Somatic therapy offers a body-aware approach to emotional health, exploring how stress and difficult experiences can be held physically. Working online across the UK, I support adults seeking to understand nervous system responses, explore persistent anxiety, and move gently past long-standing patterns of tension at an unhurried pace.
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Many people come to therapy having already spent years trying to think their way out of stress. While traditional talking therapies focus primarily on thoughts and narratives, somatic therapy recognises that difficult experiences can leave physical footprints in the body. When we experience overwhelm, our bodies may hold protective tension, hypervigilance, or a quiet sense of numbness. Somatic therapy works by bringing gentle attention to these physical sensations, offering space where long-held nervous system patterns may begin to settle.
The foundation of this approach was developed by Dr Peter Levine through Somatic Experiencing. His work highlights how nervous systems can remain in protective fight, flight, or freeze responses long after a stressful period. Rather than requiring you to relive painful memories, somatic work focuses on small, manageable sensations in the present moment. By noticing breath, posture, and subtle physical shifts, you can gently explore whether present surroundings feel safer, supporting a gradual movement towards physical ease.
This way of working is often helpful for adults living with persistent anxiety, unresolved trauma, emotional exhaustion, or recurring behavioural patterns. If you frequently feel on edge, disconnected from your body, or overwhelmed by sudden emotional spikes, somatic principles can offer a supportive framework to explore. You can learn more about specific applications on my dedicated page for somatic therapy for anxiety or explore my wider work with trauma-informed somatic therapy.
My practice combines Somatic Experiencing with a deep person-centred foundation inspired by Carl Rogers. This means our relationship is built on unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuine congruence. There is no diagnosis, no medical labelling, and no pressure to fix yourself. We work collaboratively at a speed that feels manageable for your nervous system, keeping safety and comfort at the centre. Whether exploring physical tension or underlying emotions, your pace guides every step of our work.
A common question is whether body-aware therapy can feel meaningful over a video connection. In practice, working online from your own home can support a sense of personal safety. Being in familiar surroundings may help your nervous system settle more readily than arriving at an unfamiliar clinical office. Without the time and stress of a commute, you can enter the session from a quiet space and transition gently back into your day afterward.
I work with clients living throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, providing private video sessions that bring body-aware support into your own space. Whether you are looking for an online somatic therapist in London or joining from a quiet rural town, our focus remains on your lived experience. Through careful observation and attentive listening, I assist you in tracking subtle physical sensations and exploring simple grounding practices at your own pace.
I am an MSc-qualified therapist and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), with eight years of experience. Sessions are conducted online, lasting 50 minutes at a fee of £90. The process begins with a free 20 minute introductory call, giving us time to discuss your needs without any obligation. I accept the following insurance providers:
In addition to my independent practice, I work as a Bupa therapist a couple of days each week. Clients covered by Aviva, AXA, Healix, or Vitality can also access sessions through their private health policies. Arranging coverage is usually straightforward, and I am glad to assist with administrative details during our initial consultation. Taking that first step can feel big, and our free intro call offers a calm, welcoming space to begin.
We sit together over a secure video connection and talk through what you are experiencing. Alongside your words, we pay quiet attention to physical cues such as breath, posture, and muscular tension. We explore simple grounding exercises that may help your system settle at a comfortable pace.
Yes. Somatic therapy is gentle and accessible, making it a supportive choice for anyone new to counselling. There are no complex theories to learn or pressure to perform. We start exactly where you are, keeping our work safe, transparent, and focused on what feels manageable.
If you notice stress or past difficulties showing up as physical tension, body-aware work may offer useful insights. The simplest way to find out is to book a free 20 minute introductory call, where we can discuss what you hope to explore and answer any questions.
Curious about how body-aware therapy might support your emotional health? Book a free 20 minute intro call to explore online somatic therapy in a calm space.
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