Somatic EMDR care in Weybridge is for people whose bodies still react as if danger is present, even when life on the surface looks relatively normal. You may know that an event is over, yet your heart still races, sleep is broken, or you find yourself avoiding ordinary places and conversations. In my Weybridge practice I offer Somatic EMDR that keeps the body involved at every step, so trauma work is steady, collaborative and usable in everyday life.
We begin by slowing everything down. Rather than going straight to the most painful memories, we start with simple grounding: feeling the weight of your feet on the floor, the support of the chair, the way your breath moves through your ribs. You might experiment with softening your gaze, lengthening the out-breath or gently pressing your hands together. These basic practices help your nervous system rediscover that it can come back from activation instead of staying stuck there.
As sessions unfold, we map how stress and threat show up in your body. Somatic EMDR care in Weybridge pays close attention to details: a tightening jaw when you open your inbox, shoulders creeping up during phone calls, a knot in the stomach when you think about conflict, or a sense of leaving your body when you feel cornered. Naming these patterns gives us a map so we can intervene earlier and with more kindness.
Once there is some familiarity with your body’s signals, we begin EMDR in a way that fits your pace. Bilateral stimulation – gentle eye movements, taps or alternating sounds – is used in short, titrated sets. Instead of pushing through long rounds, we pause regularly to track what is happening in the moment: breath, posture, emotion, images, thoughts. You are invited to say “stop” or “slow down” whenever you need. Consent is not a one-time signature; it is something we keep checking and adjusting together.
Between sessions we translate what you are learning into everyday experiments. You might try a brief settling pause before opening difficult messages, a grounding ritual before bed, or a quick check-in with your body after meetings. Many clients in Weybridge notice that these repetitions gradually change their baseline; they feel less on edge in crowds, recover more quickly after being startled, or find it easier to say no when something feels too much.
Over time, as regulation improves, people often report that their inner landscape feels clearer. Emotions arrive in more distinct waves instead of one continuous flood. Thoughts feel less tangled. There is more space between a trigger and your response. This extra space is where choice lives: the option to take a breath, to use a boundary phrase, to walk away, or to stay present in a way that previously felt out of reach.
The format of Somatic EMDR care is flexible. You can work with me in person in Weybridge or online. Some people prefer a regular weekly rhythm; others need sessions to fit around shift patterns, caring responsibilities or health conditions. Together we agree the pace and adjust it as your life and nervous system change.
Throughout the process, the focus is on practicality and kindness. Techniques are always in service of helping you live your life: sleeping, working, parenting, partnering, resting and enjoying small ordinary moments without the same level of background alarm. You do not need to have the “right” words or a perfect story about what happened. We can start exactly where you are, with the symptoms and patterns you are living with now.
If you are considering Somatic EMDR care in Weybridge and would like to know whether it might be a good fit for trauma, anxiety, panic, long-term stress or difficult life events, you are welcome to reach out with questions. To arrange an initial session or ask anything that would help you feel safer to begin, please use the contact page: https://www.cherie-james.com/contact and briefly outline what brings you here and what kind of pace feels right for you.
FAQ
Q1. How does somatic EMDR support somatic emdr care 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.