One-to-one · Online · UK & worldwide
Somatic coaching online, wherever you are
I work with people who are tired of anxiety and self-doubt running their lives. Many of them are kind, capable and worn out from holding everything together.
Our sessions take place by video call, so you can join from your own home, in the UK or anywhere else in the world. I already work with clients in different time zones, including the US.
Is this for you?
People usually get in touch with me when they recognise some of this.
- You say yes to everyone, then feel drained and resentful.
- However much you do, you never quite feel good enough.
- You can’t switch off. Your mind races and your body stays tense.
- You know what you need to do, but you can’t make yourself start.
- You’re rebuilding your confidence after a relationship that made you doubt yourself.
- You understand where your patterns come from, yet you still feel stuck.
If you’re not sure whether this is the right kind of support for you, that’s fine. That’s exactly what the free call is for.
What online sessions are like
We meet on Zoom for 60 minutes. All you need is a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable, and somewhere to sit where you can move a little if you want to.
Body-based work can still be done over video. We talk, and we also notice what’s happening in your body as we go: your breathing, any tension, where you feel things settle. I’ll guide you gently, and nothing happens unless you’re comfortable with it.
Brainspotting works online too, and I bring it into sessions where it’s helpful for you.
You’re already at home afterwards, with time to rest rather than travel. I offer a limited number of evening and weekend appointments, which helps if you’re in a different time zone.
What’s included
We start with six sessions. That gives us time to understand what brings you here and to build on the work week by week.
- Six 60-minute one-to-one sessions by video call
- Nervous system mapping, so you understand how you respond to stress
- Practical regulation tools to use between sessions
- Somatic (body-based) coaching throughout
- Brainspotting and hypnotherapy where they’re helpful for you
Towards the end, we’ll look back at where you are and decide together whether further sessions would help.
How it works
1. Book a free 30-minute call
Pick a time in my calendar. We’ll talk about what’s going on for you, and you can ask me anything.
2. Decide if it feels right
There’s no pressure to book on the call. If we go ahead, I’ll send you a coaching contract and we’ll arrange your first session.
3. Start your sessions
We meet by video at a pace that suits you, usually weekly, though we can arrange them around what works for you.
Every programme is tailored to you, so fees depend on what you need. I’ll talk you through the options on your free call, so you know exactly where you stand before you decide anything. I’m fully insured, and every client receives a coaching contract.
In clients’ words
“Ruth is based in the UK and I’m in the US, and she has been incredibly accommodating with the time difference… It never once felt like a logistical hurdle.”
Kimberly E., Google review
“I’m sleeping better, communicating my needs more clearly and feeling in a much better place overall.”
Sarah S., Google review
“Ruth provided me with a practical, personalised toolkit of genuinely useable techniques to help me regulate my anxiety…”
Charlotte W., Google review
About me
For a long time I was a people pleaser. I struggled with boundaries and low self-esteem, and I was always looking for approval from other people. Counselling and psychotherapy helped for a while, but the change didn’t last until I understood how much my body was holding.
That’s what led me to somatic work. In our sessions I’ll explain what’s happening in your nervous system as we go, so it makes sense to you, and we’ll always go at your pace.
BSc (Hons) Psychology · ICF and CPD accredited somatic trauma-informed coaching certification · Brainspotting Practitioner, Phase 3 · Somatic Experiencing, Foundation Level · Certified Hypnotherapist (American Board of Hypnotherapy) · CPD accredited Narcissistic Abuse Specialist · Internal Family Systems (IFS) educated
Questions about online sessions
Do I need to be in the UK?
No. Sessions are on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere. I offer a limited number of evening and weekend appointments to help with different time zones.
What do I need for a session?
A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted.
What happens on the free call?
It’s a relaxed 30-minute chat. You can tell me a little about what’s going on, ask how I work, and see whether it feels like a good fit. There’s no obligation to book.
Is it confidential?
Yes. All sessions are completely confidential, and your personal information is handled as set out in my privacy policy.
Can we work together in person?
One-to-one sessions are online. If you’d like to work together in person, I offer full Healing Days in Shrewsbury, with room hire, lunch and refreshments included.
Let’s have a chat
The first call is free and takes 30 minutes. Choose a time that suits you below, or if you’d rather, email me at ruth@thesomatichealingcoach.com or call 07920 424736.
