Inner healing is not a performance; it’s a patient reunion with the parts of you that had to step aside to survive.
In my Weybridge practice I use somatic EMDR to help that reunion happen safely. We begin by stabilising the body—feet noticing the floor, eyes softening to include the edges of the room, breath that lengthens without force. These small cues teach your nervous system that contact is safe and slowing is allowed.
We then grow somatic awareness. Together we map where protection lives: the jaw that tightens before you even think, the belly that goes quiet, the chest that feels too full. Instead of pushing through, we respond kindly—tongue softening from the roof of the mouth, a hand steady at the sternum, a brief step outside to widen the view. The aim isn’t to ‘fix’ feeling; it’s to make room for it.
When your system feels steadier, we bring in EMDR’s bilateral stimulation. Processing happens in short, supported rounds as we approach memories and beliefs that taught you to disconnect—moments when closeness felt unsafe, times you learned that needs were too much, the idea that self‑care equals selfishness. We pause often, check capacity and return to now. Consent is visible at every step.
Between sessions we build small practices that keep connection alive: a one‑minute morning hello to your body, a mid‑day breath with a hand to the heart, an evening wind‑down that thanks your system for what it carried. These rituals are short on purpose; they work because you can keep them.
Over time many people notice a quieter critic, warmer self‑talk and choices that align with what matters. Inner healing becomes less abstract and more physical—something you can feel when you say no kindly, rest without guilt, or reach for help without shame.
FAQ
Q1. How does inner healing work with somatic EMDR?
We build safety in the body, then process the moments that split you from yourself so connection can return.
Q2. What if I struggle to feel anything at first?
We start with gentle sensation—pressure, temperature, contact—and let feeling grow at your pace.
Q3. Can inner healing happen online as well as locally?
Yes. We offer Weybridge and secure online sessions so support stays consistent.