Anxiety Relief with Somatic EMDR in Weybridge
I’m a trauma‑informed EMDR therapist working with clients in and around Weybridge who feel stuck in cycles of worry, over‑thinking, and tension. If your mind is racing, sleep is light, and the smallest changes spike your stress, you’re not broken—you’re living with a sensitised nervous system that can be soothed and retrained.
In Somatic EMDR we combine gentle bilateral stimulation with body‑based work so relief is felt rather than forced. We begin with grounding—feet on the floor, breath you can trust, and practical anchors that help you feel safer in your own body. From there we build somatic awareness, noticing micro‑signals like tight shoulders, a held jaw, or a flutter in the chest. These are not problems to fix; they are messages from a system that has been over‑protecting you.
When your body feels steadier, we move into emotional processing. Together we identify the moments that keep anxiety looping—memories, beliefs, or daily triggers—and we process them at a pace that respects your window of tolerance. Bilateral stimulation helps the brain integrate what once felt overwhelming, while regulation tools (orienting, paced breathing, self‑contact) give you agency between sessions. You’re never pushed; we collaborate, pause, and titrate so your system learns that change can be safe.
Clients tell me this approach brings clearer thinking, deeper rest, and fewer spikes during the day. Practical support follows: boundary setting, simple routines, and small lifestyle shifts that reinforce calm. Sessions are available online across the UK and in‑person here in Weybridge, giving you flexible access to a compassionate, steady therapeutic space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How does Somatic EMDR reduce day‑to‑day anxiety in Weybridge?
Somatic EMDR helps your nervous system shift out of fight‑or‑flight by pairing bilateral stimulation with grounded body awareness. We gently process the moments that keep anxiety looping, while building practical regulation tools you can use in real life—at work, at home, and in transitions.
Q2. What will our sessions feel like if I’m already on edge?
Sessions are slow, contained and paced to your window of tolerance. We begin with grounding and breath, track sensations with curiosity, and only approach difficult material when your system feels steady enough to do so.
Q3. Can we work online as well as in person in Weybridge?
Yes. I offer Zoom sessions UK‑wide and in‑person appointments in Weybridge. Both formats include structured bilateral work, resourcing, and integration so you can apply the calm you feel in session to your everyday life.