Psychological and somatic therapy for children and adults
I specialise in somatic trauma therapy. I can offer mind and body support for physical and mental health difficulties integrating yoga and psychological therapy.
Sessions available online or in person in Whaley Bridge
Are you interested in using a body orientated or somatic approach to your trauma recovery and integration?
Is your child struggling with their feelings, behaviour or in school?
Do you need a bespoke approach to meet your own health and wellbeing needs?
“Another kind of happiness exists... It comes from the sense of connectedness that happens when all your parts love one another and trust and feel accepted by your Self.”
I’m a registered psychologist specialising in a somatic approach to therapy, who works with adults, children, families and schools. I can help you or your child if you are experiencing anxiety and stress, or fear, anger, shutdown or PTSD as a result of trauma.
I provide sessions for adults and children both in person in Whaley Bridge and online. I specialise in the integration of mind-body therapies, psychology and yoga. My teaching and coaching is grounded in science and trauma- informed practice, taking individuals from stress and anxiety to positive mental and physical wellness, and helping adults to look at the emotional wounds from childhood, in a safe and therapeutic space.
I offer an integrative approach to therapy which is holistic and body based. I offer an understanding and therapeutic work that understands that the mind and body are not separate, and that trauma can be processed from a body centered perspective. I am a registered HCPC psychologist, which means that my background over the last decade is in developmental trauma, and mental health. I love working with those interested in spiritual development, helping you to connect to your own sense of intuition and wellbeing so that you can move through transitions in life and connect to a deep sense of self-worth and self-care.
I can help you to reclaim your power and move on from the past, creating a sense of wellbeing and self-care rituals through a bespoke approach including somatic therapy, psychology, menstrual cycle awareness, mindfulness and yoga.
Trauma is not what happened to us but what happens inside us as a result of the events. The ways that we constrict and become more limited in our responses as a result. The adaptations we make that enable us to survive. There’s a reason why yoga and meditation practices have survived and thrived for thousands of years - because they work! Yoga has the potential to be incredibly healing and helpful. These practices are now backed by scientific research showing us the profound effect that they can have on our lives. Many of us have very physically or cognitively demanding roles, whether in work or as a caregiver, and this has led to a real sense of disconnection and dis-ease in our bodies. Lots of us find ourselves stuck in the past or future with no sense of being truly present. But yet lots of us have the same wish to be happy and healthy. Or we throw ourselves into work or family life without carving out any time for our own self-care or down time. This eventually presents itself as injury, fatigue or anxiety. What we resist persists!
I’M HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
My approach is unique as I offer therapeutic work combining my training in psychology and yoga which is very bespoke to each individual. If you are looking for sessions which combine body orientated therapeutic support with positive psychology and solution focused work, please do reach out for a chat. I can cater each and every session around what you want to explore or how you feel. I always precede any therapy with an initial assessment so that we can decide together what might be useful.
I can help you to move through trauma recovery so that you can live the life you truly want and deserve. If you know you struggle to take action to really make a difference to your own health and wellbeing, then we can work together to come up with a plan.
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy encompasses a wide range of approaches that are based on the principle that healing happens through our bodies' language of movement, breath, and sensation.
These approaches include:
• Somatic Experiencing
• Hakomi Method
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
• Applied Polyvagal Theory
• Focusing, Dance/Movement Therapy
• Somatic Stress Release
• Internal Family Systems
• Somatic Attachment Theory
• Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Embodied Social Transformation
Holistic wellbeing is at the core of everything I offer to those who are ready to commit and make the change.
I have years of training in different areas including somatic therapy, as an intuitive life coach, a registered psychologist and a therapeutic specialist yoga teacher.
Here’s some common questions or what might be on your mind. Accessing therapy is a commitment and it is important to understand what is expected in order to be able to make an informed decision about whether what I offer fits your current needs and circumstances.
What can I expect from working with you
At the initial no charge call you will get to ask any questions you want and we will talk about possible options for private sessions.
I will complete an initial assessment within any package that you opt for.
I offer a body-based therapeutic approach which can also include talking therapy and coaching, and sessions may include (this is individualised).
During sessions you can expect techniques to sense and regulate your body and state of being. This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper into the body, and given time and space to process trauma.
Session duration and frequency
Sessions usually last 50-60 minutes and take place on a weekly basis. There may be occasions when a longer session is required, this is not compulsory, but it is recommended and will be discussed and agreed with you in advance.
I recommend weekly sessions to gain the most from therapy. However, there may be occasions when clients want to access sessions less frequently. While I can offer flexibility, there are instances where having sessions less than once weekly may not be recommended therapeutically. We will discuss this in advance and agree on a suitable package of therapy to best suit your needs. I currently offer sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
You will be asked to read a therapy agreement with terms and conditions and sign this document during or before our first session.
How long do I need to commit for and how often?
I usually recommend an initial commitment between us of 3 months minimum, so we can build a good relationship, strong foundations and be able to work slowly and therapeutically. For complex trauma, repeated trauma, and childhood trauma therapy is usually weekly or fortnightly for a year or more with a similar time-frame to psychotherapy.
What’s the investment?
The pricing of sessions depends on whether you request in person or online. Pricing starts from £100/session for online sessions.
Reports and summary letters are available upon request and charged at the standard rate of £100 per hour.
Please note that fees are subject to regular review and might increase during the duration of your therapy contract. Any increase will be communicated to you in advance.
How can this help me?
Somatic Trauma Therapy can help you to:
• Restore the body as a place of safety while growing your capacity to process bodily memory
• Work through unprocessed emotions
• Complete incomplete stress responses
• Restore an optimal relationship to yourself and the world around you
Who is it for?
Anyone struggling with having experienced a disruption to the body-mind’s capacity to adapt, thrive, and flourish. You may or may not experience symptoms including:
Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, tightness in the body, muscle tension, digestion challenges, and constrictions around the breath.
Emotional symptoms such as flatness / inability to feel, fear, anxiety, panic, overwhelm, loss of choice, difficulty feeling comforted, anger, and shame.
Psychological symptoms such as dissociation, mental rumination, low self worth, negative self talk, self blame, memory challenges, depression, and loss of interest in activities.
Relational / Social symptoms such as isolation, loneliness, relational and attachment reenactments.
I work with
those who;
Have previous experiences of trauma
Are seeking spiritual and somatic education within a 1:1 environment
Are ready to improve different aspects of their life and need some support with that
Need some realistic solutions that they can fit in around their schedule for self-care
You are welcome to arrange a FREE consultation to find out more about whether this is the right approach for you.
I offer a free 30 minute introductory call to everyone.
Please note this is not a therapy or intervention session, this is to get to know each other and so we can discuss if we would be a good fit for therapy. It’s very important that you work with someone you feel comfortable with, and it’s also important to me that you feel you have made the right choice for you. After our discovery session I offer online or in person sessions. This is available within a 3 or 6 month container, working together either weekly or fortnightly. Signing up for a minimum of 8 sessions is encouraged. Prices start from £100 per session, and payment plans are available.
I also offer packages which include unlimited access to my membership, my online courses, and other materials to support you in between sessions.
Low-cost appointments for people in financial difficulty are also an important part of my work - please ask if you need one of these.
If something is drawing you to jump in and commit to this 1:1 work so that you can make the transformations you’ve been waiting to see, then let’s book in for a no pressure chat.