Inner Child Healing Therapy Online UK
Inner Child Healing Therapy Online
Integrative support for your inner child embodiment. Reclaiming Your Life from the Past: Beyond Talk Therapy
UKCP Psychotherapist Specialising in Integrative Trauma & C-PTSD Recovery
Decades of Integrative Practice: Bridging clinical psychotherapy and energetic resolution.
My approach offers a gentle, compassionate landing place.
Together, we slow down enough to listen to what your nervous system has been carrying—helping your body finally feel the felt sense of safety it was denied in the past.
30 Years of Integrative Energetic Practice: Holistic work to clear the blockages that talk therapy can’t reach.
20 Years of Psychotherapy: UKCP-accredited clinical depth, safety, and professional excellence.
Somatic-Energetic Resolution: A unique synthesis of clinical science and energetic practice to settle the nervous system, reconnect to your inner child, heal, integrate and restore your “Authentic Blueprint.”
Neuro-Affirming Expertise: A specialist “mask-free” environment for ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD individuals.
“Inner Child Healing: Reconnecting to Your Original Blueprint”
Specialist Psychotherapeutic Support for the Neurotypical, Neurodivergent, and Deep Thinkers
Nurture, heal, and free your inner child from the painful experiences of the past. I work with all nervous systems, providing a neuro-affirming space that respects the unique wiring of every individual—whether you are neurodivergent, neurotypical, or navigating the aftermath of complex trauma.
“Trauma is not just a story we remember with our minds; it is a posture our body holds.
It lives in the quiet clenching of your jaw, the shallow breath you barely notice,
the tight knot in your solar plexus, or the persistent feeling that you can
never truly drop your guard.”
Is This You? Signs You May Need Inner Child Healing
Many of the challenges we face as adults—anxiety, low self-worth, and emotional volatility—have their roots in our earliest years. You may benefit from Inner Child Healing if you recognise yourself in these patterns:
- The “Unexplained Void”: A persistent sense of chaos, “not being able to cope,” or a deep emptiness you can’t explain.
- Burnout: Successful on the outside, but feeling like a fraud internally.
- Painful Cycles: Repeating toxic relationship patterns despite “knowing better.”
- The “Not Enough” Narrative: Intense triggers and a core belief that you are fundamentally unworthy.
- Feeling Stuck: You’ve talked about your past for years, but your body still feels “blocked.”
- Emotional disconnection: You find it difficult to access deep emotional wounds safely or feel disconnected from your physical body.
- Early Wounds: A history of childhood neglect, abuse, abandonment, rejection or a “lack of fit” within your family.
- Hypervigilance & Chronic Anxiety: A constant physical bracing—feeling like your shoulders are pinned to your ears, your breathing stays shallow in your chest, or your heart races at the smallest shift in someone’s tone.
- Emotional Numbness & Dissociation: Feeling strangely detached, heavy, or “foggy”—as though you are watching your life from behind a sheet of glass, unable to land in your physical body fully.
- People-Pleasing & Boundary Dread: A sudden flutter in your stomach or a tight throat whenever you need to say “no,” making your body feel as though setting a boundary is an immediate threat to your safety.
- Deep Self-Criticism & Shame: A sinking, heavy sensation in your solar plexus or pit of your stomach—a physical weight that tells you that you are somehow “too much,” “not enough,” or fundamentally flawed.
“Your complexity is not a flaw to be fixed; it’s a landscape to be met with kindness.”
Are you ready to reconnect with the part of yourself that holds your joy, spontaneity, and true blueprint?
If you answered yes, Inner Child Healing Therapy offers the compassionate, specialised support you need
to move from fragmentation to wholeness.
“You are not broken; you are simply holding a story your body is ready to release.”
What is Inner Child Healing?
Inner Child Healing is a transformative process that addresses the roots of childhood trauma to build a nurturing, protective relationship with your Inner Child—the part of you shaped from conception through early adulthood.
In this practice, we move from the concept of the ‘Inner Child’ to the reality of the Integrated Child. We aren’t just thinking about your younger self; we are tending to the physiological imprints that version of you still carries in your nervous system and biofield today.
Healing the Deepest Roots
Traditional “talk therapy” often stays in the thinking brain. This approach reaches deeper into:
- Attachment Issues: Resolving fears of abandonment and trauma bonds.
- Pre-Verbal Trauma: Addressing experiences from infancy stored in the subconscious.
- In-the-Womb (Prenatal) Trauma: Recognising how pregnancy stress influences the developing nervous system.
- Developmental Trauma: Healing the wounds from childhood and early adulthood.
Your inner child isn’t an abstract concept—they live in your felt sense right now. They are the part of you that holds their breath when conflict arises, or feels a sudden, overwhelming wave of loneliness when someone pulls away.
When a child’s emotions are met with judgement, neglect, or overwhelm, those feelings get stored physically as suppressed energy or protective tension.
In our work together, we offer that younger self what they needed back then but didn’t receive: unwavering presence, warmth, and a secure relational anchor. By listening to the quiet, subtle wisdom of your body, we help those younger parts finally feel heard, held, and safe enough to come home to the present.
“Your body hasn’t failed you—it has simply been working overtime to keep you safe.”
The Integrated Child: A New Paradigm in Trauma Recovery
As a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist, my practice is grounded in clinical rigour and the neuroscience of trauma. However, real healing requires more than intellectual insight—it demands relational warmth and bodily safety.
We cannot think our way out of a state that the nervous system feels locked into. In our sessions, we work at a gentle, somatic pace. We don’t just talk about your past; we pay attention to how your body holds those experiences in the present moment.
Through “co-regulation”—the steady, attuned presence of another human being—your nervous system slowly learns that the danger has passed. We trace subtle bodily signals, honour the protective armour you built to survive, and gently invite your system to soften, expand, and breathe deeply again.”
Most therapy focuses on the “what” and the “why.” This Inner Child Healing Therapy focuses on the “how”, specifically, how your body and nervous system are still reacting to a past that is technically over, but biologically present.
Developed in 2012 after finding that standard modalities couldn’t bridge the final gap in my own recovery, this framework synthesises 3 decades of clinical psychotherapy with advanced somatic-energetic resolution.
A “Bottom-Up” Multidimensional Approach
Traditional therapy talks to the Prefrontal Cortex (the logical brain), but trauma lives in the Brainstem, the Nervous System, and the biofield. The foundation of our work is Safety; we begin by building an internal sanctuary where your nervous system can finally drop its guard.
This is a “Bottom-Up” process—we don’t just talk about the child; we communicate with the child in the language they understand: sensation, safety, and energy.
The Pillars of Resolution
- Clinical Psychotherapy & Neurological Integration: Providing UKCP-accredited safety and evidence-based depth to move beyond “talking to a younger self,” focusing instead on the actual integration of fragmented parts into your adult neurology.
- Somatic Processing (A Body-First Approach): Using somatic tools and methods to release “frozen” survival energy (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) and the physiological “charge” of past events, allowing your body to finally reach a state of ease.
- Rebuilding the connection to the inner child: establishing a true bond for long-lasting healing and integration.
- Energetic & Relational Depth: Clearing subtle blockages and reclaiming your core authentic self. We move from the wounds and beliefs to the power of authentic self-expression and soulful connection.
Neuro-Affirming Care
This specialism is for the neurotypical, neurodiverse, and the “Deep Thinker” who grew up feeling like an “alien” in their own family or society, wounded or abused. Whether you are Autistic, ADHD, or highly somatic, I provide a specialist, mask-free therapeutic space where we work with the grain of your unique nervous system, not against it.
- Dissolving the Social Mask: Gently rediscovering the authentic version of you that existed before you learned to hide.
- Sensory-Informed Healing: Validating that “meltdowns” or “shutdowns” were not bad behaviour, but a nervous system under extreme stress.
- Validation of the “Different” Experience: We process the trauma of being misunderstood by teachers, bullied, navigating the persistent feeling of outsider-hood, mismatches, or generational misattunement. We validate your reality, often for the first time.
- Relational Sanctuary: Repairing the damage from a lifetime of feeling unprotected, helping you build the internal security you need to thrive.
“You aren’t a broken version of a ‘normal’ person.
You are a neurodivergent person who has survived a lifetime of misattunement.
My ROLE is to help you find your way back to the person you were always meant to be.”
Is your situation more complex? If you are navigating the intersection
of Narcissistic Abuse, Neurodivergence, and Physical Burnout,
a standard track may not be enough. Explore the Intertwined Container here
Please note: This service is not an emergency or crisis intervention service.
If you are experiencing immediate thoughts of harm to yourself or others, or are in mental health crisis,
please get in touch with emergency services (999 or go to your nearest A&E in the UK),
call Samaritans on 116 123, or reach out to your local crisis team.
What to Expect
A space where the ‘Mask’ is optional. You don’t have to perform, minimise your pain, or ‘have it all figured out.’ Expect a session that feels like a deep exhale—a mix of gentle somatic inquiry, nervous system mapping, and compassionate witness.
In our sessions, your nervous system’s needs come first. I provide a space where you can finally stop performing. This environment benefits all clients by removing the ‘performance’ of therapy. You are invited to show up exactly as you are, in whatever way your body feels most comfortable.
- Zero Pressure for Eye Contact: You are welcome to look away, move around, or turn your camera off if you need a “sensory break.”
- Stimming is Welcome: Whether it’s a fidget toy, rocking, or pacing, your body’s way of regulating is respected here.
- No “Tone-Policing”: You don’t have to “mask” your communication style. Be as direct, blunt, or detailed as you need to be.
- Paced for Your System: We adjust session intensity to prevent sensory overload or “vulnerability hangovers.” You control the depth and speed of our work.
What We Explore Together: Uncovering the Roots
In this space, we move beyond surface-level symptoms to address the deeper blueprint of your internal world. We provide a safe, relational mirror so you can meet your true self—perhaps for the first time.
- Trauma & Abuse: PTSD, C-PTSD, and recovery from physical or emotional abuse.
- Early Life & Pre-verbal Imprints: Accessing the silent history of attachment wounds and early trauma.
- The Trauma of the ‘Square Peg’: Supporting neuro-trauma, RSD, sensory overload, and executive exhaustion.
- Relational Patterns & Attachment: Healing co-dependency and shifting how you show up in relationships.
- The Inner Critic & Protectors: Gently understanding the internal voices of shame or sabotage.
- Somatic & Physical Echoes: Listening to chronic tension, pain, and emotional dysregulation in the body.
“Healing from complex trauma takes time, care, and a space
where you never have to worry about carrying the weight alone.”
How We Walk This Path Together
Healing rarely moves in a straight, mechanical line, but our work follows a gentle, intentional arc:
- Creating Safety & Quiet: We begin by creating a secure holding space to regulate your nervous system so you can feel a sense of quiet within your own skin. For my neurodivergent clients, your natural way of being is completely honoured: you are welcome to fidget, use stim toys, or look away from the camera whenever eye contact feels draining.
- Somatic & Systemic Healing: From this place of safety, we gently meet the younger or self-protective parts of you that have been carrying old patterns, shame, or survival strategies. We provide the witness and care these parts never received, without overwhelming your system.
- Re-parenting & Integration: Finally, we weave these shifts into your daily life. You learn to become a compassionate anchor for yourself, set firm boundaries, reclaim your natural joy and curiosity, and step into life on your own terms.
“Here, your nervous system can finally put its heavy bags down.”
The Journey Home
An Integrative, Body-Mind Approach
Inner Child Healing is about changing your relationship with the past—moving you from fragmentation to wholeness. Because trauma and early life imprints live in the body and implicit memory (not just the thinking brain), traditional talk therapy often reaches a limit.
Rather than forcing you into a rigid model, I draw upon a rich, multidimensional blend of somatic, relational, depth, and energetic practices. We tailor each session to what your system is ready to meet, so we can address trauma where it lives—gently, safely, and deeply.
The Somatic Reset Framework
At the heart of my practice is a specialised way of helping your nervous system and body release stored tension without needing to relive past pain. By combining gentle physical awareness with targeted relational support, this framework helps quiet the body’s alarm system and make room for true, long-lasting calm.
“This approach ensures that when we step into this space,
you are fully held, supported, and safe to move at a pace your body can trust.”
The Transformation: From Survival to Wholeness
The goal of our work is to move beyond “coping” and into a state of true emotional freedom. This is the shift from a life dictated by past trauma to a life led by your authentic self. By integrating your fragmented history, we achieve a profound internal realignment.
The Internal Shift
- From: Feeling “broken,” fundamentally “wrong,” or like an imposter.
- To: An unshakeable sense of self-worth and pride in your authentic (unmasked) self.
- From: Reacting to triggers with explosive emotion, chronic anxiety, or total shutdown.
- To: Having the “nervous system capacity” to respond with calm, clarity, and self-compassion.
- From: Constantly seeking external validation to feel at home in yourself.
- To: Emotional autonomy—feeling secure within your own skin, often for the first time.
The Lasting Impact: How Your Life Changes
When you stop leaking energy into masking and self-criticism, you reclaim the resources needed to actually build the life you want.
- Nervous System Resilience & Burnout Recovery: You will understand the “masking” mechanisms—whether social or neurodivergent—that drain your energy. By learning to manage your internal capacity (your “spoons”) and sensory load, you move from a constant state of “High Alert” (Fight/Flight/Freeze) to a state of regulated capacity, significantly reducing chronic exhaustion and burnout.
- Trauma Resolution & Radical Self-Love: We heal the deep-seated echoes of childhood neglect, abandonment, and C-PTSD. You replace the weight of the relentless “inner critic” and self-harm patterns with a foundation of deep self-trust. The past no longer haunts you; you are grounded in the present.
- Authentic Relational Health & Clarity: Break free from codependency and rejection sensitivity. You develop the language to communicate your needs to partners, friends, and colleagues without apology. You gain the tools to say “no” to toxic environments and attract connections that resonate with the real you.
- Self-Advocacy & Emotional Autonomy: Gain the resilience to stand in your truth. You move from seeking external validation to achieving true autonomy—building a life that honours your unique biology and nervous system, rather than fighting against it.
- The Return of Joy & The Consolidated Self: You reclaim the “lost” parts of yourself—the “Wonder Child.” This means rediscovering your natural curiosity, spontaneity, and the ability to create and play without self-consciousness. You move into a state of consolidated self, living in a joyful co-partnership with your integrated Inner Child.
“The result of this deep work is a life that finally feels like it fits.
You aren’t just resolving the past; you are building a future
where you feel empowered, regulated, and whole.”
Why Work With Karyn?
UKCP Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor, and Inner Child Specialist
With over 20 years as a psychotherapist and 30 years in energetic practice, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals navigate the complex landscape of human trauma. My work is born of a deep understanding of the “Soul’s Blueprint”, the inherent wholeness that lies beneath layers of trauma and conditioning.
I don’t just “do” therapy; I facilitate a return to self. My approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and deeply compassionate, designed for those who are ready to move beyond symptom management into true resolution.
- A Rare Synthesis of Clinical Rigour & Energetic Wisdom: I provide containment and expertise that are rare in private practice. I am not a “generalist”; I am a specialist guide for those whose healing has plateaued in traditional settings.
- UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor: My work is governed by the highest clinical and ethical standards in the UK. I also provide high-level oversight and guidance to other practitioners in the field.
- 30 Years of Clinical Depth: My journey began three decades ago. For the last twenty years, I have worked specifically as a psychotherapist, moving beyond general practice into deep-process trauma work.
- Advanced Energy Psychotherapy (EP): I am one of a small number of clinicians who integrate traditional psychotherapy with EP. This allows us to clear trauma that is often unreachable through conversation alone.
- Trauma-Informed Framework: Built on the five pillars of Safety, Trustworthiness, Choice, Collaboration, and Empowerment to restore the agency trauma took away.
“We don’t just revisit the past; we use those insights to build a future where you feel empowered, regulated, and whole.”
PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & EXPERIENCE
My professional psychotherapeutic qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (Master’s level) in Clinical Supervision
- Postgraduate Diploma (Master’s level) 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
- Ongoing CPD training
Integrative & Holistic Expertise
To support the somatic (body-based) element of trauma Recovery, I am also a Master Teacher in Reiki and a qualified Reflexologist with extensive experience in Anatomy and Physiology. This allows for a truly holistic approach to nervous system regulation.
My Commitment to You
I have spent three decades sitting in the quiet space between trauma and Recovery. My work isn’t just a clinical practice; it is a deep-seated commitment to helping you move from surviving to thriving.
I know that trauma doesn’t just live in your thoughts—it lives in your cells, your body, nervous system, and your energy field.
I am an accredited member of the UKCP (United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy), a member of ACEP (Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology), and a member of EPN (Energy Psychotherapy Network) and NSTT (National Society of Talking Therapies). These professional memberships ensure I work to recognised ethical standards, maintain up-to-date training, and provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to adults aged 18 and over, from a wide range of nationalities and cultural backgrounds.
“My role is to hold the safety you need to develop
and thrive as your true, authentic self —perhaps for
the first time in a long time—and fully believe it.”
Is This the Right Path for You?
My approach is deeply specialised and most effective for those ready to move beyond traditional “talk therapy” and engage with their healing at a somatic and energetic level.
This work is for you if:
- You’ve “done the work” before: You’ve been in therapy for years and understand your history intellectually, but you still feel the same triggers and pain in your body.
- You are experiencing burnout: You are a high-achiever or a dedicated “masker” reaching a point of total exhaustion and need a sustainable way to live.
- You suspect or know you are Neurodivergent: You are looking for a practitioner who won’t try to “fix” your neurobiology but will help you heal the trauma of living in a world not built for you.
- You feel “fragmented”: You feel like there is a “real you” hidden deep inside, but you’ve spent so long protecting yourself that you don’t know how to let them out.
- You are ready for deep change: You are willing to explore the root causes—including early childhood and energetic imprints—to achieve lasting autonomy.
Even if you can’t recall the memories, your mind is doing its job of keeping you safe and keeping them hidden.
But the body knows the truth, and with safety, it will gently allow those memories to surface in a contained,
non-traumatising way, allowing for deeper healing.
“You don’t have to think your way out of something your body is still trying to survive.”
“Who This Is NOT For” Section
Deep thinkers and traumatised individuals appreciate radical transparency. Explicitly stating who your approach isn’t right for builds massive trust and protects your clinical boundary.
- People seeking quick 6-week fixes or pure cognitive worksheets (CBT-style).
- Individuals currently in active, unmanaged acute crisis or severe active addiction who require local in-person crisis teams.
- Anyone expecting to only talk intellectually about their past without turning toward their physical/nervous system experience.
THE FIRST STEP: Your intake assessment form and INITIAL CONSULTATION
Taking the first step toward recovery can feel daunting, especially when your trust has been broken. To ensure you feel fully supported from the very first moment, I don’t offer 15-minute discovery calls because your story is too complex for a ‘quick chat.’ I believe in providing a safe, contained, and professional environment from our very first minute together. This is why we start with a full 90-minute Initial Consultation—so you have the space to be heard without being rushed.
What this space offers:
- A Gentle Arrival & Unburdening: We start slowly. You don’t need a perfect script. You will have the floor to share your story—the things you feared sounded “crazy” make perfect sense here. I listen to the patterns underneath the words to help you dismantle the gaslighting.
- Safety & Regulation: Because trauma lives in the nervous system, we move at a manageable pace. We use gentle grounding practices throughout so you remain safe and regulated as we talk.
- Reflections & Clarity: Before we finish, I will share my intuitive and clinical reflections on what your system is carrying, offering direction for how we can begin moving you from survival into true revival.
- Leaving Grounded: We never end a session while you are in high distress. We always reserve time at the end to seal the work so you feel steady, safe, and integrated as you return to your day.
- The Mutual “Fit” Check: At the end of this time, we will both know if we resonate. If it feels right, we will discuss a rhythm for our work together. If we aren’t the right fit, I will gently guide you toward a trusted specialist who is.
The Rhythm of Our Ongoing Sessions
Our time together is structured to honour both depth and safety. Each ongoing session offers a spacious, confidential container where we move at the pace your nervous system allows—giving space to settle, time to explore what’s arising, and a dedicated pause to integrate before you return to your day. Nothing is rushed, and you are always in control of the depth.
Fees & PATHWAYS
Specialist in online somatic integration, neuro-affirming care, Integrated Inner Child Healing Therapy Anywhere in the UK
All sessions are 90 minutes unless otherwise stated, providing the spaciousness needed for deep, gentle work.
The Initial Step
Inner Child Consultation (1.5 hrs): £290
A comprehensive clinical assessment to map your history, identify the needs of your inner child, and co-create a bespoke recovery path tailored to your unique neurobiology.
Therapeutic Commitment Containers: (Block Bookings)
Healing the inner child is a process of building trust over time. These pathways are designed for those ready for structured, consistent support. These sessions are held consecutively, weekly or fortnightly.
Container 1 – 6 x 1.5hour Sessions Foundation: £1,500
Establish safety and somatic regulation.
Container 2 – 12-Session Recovery: £ 3,000
Recommended for deep-seated integration, allowing for the long-term rewiring of old beliefs
and wounds, and the reclaiming of your authentic self.
Ongoing support
Specialist Consultation (Ad-Hoc) (1.5 hrs): £350
For monthly maintenance, strictly for clients who have completed a container. To be taken consecutively, 4-weekly.
Terms of Engagement & Clinical Safety
To maintain the professional integrity and clinical focus of our work, the following terms apply to all consultations, single sessions, and therapy blocks. Please click and read before booking your assessment:
Payment & Investment: To honour the depth and preparation this work requires, full payment is due at the time of booking. For those engaging in intensive therapy blocks, flexible payment options (including “Buy Now, Pay Later”) are available at checkout to support access to this level of care and help manage your investment in your well-being.
The Therapeutic Container & Booking Paths: The efficacy of neuro-somatic and clinical therapy—particularly in Recovery from complex trauma and neuro-affirming support—relies on consistent momentum and the cumulative effect of our work together.
Block Bookings & Fixed Rhythm: To protect your clinical progress, block sessions are held on a fixed weekly or fortnightly schedule, creating a stable, reliable rhythm for your nervous system.
Specialist Ad-Hoc Sessions & Maintenance Policy: Ad hoc sessions are reserved exclusively for clients who have completed an initial container and are offered at my clinical discretion. Because somatic trauma work relies on active nervous system tracking, and to maintain the safety, continuity, and momentum of this work, Ad-Hoc sessions must be scheduled no more than 4 weeks apart. If you require a break longer than 4 weeks, we will close the active container, and any future work will begin through a new commitment block.
Consistency, Attendance & Slot Commitment: When you book a session or block, that time is dedicated exclusively to your clinical journey and cannot be offered to anyone else. To maintain the integrity of the therapeutic container and support deep transformation:
Strict Policy: I operate a strict no-refund, no-cancellation, and no-postponement policy.
Fixed Slots: Once a session is confirmed, it is fixed. Sessions cannot be moved, credited, rolled over, or refunded.
Missed Sessions: Any missed or unattended sessions within a block are charged at the full rate. This policy ensures that we both remain fully committed to the clinical momentum required for your healing and growth.“Specialist trauma processing requires a high degree of safety, containment, and mutual commitment. To ensure your nervous system is adequately supported and to prevent re-traumatisation, this work is structured into dedicated treatment phases rather than ad-hoc sessions. A firm therapeutic frame is essential for deep relational processing.”
Honouring The Ending Process: Because our work is deep, neuro-somatic, and relational, the ending process is as important as the beginning. We intentionally build in a closing phase to ensure your nervous system remains settled and your gains are fully integrated before we conclude our work together.
Professional Ethics & Privacy: I operate in strict accordance with UKCP ethical guidelines and UK law. A UKCP-accredited supervisor regularly reviews my clinical practice to maintain the highest standards of safety and care. In compliance with GDPR, I store all client records securely. [Click here to view the full Privacy Policy].
Safety & Safeguarding: This is a specialist psychological recovery service, not an emergency crisis line. Confidentiality is maintained at all times unless there is a significant risk of harm to yourself or others. If you are currently experiencing an emergency, fear for your physical safety, or are in an acute mental health crisis, please get in touch with your local emergency services (999 in the UK) or the Crisis line.
How to Book
View here
1. Complete the Intake Form and proceed to the payment section to Secure Your Initial Consultation Session. Payment is required up front. Use the button below to complete your payment. I offer flexible “Buy Now, Pay Later” (Klarna/PayPal) options available at checkout to help manage your fee.
2. Upon purchase, you will receive an automated email confirmation of payment. I will then email you to arrange a suitable time for your initial appointment.
3. The Deep Dive: We meet via Zoom to map out your history, identify the “stuck” points in your nervous system, and determine if we are a clinical match.
4. Choose Your Path: Following the assessment, we decide together on which Therapeutic Container (6- or 12-block) is the right container for your Recovery.
5. Check Availability: Appointments are available during daytime hours (UK Time). If you prefer to check my current diary before purchasing, please email me using the link below.
Frequently Asked Questions
View here
What is Inner Child & Neuro-Somatic Healing, and how does it actually work?
The “Inner Child” represents the subconscious part of your mind and nervous system that developed from early childhood through adolescence. It holds your earliest memories, emotional patterns, and survival mechanisms. When early experiences involve neglect, high pressure, or trauma, that part of you remains stuck in a state of hypervigilance or shutdown—directly influencing your adult relationships, stress levels, and self-worth.
Neuro-Somatic Inner Child Healing goes beyond traditional conversation. We combine psychodynamic depth, attachment theory, and body-based (somatic) tools to reach where trauma is actually stored: in your body and nervous system. By creating safety at a physiological level, we help your younger self feel heard and integrated, allowing your adult self to finally break old patterns and access genuine emotional freedom.
How is this different from traditional talk therapy, CBT, or “woo-woo” spiritual approaches?
If you are a deep thinker or high-achieving individual, you have likely mastered cognitive analysis. Traditional talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) work top-down (trying to use the conscious brain to change thoughts). For highly analytical or neurodivergent adults, this often leads to “analysis paralysis”: you can articulate why you feel this way, but your body remains trapped in anxiety, burnout, or hypervigilance. CBT can also feel invalidating, asking you to “re-frame“ thoughts when your nervous system is responding to real sensory or relational overload.
My approach works bottom-up (body-to-brain):
- Grounded in Neuroscience: While “Inner Child” can sound abstract, our work is firmly rooted in neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and field dynamics. We work with the body’s subtle bioelectric and autonomic nervous system responses.
- Beyond Rationalising: Instead of analysing your pain in circles, we release the implicit trauma and physiological “hooks” stored in your body, allowing your hyper-analytical mind to finally rest.
Can deep somatic and inner child trauma work really be effective online over Zoom?
Yes, in fact, online somatic therapy is often more effective for trauma survivors and neurodivergent adults than in-person sessions.
- Your Safe Sensory Environment: In-person offices bring unpredictable sensory input (lighting, scents, travel stress). Working online lets you stay in your nervous system’s “safe zone”—wearing comfortable clothing, using stim tools, adjusting lighting, or sitting however your body feels best.
- Felt-Sense Co-Regulation: Somatic tracking relies on attuned presence—vocal tone, micro-expressions, pacing, and somatic tracking—not physical proximity.
- Immediate Real-World Integration: You learn to process and regulate inside the exact environment where you live and spend your time, making your healing faster and more sustainable.
What if I don’t remember much of my childhood, or struggle to feel my body (Alexithymia or Aphantasia)?
Many people with childhood trauma or neurodivergent traits have blocked memories or feel completely disconnected from their physical body. Numbness, dissociation, or a lack of bodily awareness are not failures; they are brilliant protective shields your nervous system created to keep you safe.
- No Vague “Pop-Psychology” Questions: You will never be put on the spot with questions like “Where do you feel that anger in your body?” if your answer is “I have no idea.”
- Alternative Entry Points: If visceral sensations aren’t accessible, we start with external safety, physical temperature, weight, posture, movement, or muscle tension.
- Aphantasia-Friendly: You do not need to visualise energy, light, or mental imagery. Resolution happens through your physiology and felt sense, not imaginary visuals.
- Somatic Memory: Even if you can’t verbally recall a memory, your body and current emotional triggers provide the exact map we need to find and heal the root wound safely.
Is this space neuro-affirming, and what happens if I freeze, shut down, or go non-verbal in a session?
This is a fully neuro-affirming, unmasked space. Whether you are Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, or process the world differently, your nervous system’s natural responses are respected rather than pathologised.
- Working with the Freeze: If you go blank, hit sensory overload, or lose your words, we don’t push through it or treat it as an inconvenience—that state is the work. We slow down, pause, and use gentle somatic tools to bring your system back to safety without judgement.
- No “Performance” Required: You never have to worry about forced eye contact, tone-policing, or organising your thoughts into neat stories. Long silences are welcomed as essential processing time.
- Addressing Neuro-Trauma: We directly address the deep shame, masking fatigue, and “square peg in a round hole” trauma that comes from living in a neuronormative world.
Do I need a formal diagnosis (Autism, ADHD, or C-PTSD) to work with you?
No. Formal diagnoses are never required. The pathways to formal assessments are often expensive, inaccessible, or invalidating—especially for high-masking adults and women. We treat you and your lived experience, not diagnostic labels. Whether you are formally diagnosed, self-identified, questioning, or dealing with symptoms of emotional neglect, high perfectionism, or relational trauma, our work honours your experience as completely valid.
Will I have to “relive” my trauma, and how do we handle emotional intensity safely?
No. The goal of this therapy is healing, not re-traumatisation. Revisiting old wounds without proper containment can overwhelm your system. To ensure safety, we use a somatic process called titration. This means we touch upon painful memories or sensations in small, manageable doses while keeping your Adult Self grounded in the safety of the present moment. You are always in full control of the pace.
By combining titration with “re-parenting“ techniques, you learn to build your own Internal Compassionate Parent. We don’t force open locked doors; instead, we build your nervous system’s capacity until your body feels secure enough to release the stored emotional charge safely.
How long does the process take, and how do I know if I am ready to start?
Inner Child & Neuro-Somatic Healing is deep, foundational work designed to transform lifelong patterns, chronic hypervigilance, and C-PTSD. Because we are unbinding years or decades of nervous system conditioning, it is rarely a “quick fix.”
- Frequency & Pacing: Clients typically begin with weekly or bi-weekly sessions to build momentum and relational trust. We move at the “speed of safety”; rushing somatic integration causes system overload, whereas gradual integration creates permanent, lasting change.
- Physical & Emotional Shifts: While long-term transformation takes time, many clients notice shifts in their nervous system regulation, anxiety levels, and even physical symptoms (such as tension, digestive issues, or chronic fatigue) within the first few weeks.
- Signs You Are Ready: You don’t need to have everything figured out or know how to articulate your goals. If you are exhausted by high-functioning burnout, tired of repeating painful relational patterns, or ready to stop masking and connect with your authentic self, you are ready. You only need the willingness to show up as you are.
Invitation
Healing is not about fixing something that is broken inside you; it is about gently welcoming back the parts of yourself that had to hide away to keep you safe.
Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, and your nervous system may naturally feel hesitant. That is entirely okay and completely normal. I invite you to take a brief moment right now, pause, take a slow, unhurried breath, and notice what your body is telling you.
If you feel a quiet sense of readiness, resonance, or curiosity, I invite you to reach out for an initial consultation. Together, we can explore how it feels to work together in a space built on warmth, safety, and deep respect for your pace.
A Final Note from Karyn
Your “Inner Child” has been waiting for you to come home.
If you are ready to stop the cycle of survival and step into a life of authenticity and joy, I am here to guide you.
You don’t have to continue “just getting by.”
Whether you are struggling with patterns you can’t seem to break or a deep-seated feeling that something is missing,
Inner Child Healing can provide the answers and the relief you’ve been searching for.
READY TO live with the embodied child?
Contact Karyn
UKCP Accredited Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor
Providing Specialist Inner Child Healing Therapy across the UK
📞 Phone/WhatsApp: 07464 617 315
📧 Email: info@awakeninnersense.co.uk
📍 Online: Nationwide (UK) via Secure Video 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 | ACEP | Member of the Energy Psychotherapy Network