Shelley Treacher Somatic Therapy for Anxiety, Grief & Emotional Healing

21/12/2025

Christmas often brings old family dynamics back.

You can be a capable, self-aware adult
and still feel pulled into familiar roles around family.

That doesn’t mean you’re going backwards.
It means your nervous system recognises something it learned long ago.

This short reel is a reminder that regulation doesn’t come from forcing calm.
It comes from understanding what’s being stirred.

09/12/2025

Many people slip back into old roles at Christmas, even when life feels steady elsewhere.
It isn’t regression.
It’s the nervous system remembering what once kept you safe.

If you notice familiar patterns resurfacing this year, be gentle with yourself.
Your body is reacting to history, it’s not a failing.

Follow for more support with relationships, emotional regulation, and somatic therapy.

02/12/2025

The body sometimes forces a pause so we can restore energy and come back to ourselves
Sharing a little reminder today for anyone who’s tired or pushing through.

28/10/2025

So many people lose themselves in love without even realising it.
We silence our truth to avoid conflict, or overgive to feel secure.
This short video explores why that happens, and how to reconnect with who you really are.
Watch the full video: Stop Losing Yourself in Love. Link in comments.

16/10/2025

A small update 😊

I recently earned Senior Accreditation with the BACP, recognising advanced experience and commitment to ethical, trauma-informed practice.

I’ve also returned to podcasting and recording for my YouTube Channel, exploring compassion, authenticity, and the courage of being human!

I’m stretching beyond my comfort zone and feeling the same doubts I help others with. But that honesty keeps the work real. Staying real, even when it’s uncomfortable, makes it worthwhile 💚

If you’d like to follow my next chapter, you can subscribe on YouTube or listen to the podcast (links below).

25/09/2025

Ever get stuck replaying the same thought, or feel like “there’s something I should be doing… but I don’t know what it is”?
That’s not weakness or failure. It’s your nervous system looping.

I’ve shared more about this in my latest video on easing anxiety and overthinking.
(Full video link in the first comment)

18/09/2025

Exciting update: I’m now able to offer therapy online to clients across the EU (excluding the USA/Canada).

If you’ve been listening to the podcast from abroad and would like to work together, you can book here: https://tidycal.com/shelley-treacher

29/08/2025

What is somatic therapy?
So often we think therapy is all about talking - but our bodies hold so much of our story too. Somatic therapy brings the body into the room as part of healing.

In this 5-minute video, I explain what somatic therapy is, why the body is so important, and I guide you through a gentle practice you can try for yourself.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/s6-aL2R89Pc?si=h2khyq1quwFDEBPf

What is somatic therapy, and how can it help? In this video, I explain what somatic therapy is and guide you through a short exercise so you can try it for y...

04/03/2025

We do this every day, all day—criticising ourselves, replaying mistakes, or feeling like we’re not enough. But what if, instead, you offered yourself some kind words of understanding, as you would with a friend or child?

Maybe…
• “I did my best with what I had.”
• “I deserve grace, just like everyone else.”
• “It’s okay to be human.”

Now, take a deep breath and type a kind word to yourself in the comments.

Somatic therapy helps you notice these inner criticisms, soften them, and build a deeper sense of self-compassion—not just in your mind, but in your body. When you feel it, you can truly believe it.

https://www.bristolcounselling.co.uk

23/05/2024

Deep Emotions Triggered by Being on Jury Service
View ITV West news footage of Shelley Treacher talking about the emotional toll of jury duty. (Starts at 1:05)
https://www.bristolcounselling.co.uk/press

17/05/2024

This is my 2nd tv appearance. I don’t know how I got lucky enough to be asked again. But it was a fun experience! The cameraman was lovely to work with too; he really put me at ease. I may even get used to it one day…
Let me know if you see it!