Somatic Counselling in Wetherby
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.
Having had counselling for a bereavement some years ago, I know first hand how valuable it can be to people's lives.
After a career in education, I now work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, awaiting a neurodiverse diagnosis, experiencing loss or a facing a dilemma.
Together we will work through this is in a quiet, confidential space that is free from judgment using a range of different types of counselling to suit your needs.
This could be indoors or in the open air as sometimes being outside can be more comfortable than in a traditional counselling room.
Having had counselling for a bereavement some years ago, I know first hand how valuable it can be to people's lives.
After a career in education, I now work with adults who may be struggling with anxiety, awaiting a neurodiverse diagnosis, experiencing loss or a facing a dilemma.
Together we will work through this is in a quiet, confidential space that is free from judgment using a range of different types of counselling to suit your needs.
This could be indoors or in the open air as sometimes being outside can be more comfortable than in a traditional counselling room.
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.
Hi, my name is Lisa, welcome to my page. I understand it takes courage to make that first step in reaching out to a professional, and I acknowledge that it can feel daunting to discuss your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone new. I offer a safe space for clients to talk about whatever it is that is on their mind, and a place where they feel listened to without judgment. I work with clients of all ages, from 16 to 80+ years and help them explore their struggles, and unravel why it is they feel the way they do.
Hi, my name is Lisa, welcome to my page. I understand it takes courage to make that first step in reaching out to a professional, and I acknowledge that it can feel daunting to discuss your innermost thoughts and feelings with someone new. I offer a safe space for clients to talk about whatever it is that is on their mind, and a place where they feel listened to without judgment. I work with clients of all ages, from 16 to 80+ years and help them explore their struggles, and unravel why it is they feel the way they do.
I provide EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, with a particular focus on helping people who live with symptoms of (C)PTSD, anxiety and depression. After trauma or a distressing event, you may find yourself experiencing nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks, as your mind and body struggle tirelessly to make sense of what happened. Anxiety creeps in. Depression takes hold. Thoughts and emotions are chaotic.
Whether you've experienced a single incident trauma, a series of difficult life experiences or long-term complex trauma I can help you to heal and move forwards, so you can live a life free of fear, panic and overwhelm.
I provide EMDR and trauma-focused therapy, with a particular focus on helping people who live with symptoms of (C)PTSD, anxiety and depression. After trauma or a distressing event, you may find yourself experiencing nightmares, flashbacks and panic attacks, as your mind and body struggle tirelessly to make sense of what happened. Anxiety creeps in. Depression takes hold. Thoughts and emotions are chaotic.
Whether you've experienced a single incident trauma, a series of difficult life experiences or long-term complex trauma I can help you to heal and move forwards, so you can live a life free of fear, panic and overwhelm.
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Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
Counselling is an opportunity to be heard, to share with a trained person some of the difficulties that you encounter and to be supported to make positive changes to your life. I work in a respectful, empathic, understanding and compassionate way, providing a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions and experiences. By reflecting on these experiences you can learn new ways of doing things and progress past what you feel is holding you back or causing you difficulty. I currently work from a comfortable and private space that is used solely for client sessions, online via video call or outdoors.
I support survivors of abuse, care-experienced or estranged people, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those experiencing bereavement
I support survivors of abuse, care-experienced or estranged people, LGBTQIA+ clients, and those experiencing bereavement
Hi I’m Louise, I help people feel safe to express & release their stuck emotions by using a gentle somatic approach to trauma therapy so that they are free to be their true selves in the world.
We don’t just THINK anxiety, depression or symptoms of trauma, we FEEL them. Our emotions override our logic every time. This is why we can’t THINK our way out, we need to work at a nervous system level, where it’s held in our bodies. To achieve somatic healing I use a ‘bottom up’ approach, working with body sensations, breath-work & visualisations.
Hi I’m Louise, I help people feel safe to express & release their stuck emotions by using a gentle somatic approach to trauma therapy so that they are free to be their true selves in the world.
We don’t just THINK anxiety, depression or symptoms of trauma, we FEEL them. Our emotions override our logic every time. This is why we can’t THINK our way out, we need to work at a nervous system level, where it’s held in our bodies. To achieve somatic healing I use a ‘bottom up’ approach, working with body sensations, breath-work & visualisations.
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together.
Please see my website for much more information about my work
Hello and a warm West Yorkshire welcome. I am a qualified and experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor supporting people who are anxious or grieving, frightened, traumatised, struggling & in distress. I offer a warm welcome, an open heart & time & space to be with you, to be alongside you for as long or as short a period as you need. I offer warmth, genuineness, acceptance and a safe space to help you cope with your distress and pain, to help you find a way through; and I aim to tailor sessions to your needs and life to ensure you get the best out of our time together.
Please see my website for much more information about my work
Hello, my name is Mel, I'm 49 and i live in west Yorkshire, I have been working in mental health and the world of therapy for over ten years now.
It is one of my greatest passions when a person has the bravery to reach out and ask for support when they feel things are no longer working for them the way they are.
I have worked in many different settings, from drug and alcohol support services, to supporting people with complex mental health hurdles and also working alongside people navigating their way through and around grief.
I offer integrative therapy, that allows us to be really flexible in our approach.
Hello, my name is Mel, I'm 49 and i live in west Yorkshire, I have been working in mental health and the world of therapy for over ten years now.
It is one of my greatest passions when a person has the bravery to reach out and ask for support when they feel things are no longer working for them the way they are.
I have worked in many different settings, from drug and alcohol support services, to supporting people with complex mental health hurdles and also working alongside people navigating their way through and around grief.
I offer integrative therapy, that allows us to be really flexible in our approach.
Hi, I’m Karen and I am an experienced BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist. If you’ve been trying to cope for a while but are now finding things too much, why don’t we have a chat? Grief, loss, anxiety, anger or depression can be even more overwhelming in our fast-paced, stressful and uncertain world. Climate distress is increasingly affecting us all but can be hard to talk about. Living with distress or dis-ease takes its toll on our mental, emotional and physical health and can lead to chronic stress, tension or feelings of despair.
Hi, I’m Karen and I am an experienced BACP Accredited integrative psychotherapist. If you’ve been trying to cope for a while but are now finding things too much, why don’t we have a chat? Grief, loss, anxiety, anger or depression can be even more overwhelming in our fast-paced, stressful and uncertain world. Climate distress is increasingly affecting us all but can be hard to talk about. Living with distress or dis-ease takes its toll on our mental, emotional and physical health and can lead to chronic stress, tension or feelings of despair.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
I am currently fully booked, however please feel free to get in touch and I could pop you on my waiting list.
Are you finding Motherhood to be harder than you imagined?
You might have concerns about low mood or feelings of anxiety, anger or rage.
Do you have a harsh inner voice and want help being kinder to yourself?
Perhaps you had traumatic birth or experienced infertility or loss on your journey.
Maybe you're on maternity leave and want to feel in a better headspace before returning to work?
You could be experiencing difficult hormonal changes caused by PMS or PMDD, or transitioning through perimenopause/menopause.
Hello, I’m Amy Pataki, a qualified and HCPC registered art psychotherapist based in Yorkshire.
When you work with me, you’ll find a supportive, creative, and collaborative space to explore whatever feels important—your feelings, hopes, challenges, or simply what’s on your mind.
I combine creativity, conversation, and connection to help you discover more of yourself, make sense of difficult experiences, and find new ways to move forward.
Hello, I’m Amy Pataki, a qualified and HCPC registered art psychotherapist based in Yorkshire.
When you work with me, you’ll find a supportive, creative, and collaborative space to explore whatever feels important—your feelings, hopes, challenges, or simply what’s on your mind.
I combine creativity, conversation, and connection to help you discover more of yourself, make sense of difficult experiences, and find new ways to move forward.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are you adversely affected by negative or unwanted emotions? A large focus in my work is helping my clients to achieve conscious control of an otherwise subconscious process. After 6 - 8 sessions of working with me, you will have much better control of your emotions, therefore a lot of issues that revolve around unwanted emotions will no longer be an issue. If you're interested in DBT, get in touch and I'll show you another approach that gets much better results with far less effort in a significantly shorter timeframe.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Are things getting on top of you, so that your day to day living is a struggle, and your relationships with others are strained? Do you feel like past, or current, events are effecting how you cope with life today? I help people feel more confidence in their relationships by identifying the hurdles that are holding them back. I help people to find peace of mind by managing their anxiety or low mood. I support people through their bereavement to enable them to enjoy life again. Let me help you to make sense of your difficulties, so that you can connect more positively with your loved ones and the world.
Hi I'm Shelly.
I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
Hi I'm Shelly.
I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
Hi there…. I am Annette, I offer talking-therapy with adults, couples and young people (18+). I am down to earth, genuine, compassionate and curious person-centred therapist. I have a neuro-affirming informal style of practice.
It could be that you’ve become stuck worrying about the future, or you’ve got some big stuff in your head that’s getting in the way of moving forwards and it’s time to do something with it so that you can move on. Maybe there is fear and anxiety of making change, or you feel stressed and sad? Or maybe there is some unavoidable unhappiness in that is in the background of your life?
Hi there…. I am Annette, I offer talking-therapy with adults, couples and young people (18+). I am down to earth, genuine, compassionate and curious person-centred therapist. I have a neuro-affirming informal style of practice.
I work with individuals navigating identity, self-expression, and past trauma. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, free from judgment. I believe in the power of creativity to heal and empower, helping you reconnect with yourself and build the confidence to live authentically. Whether you're seeking healing from past wounds or simply a space to explore who you are, I'm here to support you on your journey toward self-acceptance and growth. My aim is to provide a contained, thoughtful therapeutic space where meaningful and lasting change can unfold at your pace.
I work with individuals navigating identity, self-expression, and past trauma. My approach is rooted in creating a safe, affirming space where you can explore your emotions and experiences, free from judgment. I believe in the power of creativity to heal and empower, helping you reconnect with yourself and build the confidence to live authentically. Whether you're seeking healing from past wounds or simply a space to explore who you are, I'm here to support you on your journey toward self-acceptance and growth. My aim is to provide a contained, thoughtful therapeutic space where meaningful and lasting change can unfold at your pace.
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
I believe that every person I've ever worked with has been doing the best they can with the resources they have. Not everyone has the same resources as others do, whether by trauma, neglect, poverty, neurodiversity or discrimination, many people are trying to navigate life without the tools and skills they are often expected to have. My goal as a counsellor is to try to help you rebuild and learn these missing resources to help you to navigate life with resilience, confidence and joy.
I believe that every person I've ever worked with has been doing the best they can with the resources they have. Not everyone has the same resources as others do, whether by trauma, neglect, poverty, neurodiversity or discrimination, many people are trying to navigate life without the tools and skills they are often expected to have. My goal as a counsellor is to try to help you rebuild and learn these missing resources to help you to navigate life with resilience, confidence and joy.
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How does somatic therapy work?
Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.
Is EMDR a somatic therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.
Is somatic therapy evidence-based?
Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.
What is somatic trauma therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.