Craniosacral Therapy
and Somatic Therapy
in Brighton and Lewes

Craniosacral and Somatic Therapy: What I Can Help With

I offer in-person Craniosacral and Somatic Therapy sessions in Brighton and Lewes, I work with people who are recovering from trauma and experiencing a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including relationship difficulties and various forms of addiction which is a common coping response to trauma.

I offer a free telephone consultation so you can find out more about therapy and see if we are a good fit. Book your consultation call to get started. 

My main areas of experience include:

Anxiety

Anxiety can show up as a sense of fear, dread or panic that disrupts the flow of life and at times can even be debilitating. When these feelings seem disproportionate, don’t go away, or contribute to behaviours that are harmful, it may be time to seek help. Learning how to hold anxious feelings with awareness of where they come from can be transformative and life enhancing.

Addiction

Addiction is an attempt to cope with the challenge of life, often this can be in response to traumatic experiences and relationship difficulties. While addiction brings temporary relief, eventually it leads to greater harm and suffering. Addiction comes in many forms, and many people who struggle with addiction will have several ways of coping. By becoming more sensitive to the real needs the addictions are trying to meet, we can learn to cope in ways that are more loving towards ourselves and those around us. If you struggle with addiction, or are a partner or family member of someone with addiction, you are welcome to contact me to discuss taking the next step.

Everyone will experience bereavement, grief and loss, it’s a very personal experience without a set time-scale or path. Bereavement, grief and loss can come following a death, the end of a significant relationship, the end of an experience or life chapter. If these very human feelings are becoming overwhelming and isolating, it may be time to find support to explore them patiently and compassionately.

Long-term health conditions

Living with a chronic health condition, or supporting someone who is, can affect many aspects of life, including emotional challenges, changes in identity, relationships and everyday routines. Whether living with conditions such as HIV, MS, cancer, digestive issues or living with dementia and adapting to the changes it may bring, therapy can provide a supportive space to explore feelings, find ways of coping with uncertainty and change, and nurture overall wellbeing alongside medical care.

Psychosexual Issues

Psychosexual issues includes difficulties with intimacy, setting boundaries, maintaining arousal and sexual addictions which are rooted in psychological, emotional and psychosocial factors rather than purely in physical or medical conditions. Learning how to recognise emotion and feelings through the body can help in clearing underlying residual effects of trauma which in turn can enhance intimate relationships.

Trauma & PTSD

Human beings are capable of finding a wide range of ways to cope with traumatic experiences. In addition to behavioural, psychological and relational adaptations, the body also responds by coping in how tension and energy are held physically. While these protective responses help us to cope in the short term, they can limit the full expression of life in the long term. This often shows up as feeling disconnected or numb from the self, other people and life in general. Feelings will often swing between being on high alert to fatigue and exhaustion. By growing our capacity to connect with our whole self, including the body, we can learn in cope in healthier ways.

NB: The sessions I offer are not a substitute for medical care. If you are concerned about your health please also contact your GP.

Qualifications and professional training

I have been in continuous professional development since 2003, updating my skills and knowledge every year. I also have regular clinical supervision and personal therapy on an ongoing basis to support my personal and professional development.

My initial training was in Craniosacral Therapy, and subsequently in Somatic Therapy. I am a Registered Craniosacral Therapist with both the Craniosacral Therapy Association in the UK, the BCTA in North America (where I am also accredited as an approved teacher) and also through the IABT which oversees standards of practice worldwide.

My training in working with Psychosexual issues and Sexual Addiction Counselling are accredited by College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and the Association of Sexual Addiction Therapists (ATSAC).

Alongside my private practice I previously worked at the Sussex Beacon. I practiced craniosacral therapy there for 12 years to inpatients and outpatients as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting people through treatment support, respite, rehab, palliative care and medical convalescence. The centre offered specialist care for people affected by and living with HIV.

Please ask for more information if there are any specific questions about my training and qualifications.

 Cancellation Policy

I ask for at least 48 hours notice is when cancelling or postponing appointments, in which case I will reschedule if possible. The full fee will be payable if appointments are cancelled or postponed for any reason with less than 48 hours notice before the session. With enough notice, it’s easier find another time and also to free the appointment for someone else to use.