Inner Child Healing Therapy Online UK
Integrating UKCP Clinical Psychotherapy with Master Energy Medicine for Deep C-PTSD Recovery
Advanced Neuro-Somatic Inner Child Healing Therapy Online — UK-Wide
Integrative support for embodying your inner child. Reclaiming Your Life from the Past: Beyond Talk Therapy
Decades of Integrative Practice: Bridging clinical psychotherapy and energetic resolution.
My approach offers a gentle, compassionate landing place that moves past traditional models. 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. This is a high-level container designed to support your true inner child embodiment.
30 Years of Integrative Energetic Practice: Advanced holistic work to clear the deep physiological and energetic blockages that traditional talk therapy often can’t reach.
20 Years of Psychotherapy: Full UKCP-accredited clinical depth, safety, and professional excellence anchoring your therapeutic journey.
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, deeply validating and “mask-free” environment for ADHD, Autistic, and AuDHD individuals processing childhood wounding.
“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 painful past experiences. 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 still react 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 how deep and how fast we go.
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 to help your nervous system and body release stored tension without reliving 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 co-dependency 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 offer containment and expertise rarely found 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 meets the highest clinical and ethical standards in the UK. I also provide high-level oversight and guidance to other practitioners.
- 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 highly specialised and most effective for those ready to move beyond traditional “talk therapy” and engage in somatic and energetic healing.
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 a “real you” is 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 formulation & clinical mapping
Taking the first step toward deep somatic processing can feel daunting, especially if your boundaries or trust have been compromised in the past. To ensure your childhood history is met with absolute safety, containment, and professional excellence from our very first minute together, I do not offer 15-minute discovery calls. Your intersectional story is too complex for a quick chat.
Instead, your healing journey begins seamlessly inside Container 1, where our first 90 minutes are explicitly dedicated to a comprehensive Inner Child Mapping Assessment & Clinical Formulation.
What this dedicated space offers:
- A Gentle Arrival & Unburdening: We start slowly, giving you space to share your lived experience while identifying underlying structural patterns to dismantle chronic self-doubt.
- Somatic Resonance & Safety: Moving at an unhurried, regulated pace that respects implicit memory and your window of tolerance.
- Bespoke Blueprint Reflections: Co-creating a diagnostic foundation that anchors your remaining 5 fortnightly inner child integration sessions.
- Leaving Grounded: Set aside dedicated time to seal the work and help your nervous system feel steady before we conclude.
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, and 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
Container 1: The 3-Month Inner Child Foundation Container – £1,540
A 12-week clinical container designed to map your history, identify the needs of your inner child, and establish somatic safety
and regulation, 1x 90-Minute Inner Child Mapping Assessment & 5 x Fortnightly Integration Sessions.
(Payment Plan: Available at checkout)
The Continuation Pathways
Available strictly after completing the Foundation Container to build long-term trust and consistency.
Container 2: The 3-Month Inner Child Integration Container – £1,500
An advanced 12-week container to deepen nervous system stabilisation, emotional processing, and inner child integration, with 6 fortnightly 90-minute Advanced Inner Child Integration Sessions.
(Payment Plan: Available at checkout)
Container 3: The 6-Month Inner Child Recovery Container – £3,000
A long-term framework for deep-seated integration, allowing for the long-term rewiring of old beliefs and wounds, and
reclaiming your authentic self, 12 x Fortnightly 90-Minute Extended Specialist Recovery Sessions.
(Payment Plan: Available at checkout)
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.
Professional Practice Agreement, Financial Policy & 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:
1. Container Commitment & Fixed-Term Contracts
- The Therapeutic Container: The efficacy of neuro-somatic and clinical therapy—particularly in recovery from complex trauma, C-PTSD, and neuro-affirming support—relies on consistent momentum and the cumulative effect of our work together. Therefore, all therapy pathways at Awaken Inner Sense are structured as fixed-term, 3-month clinical containers (6 sessions).
- Contractual Commitment: By booking your container, you are entering into a binding professional contract for the full duration of the pathway.
- The Initial Step: Container 1 includes a mandatory 90-minute clinical formulation and intake processing. Because this assessment is fully integrated into the 6-session treatment plan, you cannot purchase it as a standalone service.
2. Professional Fee Agreement & Instalments
- Payment Integrity: To honour the depth and preparation this specialist work requires, fees are payable in full upon booking. For your convenience, flexible, interest-free payment options—including Klarna, Clearpay, and PayPal Pay in 3—are available dynamically at checkout, allowing you to choose an instalment schedule that suits you. (Klarna and Clearpay are unregulated credit agreements. Borrowing more than you can afford or paying late may negatively impact your financial status and ability to obtain credit. 18+, UK residents only. Subject to status. Ts&Cs and late fees apply.)
- Contractual Obligation: Choosing an instalment plan is a structured fee-splitting arrangement designed to make the investment manageable; it is not a pay-as-you-go option. If you choose to discontinue your therapy prior to completing the 12-week framework, you remain contractually responsible for the remaining balance of the contract.
- Clinical Triage Exception: If, during the initial 90-minute assessment, either the practitioner or the client determines that this pathway is not clinically appropriate or safe, the contract will be dissolved. A prorated refund for the 5 unused integration sessions will be issued, minus a £ 290 standalone clinical assessment and administration fee.
3. Attendance, Fixed Calendar Rotation & Cancellations
- Exclusive Slot Allocation: Your fortnightly 90-minute slot is locked exclusively into my clinical rotation and cannot be offered to anyone else. Once a session is confirmed, it is completely fixed.
- Strict Non-Cancellation Policy: I operate a strict no-refund, no-cancellation, and no-postponement policy. Sessions cannot be moved, credited, rolled over, or refunded under any circumstances.
- Missed Sessions: This fixed structure is not an administrative rule; it is a clinical container explicitly designed to help your nervous system settle into a reliable rhythm of safety. Any missed, forgotten, or unattended sessions within your container are charged at the full rate and automatically count as an active session. All fixed containers must be completed within 14 weeks of commencement.
4. Specialist Ad-Hoc Sessions & Maintenance Policy
- Ad-hoc sessions are reserved exclusively for clients who have fully completed previous container work and are offered at my clinical discretion for ongoing monthly maintenance and check-ins. Because somatic trauma work relies on active nervous system tracking, if you need a break longer than 4 weeks, we will officially close the active container, and any future work will begin through a new commitment block.
5. 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 a closing phase into your container to keep your nervous system settled and fully integrate your therapeutic gains before we conclude our contract.
6. Professional Ethics, Privacy & Safeguarding
- Professional Standards: 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.
- Data Protection: I comply with GDPR and store all client records securely.
- Crisis & Safeguarding: This is a specialist psychological recovery service, not an emergency crisis line. Confidentiality is maintained at all times unless there is a significant, immediate 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 your local Crisis Line.
The Pathway to Working Together
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- Step 1: The Clinical Intake & Container Fee
To secure your space in the practice, click the button below to choose your payment option and complete your brief intake questionnaire. This structured step ensures the container is the safe, correct fit for your nervous system. - Step 2: Clinical Audit & Scheduling
I personally review every intake form within 48 hours. I will then email you directly with targeted dates to arrange your initial 90-minute assessment session and securely map out your remaining container dates. - Step 3: Clinical Mapping
Before our first meeting, I thoroughly review your intake data to audit clinical suitability and safety. This ensures we maximise the therapeutic value of our face-to-face time together. - Step 4: The Deep Dive
We meet via secure video to map out your history, identify the “stuck” points in your nervous system, and initiate systemic regulation techniques.
Check Availability & Enquiries
Appointments are available during daytime hours (UK Time). If you’d like to check my current diary before purchasing, click the link below. If you have questions about which path is right for you, please send a brief message, and I will get back to you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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”—wear comfortable clothing, use stim tools, adjust lighting, or sit however 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 isn’t a failure; it’s a brilliant protective shield 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 neurotypical 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 keep you safe, 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 always control 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 safely release the stored emotional charge.
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 can overload the system, while gradual integration creates 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 isn’t about fixing something broken inside you; it is about gently welcoming back the parts of yourself that had to hide 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 what it feels like to work 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