Of soma, psyche, pneuma & gaia...
Helen is a body-oriented and somatic practitioner with over 20 years experience of working with Adults and Children. She has professional training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (BACP), Play & Creative Arts Therapy (PTUK), Psychology (BPS) and breathwork (Oxygen Advantage), as well as various other trainings and specialist areas of interest such as Body Psychotherapy (Hakomi /Reichian) Touch therapy (devotional bodywork) Therapeutic Shamanism, Eco-therapy, Gestalt processes and Emotion Focused Therapy.
As it sounds, I offer a very embodied, integrative and 'active' approach to support whereby you and I both are active participants in the work. I considers your 'whole' being and all of its parts - body, mind, spirit and environment. It includes principles and practice grounded in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, body psychotherapy, eco-therapy, functional breathwork and an expressive therapy toolbox including art, movement, vocal sounding & music, Jungian sand trays, clay work and much more, allowing for a deeper more embodied connection to the self.
My approach is not just a talking space. This process invites you deeply into your SOMA (body) , PSYCHE (Mind/Spirit), PNEUMA (Breath) and GAIA (Earth connection) During a typical session we will work with whatever you bring forth to the conscious space. Using this as our starting point, you might then be guided through some activities and invitations to explore your inner landscape and unconscious processes more deeply; what's going on for you physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. This may involve reflective practices, somatic work, embodiment, expressive therapy using art or clay, creative visualisations, time to talk and maybe some nervous system regulation. Touch therapy through the form of devotional bodywork is also offered. Working in this way allows us to not get 'stuck' in a repetitive mind based process. The sessions are bespoke and responsive to your needs.
Work with me
Source - 1:1 mentorship offering. A deeply personalised support, open ended and bespoke to you (online & in person depending on your location) Email to enquire
Rooted - weekly/bi weekly creative, somatic, integrative therapeutic support for Adults (in person & online)
Grounding sessions - one to one ad hoc, pay as you go in person or online sessions to work together short term
Devotional Bodywork - 3 or 2 hour ceremony of sacred touch therapy, honouring your body as a wisdom centre
Wellness for Wildlings - Play & Creative Arts Therapy for children aged 4+ (in person) and Parent & child sessions
Root & Release - stand alone breathwork, voice & nervous system focus sessions for body and mind to down regulate and release stress.
The Grove - Monthly peer supervision group for qualified or in-training therapists
Testimonials
"That was a rite of passage... everyone should lay themselves here to receive this. Unbelievable. I had no idea I was holding so much"
Bodywork Client
– 3 hour devotional touch ceremony
– 3 hour devotional touch ceremony
"Genuinely the most opening and powerful 90 minutes I've ever had. I feel so seen and much clearer in my thoughts and feelings. This felt so much better than talking therapy"
Grounding session feedback
"Helen has supported our daughter through a very challenging time and we are forever grateful for her care, wisdom and support. This work has changed how we see everything as a family and how we relate to one another"
Play & Creative Arts client feedback
"Genuinely one of the most opening and powerful 90 minutes i've ever had. I feel so seen and much clearer in my own thoughts and feelings. Thank you for the 'soul work' you suggested too. I am so pleased I have done this!"
— Grounding session feedback