Anna Chainska
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About me
“It’s not in your head. It’s in your body."
Chronic illness, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, anger,stress, low self-esteem, low self-worth, relationship issues and financial struggles, if these were just ‘in your head,’ you could talk yourself out of them, reason through them, or transform them on your own. But if you find yourself struggling with the same issues over and over, it’s a sign of a deeper pattern—one rooted in the body, not just the mind.
The symptoms you are experiencing right now are not random. They are manifestations of things left unresolved, emotions that got stuck, experiences that were never fully digested or healed. Most often, these things happened very early in life, at a time when you couldn’t logically process or understand them. They embedded themselves in the body, creating a blueprint that continues to play out as patterns in adulthood, affecting you in ways you may not understand.
Trauma stored in the body doesn’t always stem from extreme events. It can accumulate from the ordinary pains of childhood—a fall that went unnoticed, a night spent crying alone, or moments that felt deeply unfair but were too big to process. These small but impactful experiences accumulate, remaining in the body and influencing us well into adulthood.
You may wonder, ‘Why am I stressed, unhappy, or angry when my life looks fine on the outside?’ This dissonance reveals that unresolved pain from the past is still alive within you, influencing your emotions, thoughts, and even your life choices in the present.
If you, like me, have tried various healing methods but never felt lasting relief, mind-body somatic healing offers a powerful approach. Through a four-step process and supportive lifestyle changes, this method facilitates healing that extends beyond the therapy room, creating long-lasting results. By reconnecting with the body and acknowledging the pain, struggle, and hurt that have been held within, you open the door for true healing.
When we allow ourselves to feel and express the fullness of our experience, we restore the natural flow of life and vitality. The result is not just a return to health, but a reconnection with resilience, joy, confidence, and presence. You can move forward, fully experiencing your life in a joyful way, free from the burdens of the past.
I offer both online and in-person sessions to make healing accessible and effective wherever you are. For in-person sessions, I have private therapy rooms in Watford and Berkhamsted, creating a safe space for our work together. For online sessions, we can connect from anywhere in the world, with the same depth and impact as meeting in person.
Additionally, I offer email counseling and messaging support to provide ongoing care and flexibility. Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are held weekly to ensure consistent progress. My rates vary between £40 and £75 per session, and I offer a sliding scale to accommodate different financial situations.
Whether in person, online, or through message support, I am here to help you reconnect with yourself and create meaningful, lasting change.
Training, qualifications & experience
My Experience and Expertise:
- Psychodynamic Counselling: My formal training in psychodynamic counselling has equipped me with the skills to explore and address the root causes of emotional distress.
- Somatic Therapy: Through somatic practices, we’ll work together to release trauma stored in your body and restore your sense of safety and wholeness.
- Kundalini Yoga and Energy Work: As a certified Kundalini yoga teacher, I integrate energy practices that balance and harmonize your mind-body connection.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Whether it’s overcoming blocks or stepping into your life’s purpose, my coaching approach is direct, empowering, and grounded in both spiritual wisdom and practical strategies.
I’ve been working with clients both in-person and online since 2007. Over the years, I’ve gained extensive experience, including nearly a decade working in a high-security mental health institution, which provided me with invaluable hands-on experience with trauma and complex mental health challenges.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 - £150.00
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer: 1-1/ online or in person session. Email counselling.
Further information
My Approach: From Darkness to Light
My primary focus is on helping you break free from the burdens weighing you down, so you can fully reclaim your life, your body, and your path. I am here to guide you toward embracing your gifts, realizing your life’s purpose, and feeling abundant—not just in love, health, and happiness, but also in financial prosperity. It’s about stepping out of darkness and into your own light, where you can live true to yourself and shine brightly in your life and in the world.
What You Can Expect
With every session, you’ll feel a gradual yet powerful shift—more light, more alignment, and more clarity in your body and spirit. As you release what no longer serves you, you’ll experience more authenticity, freedom, and fulfilment in your life. During our sessions, I will be holding space for your growth and transformation. Together, we will work on peeling back layers of unresolved pain, limiting beliefs, and old patterns, allowing you to step fully into your authentic power. Whether you’re navigating life’s challenges, seeking to heal from trauma, or aspiring to align with your higher purpose, my goal is to support you in embracing the wholeness that already resides within you.
