Somatic Therapy

Practitioners: Tim Anderson

Somatic Therapy

Sometimes we understand why we feel the way we do, yet still find ourselves reacting in the same ways. We may continue to feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck, despite knowing the reasons behind our struggles.

This is because many difficult experiences are held not only in our thoughts, but also in our body and nervous system. Somatic therapy works with these deeper layers, helping to process unresolved experiences and support lasting emotional healing.

Rather than relying solely on talking, somatic therapy gently explores your present-moment experience, including physical sensations, emotions, tension, breathing, impulses and nervous system responses. These often provide a direct pathway to experiences that words alone cannot fully access.

A Personalised Approach

Tim draws on a range of evidence-informed, body-based therapies, tailoring each session to your individual needs. These may include:

• Brainspotting
• Inner Child and Parts Work
• Family Constellations
• Intergenerational Trauma Therapy
• Embodiment and Nervous System Regulation Practices

Some sessions focus on deeper processing, while others help you build emotional resilience, increase self-awareness and develop a greater sense of safety and stability. Therapy always moves at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for you.

Somatic Therapy May Help With

• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Developmental and attachment trauma
• Low self-esteem and shame
• Relationship difficulties
• Burnout and emotional exhaustion
• Emotional overwhelm
• Persistent physical symptoms linked to stress or trauma
• Intergenerational and family patterns
• Feeling stuck in repetitive emotional or behavioural cycles

The Aim of Therapy

The goal of somatic therapy is not simply to manage symptoms, but to help you reconnect with yourself.

As unresolved experiences are gently processed and integrated, many people notice greater calm, emotional resilience, improved relationships, increased self-compassion and a deeper sense of presence in everyday life.

If you're looking for a gentle, trauma-informed approach that works with both the mind and body, somatic therapy can provide a safe, supportive space for meaningful and lasting change.

To book a free 20 minute online consultation with Tim click here

Testimonials

Tim’s approach to counselling felt so brilliantly balanced. The whole year I spent with them felt very collaborative and I felt supported and challenged in just the right amounts. I feel that Tim’s listening skills are so good, and I always felt validated in the way I was feeling, and able to feel more in control of the complex emotions I was experiencing.

Very calming atmosphere, [Tim] made good light of situations and there was genuine interest in wanting to help me and resolve my woes. Incredible way to start going to therapy

Tim is a very patient and knowledgeable therapist. I felt comfortable from the start and he quickly identified issues that I never knew about before meeting him