Somatic Therapy Online UK – Somatic Experiencing for Trauma Recovery
If you’re searching for somatic therapy online in the UK, you may already sense that talking alone hasn’t been enough.
Perhaps you understand your patterns logically, but your body still responds with anxiety, overwhelm, shutdown or exhaustion.
I offer online Somatic Experiencing (SE), a gentle, body-based approach to working with trauma and stress. Rather than focusing only on talking about what has happened, we pay attention to what’s happening in your body in the present moment, working at a pace that feels manageable for you.
My ethos is slower is faster and less is more. Sessions are collaborative and gently paced, giving you space to notice your experience without having to relive difficult memories or push yourself to do more than feels right.
Working online means you can have sessions from your own home, where familiar surroundings may help you feel more comfortable and supported.
I offer online Somatic Experiencing sessions to clients across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing® (SE) is a body-based approach to working with trauma and stress, developed by Dr Peter Levine. It focuses on how our nervous system responds to experiences of threat, overwhelm and safety.
SE works from the bottom up, meaning we pay attention to what's happening in the body, rather than relying on talking and thinking alone to make sense of our experiences.
In sessions, we might gently notice bodily sensations, small shifts in how you feel, or impulses to move, pull away or reach for support. We pay attention to responses such as fight, flight, freeze or shutdown, always working at a pace that feels manageable for you.
There's no need to force anything or revisit difficult memories before you're ready. My approach is guided by the principle that slower is faster and less is more.
Who might Somatic Experiencing Support?
Somatic Experiencing may be helpful if you:
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Experience anxiety or feel constantly on edge, even when you understand why
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Feel stuck in patterns of fight, flight, freeze or shutdown
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Struggle with chronic stress, overwhelm or burnout
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Have experienced childhood trauma, emotional neglect or difficult attachment experiences
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Have been through a traumatic or frightening experience, including medical or birth trauma
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Feel disconnected from your body or find it difficult to recognise what you need
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Have found talking therapy helpful in some ways but feel that something is still missing
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Want a gentler, body-based approach that allows you to work at your own pace
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You don't need to identify with every point on this list, or have a particular diagnosis, to explore whether Somatic Experiencing might be right for you.
SE can also be explored alongside appropriate medical care when you're living with a long-term health condition or persistent physical symptoms. It isn't a replacement for medical assessment or treatment.
Can I do Somatic Experiencing Online?
Yes. Somatic Experiencing can be offered online, and many people find that working from their own home feels comfortable and supportive.
SE sessions focus on safety, pacing, presence and your moment-to-moment experience. These elements can be explored through an online session, without needing to be in the same physical room as your practitioner.
Online sessions may allow you to:
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Feel more comfortable in your own familiar surroundings
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Take time to settle and integrate after a session
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Access support wherever you live in the UK
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Avoid the extra stress of travelling to appointments
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Fit a session into your working day, including a lunch break where privacy allows
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Make use of familiar resources at home, such as blankets, hot water bottles, photographs or a comfortable chair
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All you need is a private space where you feel comfortable speaking, along with a stable internet connection. We can discuss any practical concerns before getting started.
What Online Sessions Look Like
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60-minute sessions via Zoom
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Weekly or fortnightly
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Camera on to support connection
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A comfortable, private space at home
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Gentle pacing tailored to your nervous system
There is no pressure to “perform” or share more than feels safe. We move at the speed of your nervous system.
Somatic Experiencing Online Across the UK
I work with clients throughout the UK, including:
London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh, Glasgow.
If you are based anywhere in the Uk and seeking somatic therapy online you are welcome to enquire by clicking here.
My Approach and Credentials
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I combine Somatic Experiencing with trauma-informed relational support, tailoring every session to your unique nervous system needs.
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Somatic Experiencing Practitioner – SOS International (2022–2025)
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Compassionate Inquiry Level 1 – Dr Gabor Maté (2021)
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Ongoing supervision and professional code of ethics
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Online and in-person sessions across the UK
With SE, healing isn’t just mental, it’s embodied. You’ll feel the difference in your body, mind, and relationships.
