Emotional Wellbeing Weybridge is not about being cheerful all the time. It means having enough inner steadiness to meet real life – work, relationships and everyday stress – without your system constantly tipping into shutdown, panic or numbness. In my Weybridge practice I work with somatic EMDR and body-based counselling so change is paced, collaborative and realistic to use between sessions.We start with what your body is saying now. Before we explore long stories, we pay attention to simple things: how your chest feels as you sit here, whether your shoulders are tight, what happens to your breathing when you mention certain people or events. Instead of being told to “pull yourself together”, we notice how your nervous system has been trying to protect you – perhaps by overworking, overthinking, pleasing everyone, zoning out or always scanning for danger.From there we build small grounding practices that give your body a place to land. That might mean feeling the contact of your feet on the floor, letting your gaze soften, or lengthening your out-breath slightly. We design short pauses that can fit into ordinary tasks – one or two breaths before opening your inbox, a brief reset after a tense call, a moment to feel the bed holding you up before sleep. Repeated often, these micro-rituals begin to show your system that it can step away from constant alarm.Regulation becomes the foundation of our work.
Many people arrive feeling stuck in loops – snapping at loved ones, crying unexpectedly, or feeling flat and disconnected even when life looks “fine”. Somatic work helps your body relearn that it can move between emotions without getting stuck in one state.Somatic awareness also lets us map your early warning signs. Emotional storms rarely appear from nowhere; there are often physical cues first – a tight jaw, clenched stomach, racing thoughts, a sense of shrinking or wanting to disappear. You learn to recognise, “Something is building,” and respond with grounding, movement, contact or boundaries instead of only noticing once you are overwhelmed.When it fits your goals, we weave EMDR into this body-aware approach. Emotional wellbeing is often shaped by earlier experiences that your nervous system still holds as if they are happening now. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps or alternating sounds) to help brain and body update those memories.
I use EMDR in short, paced rounds, pausing to check consent and returning to your anchors whenever needed.We always link therapy back to everyday life. Together we turn what you discover in sessions into small, concrete steps: a grounding pause before you say yes to something, a simple phrase to protect your time, or a moment of self-kindness when you notice an old pattern appearing again. Over time, many people notice clearer mood edges, steadier energy and more space inside to choose how they respond instead of being carried by habit.Sessions are flexible. You can see me in person in Weybridge, online, or in a blend of both, depending on your schedule and responsibilities. Some people prefer a regular weekly appointment; others need a different rhythm.Throughout, we keep the work practical and grounded. Skills only matter if they survive busy days, family needs and work deadlines. You do not need a diagnosis or a meditation practice to begin. We start from where you are and move at a pace that respects your nervous system.If you are curious about Emotional Wellbeing support in Weybridge – whether you are living with anxiety, low mood, burnout, stress or the long tail of past experiences – you are welcome to reach out. To enquire or arrange an initial session, please use the contact page: https://www.cherie-james.com/contact. You can outline what has been happening and what pace of work feels right for you, and we can explore whether this blend of somatic counselling and EMDR is a good next step.
FAQ
Q1. How does somatic EMDR support emotional wellbeing effectively?
By stabilising first with grounding and regulation, then processing stuck moments in short bilateral sets with clear consent.
Q2. Will I learn skills that work under pressure?
Yes—portable anchors, doorway pauses, boundary lines and evening wind‑downs you can actually keep.
Q3. Can I mix online and in‑person sessions?
Yes—Weybridge appointments and secure online options can be blended to fit your week.