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Why Work With Me.

I’m Lesley Twitchen, a fully qualified somatic informed psychotherapist, counsellor, and hypnotherapist with over seven years of experience. 

I blend traditional talking therapies and body-based somatic trauma informed approaches to create a tailored, poly-vagal sensitive path to self-discovery and transformation.

Therapy with me is human to human. working with adults and adolescents,  going to the heart and roots, accessing the unconscious experiences that run our life. providing real understanding, and real change. Whether you're looking for support with everyday struggles or deep trauma healing, we work at your pace accessing the body and mind in a way that feels right for you.

Somatic Therapy – Understanding trauma’s impact on both mind and body, learning how to regulate and feel safe again

Psychodynamic Therapy – Helping you understand how past experiences shape your present so you can break free from old patterns

Person-Centred Therapy – A compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel safe to be fully yourself

Hypnotherapy – Guiding you to access deeper layers of transformation and healing

Creative Therapy – For those who struggle to express emotions with words, using art, movement, or other creative outlets

Safe and Sound Protocol – A neuroscience-backed therapy designed to help the nervous system regulate and heal

Flow Neuroscience – A non-invasive brain stimulation treatment for drug-resistant depression

Who I Help

As a somatic trauma-informed psychotherapist and hypnotherapist, I specialise in working with individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their true selves. My practice is rooted in modern neuroscience, somatic bodywork, and a deep understanding of trauma’s lasting impact. I bring years of experience supporting those carrying hidden wounds, whether from childhood, relationships, or the weight of life’s demands.

I work with adults and teens facing:

Trauma and PTSD, including sexual violence, childhood abuse, and neglect

Stress, anxiety, and overwhelm that feel hard to shake

Low self-esteem and confidence struggles, often shaped by past experiences

Burnout and emotional exhaustion, where you're running on empty

Depression and low mood, leaving you feeling heavy or numb

Attachment wounds and relationship difficulties, repeating painful patterns

Grief and bereavement, when loss feels too much to bear

Anger, frustration, or emotional regulation challenges

Life transitions, identity shifts, or feeling lost without direction

If you’re here, maybe you know this feeling.

 You keep people-pleasing, afraid to say no, exhausted from keeping everyone happy but yourself

You feel stuck in your job, relationships, or within your own mind

You overthink everything, replaying conversations and doubting yourself constantly

You struggle to set boundaries, and it’s draining your energy and confidence

You crave something more. A sense of peace, self-acceptance, and the freedom to just be you

Your First Session

Finding the right counsellor is an important step, so I offer a free 20-minute consultation to give you the opportunity to see if working together feels like the right fit for you. Please feel free to contact me to arrange this.

Our first full session will be an assessment session. This is a space where we can gently explore what has brought you to counselling, what you hope to gain from the process, and how we might begin to approach this together. It’s an opportunity to start shaping the therapeutic journey in a way that feels safe, supportive, and tailored to your needs.