A form of therapy that focuses on creating awareness, experience and responsibility in the present moment. It helps people to understand how they interact with themselves, others and their environment.

It looks at the person as a whole- emotions, thoughts, behaviours, body sensations and environment.

Through creating awareness it helps people take ownership of their actions and reactions.

Benefits include:

• Increased self-awareness and self acceptance.

• Improved emotional regulation nd communication.

• Resolve past issues that influence present behaviour.

• Develop healthier relationships and patterns of interaction.

Somatic therapy is a form of counselling that focuses on the connection of mind and body, recognising trauma, stress and emotions are often stored in the body. Awareness of body sensations, mindful practice, grounding and breath work helps release tension and regulate the nervous system.

Using creative processes particularly when working with young people can reduce the intensity of a session. It supports the client to absorb themselves in their work and focus inward being:

• A creative bridge between emotions, thoughts and healing.

• Express experiences that cannot be put into words. (These may even be pre verbal).

• Processing experiences such as grief and trauma safely.

• Encourage self expression and reflection.

• Challenge perfectionism.

An experiential, strengths based method that helps people see their lives, relationships and challenges from a fresh perspective.

Using small figures a person can externalise what’s happening internally making it easier to clarify what they feel, identify what they want to change and rehearse new ways forward.