About me
Hi, I'm Maria, a somatic therapist and integrative counsellor. I offer a gentle, body-focused approach that combines counselling with Somatic Experiencing. Modality was developed by Peter Levine.
Many people come to me because talking therapy alone hasn't reached the roots of anxiety, stress, or trauma. In my sessions, I integrate traditional counselling skills with somatic therapy, helping you understand what your body is holding and why certain patterns continue.
My approach is warm, steady and collaborative. We work together to notice sensations, emotions, boundaries and nervous system responses, so that your body can gradually release tension and come back into a state of safety.
This work is suitable for people experiencing:
- Anxiety and chronic stress
- Trauma
- Feeling disconnected from the body
- Emotional overwhelm
- Burnout and nervous system dysregulation.
Whether you are looking for counselling, somatic therapy, or a blend of both, I adapt each session to what you need. My aim is to help you feel more grounded, present and connected to yourself.
I offer in-person sessions in a quiet, private therapy loft in Kingswood (Bristol), and online sessions for those who prefer support from home.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Integrative Counselling (Level 4) Heartwood Counselling School.
- Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (3-year training) - SOSI International, London.
- Additional training in nervous system regulation, trauma-informed practice, body-based therapy, and relational counselling.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £75.00
Additional information
- Fee: £75
- Introductory first session: £65.
- Concessions available depending on circumstances and availability.
When I work
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Further information
My practice combines somatic therapy, nervous-system regulation, and counselling. This integrative method supports clients who want more than traditional talk therapy- especially those experiencing trauma symptoms, anxiety, stress-related physical tension, emotional dysregulation or long term overwhelm.
Somatic work is offered gently and only if it feels right for you. Many clients benefit from a blended model: counselling for insight and clarity, and somatic work for releasing help patterns in the body.
This approach helps increase resilience, restore balance and build a deeper sense of self-trust and stability.
