Somatic IFS Therapy | GPS Therapy®

Somatic IFS Therapy is an in-depth, body-based approach I offer for clients who sense that their emotions and past experiences are held not only in the mind, but within the body itself. It combines Internal Family Systems (IFS) with gentle somatic awareness to help release stored tension, trauma and emotional pain. This approach is particularly helpful if you find yourself feeling disconnected from your body, experiencing chronic stress or anxiety, or struggling to think your way out of repeating patterns.

What Somatic IFS Therapy Helps With

Through Somatic IFS Therapy, we explore the ways your body communicates distress and protection. This approach can support:

• Recovery from trauma, neglect or chronic stress
   
• Feelings of dissociation, numbness or shutdown
   
• Shame, self-criticism and inner conflict
   
• Burnout, anxiety or overwhelm
   
• A wish to feel more grounded, embodied and self-connected
   

How I Work With Somatic IFS Therapy

I use Somatic IFS Therapy as part of a broader integrative framework, weaving together mind and body processes to support deep healing and self-leadership. Drawing on my advanced IFS, Schema, EMDR and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) training, I help clients build awareness of their internal “parts” while safely reconnecting with the body’s wisdom. Sessions are paced and attuned to your system, allowing you to explore what arises with curiosity and care.

What to Expect in Sessions

Sessions are collaborative and respectful of your pace. We might use mindfulness, breath, gentle movement or imagery to connect with how emotion shows up in the body. You remain in control at all times, with space to pause or reflect as needed. The aim is to help you feel safer, more integrated and more present within yourself.

Next Steps

To learn more about how I work therapeutically, or to explore whether Somatic IFS Therapy may be right for you, please visit the main Therapy Page.

Therapy by Dr Kerri Garbutt
Chartered & HCPC Registered Psychologist | 20+ years clinical experience | Advanced training in Schema Therapy, IFS & EMDR