Understand what’s happening. Learn what helps.

Psychological support with a somatic perspective — helping you move towards greater calm, ease and connection.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, tense or constantly “on”?

Stress, anxiety and overwhelm can show up as persistent tension, physical symptoms, feeling constantly on alert or finding it hard to settle. You may also find it difficult to notice your needs and limits before things become too much.

A somatic approach works with both mind and body, combining understanding with practical tools that support regulation and help you respond differently when things feel too much. This process is gentle, down-to-earth and entirely tailored to you — at your own pace, your needs and what feels safe and supportive for you.

Stress and anxiety aren’t just in your mind — They’re physical experiences, too.

You may understand what is causing your stress, recognize your patterns and know what you would like to change — yet still find yourself responding in the same way when a difficult moment arrives.

And when that happens, mindset alone isn’t always enough to create change. Insight helps you see the pattern. Practice gives you a way to meet it when it happens.

Somatic work adds another way in. By paying attention to what happens in your body as a response begins, you can learn to recognize its early signals and explore practical ways to support yourself. Over time, this can help you develop greater self-regulation and agency — and discover what helps you feel more steady and at ease.

WHY SOMATIC APPROACH

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WHEN MIGHT SOMATIC WORK BE HELPFUL?

You find it hard to switch off

You often feel tense, restless or a sense of being “on” — even when there’s no obvious reason for it.

Insight hasn’t created change

You may understand why you feel or react the way you do, but knowing this doesn’t necessarily change what happens in the moment.

You notice your needs only when you’ve reached your limit

It may be hard to recognize early signs of stress, fatigue or discomfort — or to know what you need before you feel overwhelmed.

Anxiety shows up in your body

You may notice changes in your breathing, a tight chest or stomach, muscle tension or other physical sensations that are difficult to settle.

You get overwhelmed more easily than you’d like

Stress, emotions or everyday demands can sometimes feel like too much, and it can be hard to find your way back to a more settled state.

You want something grounded, practical and personalized

You’re looking for more than insight alone: concrete, effective tools you can adapt to your needs and use in everyday life.

PREFER A CONVERSATION-BASED COUNSELLING?

Not every difficulty requires a body-first focus.

If you’re facing a decision, relationship difficulty, life transition or a situation that feels hard to navigate alone, I also offer focused psychological counselling.

This is a short- to medium-term, primarily conversation-based process where we can explore what is happening, understand relevant patterns and find greater clarity about how you want to move forward.

While my practice has a strong somatic focus, every process is different. You don’t need to choose in advance — the balance between conversation and somatic exploration can be shaped around what feels most useful for you.