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Individual therapies

Counselling and psychotherapy (talking therapy)

Somatic Trauma Therapy (body-led therapy)

Wilderness & Outdoor Therapy (nature-based therapy)

Healing happens when we slow down and listen to our thoughts, our bodies, and the quieter parts of ourselves that often get overlooked. But healing also happens when we learn to name what’s going on. When we can put words to our experiences, even the hard or messy ones, they start to feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

Often, the things we carry show up not just in our minds, but in our bodies, too, as tension, restlessness, or a sense of being stuck (among many others). Slowing down gives us the chance to tune in, while finding language for our experiences helps us make sense of them and move forward.

This isn’t about fixing yourself or forcing change. It’s about creating space for all the parts of you to reconnect, in their own time, with curiosity and care.

Whether through counselling, somatic therapy, or a combination of both, we’ll work together to create a space where you can listen deeply, name your experiences, and take steady steps toward a life that feels more grounded and aligned with who you are.

What to expect during therapy

Resourcing and grounding

In the early stages of our work together, no matter the type of therapy you choose, we will focus on cultivating safety in the body, with particular care and tenderness towards those bodies who suffer from chronic pain, hold the weight of trauma(s) and oppression or are a source of distress and discomfort. 

Many people struggle with feeling safe in their bodies, and that’s completely understandable. In this phase of our work, we’ll focus on reclaiming safety in your body, one step at a time. It will be slow and gentle, starting with simple movements that help you reconnect with your body in a manageable and safe way. We will explore what feels soothing and accessible, allowing us to build a foundation of safety step by step. By learning to connect with your physical sensations, we can find ways to ground you in the present moment, making space for healing to unfold at your pace.

These grounding body-led practices act as resources to support you as we begin addressing trauma and stress responses. In each session, we’ll revisit and strengthen these anchors, using them to guide you when navigating what your body may perceive as threatening. Gentle, slow movements, designed to calm the nervous system, can be practised at your own pace between sessions, helping to build resilience and stability.

This process will unfold at your own pace, and we will check in continuously to ensure it feels right for you.

Deepening and integrating

As we build on your resources and increase your capacity for safety, we will explore the deeper layers of your experiences. This involves processing emotions, thoughts, and behaviours with an understanding of how they’ve been shaped over time. We’ll also create space to reflect on how external systems (such as oppression, power dynamics, and privilege) have influenced your distress and played a role in how you navigate the world. Connecting these larger patterns to your personal experiences will provide you with a deeper insight into your emotional and psychological landscape.

Through a combination of supportive questions and deep body attunement, we will begin to expand your awareness of what feels painful, as well as what feels peaceful and easy. These moments of peace are just as valuable as the moments of pain, offering essential information about your capacity for balance and healing. As you feel more grounded and safe, new insights will naturally emerge, shedding light on what has been hidden or difficult to face.

In this phase, therapy will naturally tend towards supporting you in integrating these new understandings with the old, weaving them into a clearer picture of yourself. The aim is not just to gain insight but to bring that insight into your everyday life in a way that feels easeful, whole and aware.

What now?

Although my practice involves and invitation and collaboration with the body, it is up to you to decide how to go forward. You are welcome to choose an approach that speaks to you the most. Some will find comfort in the spoken words, and talking therapy (counselling and psychotherapy) may be more fitting. Others will want to lean into the body and naturally continue with a body-led, body-based practice.

I embrace fluidity in my work, and you are welcome to move in and out of different ways of working as therapy progresses. 

I offer video calls on Zoom and in-person appointments from my office in a central location in Glasgow’s city centre (availability and pricing at the bottom of the page).

A note on wilderness & outdoor therapy

For those who feel drawn to nature, outdoor and wilderness therapy provide an additional layer of support. The natural world can offer grounding through its rhythms, stillness, and connection to something larger than ourselves. Whether it’s the feel of the earth underfoot, the sound of the wind, or the presence of trees, nature can be a powerful resource for reconnecting to your body and the present moment.

I provide “walk and talk” therapy in an urban park in Glasgow. This allows us to seamlessly translate the work we do online or in the office to an outdoor setting.

I also offer wilderness therapy packages for those seeking a more structured and activity-focused approach. These include an initial and closing 30-minute Zoom session, along with six wilderness therapy sessions conducted in a Glasgow urban park. This comprehensive offering is available at a premium rate. Please email me to find out more.

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“My body sent me so many signs, but they were spoken in a language I didn’t understand yet”

~ ERIN FOLEY

Most common issues addressed in therapy

Internal

Overwhelm by own thoughts and feelings

Anxiety

Body image

Self-esteem

Depression

Loneliness

Relational

Shame

Guilt

Relationship dynamics

Cultural and identity issues

Change and loss

Coping strategies

Substance and alcohol use

Difficult relationship with food

Gaming

Social media doomscrolling 

Body-based

Digestive issues

Restlessness

Skin picking

Tension

Muscle tightness

Trouble sleeping

Post-traumatic stress responses

Panic

Fear

Anger

Dissociative processes

Voice hearing

Counselling and psychotherapy

talking therapy

Somatic Trauma Therapy

body-led therapy

Wilderness & Outdoor Therapy

nature-based therapy

 online     outdoor    Glasgow office 

£60 for a 50-minute session

£50 for trainees (counselling/ psychotherapy/ counselling psychology)

Working hours:

Monday and Tuesday: 9am to 4pm

Wednesday: 9am to 1pm

Thursday: 9am to 12pm (online and outdoors only)