Trauma-informed support for anxiety, trauma, and meaningful change
You may be here because your body still reacts, even when the reasons aren’t clear.
That doesn’t mean you’re broken.
It means your nervous system adapted to protect you — and hasn’t yet had the chance to stand down.
You may be here because something doesn’t quite settle, even though you understand things logically.
You might notice anxiety that doesn’t make sense, a sense of being on edge or shut down, or patterns you’ve worked hard to change — yet they keep returning. On the outside, you function well. Inside, your system feels tired of holding everything together.
This doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.
It often means your nervous system has been working hard to protect you — and hasn’t yet had the chance to stand down.
I offer integrative therapy and neuro-somatic coaching for people who want change that feels safe, grounded, and lasting — without pressure to “fix” themselves.
I work with clients in Worthing and online, supporting people across the UK and Worldwide
Starting therapy can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping, analysing, or being the one others rely on.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and responsive to you. I work with both the mind and the body, because real change happens when your nervous system is included — not overridden.
My work integrates EMDR, hypnotherapy, NLP, and somatic approaches, chosen carefully depending on what your nervous system needs — rather than applied as a one-size-fits-all technique. Learn more about EMDR therapy →
Depending on what you bring, our work may support:
Anxiety and chronic stress
Trauma and complex trauma
Addiction and compulsive patterns
Burnout, confidence, and self-doubt
Life transitions, including menopause wellbeing
Sessions move at your pace, with safety, choice, and regulation at the centre. Where helpful, I may offer reflective practices or personalised audio support between sessions to help changes settle and integrate.
Alongside therapy, I offer neuro-somatic coaching for people who want to move forward — while still honouring their nervous system.
Unlike traditional coaching, this approach works with the body as well as the mind. Because I’m trauma-trained, we can explore goals, decisions, identity, and change without bypassing what needs care.
This is often a good fit if you’re:
Functioning well, but feeling internally stuck
Wanting change without pressure or performance
Looking for grounded support through transition or growth
I offer a free 30-minute consultation via Zoom, so we can explore whether working together feels like the right fit — calmly, with no obligation.
You don’t need to know exactly what you need before reaching out.
Clarity often emerges through conversation.
For employee wellbeing, resilience, and mental fitness — including workshops, coaching, and talking therapy — my work through Connected Ape supports people and organisations to evolve life in work.
If something here resonates, you’re welcome to take your time — explore the site, read at your own pace, or reach out when it feels right.
There’s no pressure to know exactly what you need yet.
Clarity often emerges through conversation.
Warmly,
Bernadette
Integrative Therapist & Neuro-Somatic Coach
