Psychotherapy Nottingham
Here at Riverside Natural Health Centre we take a multidisciplinary and dynamic view of psychotherapy and mental health. For that reason we offer a range of services to suite each individual.
Below is a range of services designed to aid you on your path to mental wellness. Some you will notice have mediators such as Massage or Herbal Medicine to aid in the process.
Somatic Informed Acupuncture
- Somatic Informed Acupuncture: Integrates body-based psychotherapy and acupuncture to release emotional and physical trauma.
- Personalised Treatment: Each session is uniquely tailored to your individual experiences and needs—no standard protocols.
- Body-Mind Connection: Focuses on understanding where emotions reside in the body and gently releasing tension.
- Combined Techniques: Utilises acupuncture, sound therapy, and guided meditation/hypnotherapy for deep relaxation and healing.
- Flexible Approach: Option to combine acupuncture with massage for a more versatile treatment experience.
- Minimal Needle Use: Often only a few acupuncture needles are used, targeting specific areas affected by emotional responses.
- Safe Environment: Sessions start with a discussion to explore feelings and end with a reflective conversation, ensuring a holistic experience.
Somatic Informed Massage
- Somatic Massage for Emotional Release: Focuses on releasing emotions, stresses, and traumas stored in the body through gentle, caring touch.
- Personalised Sessions: Each session is uniquely tailored to your needs, focusing on where trauma and emotions are physically stored.
- Gentle Exploration: Involves minimal touch to explore joints, postural alignment, and areas of emotional tension for deeper healing.
- Visualisations and Affirmations: Uses visualisation techniques and affirmations to aid in releasing stored emotions.
- Promotes Deep Relaxation: Encourages emotional healing by working on the parasympathetic nervous system, promoting both relaxation and well-being.
- Process Emotions Without Reliving Trauma: Helps process emotions without needing to relive traumatic experiences, allowing a gentle and supportive journey towards completion.
- Massage vs. Acupuncture: Massage involves more direct physical contact, whereas acupuncture uses minimal touch. Both are available in the same space, with the option to switch easily if needed.
Psychotherapeutic Herbal Medicine
In a psychotherapeutic herbal medicine session with Martin, the focus is on your emotional and mental well-being, supported by the use of natural remedies. Combining psychotherapy with the healing power of plants, Martin offers a holistic approach that addresses both your mind and body. This unique form of therapy uses carefully selected herbs to complement the psychotherapeutic process, helping to bring balance and relief from emotional difficulties.
During your sessions, Martin will listen to your concerns and work with you to understand the underlying causes of emotional distress. Together, you will explore both psychological and herbal treatment options tailored to your individual needs. Martin’s expertise in psychotherapeutic herbal medicine ensures that each remedy is selected to support your mental health while encouraging emotional healing and growth.
This integrative approach aims to promote well-being, offering a natural and therapeutic path to emotional resilience and self-discovery.
Counselling
In a humanistic psychotherapy session with Naomi, the focus is entirely on you and your personal journey. Using a person-centred approach, Naomi provides a safe, empathetic, and non-judgemental space where you are free to explore your thoughts and emotions. The goal of this form of psychotherapy is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, empowering you to find your own path to healing and growth.
Naomi believes that every individual has the inner resources to overcome challenges, and she will guide you in uncovering those strengths. In each session, Naomi will offer empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard, ensuring you feel fully supported throughout the therapeutic process.
This approach to counselling encourages self-exploration, helping you to develop greater self-awareness, confidence, and acceptance. Whether you’re dealing with past experiences, present challenges, or future uncertainties, Naomi is here to help you on your journey to personal growth and emotional well-being.
How many psychotherapy sessions will I need?
Each person is different and some need more and some need less but the average person will attend weekly sessions for about 12 weeks.
Booking your psychotherapy session
Booking with either Martin or James can be done simply on the booking form below. Naomi often works from her office in Woodthorpe and for booking/enquires please email [email protected] with your contact details and she will arrange a chat to book you in.
