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How Do Thoughts and Emotions Affect Health
Your body reacts when you’re stressed, anxious, or upset, even if you don’t realise it. Maybe your stomach tightens, your heart races, or your shoulders feel heavy. These physical sensations aren’t random, they’re powerful reminders of how deeply our minds and bodies are connected. Understanding how thoughts and emotions affect health can completely change the way we approach wellbeing. Our inner dialogue, emotional patterns, and stress responses don’t just influence how we f

Celia Bray
6 days ago5 min read


Overcoming Anxiety with Somatic Psychology: Tools and Techniques
Anxiety can feel like a storm brewing inside the body – heart racing, breath tightening, thoughts spiralling. For many of us, the more we...

Celia Bray
Sep 236 min read


How Emotions Show Up in the Body
One of the most fascinating and healing discoveries I’ve made in my work is just how deeply emotions live in our bodies. When I ask...

Celia Bray
Sep 76 min read


Self Care Strategies for Mental Health
Let’s talk real life for a moment. If you’re like most people I work with in my therapy room, you’ve probably had moments where your...

Celia Bray
Aug 266 min read


The Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Have you ever felt like your body is holding onto something — even when your mind tells you everything’s fine? I’ve had those moments,...

Celia Bray
Jul 174 min read


The Power of Positive Thinking
Sometimes it only takes a single thought, barely noticeable to shift your entire emotional landscape. One moment you’re feeling steady,...

Celia Bray
Jul 104 min read


10 Practical Tips to Improve Your Mental Health
If life’s been feeling heavy, scattered, or just plain exhausting, I want to gently remind you—you don’t have to figure it all out at...

Celia Bray
Jul 14 min read


Internal conflict – What is it and How to let it go?
Our internal struggles or internal conflict are deeply personal journeys. We long to be in harmony with ourselves, to accept ourselves as...

Celia Bray
May 185 min read


How to Deal with Trauma: Navigating the Emotional Storm
Have you ever been hit with something so big, so overwhelming, that you just didn’t know how to deal with it? Maybe you're experiencing a...

Celia Bray
Apr 206 min read


Why is Body Awareness Important?
As a psychologist working somatically, I work with clients to connect the dots between their minds and bodies. I’ve seen firsthand the...

Celia Bray
Apr 166 min read


How to Choose a Somatic Therapist: A Guide to Finding the Right Fit for Your Healing Journey
Are you considering somatic therapy but feeling unsure about where to start? Maybe you've heard it’s a powerful way to heal trauma,...

Celia Bray
Mar 236 min read
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