About Karyn
Integrative & Energy Psychotherapy: 30 Years of Pioneering Practice
Combining UKCP Clinical Science with Multidimensional Techniques to Heal the Whole Human Framework.
A Safe, Neuro-Affirming Sanctuary for Deep Psychological & Somatic Rebirth
Online uk-wide
“If you have arrived here from my home page, you likely already feel that your path to healing requires something deeper than the standard approach. Here is the clinical and soulful foundation behind that promise.”
A Sanctuary for the “Too Much”
I provide a sanctuary for those who have often felt “too much” for traditional therapy. I do not look at you as a clinical deficit to be fixed. I see you as a complex, brilliant system ready to safely transform old survival patterns and step into authentic, unshakeable alignment.
A Safe, Neuro-Affirming Sanctuary
Your unique nervous system blueprint is respected here. My practice is entirely neuro-affirming, meaning I do not seek to pathologise how your brain and body adapted to survive high-conflict or traumatic environments. Whether you are dealing with Complex PTSD, executive burnout, or neurodivergent dysregulation, my goal is to guide you back to your innate somatic safety and personal Autonomy.
“I believe you are a complex, unique system, not a symptom.”
About Karyn
Senior Psychotherapist, Systemic Architect & Neuro-Somatic Guide
From Clinical Foundations to Cross-System Healing: Meet Your Systemic Architect
I am Karyn Segers, a professional therapist with over 18 years of experience, specialising as an Outcome-Focused, Integrative and Psychodynamic Energy Psychotherapist, Psychotherapist, Hypno-Psychotherapist, Inner Child Healing Therapist, Clinical Supervisor, Energy Coach, Reiki Master Practitioner and Teacher, and Soul and Energy Healer. I aim to support clients on their journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment.
- 20 Years of Clinical Excellence: UKCP-accredited psychotherapy integrated with advanced energy psychotherapy.
- The Whole-Human Framework: Bridging clinical science with multidimensional techniques for lasting systemic change.
- Neuro-Affirming & Trauma-Informed: A dedicated space for neuro-complex and neurodivergent individuals, as well as those seeking deep somatic and psychological resolution.
- Energy Master Practitioner & Coach: 30 years of guidance at the intersection of psychotherapy, physiology, and energetic systems.
“I integrate a range of clinical and energetic modalities tailored to your unique nervous system.
I Specialise in Supporting:
- Complex Trauma & PTSD Recovery: For those who have tried “everything” and still feel trapped in their past or hyper-vigilant in their present.
- Neuro-Complex & Neuro-Diverse: Tailored support for ADHD, Autism, and AuDHD brains that require a specialist who understands their specific wiring and sensory architecture.
- High-Performing Professionals: Leaders and visionaries experiencing “the ceiling”—where unresolved personal or energetic blocks hinder professional success.
- The Spiritually Awakened: Individuals navigating profound shifts who require a clinically grounded guide to help them integrate their experiences without losing their footing in the physical world.
- Integrative Seekers: Anyone looking for a more holistic, multidimensional approach to therapy that respects the mind, body, and energy system.
The Systemic Architect: Clinical Rigour. Somatic Heart.
The Clinical Philosophy: Why I Bridge Science & Spirit
Traditional “talk therapy” often stays in the cognitive mind. While understanding your story is vital, true transformation happens when we address the physical biology, the nervous system, and the subtle energy field (the Biofield).
Human beings are not just psychological profiles. I realised that permanent liberation requires a simultaneous, precise recalibration of the entire human framework. This realisation gave rise to my unique clinical framework: Intersectional Complex Multidimensional Psychotherapy (IC).
I view the human experience through a clinical lens, but I treat it with a somatic heart. The body remembers what the mind tries to forget. By integrating Neuro-Somatic Architecture with advanced psychotherapy, I help you move out of “survival mode” and into a state of high-functioning Autonomy.
“Transforming trauma into empowerment and wholeness.”
My Journey:
My clinical philosophy is the result of an evolution that began in South Africa, where I first recognised that healing is never an isolated event—it is systemic. I discovered early in my career that true psychological resolution requires a multidimensional lens; one that integrates the psychological, the physiological, and the energetic.
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I began three decades ago as a Reiki Practitioner. While I witnessed the profound relief that energy healing could provide, I realised that many individuals required a more pragmatic, clinical framework to process and integrate complex trauma safely. I moved away from models where clients were passive recipients of healing, seeking instead to empower them as active participants in their own recovery. This commitment to clinical excellence led me to train as a UKCP-accredited Psychotherapist, Hypno-Psychotherapist, and Energy Psychotherapist.
Today, as a senior practitioner with 20 years of formal clinical registration underpinned by 30 years of master-level experience in energy medicine and counselling, my practice sits at a specialist clinical intersection. I have moved beyond the “symptom-management” model, combining traditional psychotherapeutic depth with advanced somatic tracking and evidence-based practice. This foundation allows me to act as a bridge-builder, addressing the conscious mind, the subconscious, the physical nervous system, and the energetic field as an interconnected whole.
Over the decades, my work has evolved from generalist psychotherapy into specialist trauma-informed and neuro-informed care. This journey includes developing my specialist Inner Child Healing program and expanding into Clinical Supervision, where I support senior and experienced practitioners in navigating their complex, integrative practices.
“Today, my practice is an integration of every lesson learned, every qualification earned, and every breakthrough witnessed.“
The IC Framework: Multidimensional Resolution
I believe that many of the symptoms labelled as “disorders” are actually the signals of a highly sensitive system that has lost its connection to its original blueprint. My work is about Systemic Realignment. I look at the neuro-somatic (mind and body), the neurochemical (dopamine/hormones), the psychological (trauma/inner child), and the energetic (entanglements/disruptions) to create a holistic state of “Flow.”
“I believe the body holds the truth the mind is afraid to speak.”
Core Pillars of My Practice
These standards anchor my practice, ensuring a foundation of safety, professional integrity, and profound transformation.
1. An Integrated Philosophy: I believe true transformation requires looking beyond the present-day personality. We are multidimensional beings, and the roots of our challenges often lie in layers that traditional “talk therapy” cannot reach. My approach addresses health as a complete system—integrating the Mind, Body, Energy, and Spirit.
2. Integrative Clinical Excellence: My practice is grounded in a blend of psychological frameworks. I integrate Psychodynamic principles to explore the unconscious mind and bring hidden conflicts to light, alongside Cognitive-Behavioural and Humanistic therapies to address emotional and cognitive patterns. I use psychosomatic principles to work with the body and Energy Psychotherapy principles to work with the neuro-somatic imprints. This flexible, clinical framework allows for a deeply personalised experience, fostering the self-awareness necessary for lasting growth.
3. Trauma-Informed & Compassionate Safety: Healing begins with a Compassionate Presence. I provide a sanctuary where you are truly seen, heard, and held in a safe, empathetic environment. My practice is strictly Trauma-Informed, built upon the five essentials of care: safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Whether you are navigating complex PTSD or childhood wounds, your nervous system’s safety is my priority.
4. Neuro-Affirming Empowerment: I am dedicated to honouring your unique brain wiring. Whether you identify as ADHD, Autistic, AuDHD, or a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I provide a space where you can “unmask” and embrace your authentic self, safely. We work together to develop practical coping strategies and emotional regulation tools that honour your neurodivergent identity as a vital strength rather than a deficit.
5. Outcome-Focused & Results-Oriented: While our work is deep and soulful, it is also practical and measurable. I collaborate with you to establish specific treatment goals and regularly monitor our progress. By combining decades of experience with a commitment to Ongoing Excellence (continuous professional research and training), I ensure you develop the internal tools and practical skills needed to move from surviving to thriving.
“You are not broken. You are a finely tuned instrument that needs
a different frequency of care.”
Specialist Clinical Areas
Inner Child & Complex Trauma Therapy
In 2012, after finding that traditional therapy couldn’t reach certain childhood wounds in my own journey, I developed a specialist Inner Child Healing program. With over 14 years of experience in this niche, I provide deep trauma resolution, helping clients reconnect with and heal their inner child, fostering emotional freedom and long-term embodiment.
Neuro-Divergence & Neuro-Hormonal Support
A dedicated, neuro-affirming space for individuals navigating neurodivergent profiles (ADHD, Autism, etc.). I provide specialised support for stabilising the body, managing burnout, and improving neurofunctioning. I also provide specialised support for neuro-hormonal regulation, helping clients understand the interplay among their unique neurology, endocrine health, and emotional wellbeing to achieve physiological balance.
Trauma Resolution
I provide specialised clinical support for trauma survivors. My neuro-somatic approach focuses on regulating the nervous system, restoring the self-concept, somatic clearing of psychological imprints, and resolving the root cause.
Complex Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
I provide specialised clinical support for survivors of narcissistic abuse and complex relational trauma. My approach focuses on the systematic de-layering of trauma bonds, the restoration of the self-concept, and the somatic clearing of psychological imprints left by prolonged narcissistic environments.
Clinical Supervision
I offer a multi-perspective approach using the 7-eyed model of supervision. I support senior and experienced therapists, working with neuro-therapies, complex trauma, neuro-divergence, narcissistic abuse recovery and complex cases.
Neuro-Somatic Energy Coaching
With over 18 years of experience in coaching and personal development, my practice has evolved into a comprehensive neuro-somatic method. This includes my background as an Energy Coach with Inugo (2008–2011), providing start-up development at Shirlaws, and corporate equine-assisted coaching with Lead Change, now integrated with advanced energy psychology tools.
Intuitive Strategist
Providing high-level guidance to individuals at a significant crossroads in their personal or professional lives. I combine 30 years of clinical wisdom with intuitive perception to help you navigate complex transitions, identify hidden systemic blocks, and map out a clear, aligned path forward when the way ahead feels obscured.
Metaphysical & Ancestral & Past life healing
My therapeutic work extends into the deep archives of the human experience. I have over 30 years of experience in Spiritual Ancestral Healing and Transgenerational Healing techniques.
Ancestral Healing
Addressing the “unseen” obstacles and entanglements passed down through lineages.
Gestalt & Constellation Work: I have trained with Dr Helen Ford and incorporate Gestalt therapy using Constellation work to resolve systemic family patterns.
Past-Life Regression Therapy
Resolving non-linear trauma and reclaiming lost fragments of self.
Remote Soul Healing & Clearing
With 30 years of experience in Reiki and energy healing, I offer safe, ethical, and effective sessions that support holistic mind-body-spirit wellbeing. Remote Soul Healing & Clearing services have a global reach, supporting clients in South Africa, Australia, Europe, and America.
Reiki & Energy Healing and Guidance
Clinical Reiki & Energy Healing in-person (Ulverston, Cumbria)
With 30 years of experience in Reiki and energy healing, I offer safe, ethical, and effective sessions that support holistic mind-body-spirit wellbeing. My practice is inclusive and diverse; I have worked professionally with individuals aged 2 to 94, including pregnant women.
My Remote Distant Energy Healing
My Remote Distant Energy Healing services reach those whom I cannot see in person and have a global reach, supporting clients in South Africa, Australia, Europe, and America.
Psychic Mediumship & Guidance
I am a naturally gifted psychic medium with over 35 years of professional experience, offering compassionate telephone readings worldwide. My work is grounded in empathy and respect, helping clients navigate grief, loss, and life’s uncertainties. Every session is approached with strict confidentiality and a deep commitment to your emotional peace and empowerment.
Professional rigour & credentials:
Training, Qualifications & Professional Standing
Psychotherapeutic & Clinical Qualifications:
Postgraduate Diploma (Master’s level) in Clinical Supervision
Postgraduate Diploma (Master’s level, with dissertation) in Clinical Energy Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma (Master’s level, with dissertation) in Outcome-Oriented Psychotherapies
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (Hypno-Psychotherapy)
Intermediate Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy
NLP Practitioner Certificate
Diploma in Psychology
Energy & Spiritual Mastery
30 years’ Reiki Practitioner (Usui System of Natural Healing) and 20+ years as a Master Teacher.
30 years’ experience in Ancestral Healing & Transgenerational Clearing.
35+ years’ experience as a Natural Psychic Medium.
Former Lead Reiki Practitioner at St Mary’s Hospice (2015–2017) (Oncology & End-of-Life care)
Reiki Qualifications:
Reiki Master Teacher Degree (Usui System of Natural Healing)
Advanced Reiki Training Certificate
Usui Shiki Ryoho Second Degree & First Degree Levels
Hands-on Healing Therapy Certificate
Professional Memberships:
UKCP Accredited (Full Clinical Member No: 2011162587)
ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology)
EPN (Energy Psychotherapy Network)
NSTT (National Society of Talking Therapies)
Retired Modalities
Reflexology: I am a professionally qualified reflexologist with over 18 years of experience. While I have recently retired from active reflexology practice, this training informs my somatic understanding of the body.
Qualifications: Diploma in Anatomy and Physiology; Reflexology Level 3 Cert. IIHHT.
The Story Behind the Symbol: The Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly
At Awaken Inner Sense, my visual identity is anchored by a rare and beautiful creature of the British ecosystem (which I recently sighted for the first time): the Ebony Jewelwing Damselfly. This is not a casual choice, but a living metaphor for the master-level somatic, psychological, and energetic rewiring we facilitate.
Traditional therapy treats trauma from the outside in. But true transformation requires you to look inward, reclaim your physiology, and awaken the organic wisdom already within your system. The Ebony Jewelwing perfectly mirrors this journey of profound restoration.
The Ecosystem of Pure Alignment: Biologically, the Ebony Jewelwing is a “bioindicator.” It cannot survive in toxic, stagnant, or polluted environments; it flourishes only in the most pristine, highly oxygenated, shaded running streams. This mirrors our clinical philosophy. Healing from complex family trauma, neurodivergent masking, and neuro-hormonal exhaustion requires a rare, highly pure ecosystem of absolute clinical safety, strict confidentiality, and high energetic containment.
Shift, Reclaim, and Ground: Unlike the dragonfly, which rests with its wings spread wide open to the world, the damselfly folds its velvet, matte-black wings, keeping them tightly closed over its body at rest. This posture represents exquisite containment, intact boundaries, and grounded safety—the exact pillars needed by adults reclaiming their lives from narcissistic family systems.
Yet, when the light hits its slender body, it flashes with a brilliant, iridescent metallic green, deep teal and electric blue. This dramatic shifting of light serves as a magnificent somatic metaphor for the autonomic nervous system moving out of a dull, exhausted trauma response and into vibrant, ventral vagal safety. It represents the beautiful, courageous process of neurodivergent unmasking. The velvet black of its wings holds space for the heavy, deep cellular clearing of your history. At the same time, its brilliant iridescent body signals the vital, active reawakening of your true essence.
“To heal is not to change who you are. It is to step out of survival loops, clear the energetic sediment of the past, and awaken your inner sense.“
You have the capacity to heal. If you are ready to commit to that journey, I am here to guide the way.
Finding Our Resonance: Is This the Right Space for You?
Healing is a deeply personal investment of time, energy, and trust. Because my work sits at the intersection of intensive clinical psychotherapy and deep soul-work, it is important that we are the right “frequency match” for one another. I work with individuals (aged 18 to 94) who are ready to look beneath the surface. My expertise is in resolving the unseen obstacles: the quiet echoes of trauma, ancestral patterns, and the unconscious blocks that keep your system in a state of “stuckness.”
This space is designed for you if:
- You are “high-functioning” but carrying a heavy internal load: you navigate life with competence, yet your nervous system is exhausted from the effort.
- You’ve felt “too much” for traditional therapy: You are highly analytical, deeply sensitive, or have a complex history that requires more than a standard “one-size-fits-all” approach.
- You seek a practitioner who “gets it”: Someone who can meet you at your intellectual depth and hold space for your spiritual experiences without judgment.
- You are ready for a partnership of equals: You are looking for a guide to walk beside you as you take the lead in your own profound restoration.
To ensure you receive the most effective care, I am very mindful of the “container” we build together.
This work is a deep dive, and it requires a specific level of readiness.
This may not be the right timing for us to work together if:
- You are looking for a passive experience: If you are seeking a “quick fix” or a space to vent without the intention of change, this deep-work approach may feel overwhelming.
- You prefer a traditional, clinical-only approach: My work bridges the gap between science and the sacred. If you are uncomfortable exploring the energetic or “multidimensional” side of healing, we may not be the right fit.
- You aren’t ready to look at the “hidden” parts: Transformation requires us to examine the mechanics of our own patterns. If you aren’t yet ready for that level of self-inquiry, a more traditional “talk therapy” might be a gentler first step.
Your Journey Begins Here: The Process
The Process for Therapy & Coaching Pathways :
Step 1: Secure Your 90-Minute Multidimensional Assessment: Click the button below to complete your intake application and process your £395 assessment fee. To ensure this specialist support is accessible, flexible payment options (including Klarna and PayPal) are available at checkout.
Step 2: Personalised Scheduling: I manage my clinic calendar personally to ensure practitioner containment. Within 48 business hours of your payment, I will email you directly with 2 or 3 date options for your live online assessment.
Note: Appointments are held during daytime hours (UK Time). If you prefer to check my current diary availability before purchasing, please [EMAIL ME] first.
Step 3: The Deep-Dive Diagnostic: We meet via secure video for a 90-minute clinical “mapping” session. We will audit your nervous system, identify your specific “Collision Points,” and determine if we are a clinical match for a long-term container.
Step 4: Your Clinical Roadmap: By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of the roots of your collapse. We will then decide which therapeutic path or container is right for your recovery.
Important Note: Should I determine during the assessment that my practice is not the correct therapeutic match for your specific clinical needs, you will not be admitted to a long-term container. The assessment fee is non-refundable as it covers the expert clinical diagnostics and time performed during the 90-minute session.
The Process for Spiritual, Energy & Intuitive Pathways: No intake form is required; email me to check my availability.
Payment plans available via Klarna/PayPal at checkout.
Beyond the Clinic
When I am not working at a multidimensional level, you’ll find me walking the Cumbrian fells/lakes, immersed in cutting-edge research, or tending to my garden. I believe that to hold space for others’ deep transformation, one must remain deeply rooted in the earth and the quiet wisdom of nature. This balance allows me to bring a grounded, human presence to the high-frequency work we do together.
Terms of Engagement & Clinical Safety
To facilitate deep, systemic change, we must create a container of absolute consistency and clinical safety. These terms ensure that our focus remains entirely on your restoration and the integrity of the work.
- Payment & Investment: To secure your appointment, full payment is required at the time of booking. Flexible payment options are available at checkout to facilitate access to intensive therapy blocks.
- Container Booking Terms: Our work relies on the cumulative effect of consistent work. Therefore, sessions are held on a fixed weekly or fortnightly basis. Consistency: The efficacy of this work relies on clinical momentum; therefore, sessions within a block are fixed and non-transferable to ensure the integrity of the therapeutic container. Attendance: Missed or rescheduled sessions within a block are charged at the full rate. Those requiring monthly sessions have the option of my ad hoc sessions.
- Cancellations & Rescheduling: I require more than 72 hours’ notice for any cancellations or changes to your appointment. Sessions cancelled or rescheduled with less than 72 hours’ notice will incur the full fee.
- Professional Ethics & Privacy: I operate in strict accordance with UKCP ethical guidelines and UK law, ensuring a safe, confidential, and professional therapeutic environment. In compliance with GDPR, all client records are stored securely and handled in accordance with the highest data protection standards.
- Safety Disclaimer: This is a specialist psychological recovery service, not an emergency crisis line. If you are currently in an emergency, fear for your physical safety, or are in a mental health crisis, please get in touch with your local emergency services or Local Domestic Abuse Hotline immediately.
While I work primarily online with clients across the UK, a limited number of in-person sessions are available at my South Cumbria practice for residents.
Ready to awaken to your true self and potential?
Whether you are seeking clinical intervention for trauma or a spiritual deep-dive into your soul’s history, I am here to guide you.
Transformation is not a destination; it is a recalibration of your entire existence. If you are ready to step out of survival and into your most authentic, multidimensional expression, I invite you to apply for an assessment.
“The goal is not just to feel better; It is to empower you to reclaim your personal autonomy and become the architect of your own healing.”
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.” — Rumi.
Contact Karyn Segers
UKCP Accredited (Senior) Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
The Bridge Between Clinical Psychotherapy and Energetic Healing
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: 07464 617 315
📧 Email: info@awakeninnersense.co.uk
📍 Online: Nationwide (UK) via Secure Video Tuesdays – Thursdays (10 am – 4 pm)
🌍 Worldwide: Remote Sessions Tuesdays – Thursdays (10 am – 4 pm)
Providing specialist online psychotherapy nationwide across the UK (London, Birmingham and Manchester). Limited in-person psychotherapy available for residents of Ulverston and the South Lakes on Fridays.
Registered with UKCP | Fellow of ACEP | Member of the Energy Psychotherapy Network