Somatic Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based trauma therapy integrating trauma-informed yoga, Havening Techniques® and neuroscience-informed somatic practices for anxiety, PTSD and nervous system regulation.
Restoring safety, embodiment and lasting change through body-based trauma care.
Esme Winterflood | Somatic Trauma Therapist based in Hertford and Online
When Trauma Symptoms Persist in the Body
I work with trauma as a physiological experience — not only as a memory or story, but as patterns held within the nervous system and body. You may understand what has happened to you, yet still experience anxiety, chronic tension, dissociation, shutdown, reactive fight-or-flight responses or ongoing PTSD symptoms.
Trauma is stored in the body as conditioned nervous system responses. When talk therapy has helped but symptoms continue to surface, a somatic, body-based approach can help release trauma patterns at their root — supporting nervous system regulation, embodied safety and lasting change rather than temporary symptom relief.
If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode and create lasting regulation and safety, you’re in the right place.
1:1 Sessions and groups available in Hertford and online worldwide.
Start with a free 20-minute introductory call to explore whether this approach feels like the right fit.
“Esme’s sessions offered relief and resilience to body and mind..”
Work With Me
I offer somatic trauma therapy through private 1:1 sessions, alongside small trauma-informed yoga groups and online support. This body-based approach supports anxiety, PTSD and chronic stress by working directly with nervous system regulation and embodied safety.
This body based work may be especially helpful if you are experiencing:
persistent anxiety or panic
trauma symptoms that feel “stuck” in the body
chronic stress or nervous system dysregulation
dissociation or disconnection from your body
talk therapy that hasn’t fully resolved symptoms
1:1 Somatic Trauma Therapy
Private sessions focus on nervous system regulation, trauma release and restoring a felt sense of safety in the body. This work is particularly supportive when talk therapy has reached its limits and symptoms persist in patterns of anxiety, shutdown or chronic activation. Sessions can be offered as a standalone therapy or alongside ongoing counselling or psychotherapy.
Each session is paced and tailored to your needs. 1:1 sessions offered online, and in person sessions at The Secret Space, in Hertford, UK.
Trauma- Informed Yoga Classes
Small, therapeutic yoga groups designed to support nervous system regulation, embodied awareness and steady reconnection with the body. Suitable for those navigating stress, trauma recovery or ongoing anxiety or who simply want to explore how yoga can benefit wellbeing.
All groups are held at The Secret Space, in Hertford, UK.
Testimonials
About Esme
I’m Esme Winterflood, a somatic trauma therapist working with trauma as a physiological experience — supporting the body and nervous system to restore safety, regulation and choice.
My work is body-based, trauma-informed and grounded in neuroscience. Rather than focusing solely on retelling the past, I work collaboratively to help the nervous system settle, process trauma patterns and build embodied safety in the present.
This approach can complement talk therapy or be accessed as a standalone pathway — particularly when insight alone hasn’t brought the lasting change you’re seeking.
If you’d like to learn more about my background and training, you can read further below.
Resources
Explore articles, FAQ’s and guidance on somatic trauma therapy, anxiety and nervous system regulation — with new reflections added monthly to the blog.
Free Resources
Join me for grounding practices and practical information about this work.
FAQs
Learn more about somatic therapy and yoga in my FAQ’s section.
The Blog
Articles exploring trauma stored in the body, somatic therapy and nervous system regulation.
Check out the latest one on Mindfulness.
YouTube
Short, accessible videos exploring nervous system regulation and embodied approaches.
Book a Somatic Trauma Therapy Session
Not sure where to start or what to chat first? You’re welcome to get in touch here.
esme@embodiedtraumatherapies.com
(+44) 7415 710 961