Embodied Connections

30/01/2026

28/01/2026

I had a client come in today with a needle phobia and it reminded me of this case study I shared a few years ago of the first phobia I worked with...
so I thought I would re share.

I'd love to support others who are experiencing fears or phobias, so if you're interested in working with me , please get in contact.

** Name has been changed for confidentiality.

Sarah contacted me after finding out she was pregnant and experiencing intense fear and anxiety around hospitals.

She told me, “Even just the thought of being pregnant would make me feel ill. I couldn’t even talk about anything medical without feeling faint or sometimes even passing out. If people talked in detail about giving birth, I’d have to tell them to stop, it was just too much.”

In our first session, we began by focusing on her fear and connecting into the felt sense of it in her body. She rated the intensity as a 10+, with 0 being nothing and 10 being extreme. Using basic EFT (Tapping Therapy), we were able to reduce the intensity of the emotion. Once it dropped below a 3, I asked her to connect to a memory associated with this feeling or the first time she remembered feeling it.

Sarah was taken back to being four years old, standing in a school queue waiting for her vaccinations. When it was her turn, the nurse gave her the injection and Sarah fainted. The fear was so overwhelming that her body responded physically and she passed out. When she came around, she was terrified, extremely upset, and deeply traumatised by the experience. In that moment, she formed the belief that injections were scary and dangerous. That belief became the key to her healing.

Even though she didnt remember this or know the connection pria to therapy, she was able to clearly connect this single childhood event to her present-day fear of hospitals.

Living with this limiting belief her whole life, and having it retriggered repeatedly through GP visits, hospital appointments, and even a serious accident involving her partner, had built layer upon layer of fear until it felt completely overwhelming.

We used specific ways to release the trauma still being held by her four-year-old self. We were able to integrate the traumatic memory and help her change the belief she had made back then. Her new belief became that she was confident and brave.

Between sessions, Sarah was asked to re-imprint this new belief and the positive image she had created. This process helps create new neural pathways in the brain, forming positive connections. Repeating this daily strengthens those pathways.

When Sarah returned the following week, she had no reaction when talking about pregnancy. She told me her fear around going into hospital and giving birth now felt minimal, rating it at around a 3/10. We worked on the remaining energy in the same way, locating it in her body and tracking it back to another memory.

This time, it led to a traumatic experience where she had witnessed her partner being seriously injured in a motorbike accident and was one of the first people on the scene.

Again we supported the part of her that was still holding onto the trauma from that event. We released the energy, gained resolution, and changed the limiting belief formed there too.

By her third session, Sarah told me, “I went to my 20-week scan without freaking out. I’ve been to three midwife appointments since and haven’t felt the anxiety I normally would. I’ve even been able to listen to people talk about birth and watch medical or operation-type programmes on TV, something I never would have been able to do before. This has been amazing and has helped so much.”

These sessions truly changed her life. She was able to overcome fears that had controlled her for years and can now move forward into birth feeling confident, without the dread of going into hospital that she once lived with.

28/01/2026

The fire is on and me and Nala are ready to welcome our clients for the day.

If you are interested in booking a healing session with me or therapy sessions , please visit my website to see my availability and what I have to offer.

This is a safe space where you can explore and work through things, that you are struggling with in your life or relationships.

Please get in contact if you would like to book.

www.embodiedconnections.co.uk

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28/01/2026

27/01/2026

I have opened up some In Person spaces on a Wednesday afternoon from my new Therapy Space in Kingswood Bristol.

I offer Child & Adolescent Counselling where I suppor young people through life’s toughest moments.

Many children and teens today are navigating challenges that feel overwhelming.

Anxiety, depression, school-based trauma, neurodivergent struggles, grief, loss, and emotional overload can leave them feeling stuck, misunderstood, or disconnected.

My approach to therapy is designed to meet them exactly where they are; gently, safely, and creatively.

✨ How I Work
I blend a range of therapeutic practices to create a deeply supportive, personalised experience:

🗣 Traditional Talk Therapy to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences.

🎨 Creative strategies helps bring a more adaptive fun and creative element to sessions where they feel safe to explore and open up, through art, therapeutic cards, games and play.

👁‍🗨 EFT Matrix Re-imprinting (Advanced Practitioner) to process and transform difficult memories or emotional patterns.

🌿 Somatic & Nervous System Practices to help young people reconnect with their bodies, build regulation, and increase emotional capacity.

This integrated approach supports children and adolescents not only in understanding what they feel, but also in shifting how they experience these feelings in their body by fostering lasting change from the inside out.

Whether a child is struggling with school pressures, emotional overwhelm, identity, friendships, or lingering trauma, therapy can offer them a space to feel seen, heard, and empowered.

💛 If your child or teen is finding life challenging right now, I’m here to help.

Get in touch to learn more or book a session.

I have availability online on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well for those further afield.

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25/01/2026

An interesting read 📚

Guidance for adults who grew up in dysfunctional families, with strategies for overcoming challenges and keys to thriving.

25/01/2026

🌿 New Availability 🌿

My Counselling Directory profile has been updated, and I’m now offering new session spaces.

Availability:
• Online sessions: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
• Limited in-person sessions: Wednesday afternoons/evenings from The Somatic Sanctuary, Kingswood Bristol.

I specialise in working within the neurodivergent community, working with complex trauma, PTSD, grief and big life transitions.

I have a particular passion for supporting people who grew up in dysfunctional families systems, have attachment related struggles and are looking to understand how those early life experiences continue to impact their lives and relationships.

Im an Integrative Therapist and my work supports deep, lasting healing.

You can find me on Counselling Directory by searching my name or via the link below:

✨ New enquiries welcome: jenny@embodiedconnections.co.uk

I provide children, teens, and adults a safe space to talk about their struggles with trauma, ADHD, or anxiety and more. Through somatic and IFS-informed therapy, we calm the nervous system, process emotions , and reconnect with your true self.

24/01/2026

🌸 Reiki Master Teacher Training Spring 2026 🌸

I have had some students express interest innthis so putting it out there.

I will be offering a Reiki Master Teacher Training in Spring 2026 for those ready to step into teaching Reiki.

This full-day workshop blends theory and practical application and includes:
✨ Meditations to prepare you for Attunements
✨ How to give Attunements for all three levels of Reiki
✨ Day-plan schedules for teaching each Reiki level
✨ Access to a private Facebook group for practitioners for ongoing connection and Reiki swap partners

Who can attend:
This training is open to anyone who has completed their Reiki Master level, whether with myself or another Reiki Master teacher.

To qualify, you must:

• Hold a valid Reiki Master certificate (with myself or another Reiki Master)
• Have been practicing at Reiki Master level for a minimum of 12 months
• Provide proof of insurance to practice Reiki
• Be actively following the Reiki Code of Ethics in your practice.

If you feel called to guide others on their Reiki journey, this training may be your next step 💫

Investment £145

This will be held at my new therapy space...
The Somatic Sanctuary, in kingswood Bristol.

Date to be confirmed.

Email me at Jenny@embodiedconnections.co.uk to enquire and book.

24/01/2026

✨ What a beautiful day this was ✨

Opening the doors of my new therapy space, The Somatic Sanctuary, and welcoming a group of truly lovely women for the Find Your Sparkle workshop was just what we all needed 💗

We spent the day diving deep into personal development, self-reflection, and growth... gently uncovering limiting beliefs that have been holding us back, noticing stuck or protective parts within, and exploring ways to raise our vibration so we can show up more authentically in the world.

There were so many aha moments....

Moments of clarity, release, laughter, and quiet reflection.

Finishing the day creating vision boards and stepping in to our future self through guided visualisation & meditation.

It was deeply powerful simply being in the space together, holding, sharing, and witnessing each other’s stories in such a safe and supportive way.

A beautiful reminder that we’re never meant to do this work alone.

My heart is full, and I’m so grateful to everyone who showed up with such openness and courage 💗

This is exactly why I do this work.

✨ More to come ✨

24/01/2026

🌿 Now Welcoming Online Clients

Hi everyone 👋 I wanted to take a moment to reintroduce myself and share that I currently have space available for online clients.

I’m a trauma-focused Somatic psychotherapist, offering a safe, compassionate space for children, young people, and adults to explore, heal, and grow.

I also now offer EMDR in my practice at a reduced rate while finishing my training.

My work centres on the mind–body connection, helping clients gently tune into their inner world, understand their nervous system, and reconnect with a deeper sense of safety and self.

💬 Areas I work with:
🌿 Early developmental and childhood complex trauma
🌿 PTSD and trauma-related symptoms
🌿 Grief and loss
🌿 Self-esteem and identity concerns
🌿 Neurodivergent children & adults
🌿 Anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues
🌿 Or simply feeling stuck and unable to move forward

👥 Who I work with:
🧒 Children and adolescents
👧 Young adults
👨 Adults

🧠 My approach:

My work is trauma-focused, relational, and integrative, drawing on a range of approaches that honour the uniqueness of each person.

I pay particular attention to the nervous system, attachment patterns, and the inner child, always working at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

I’m an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) upholding the highest standards of ethical and professional practice.

📍 Available for sessions online
💷 Sliding scale payment options available £85 - £125 per hour

📩 To learn more or book an initial consultation, visit:
👉 www.embodiedconnections.co.uk

You don’t need to have all the words — just a willingness to begin. 🌱

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23/01/2026

Im soooo excited to be able to have this new spacec to offer treatments, including Reiki and Spiritual / Intuitive Healing.

I have space available on Wednesdays from February onwards.

Reiki has so many huge benefits.

👉 Reduced stress and anxiety
👉 Better sleep
👉 Better concentration
👉 Reduced pain & inflammation
👉 Boosts mood
👉 Calming & relaxing
👉 Boosts immune system
👉 Helps heal deep emotions
👉 AND MORE

During my healing sessions I work intuitively and I also use crystals, sound, magnet therapy, essential oils and work alongside spirit and guides to bring you a whole body sensory experience.

If you are interested in learning Reiki, I teach up to Reiki Master Level with new courses starting Feb 2026.

Please see my Facebook events for more information.

If you are interested in a treatment please DM me or email me at Jenny@embodiedconnections.co.uk

My treatments are held at The Somatic Sanctuary, Kingswood, Bristol.

This is a safe space in nature where you will feel held, supported and have space to reconnect to your authentic self.

Healing sessions £65

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