Grief is not a problem to solve; it is a landscape to travel with care. In my Weybridge practice I use somatic EMDR to help your system carry what matters without shutting down or spilling over.
We begin by bringing steadiness into the body. You learn anchors you can use in ordinary moments: feeling the support under your feet, widening your gaze to include the edges of the room, letting the exhale lengthen until your shoulders soften. These cues do not erase grief; they widen your capacity to be with it.
Somatic awareness becomes our guide. Together we notice where loss lives in your body—an ache behind the breastbone, breath that goes shallow, a sense of emptiness in the belly. We meet those places with kindness, not force, so contact becomes possible without breaking trust with yourself.
When readiness is there, we add EMDR’s bilateral stimulation. In short, we bring rhythmic attention to meaningful moments—the call you still hear, the hospital corridor, the day the house became quiet. We process in short, consent‑led sets, pausing often to re‑orient and return to safety. This is not exposure; it is careful updating so the body learns that love can exist alongside rest.
Between sessions we design short rituals that hold what you care about: a morning breath by a photo, a brief evening thanks, a sentence you can say when waves arrive in public. These are small on purpose; they work because you can keep them. Over time many people notice fewer sudden spikes, warmer memories and a little more room for ordinary life. Compassion stays at the centre—toward your grief, your limits and your pace.
FAQ
Q1. How does somatic EMDR support grief?
We steady the body first, then process moments of loss in careful rounds so love and pain can coexist without overwhelm.
Q2. What if emotions feel too big or too distant?
We work at your pace—gently contacting feeling or soft numbness, using grounding to keep safety close.
Q3. Do you offer flexible local and online options?
Yes. In‑person Weybridge sessions and secure online appointments are both available.