One-to-one · by video call · UK and worldwide
Online somatic coaching, wherever you are
Personal, one-to-one somatic coaching by video call with Ruth Edwards, a somatic trauma-informed coach and Brainspotting practitioner based in the UK.
I work with people who are tired of anxiety, people-pleasing and self-doubt running their lives. Many are kind, capable and worn out from holding everything together. You join from your own home, wherever you are in the world, and I already work with clients in other time zones, including the US.
“I had never done anything like this before but so glad I did it.”
What is somatic coaching?
Somatic coaching is coaching that works with the body as well as the mind. Alongside talking, we pay attention to physical sensations, breath and how your nervous system responds to stress, so you can notice patterns as they happen and find practical ways to feel steadier in everyday life.
Sessions combine practical, future-focused coaching with nervous system regulation, and draw on Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems-informed parts work, positive psychology and hypnotherapy where they’re helpful for you.
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People usually get in touch when they recognise some of this:
- You say yes to everyone, then feel drained and resentful.
- However much you do, you never quite feel good enough.
- You can’t switch off. Your mind races and your body stays tense.
- You’re rebuilding your confidence after a relationship that made you doubt yourself.
- You understand where your patterns come from, yet you still feel stuck.
Not sure it’s the right kind of support? That’s exactly what the free discovery call is for.
How online sessions work
We meet on Zoom for 60 minutes. All you need is a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable, and somewhere to sit where you can move a little if you want to.
Body-based work can still be done over video. We talk, and we also notice what’s happening in your body as we go: your breathing, any tension, where you feel things settle. You choose the pace, and you can ask questions, pause or stop at any time. Brainspotting can be offered online too.
Time zones
I’m based in the UK and work with clients worldwide, including the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland. I offer a limited number of evening and weekend appointments, which helps if you’re in a different time zone, and we’ll find a time that works on your discovery call.
“Ruth is based in the UK and I’m in the US, and she has been incredibly accommodating with the time difference… It never once felt like a logistical hurdle.”
Coaching vs therapy
Coaching and therapy can both help, but they aren’t the same. Somatic coaching is practical and future-focused: we work on what’s happening now and what you’d like to change. It isn’t a treatment for mental health conditions, and it isn’t a substitute for therapy or medical care.
Some people work with me alongside therapy, or with support from their GP. If it becomes clear that you need a different kind of support, I’ll tell you honestly and suggest where to find it.
Scope of this workCoaching is not a substitute for therapy or medical care. If something you need is outside what coaching can offer, I’ll suggest other support.
If you’re in the UK and in crisis or feel unsafe, please call 999, NHS 111 (option 2) or Samaritans on 116 123. If you’re elsewhere, contact your local emergency services.
The programme
We start with six online sessions. That gives us time to understand what brings you here and to build on the work week by week.
- Six one-to-one 60-minute sessions by video call
- Nervous system mapping, so you understand how you respond to stress
- Practical regulation tools to use between sessions
- Somatic (body-based) coaching throughout
- Brainspotting included when appropriate, at no extra cost, and hypnotherapy integrated where appropriate
Towards the end, we look back at where you are and decide together whether further sessions would help.
Pricing
£549 for a block of 6 sessions
In-person Healing Days start from £799.
Prices are in pounds (GBP). If you’re outside the UK, your bank converts the currency when you pay.
You’ll receive a coaching agreement before anything begins. I’m fully insured.
Book a free discovery call
- 1
Start free
Get the Weekly Nervous System Reset: one short email each Sunday with simple somatic practices.
Join the Sunday email - 2
Free 30-minute discovery call
A relaxed chat about what’s going on and whether working together feels right. No obligation.
Choose a time - 3
The programme
One-to-one online sessions at a pace that suits you, usually weekly.
See the programme
Questions about online somatic coaching
Does online somatic coaching work?
It can. Body-based work can be done well over video. We talk, and we notice what’s happening in your body as we go: breathing, tension and where things settle. Many of my clients work with me online, including from other countries. The free discovery call is a chance to see whether it feels right for you.
Do I need to be in the UK?
No. Sessions are on Zoom, so you can join from anywhere in the world. I’m based in the UK and offer a limited number of evening and weekend appointments, which helps with time zones such as the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
Is one-to-one coaching better than an online somatic course?
They suit different needs. A self-paced course can be a helpful, lower-cost way to learn general techniques. One-to-one coaching is shaped around you: your history, your pace and what you want to change, with someone noticing what happens for you in real time. Some people start with a course and come to coaching later.
What do I need for a session?
A laptop, tablet or phone with a camera, a reliable internet connection, and a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted. Having somewhere comfortable to sit, where you can move a little if you want to, helps with the body-based parts of the session.
Is Brainspotting included in the six sessions?
Yes. Brainspotting is included whenever it’s appropriate, at no extra cost.
What happens after six sessions?
You can book another block of six sessions, or single sessions, depending on what suits you.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please give at least 48 hours’ notice if you need to cancel or rearrange. Late cancellations may be charged, at my discretion.
Are you insured?
Yes. I’m fully insured, and you’ll receive a coaching agreement before anything begins.
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