out counselling or psychotherapy for many different reasons. You may be at a point of transition or crisis in your life; perhaps you are not sure how to move forward or you feel disorientated and uncertain. You may have had difficult, traumatic or upsetting experiences along the way, recently or in the past; experiences that have left you doubting yourself and who you are, unable to trust or that make it hard to move forward in your life. I have over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor helping people with a wide range of issues. I offer both long term and time limited work depending on your needs.
I use a range of approaches, including gentle breathing and somatic techniques to meet your individual needs so you can make the changes you want to make.
People seek out counselling or psychotherapy for many different reasons. You may be at a point of transition or crisis in your life; perhaps you are not sure how to move forward or you feel disorientated and uncertain. You may have had difficult, traumatic or upsetting experiences along the way, recently or in the past; experiences that have left you doubting yourself and who you are, unable to trust or that make it hard to move forward in your life. I have over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist and counsellor helping people with a wide range of issues. I offer both long term and time limited work depending on your needs.
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
If you are facing challenges in your life or feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find a way through, I would like to help and support you through these difficult times. I have been a counsellor for 18 years, I work in a relational way, drawing on the training and experience that I have gained through the years to support you to find a way forward. My aim is to provide you with a confidential and safe space where you can talk through your problems freely and where we can work through your difficulties together. The therapy can be either short or long-term, I am committed to working in the best way for you.
Hello, I’m Bryony, I specialise in CBT, BABCP accredited. I specialise in helping people overcome trauma, PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, stress, low motivation, low mood, inner self-critics, neurodiversity and intrusive/obsessive thoughts. CBT is based on the theory that our thoughts, emotions, physical/bodily sensations, and behaviours all feed into one another and can keep us trapped in negative cycles, struggling to find a way out. To support you with this, I will also draw upon Compassion Focused, Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques.
Hello, I’m Bryony, I specialise in CBT, BABCP accredited. I specialise in helping people overcome trauma, PTSD, OCD, low self-esteem, anxiety, anger, stress, low motivation, low mood, inner self-critics, neurodiversity and intrusive/obsessive thoughts. CBT is based on the theory that our thoughts, emotions, physical/bodily sensations, and behaviours all feed into one another and can keep us trapped in negative cycles, struggling to find a way out. To support you with this, I will also draw upon Compassion Focused, Mindfulness and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy techniques.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
It’s normal, at some point, to get stuck, or to struggle facing life's challenges. Sometimes we know exactly what’s wrong but at other times we might just have a nagging sense that something isn’t quite right. Therapy can help by supporting you to explore the roots of your distress, understand more clearly what’s keeping you stuck, and create new ways to think about yourself and your relationship roles and patterns. By uncovering the obstacles holding you back, you can learn to problem-solve, make better choices, practise healthier coping strategies, and turn your goals into realities to find a greater sense of peace and fulfilment.
I have a special interest and passion in working creatively, using somatic approaches & embodiment practices.
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
I have a special interest and passion in working creatively, using somatic approaches & embodiment practices.
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
As a trained yoga teacher and somatic practitioner, we can also use body-based approaches to reconnect with your emotions and hidden parts of yourself.
Are you seeking a space where you can feel heard and supported? I’m Rachel, an accredited trauma-informed and relational counsellor and MA trained psychotherapist. I specialise in supporting adults who are healing from trauma, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, seeking more fulfilling relationships or wishing to find healthier coping strategies. I believe change happens in an accepting, collaborative, and empowering relationship grounded in trust, safety, and choice. My approach is flexible, valuing your unique lived-experiences and personal preferences. Together, we’ll explore what matters to you most, working at your own pace.
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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.