Shelley Treacher

Senior Accredited BACP Therapist | Somatic Psychotherapist | Trauma-Informed Therapy | Anxiety, Grief, Emotional Eating & Relationship Healing | Bristol & Online

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

About

I’m a UK-based psychotherapist specialising in somatic psychotherapy, trauma-informed care, and nervous system regulation. I support people facing anxiety, grief, emotional eating, relational trauma, attachment wounds, and burnout. My work brings together embodiment, neuroscience, polyvagal theory, and compassion-focused therapy, offering a safe, steady space to gently explore what feels stuck or overwhelming. I offer: • Somatic Therapy for Anxiety, Grief & Emotional Overwhelm • Emotional Eating & Self-Worth Support • Relationship & Attachment Healing • Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy • Nervous System Regulation & Embodiment Practices Sessions are available online UK-wide, by phone, and in-person in Bristol (BS4). I am also registered to work with AXA insurance clients. Learn more at www.bristolcounselling.co.uk

Experience

  • Somatic Psychotherapy | Anxiety, Grief, Emotional Eating & Trauma | UK & Bristol at Shelley Treacher – Somatic Therapy & Counselling in Bristol
    Jun 2004 - Present · 22 yrs 2 mos

    I provide somatic therapy and trauma-informed psychotherapy to support clients struggling with anxiety, grief, emotional eating, relational trauma, burnout, and nervous system dysregulation. My approach integrates somatic psychotherapy, polyvagal theory, embodiment practices, and compassion-based therapy to help people gently reconnect with their bodies, regulate emotional overwhelm, and heal at the pace their nervous system allows. Online therapy across the UK In-person counselling in Bristol (BS4, near Wells Road) Registered AXA insurance provider Over 20 years of experience as a qualified psychotherapist Learn more: www.bristolcounselling.co.uk

  • Understanding your Eating Recovery Programme Therapist at Self-employed
    Jun 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

  • Calling in the One/ Love, Dating and Relationship Recovery programme coach and therapist at Self-employed
    Jan 2019 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

  • Counselling referrals at St Mary Redcliffe and Templemeads School
    Jan 2011 - Jun 2018 · 7 yrs 6 mos

  • Counselling referrals at Jeremy Kyle Show
    May 2012 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 2 mos