The Therapy Room

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Somatic practitioner, bodyworker and Psychotherapist ~ Healing space to support & inspire, ease pain & chronic conditions ~ Nervous System Regulation ~ increasing resilience, confidence & wellness I create a healing space for clients with pain or anxiety and chronic health conditions to feel supported and inspired to make positive changes in their lives.

25/04/2026

My clients are discovering the impact of slower, more consistent, and traditional therapeutic sessions because fast or intense healing didn’t work for them.

They’ve learned wellness is more about natural balance, and rhythm, not endlessly pushing towards the extreme.

Cold water therapy can build resilience but it can also be too much. Burnout recovery isn’t about numbing to become tougher. It’s about no longer needing to.

Instead, we begin by finding ways to be grounded, to notice, rather than numb the sensations and increase confidence and energy levels steadily and gradually, with support.

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24/04/2026

My clients take what they learn during their sessions into their daily lives and slowly and steadily begin to move on from anxiety, overwhelm and chronic pain.

They’ve learned to notice small physical signals before they spiral into something bigger, and they respond differently - slowing their breath down, moving differently, resting and feeling safer in their bodies instead of stepping into overwhelm by ignoring what their body is telling them. .

Interoception is how we build this trust between the nervous system and our body. That trust is key to calming anxiety and softening.

23/04/2026

Grounding isn’t ‘woo woo’ - it’s a really useful tool.
It’s why I always massage barefoot - it gives me focus, balance & flexibility.
Learn these skills with Somatic Reflexology,
Simple. Grounding. Accessible.
We focus on the sensations in feet on the floor and in your body.

Connecting your mind & body via 1000’s of nerves’
This is a therapeutic form of touch to calm, reduce pain, & release stored tension.
We combine intentional touch with mindful awareness.
Learn to let your brain come down into your body.

Somatic Reflexology - Book via my website or send me a DM for more info

22/04/2026

By focusing on our body, which is only ever present in the moment, we can reduce anxiety caused by projecting onto the past or future.

The present moment is the only reality - the past is merely memory and the future is anticipation - both experienced only in the now.

Perhaps, we can achieve freedom from anxiety, regret and the need to dwell on past events, BY centering our attention on ‘the present moment’

Meditation was a real struggle for me. How on earth do I empty my brain when it’s so full of clutter and constant chatter? I’ve learned, with practice, that focusing on my body (which can only ever be present in the here and now) I can achieve some quiet space in my head. If you want me to teach you how to do this, join my next zoom gathering on wednesday eves.

21/04/2026

Movement, nutrition, creative hobbies, getting outdoors particularly in nature, socialising with people who make us feel good about ourselves. These are simple, enjoyable ways we keep our brains active.

Add rest and sleep to the list, and we’ve got it covered. It’s not rocket science, but it’s easy to get in our own way when we feel overwhelmed by life. Focusing on taking care of our brain allows our body to receive what it needs.

These aren’t hacks, they are basic psychological needs each and every one of us has. If you’d like to learn more about this and how to use them to create healthy boundaries, contact me for chats and I can help you create a framework to guide you.

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20/04/2026

Living with chronic pain and anxiety can feel really lonely…but, a third to a half of UK adults are experiencing chronic pain, and over 1 in 10 have anxiety…so perhaps, appearances can be misleading.

Maybe we’re all well practiced at looking like we’re coping in a world that fuels competition and insecurity.

My clients have wisely opted for something different from fast or intense ‘fixing’ or ‘healing’ because they tried it, and it didn’t work. Instead, they’re discovering the impact of slower, more consistent, and traditional therapeutic sessions. They’ve learned wellness is more about natural balance, and rhythm. (Source BMJ)

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19/04/2026

Grounding is one method I use, I combine it with other skills and techniques to support clients to anchor in the present moment.

Grounding offers a bridge or a temporary mental or emotional space between the ‘here and now’ and past or future anxieties.

This creates a safe space for emotions, thoughts, and feelings to grow and learn - without triggering or overwhelm.

We build resilience by learning to regulate and strengthen the nervous system and begin the process of clarity of thought without overwhelm during the talk element of therapy.

📢📢Comment “Relax” and I’ll send you a grounding video.📢📢

18/04/2026

My clients have wisely opted for something different, because fast or intense healing didn’t work for them. Instead, they’re discovering the impact of slower, more consistent, and traditional therapeutic sessions. They’ve learned wellness is more about natural balance, and rhythm. We don’t need to be endlessly pushing towards the extreme or the latest cutting edge tech. They know the ‘All or Nothing’ mindset is unsustainable and tends to end in failure. Slowing down and fewer distractions allows them to gradually progress towards building resilience and steady transformation.

📢Comment ‘recovery’ to get the link to my video guide to grounding📢

17/04/2026

Learning how to find ways to rest our body and quieten our mind is vital to keep ourselves well. And it doesn’t come naturally to most of us - so this is what I focus my clinical practice on.

A major part of a treatment with me is discovering how to create a space for yourself - learn how to melt into the table and quieten your brain by staying present. This takes practice…It’s a game changer, it allows your body to let go of the tension it’s been holding onto because we’ve created a place of safety. When you’ve learned the art of rest and recovery in my treatment room we can then move on to finding ways to create moments in your own life. This is the key to recovery. Even two minutes at a time, beginning to give yourself permission to stop the world and reset.

If you’re struggling with chronic pain or anxiety, I’m currently offering a 20 minute review phone call. We will chat about your past and current health, your needs and wants. I’m happy to offer suggestions for you to move forward in regard to resilience building or recovery, either for you to do at home, or within my clinic.

📢 Comment ‘reset’ and I’ll send you a link to small shifts to move forward. 📢

16/04/2026

Let’s normalise resting and taking time when we’re feeling overwhelmed - not exactly a radical act, but the norm these days is to just keep going. It’s not our fault, it’s the world we live in. Chronic pain and anxiety are amplified when we’re worn out. You’ve probably forgotten what feeling well rested and pain free feels like. Find ways to create space for yourself - resting your body and quietening your brain by staying present. This takes practice, but it’s worth it.

📢Comment ‘headspace’ to receive a grounding video!📢

15/04/2026

My clients have opted for something different from loud, fast or intense healing because they tried it, and it didn’t work. Instead, they’re discovering the impact of slower, more consistent, practical and traditional bodywork. They’ve learned wellness is more about natural balance, and rhythm.

We don’t need to be endlessly pushing towards the extreme or cutting edge.

The ‘All or Nothing’ mindset is unsustainable and tends to end in failure. Being busy and ‘getting on with it’ are other forms of ‘noise’. Slowing down and fewer distractions allows them to gradually progress towards building resilience and steady transformation.

Lasting healing is about ways to create a daily practice.

Balance isn’t boring, it’s how we recover.

Comment ‘recover’ and I’ll send you a link about massage and pain

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I absolutely love what I do for my living. My training as a holistic therapist started nearly twenty years ago. For me, being a therapist is as much about allowing people to feel as comfortable and as at ease as possible as soon as they walk in to my clinic. Massage or reflexology might be why they book to see me, but they are only going to get a great treatment if they feel happy enough to have a conversation with me, take a breath, slow down and find their space before they get on the table for their treatment. I opened The Therapy Room six years ago. Massage is my real passion and I take my ongoing training and professional development very seriously. I have regular one to one clinical support sessions and get plenty of massage myself. I don’t specialise in one type of client or condition. I feel it is important as a therapist to remember massage is not about knots and specific muscle groups, but about people, everyone of them different. They may come for their first session with a stiff and sore shoulder, but my job is to let them unravel and let go of what they need to in their own way. I have lots of clients with chronic health conditions and I love being part of their support network on their journey to manage their condition.