Therapy that works with your body, not just your mind.

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We all live in our heads but life happens in the body

You don’t need to be in crisis to do this work.

Somatic Counselling is for people who:

  • understand their patterns but still feel stuck

  • feel overwhelmed, numb or permanently “on edge”

  • want to feel more present, grounded and alive

  • are tired of talking about things without change

This is therapy that works with your nervous system (not just your thoughts.)

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We’re not “fixing” you or forcing but not just talking. 

How Somatic (body-based) Counselling works…

We slow things down.

Instead of analysing your story, we notice:

breath

sensation

tension

emotion as it shows up in the body

This allows your nervous system to settle, release and reorganise (often without needing to relive or explain everything.)

It’s gentle. It’s practical and it works at the pace your body can handle.

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Who is it for

  • self-improvers and over-thinkers

  • people navigating grief, change or burnout

  • those who feel disconnected from their bodies

  • people who’ve “done the work” but want something deeper

You don’t need the right words.

You don’t need a diagnosis.

You just need curiosity.

  • Release long-held stress and emotional tension

  • Understand your survival responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn)

  • Reconnect to your body, voice and boundaries

  • Move through grief, anxiety, burnout and / or trauma

  • Feel more alive, connected and at home within yourself

  • Build resilience and regulate your nervous system

  • Stop people-pleasing and start honouring what you need

  • Providing a space for you to connect with your bodies voice, if things in your life have been feeling off or low for a while

This work can help with:

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About me + the future team

It’s just me behind the scenes. I run the sessions, build the resources and manage the bookings but longer term, I plan to bring on other trusted Somatic Counsellors and therapists who share the same approach to making this work more accessible.

If you're a Somatic Counsellor interested in joining the team, feel free to reach out:

📩 sophie@somaticcounselling.com

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 FAQs

  • Somatic Counselling is a holistic approach that integrates the mind, body and emotions. It focuses on how our physical sensations and movements connect to our emotional and mental well-being. Through techniques like breathwork, body awareness and mindfulness, we work together initially with traditional talking therapy to release stored trauma, reduce stress and promote healing.

  • You are in control of what you share. My role is to support you at your own pace.

  • Somatic counselling is generally suitable for anyone who is open to exploring the mind-body connection. However, if you have specific medical or psychological conditions, it’s best to discuss this so we can determine the best approach for you.


  • Sessions are tailored to your needs and can include talking, guided body awareness exercises, breathwork, gentle movement and mindfulness practices. Each session is a collaborative process intuitively designed to help you feel safe and supported as we explore your experiences.

  • It's normal to feel unsure at first, especially if this is a new experience. I create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe exploring these aspects. We go at a pace that feels right for you.

In Person Sessions

If you would like to book an in-person session let me know via email and I can book a room at The Light Centre in Belgravia, Marylebone, Monument or Clapham (when in the UK)

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You don’t need to become someone else.
You just need to come back to your body.

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I'M READY - LETS DO THIS