Somatic Counselling in Woodford Green
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re navigating a life transition, coping with emotional distress, or seeking greater self-understanding. You may be experiencing low mood, anxiety, relationship difficulties, questions around identity, loss, or finding yourself caught in repeating patterns. Many people come to therapy wanting to better understand their relationship with themselves and with others, and how these patterns affect their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to reflect, develop insight, and build a greater sense of agency in how you move forward.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
Are you donor conceived and struggling with how you feel about your experiences? Do you have a complex relationship with food and eating and want to address it collaboratively? Perhaps you feel limited by past mistakes, deceit, fear and guilt? Are you a Millennial and Gen-Z inbetweener? If you feel chronically misunderstood, alone or struggle with fears of judgement, then I might be the right choice for you. I provide therapy face-to-face as well as online . Therapy should be a place where you can be your unique uncensored self, and feel heard and seen in telling your story. I provide a space in safe, calm and creative locations.
You may appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns. I offer psychodynamic therapy for adults in Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, across Essex, and online throughout the United Kingdom. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, and relationship difficulties. Together, we explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your current thoughts, feelings, and relationships, helping you gain self-understanding, greater self-worth, and healthier, more fulfilling ways of relating. Therapy offers a confidential, space to be heard and understood.
You may appear to be coping on the outside while feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns. I offer psychodynamic therapy for adults in Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, across Essex, and online throughout the United Kingdom. I work with anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, stress, and relationship difficulties. Together, we explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape your current thoughts, feelings, and relationships, helping you gain self-understanding, greater self-worth, and healthier, more fulfilling ways of relating. Therapy offers a confidential, space to be heard and understood.
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage, and I’m here to meet you with warmth, insight, and a personalised approach. I believe that no two people are the same, so no two therapeutic journeys should be either. Together, we’ll move at your pace, exploring the experiences and patterns that shape your life. My work is thoughtful and thorough, offering you a safe and compassionate space to heal, understand yourself more deeply, and make lasting changes.
Taking the first step toward therapy is an act of courage, and I’m here to meet you with warmth, insight, and a personalised approach. I believe that no two people are the same, so no two therapeutic journeys should be either. Together, we’ll move at your pace, exploring the experiences and patterns that shape your life. My work is thoughtful and thorough, offering you a safe and compassionate space to heal, understand yourself more deeply, and make lasting changes.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
I tend to work with women to reduce anxiety symptoms, burnout, and perfectionism. Symptoms can look /feel like you can't rest, it's never enough, overthinking, unwanted thoughts, sleep issues, panic attacks, nervousness, feeling out of control, tearful or fearful.
I can help you understand why this is happening and support you in reducing these symptoms. Book a free 20-minute call or message me.
You love God, but something still feels heavy. You struggle with self-doubt, shame, or a quiet sense of “never enough.” Relationships feel anxious or distant, and you long to feel secure with people and with God. Perhaps you serve faithfully yet feel disconnected inside. You want to trust more freely, rest without guilt, and live from a place of rooted worth rather than survival. You’re not broken — you’re carrying patterns shaped by early experiences, and you’re ready for healing.
You love God, but something still feels heavy. You struggle with self-doubt, shame, or a quiet sense of “never enough.” Relationships feel anxious or distant, and you long to feel secure with people and with God. Perhaps you serve faithfully yet feel disconnected inside. You want to trust more freely, rest without guilt, and live from a place of rooted worth rather than survival. You’re not broken — you’re carrying patterns shaped by early experiences, and you’re ready for healing.
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I'm a humanistic counsellor with over six years of experience working with people of diverse gender identities, relationship styles and sexualities, and, in particular, gay men. I am a trans and nonbinary ally, anti-fascist, anti-racist and a feminist. I work towards an anti-oppressive and decolonial practice, and educate myself around intersectionality.
I'm Queer and Autistic and I work with anyone who feels I'm a good match for them, regardless of identity - you don't need to be part of a specific group. I work with people 18+ one to one. This can be for a fixed period, or until you feel the work is complete.
I'm a humanistic counsellor with over six years of experience working with people of diverse gender identities, relationship styles and sexualities, and, in particular, gay men. I am a trans and nonbinary ally, anti-fascist, anti-racist and a feminist. I work towards an anti-oppressive and decolonial practice, and educate myself around intersectionality.
I'm Queer and Autistic and I work with anyone who feels I'm a good match for them, regardless of identity - you don't need to be part of a specific group. I work with people 18+ one to one. This can be for a fixed period, or until you feel the work is complete.
My approach is integrative and relational, drawing on psychodynamic, somatic, parts-based and evidence-based cognitive and exposure-based approaches as the work requires.
I am a registered integrative psychotherapist and occupational therapist with over fifteen years across the NHS, The Priory, private practice and corporate settings. I am registered with UKCP/BACP for psychotherapy and HCPC for occupational therapy, and I work with most major UK insurance providers including BUPA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. I work with adults who have done some of the obvious work and have reached the harder, less obvious layer underneath. People who are not in crisis but are not where they want to be. People who have had insight without it producing change.
My approach is integrative and relational, drawing on psychodynamic, somatic, parts-based and evidence-based cognitive and exposure-based approaches as the work requires.
I am a registered integrative psychotherapist and occupational therapist with over fifteen years across the NHS, The Priory, private practice and corporate settings. I am registered with UKCP/BACP for psychotherapy and HCPC for occupational therapy, and I work with most major UK insurance providers including BUPA, Aviva, Vitality and WPA. I work with adults who have done some of the obvious work and have reached the harder, less obvious layer underneath. People who are not in crisis but are not where they want to be. People who have had insight without it producing change.
If you’re struggling with sex, intimacy, or relationship challenges, you’re in the right place. You’ve just found a psychologist who specialises in sex and relationships—and I’m here to help you make sense of what’s going on and guide you toward your intimate and romantic goals.
Maybe your desire doesn’t match your partner’s anymore. Maybe intimacy feels complicated, confusing, or disappointing. Maybe you have fantasies, curiosities, or relationship questions you’ve never felt safe saying out loud. Or maybe you simply feel lonely inside a relationship that looks perfectly fine from the outside.
If you’re struggling with sex, intimacy, or relationship challenges, you’re in the right place. You’ve just found a psychologist who specialises in sex and relationships—and I’m here to help you make sense of what’s going on and guide you toward your intimate and romantic goals.
Maybe your desire doesn’t match your partner’s anymore. Maybe intimacy feels complicated, confusing, or disappointing. Maybe you have fantasies, curiosities, or relationship questions you’ve never felt safe saying out loud. Or maybe you simply feel lonely inside a relationship that looks perfectly fine from the outside.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
If you're not sure why you're here, then maybe I can help find out why.
You may feel sad or confused, or you may just want to understand what's on your mind. Therapy can help you explore the issues you are currently having. Talking to a neutral, non-judgmental person can help you understand your feelings.
My approach is flexible, which I believe helps meet the individual's desired outcomes. I am gentle and self-effacing, and I offer a caring environment to help you openly share your process.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
You are here because something in your life does not feel how you want it to or maybe how it used to. There is hope in you that you can feel differently or work out what it is you are looking for, or maybe find yourself again. Maybe you just need somewhere to talk confidentially and to feel understood.
Integrative counselling, drawing from approaches such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, ACT, and holistic somatic methods, can help you build self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in a safe, supportive space.
I can help you harmonise your mental and physical well-being. I can assist you in identifying and achieving your personal goals while addressing the issues causing distress, anxiety, and stress, recognising that true holistic wellness encompasses both mind and body. I'm here to provide guidance and support to help you achieve balance and overall wellbeing.
Integrative counselling, drawing from approaches such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT, ACT, and holistic somatic methods, can help you build self-awareness, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and self-acceptance in a safe, supportive space.
I can help you harmonise your mental and physical well-being. I can assist you in identifying and achieving your personal goals while addressing the issues causing distress, anxiety, and stress, recognising that true holistic wellness encompasses both mind and body. I'm here to provide guidance and support to help you achieve balance and overall wellbeing.
Hello and a warm welcome. I am Relationship Therapist, Individuals Therapist, and Parent Coach, working on-line and in-person, from central London. I gather you are here because you / you and your partner want to get clearer about things. Perhaps you feel stuck and want to feel better? Maybe you find it hard to manage your anxiety, anger, self-esteem or relationships and want to talk to someone, by yourself - or with your partner.
Hello and a warm welcome. I am Relationship Therapist, Individuals Therapist, and Parent Coach, working on-line and in-person, from central London. I gather you are here because you / you and your partner want to get clearer about things. Perhaps you feel stuck and want to feel better? Maybe you find it hard to manage your anxiety, anger, self-esteem or relationships and want to talk to someone, by yourself - or with your partner.
I value creativity, curiosity and compassion and aim to bring those to our work as we collaborate. I want people to feel like they can bring their full selves to our sessions and to create a safe space together that is ultimately client-led. I practise an integrative approach (psychodynamic and person-centred) and also have an interest in transpersonal psychology and Jung’s work on synchronicity and the collective unconscious.
I value creativity, curiosity and compassion and aim to bring those to our work as we collaborate. I want people to feel like they can bring their full selves to our sessions and to create a safe space together that is ultimately client-led. I practise an integrative approach (psychodynamic and person-centred) and also have an interest in transpersonal psychology and Jung’s work on synchronicity and the collective unconscious.
Hello! I am UKCP‑accredited humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, psychodramatist and systemic practitioner, working with adults, couples, families, and young people. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can begin to change what no longer serves you. Developed over a decade of practice within therapeutic and artistic communities, forensic settings, NHS, charities, addiction rehabilitation and private practice, my approach is relational and co-creative, drawing on psychodrama, somatic experiencing, and systemic thinking, to enhance perspective, insight, and access to crucial strengths and skills to thrive.
Hello! I am UKCP‑accredited humanistic and integrative psychotherapist, psychodramatist and systemic practitioner, working with adults, couples, families, and young people. I offer a warm, collaborative space where you can begin to change what no longer serves you. Developed over a decade of practice within therapeutic and artistic communities, forensic settings, NHS, charities, addiction rehabilitation and private practice, my approach is relational and co-creative, drawing on psychodrama, somatic experiencing, and systemic thinking, to enhance perspective, insight, and access to crucial strengths and skills to thrive.
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
As a psychotherapist, I have a strong interest in the healing capacity of the arts and have worked in an NHS Mental Health Trust seeing individuals and facilitating therapeutic groups using clay & artwork Psychotherapy can help you cope with anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and other trauma. I am a qualified psychotherapist specialising in online therapy with an interest of what it means to be human & to thrive I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
I am a neurodivergent integrative arts psychotherapist and supervisor with over 15 years of experience working with adults/families. My approach is trauma-informed, relational and creative, drawing on Internal Family Systems alongside arts-based, attachment-focused and neurodivergent-affirming practices.
I work with a strong awareness of intersectionality, recognising how neurodivergence intersects with trauma, identity, relationships and wider systemic factors. My work is collaborative and tailored, shaped by each person’s individual nervous system, needs, strengths and ways of being.
Hi, I'm Claire, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to better understand themselves, their relationships and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, loss, relationship difficulties or simply feel that something isn't quite right, I offer therapy in Chiswick and online, providing a warm and thoughtful space where we can slow things down, explore your experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be shaping your life.
Hi, I'm Claire, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I work with individuals and couples who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or trying to better understand themselves, their relationships and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, loss, relationship difficulties or simply feel that something isn't quite right, I offer therapy in Chiswick and online, providing a warm and thoughtful space where we can slow things down, explore your experiences, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and the patterns that may be shaping your life.
I draw upon the concepts of attachment theory, trauma-informed care, somatic work, neuroscience, and developmental psychology, ensuring my work is grounded in clinical research and practice.
Queer affirming integrative psychotherapy supporting young people of colour with overwhelm, anxiety, and finding a home within.
It can be exhausting, trying to fit in. Feeling like you’re wearing a mask all the time. An emptiness inside, maybe. But in making the decision to start therapy, you are choosing yourself. Your wellbeing, your energy, and your heart over the dissatisfaction, melancholy, the repeated frustrations. Nothing will change unless something changes.
And it can feel overwhelming to want to change, but there is something in you (no matter how small that part) that perhaps believes it could be better.
I draw upon the concepts of attachment theory, trauma-informed care, somatic work, neuroscience, and developmental psychology, ensuring my work is grounded in clinical research and practice.
Queer affirming integrative psychotherapy supporting young people of colour with overwhelm, anxiety, and finding a home within.
It can be exhausting, trying to fit in. Feeling like you’re wearing a mask all the time. An emptiness inside, maybe. But in making the decision to start therapy, you are choosing yourself. Your wellbeing, your energy, and your heart over the dissatisfaction, melancholy, the repeated frustrations. Nothing will change unless something changes.
And it can feel overwhelming to want to change, but there is something in you (no matter how small that part) that perhaps believes it could be better.
I practice counseling both online and offline for Turkish and English speakers and work with couples and individuals. Beside that, I am trained as a Couple and Family Therapist and accredited with the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA).
I practice counseling both online and offline for Turkish and English speakers and work with couples and individuals. Beside that, I am trained as a Couple and Family Therapist and accredited with the International Family Therapy Association (IFTA).
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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.