Somatic Counselling in Glasgow
Since then, I have gained further training and certification in Schema Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, and the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model.
I’m Conor, a psychotherapist and counsellor, but most importantly, a human. Over the years, I have learned a lot about people, the mind, and what makes people tick.
I want to help you make sense of your story, and to understand the different parts of your mind that make up who you are. I work with people who are questioning why they think and feel the way they do, and who often have deep-rooted patterns that create difficult experiences and emotions. My job is to be your teammate and help you get where you want to go.
Since then, I have gained further training and certification in Schema Therapy, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, and the Integrative Trauma and Attachment Treatment Model.
I’m Conor, a psychotherapist and counsellor, but most importantly, a human. Over the years, I have learned a lot about people, the mind, and what makes people tick.
I want to help you make sense of your story, and to understand the different parts of your mind that make up who you are. I work with people who are questioning why they think and feel the way they do, and who often have deep-rooted patterns that create difficult experiences and emotions. My job is to be your teammate and help you get where you want to go.
With approaches ranging from Somatic Trauma Therapy , CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy to Inner Child Work, and IFS / Parts Work, we’ll find what works best for you.
Have you ever felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy spaces?
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, kink,exploring non-traditional relationships, healing from trauma,or reconnecting with pleasure and intimacy, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself—just be.
And if you’re an artist, musician,or creative soul struggling with mental health, I know the pressures, burnout,and the deep emotional currents that come with your world. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm also a DJ myself.
With approaches ranging from Somatic Trauma Therapy , CBT and Psychodynamic Therapy to Inner Child Work, and IFS / Parts Work, we’ll find what works best for you.
Have you ever felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy spaces?
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, kink,exploring non-traditional relationships, healing from trauma,or reconnecting with pleasure and intimacy, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself—just be.
And if you’re an artist, musician,or creative soul struggling with mental health, I know the pressures, burnout,and the deep emotional currents that come with your world. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm also a DJ myself.
I have also completed CBT Dip and studied various indigenous healing techniques / reiki (helpful for psychosis and somatic bodywork).
Life can feel meaningless living without a connection with ourselves, our bodies and each other. Traumatic events and stress can lock us in a state of fear or helplessness causing us to behave reactively or to withdraw from life. The prolonged stress / anxiety of continously trying to suppress symptoms or figure everything out alone can feel completely exhausting right? As we continously battle the many 'shoulds' and judgements we ourselves and others place upon us, decision making becomes a terrifying process, preventing us from living - merely existing. I understand how isolating this can feel going through alone. I am here.
I have also completed CBT Dip and studied various indigenous healing techniques / reiki (helpful for psychosis and somatic bodywork).
Life can feel meaningless living without a connection with ourselves, our bodies and each other. Traumatic events and stress can lock us in a state of fear or helplessness causing us to behave reactively or to withdraw from life. The prolonged stress / anxiety of continously trying to suppress symptoms or figure everything out alone can feel completely exhausting right? As we continously battle the many 'shoulds' and judgements we ourselves and others place upon us, decision making becomes a terrifying process, preventing us from living - merely existing. I understand how isolating this can feel going through alone. I am here.
Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist.
The therapeutic environment and relationship I provide supports clients to have a better understanding of where they are at in their lives and make the changes they feel are needed to progress and move forward in their life. I am an EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapist which helps with the treatment of trauma and many other issues.
Those include Somatic Therapy with Emotional Mastery Techniques & Skills; I am a Clearing Method Specialist, a primary pain and root caused focused therapist.
The therapeutic environment and relationship I provide supports clients to have a better understanding of where they are at in their lives and make the changes they feel are needed to progress and move forward in their life. I am an EMDR (eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing) therapist which helps with the treatment of trauma and many other issues.
I work predominatnly using psychodynamic and humanistic traditions, however I can include somatic practices to release trauma stored in your body.
Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
I work predominatnly using psychodynamic and humanistic traditions, however I can include somatic practices to release trauma stored in your body.
Do you feel stuck? Struggle with addiction, anxiety, shame or overwhelm? Have experiences of abuse, sexual violence or unhealthy patterns in relationships? Do your past experiences impact on your wellbeing today? Do you need support establishing boundaries and healthy coping mechanisms? Counselling can help with all of these issues; I offer a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings. Therapy helps to process and integrate the unresolved and unconscious aspects of yourself, so you can return to a sense of wholeness and wellbeing. It increases the control you have over your emotions and a sense of freedom in your own life.
I offer a holistic container including talking and somatic based therapies, adapting to each individual, exploring what is experienced in the present.
There are very few of us who don’t experience some kind of trauma through the course of our life. Sometimes we need practical tools to regulate our system and navigate life, there are occasions when we need help to understand and make sense of our reactions and our feelings. When we experience trauma, it can be beneficial to have a safe place for our stories to be heard and our experience to be witnessed. For many people it is not about words but about exploring what is held in the body and the need to allow what has been stored to be safely released. Integration Therapy offers a holistic container, with space for body and mind.
I offer a holistic container including talking and somatic based therapies, adapting to each individual, exploring what is experienced in the present.
There are very few of us who don’t experience some kind of trauma through the course of our life. Sometimes we need practical tools to regulate our system and navigate life, there are occasions when we need help to understand and make sense of our reactions and our feelings. When we experience trauma, it can be beneficial to have a safe place for our stories to be heard and our experience to be witnessed. For many people it is not about words but about exploring what is held in the body and the need to allow what has been stored to be safely released. Integration Therapy offers a holistic container, with space for body and mind.
Through further training I have become an IFS-informed therapist who does a lot of 'parts' work and uses somatic body-based approaches.
I help adults handle trauma, grief and big life changes. For more rapid progress, I now offer Therapy Intensives as well as weekly/fortnightly sessions. Are you anxious, overwhelmed, blindsided by life events or exhausted from pretending everything’s fine in your life, work or relationships? Are you struggling to push down past trauma, only for it to push right back up? Maybe you’re flooded with too many emotions at once, so numb that you barely feel anything at all, or you’ve lost a sense of who you are? If you don’t know where to start or find it too daunting to tackle alone, I’m here to help process what’s painful or confusing.
Through further training I have become an IFS-informed therapist who does a lot of 'parts' work and uses somatic body-based approaches.
I help adults handle trauma, grief and big life changes. For more rapid progress, I now offer Therapy Intensives as well as weekly/fortnightly sessions. Are you anxious, overwhelmed, blindsided by life events or exhausted from pretending everything’s fine in your life, work or relationships? Are you struggling to push down past trauma, only for it to push right back up? Maybe you’re flooded with too many emotions at once, so numb that you barely feel anything at all, or you’ve lost a sense of who you are? If you don’t know where to start or find it too daunting to tackle alone, I’m here to help process what’s painful or confusing.
I am an FHT accredited Somatic Trauma Therapist and a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist registered with the CNHC and accredited by the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
Somatic Trauma Therapy prioritises the connection between the mind and the body to help support both the physical and psychological symptoms.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle non-invasive but potent way of working with the body using light touch. It can settle the central nervous system, through homeostasis and assist in realigning the body.
I am an FHT accredited Somatic Trauma Therapist and a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist registered with the CNHC and accredited by the Craniosacral Therapy Association.
Somatic Trauma Therapy prioritises the connection between the mind and the body to help support both the physical and psychological symptoms.
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy is a gentle non-invasive but potent way of working with the body using light touch. It can settle the central nervous system, through homeostasis and assist in realigning the body.
My diploma is in somatic counselling but I integrate it with psychodynamic and person-centered (rogersian) theories and techniques.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.
My diploma is in somatic counselling but I integrate it with psychodynamic and person-centered (rogersian) theories and techniques.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. Maybe you are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger. Maybe you are looking for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or maybe, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope, where you want to go in your life and what really matters to you. Finding and/or redefine your personal story, that fits your own true self, may give you the answers you are looking for.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry, and a certified CI private mentor.
I feel blessed to be a compassionate inquiry practitioner. It has been transformative for me and my clients in many ways. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
I am a certified practitioner of Gabor Mate's somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, compassionate inquiry, and a certified CI private mentor.
I feel blessed to be a compassionate inquiry practitioner. It has been transformative for me and my clients in many ways. My clients come from a wide range of backgrounds wanting to explore deeply rooted patterns, associated with a range of topics, including, addiction, relationships, depression, identity, religion/spirituality, child abuse and ADHD.
Sometimes talk therapy is not enough, that’s why I use a trauma-informed, holistic & somatic approach that encompasses your mind, body and spirit as a whole and that is personalised to your specific needs and goals.
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, complex trauma and inner child wounds. Whether you are carrying the weight of painful memories, struggling with overwhelming emotions, dealing with constant shame and self-doubt, or simply need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you move forward, no matter where you are in your journey. My approach is designed to help you cultivate emotional resilience, improve your relationship with yourself and others and allow you to step into a life that feels authentic, fulfilling and empowering.
Sometimes talk therapy is not enough, that’s why I use a trauma-informed, holistic & somatic approach that encompasses your mind, body and spirit as a whole and that is personalised to your specific needs and goals.
I work with a variety of issues including anxiety, complex trauma and inner child wounds. Whether you are carrying the weight of painful memories, struggling with overwhelming emotions, dealing with constant shame and self-doubt, or simply need someone to talk to, I’m here to help you move forward, no matter where you are in your journey. My approach is designed to help you cultivate emotional resilience, improve your relationship with yourself and others and allow you to step into a life that feels authentic, fulfilling and empowering.
Meet Our Somatic Counsellors
In sessions I encourage exploring feelings by using the bodies somatic experience.
I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, issues facing the LGBT+ community & sports performance. My clinical education has included studies in gender and body image, CBT theory, IFS theory, sports performance, EMDR, group therapy, the impact of trauma on the LGBTQ+ community, and trauma response. As a therapist, I look to show acceptance, genuineness, and empathy. I believe that each of us has the capacity to work through our suffering and has the potential to turn this into resilience and growth. I use a variety of different approaches including EMDR Therapy. Sessions will take place online.
In sessions I encourage exploring feelings by using the bodies somatic experience.
I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, issues facing the LGBT+ community & sports performance. My clinical education has included studies in gender and body image, CBT theory, IFS theory, sports performance, EMDR, group therapy, the impact of trauma on the LGBTQ+ community, and trauma response. As a therapist, I look to show acceptance, genuineness, and empathy. I believe that each of us has the capacity to work through our suffering and has the potential to turn this into resilience and growth. I use a variety of different approaches including EMDR Therapy. Sessions will take place online.
I offer a somatic therapy experience in person with my herd of four horses outdoors.
I specialise in working with trauma and neurodivergence. I believe the relationship is key to the work and I will offer a warm and safe setting for us to explore what you chose to bring. Being autistic myself I can offer a different way of seeing things for non autistic clients and a shared lived experience for those autistic clients. I offer a non judgemental space for you to explore different parts of yourself. I strive to work in the best way for my clients individually meaning I do not have an agenda in mind other than to be fully present with you.
I offer a somatic therapy experience in person with my herd of four horses outdoors.
I specialise in working with trauma and neurodivergence. I believe the relationship is key to the work and I will offer a warm and safe setting for us to explore what you chose to bring. Being autistic myself I can offer a different way of seeing things for non autistic clients and a shared lived experience for those autistic clients. I offer a non judgemental space for you to explore different parts of yourself. I strive to work in the best way for my clients individually meaning I do not have an agenda in mind other than to be fully present with you.
Using mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic techniques, I’ll support you in building self-awareness and practical tools for lasting well-being.
I’ve been there. As someone who understands how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, I offer compassionate, culturally sensitive support to help you heal and grow. As a qualified counsellor, I specialise in helping you manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and develop self-compassion in a safe, supportive space.
Using mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic techniques, I’ll support you in building self-awareness and practical tools for lasting well-being.
I’ve been there. As someone who understands how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel, I offer compassionate, culturally sensitive support to help you heal and grow. As a qualified counsellor, I specialise in helping you manage anxiety, heal from trauma, and develop self-compassion in a safe, supportive space.
How will you feel when you come to therapy? Nervous, anxious or scared probably. These feelings are natural but I provide a safe space where you can be your authentic self and feel heard during the difficult times.
I won't 'fix' you but you will leave our sessions feeling different because of the work we do together.
I have worked on myself over the years and this means that I too am able to being my authentic self.
I won't use jargon ot try to be the expert. The sessions are yours and I will work with you to reach your goals and enriches your life.
How will you feel when you come to therapy? Nervous, anxious or scared probably. These feelings are natural but I provide a safe space where you can be your authentic self and feel heard during the difficult times.
I won't 'fix' you but you will leave our sessions feeling different because of the work we do together.
I have worked on myself over the years and this means that I too am able to being my authentic self.
I won't use jargon ot try to be the expert. The sessions are yours and I will work with you to reach your goals and enriches your life.
Do you find yourself struggling to juggle daily life and navigate relationships? Do you often feel disconnected from yourself and others? Perhaps, there are parts of yourself where finding acceptance and a sense of belonging is particularly challenging. Amidst emotions suddenly becoming too difficult to manage and self-limiting beliefs, you may be feeling stuck, wondering “why is this happening to me?”. As a counselling psychologist, I understand how these and other problems are a natural response, often resulting from difficult life circumstances, which might pose additional challenges on trusting yourself and others.
Do you find yourself struggling to juggle daily life and navigate relationships? Do you often feel disconnected from yourself and others? Perhaps, there are parts of yourself where finding acceptance and a sense of belonging is particularly challenging. Amidst emotions suddenly becoming too difficult to manage and self-limiting beliefs, you may be feeling stuck, wondering “why is this happening to me?”. As a counselling psychologist, I understand how these and other problems are a natural response, often resulting from difficult life circumstances, which might pose additional challenges on trusting yourself and others.
The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
The idea of my approach is an integrative one: I've studied, and I'm qualified to deliver, a mixed modality of therapies to address client issues. From psychodynamic active listening and using a safe space to get things out in the open, or perhaps using CBT techniques to address something specific, either way - I'm equipped to help guide you through what it is that is troubling you, or holding you back, from moving forward.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
Sometimes we experience changes or traumas that leave us struggling with the pressures of life, relationships, work, or studies. This can affect our self-esteem, our sense of identity, and our ability to cope. This can become overwhelming and may lead us to unhelpful or harmful thoughts and behaviours. With help, we can overcome our difficulties and learn to manage our emotions more effectively. With compassion, empathy, respect, and a safe space, we feel heard, considered, and valued. By understanding our thoughts and behaviours we can feel empowered to make positive changes that can lead us to fuller and more enjoyable lives.
I have experience in Palliative care, Bereavement (including baby loss), managing life-limiting conditions, Cancer, Carers issues, Menopause and the life-long impact of Childhood trauma.
There might be a specific goal you wish to work on, or something more general. At the start, we will work together focusing on the reasons you seek Counselling and plan a way forward. It is a truly collaborative approach.
At the heart of our work is a genuine, trustworthy, and compassionate relationship. I aim to offer an inclusive and neurodiverse affirming environment where you can safely express and be yourself without judgement
I have experience in Palliative care, Bereavement (including baby loss), managing life-limiting conditions, Cancer, Carers issues, Menopause and the life-long impact of Childhood trauma.
There might be a specific goal you wish to work on, or something more general. At the start, we will work together focusing on the reasons you seek Counselling and plan a way forward. It is a truly collaborative approach.
At the heart of our work is a genuine, trustworthy, and compassionate relationship. I aim to offer an inclusive and neurodiverse affirming environment where you can safely express and be yourself without judgement
Sisto Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
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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.
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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.