Who I was
For a long time, I felt like I'd lost who I was
I was a people pleaser, struggling to set and maintain boundaries. I'd experienced the heartache of baby loss and found myself navigating personal challenges that chipped away at my sense of self. I really struggled with low self-esteem, and I was constantly seeking external validation.
I found myself searching for a way to feel better and move forward. I tried counselling, medication and psychotherapy, and while they helped for a time, nothing seemed to create lasting change. Then I discovered somatic healing and began to understand the deep mind–body connection.
The turning point
Reconnecting with my body was transformational
I learned how much of what we feel shows up in the body, influencing how we show up in the world. Through body-based practices, my nervous system became much more regulated, and I began to feel grounded, with a growing sense of inner safety and peace.
Alongside reconnecting with my body, I began to explore a deeper connection to myself, emotionally and spiritually, which helped me access a deeper sense of inner worth.
Who I am
Down to earth, and here to help you reconnect
I'm a down-to-earth, trauma-informed coach with a deep passion for helping others reconnect with themselves and step into Self-leadership, which means responding with more self-trust, compassion and choice. My approach combines body-based work with practical, future-focused coaching.
In sessions, I draw on Brainspotting, somatic coaching, nervous system regulation, Internal Family Systems-informed parts work, positive psychology and hypnotherapy. Each client is different, so the work is always tailored, meeting you where you are and supporting what you need most.
I hold an ICF- and CPD-accredited certification in somatic trauma-informed coaching.
Much of my work centres around rebuilding self-worth, confidence and emotional safety, especially for those who feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, anxiety, or the after-effects of trauma and narcissistic abuse.
“When you start to feel safer in your body and more at home in yourself, change can begin to feel more possible.”
Ruth
My approach, qualifications and scope
What I am
- A somatic trauma-informed coach
- A Brainspotting practitioner
- A one-to-one coach, working online worldwide and in person in Shropshire
- Fully insured, with a written coaching agreement before we begin
What I’m not
- I’m not a medical professional, and I don’t diagnose or treat any medical or mental health condition
- Coaching is not a substitute for therapy or medical care, though it can sit alongside them
- I’m not a crisis service. If you’re in the UK and need urgent help, call 999, NHS 111 (option 2) or Samaritans on 116 123. If you’re elsewhere, contact your local emergency services
- If you need a different kind of support, I’ll tell you honestly and suggest it
Qualifications and training
- ICF- and CPD-accredited certification in somatic trauma-informed coaching
- Brainspotting practitioner (trained to Phase 3)
- BSc (Hons) Psychology
- CPD accredited Narcissistic Abuse Specialist
- Certified in hypnotherapy (American Board of Hypnotherapy)
- Fully insured, with a coaching agreement for every client
About Ruth: common questions
Who is Ruth Edwards?
Ruth Edwards is a somatic trauma-informed coach and Brainspotting practitioner, based in Shropshire, UK. She works one-to-one online with clients worldwide, and in person on Healing Days in Shropshire.
What qualifications does Ruth have?
Ruth is a somatic trauma-informed coach and a Brainspotting practitioner trained to Phase 3. She holds an ICF- and CPD-accredited certification in somatic trauma-informed coaching and a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, is a CPD accredited Narcissistic Abuse Specialist, is certified in hypnotherapy by the American Board of Hypnotherapy, and is fully insured.
Is Ruth a therapist?
No. Ruth is a coach. Coaching is practical and future-focused, and it isn’t a treatment for mental health conditions or a substitute for therapy or medical care. If you need a different kind of support, she’ll suggest it.
