Somatic Trauma Therapy
“Trauma is not what happens to you, but what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.” Dr Gabor Maté
Somatic Trauma Therapy is a body-centred approach to healing the effects of trauma. It helps individuals gently process traumatic experiences by increasing awareness of physical sensations, emotions, and nervous system responses, fostering a better sense of connection with your body. As we learn how our bodies respond, we become better able to identify the signals our bodies send and process the emotions we are feeling instead of suppressing them. STT supports the release of stored tension and promotes resilience, grounding, and a greater sense of safety in the body and in our surroundings. It can be helpful for a variety of conditions, such as anxiety, insomnia, panic disorders, depression, hypervigilance, body tension, grief and more.
Sessions are done at your pace and although it is helpful to know what you experienced, you do not have to go into detail or discuss anything you are not ready for. I recommend coming once a week for 4 weeks initially. Sessions can be in person at my studio or online via zoom.
If you would like to talk about whether Somatic Trauma Therapy is right for you, you can book a free zoom call with me here.
“The body keeps the score: If the memory of trauma is encoded in our senses, in muscle tension, and in anxiety, then the body must also be involved in the healing process.” Bessel van der Kolk
Working together for Somatic Trauma Therapy includes:
a free consultation for you to ask any questions and see if we are a good fit
60 minute sessions either in person or online
techniques to help you feel grounded both during and and in between sessions
£60 per session
Client Testimonials:
“Somatic therapy with Nerys has been an eye-opening journey… I’d highly recommend her to anyone curious about connecting more deeply with themselves or exploring healing through the body.” ~ Z, 2025
“I highly recommend Nerys and Somatic Trauma Therapy. I found STT to be quite profoundly impactful and Nerys is one of those incredibly nurturing humans with whom you want to spend time.” ~ A, 2025
Meditation
We often think we are ‘doing meditation wrong’ because we can’t get rid of our thoughts; sometimes finding peace and quiet for a short while, but not having the experience we think should have. Once we learn to get go of those beliefs, everything starts to make more sense. Having thoughts when meditating isn’t doing it wrong but releasing things we don’t need to carry around. Learning to recognise and release a thought without falling into thinking creates calm and space within.
The Mind Calm and Body Calm meditations I teach give you harmony in your heart, mind, body and soul, which is the foundation of health and happiness. They are simple yet deeply effective ways to find stillness, space and silence in a busy world.
Working together for meditation includes:
45 minute sessions either in person or online
meditation and breathwork techniques (where appropriate) to help you find stillness, calm and space
£48 for an individual session
What is Mind Detox? Mind Detox is a talking therapy. The basis of it is that we look at an issue you may have and see if there is a mind based cause that we can resolve to help with it and let go of the emotion surrounding it. As a Mind Detox Coach, I use simple yet powerful techniques to help you find the root cause of life issues, behaviour patterns, emotional and physical issues with the aim of resolving them so you can let go of what you don’t need and stop repeating patterns.
In short, Mind Detox can help you change your perspective and let go of limiting beliefs.
What do coaching sessions involve?
There is no set pattern of how a session goes but we may use different techniques to help clear that issue, try a meditation, try some gentle techniques that you can use at home or a combination of all those things. All you need to do is come with an open mind and something you would like to work on, whatever that may be.
Some examples of issues I have helped people work on are:
Insomnia
Skin problems
Relationship difficulties
Money worries
Mind Detox Coaching
Inability to complete things
Inability to rest
Anxiety
Not feeling good enough
People pleasing
Feelings of rejection
Perfectionist tendencies
Fear of a future event
Working together for coaching includes:
a free consultation for you to ask any questions and see if we are a good fit
75 minute sessions either in person or online
techniques tailored to you to help resolve conflict and find calm
meditation and breathwork techniques (where appropriate) to help you find stillness
£375 for a 5 session package
£80 for an individual session
Client Testimonial:
I have recently returned to work after having my first child and wanted to work on some deep rooted issues with control, overworking, hyper independence and low self worth. Nerys was the most reassuring guide throughout our sessions together, she made me feel safe and held as we unpacked a lot and worked on processing some unhealthy thought patterns and painful memories in a way that now don't hurt me as much anymore. I have since felt a lot calmer and empowered to shift from overthinking to being present and practising healthier habits in life and work. I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who is looking for practical help to achieve a greater sense of inner peace, reduce stress, to control unhealthy thought patterns - all in a careful, sensitive and compassionate way. 🕊️❤️ Please please do book with Nerys, she will change your life. ~K, 2024