Therapy for Panic in Weybridge starts with reconnecting you to your body, at a pace that feels manageable. In my Weybridge practice I combine somatic work with EMDR so that change is steady, kind to your system and realistic to use between sessions.
Rather than diving straight into memories, we first build simple nervous-system tools. That might be feeling your feet on the ground while you read a difficult message, softening your gaze when you walk into a meeting, or lengthening your out-breath while you wait in a queue. Short, repeatable practices like these help your body learn that it can move from alarm back towards calm.
Together we map how panic shows up for you: tightness in the chest, pins and needles, tunnel vision, racing thoughts or a sudden urge to escape. As you get to know these early signals, we build gentle interventions you can use before anxiety fully spikes—micro-pauses, posture shifts, sensory anchors and clearer boundaries.
EMDR is then introduced in small, carefully monitored segments. Using bilateral stimulation, we process the key moments and patterns that keep your nervous system on high alert. We pause frequently, check consent at each step and return to your grounding tools whenever needed, so you never have to “push through” alone.
The focus is always on applying what we do in the room to ordinary life. We translate body-based skills into tiny rituals for emails, phone calls, commuting, parenting or work stress, so that panic management doesn’t stay theoretical but becomes part of your everyday routine. Over time people often notice fewer sudden spikes, clearer thinking and more choice about how to respond.
Sessions are flexible: you can attend in-person therapy in Weybridge, work online, or combine both to fit your week and energy levels. The structure and pace are tailored to what feels safe and sustainable for you.
If you’d like to ask questions or arrange a first appointment for panic therapy in Weybridge, you’re welcome to get in touch. You can use the contact page here: https://www.cherie-james.com/contact and briefly share what you’re dealing with and what kind of pace would support you best.
FAQ
Q1. How does somatic EMDR support therapy for panic 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.