Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Partner for Somatic Psychotherapy & Professional Training
Cambridge Body Psychotherapy Centre has been a pioneering force in somatic psychotherapy since 1989, offering transformative therapeutic and educational services. Our approach integrates mind and body, addressing emotional and physical well-being through tailored interventions. With a team of UKCP-registered professionals, we provide immediate access to in-person psychotherapy, eliminating waiting lists to ensure timely support. Our accredited training programs, including diplomas in body psychotherapy and biodynamic massage, have shaped practitioners globally, emphasizing emotional maturity and therapeutic presence.Grounded in decades of clinical expertise, we combine Reichian principles with contemporary neuroscience to address trauma, stress, and personal growth. As active members of the European Association for Body Psychotherapy, we uphold rigorous standards of practice, fostering self-regulation and holistic healing. Our tranquil Cambridge facility, with free parking and flexible appointment times, reflects our commitment to accessible, client-centred care.
Services
Body Psychotherapy
Biodynamic Massage Training
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Short Introductory Courses
Supervision Consultation
CPD Programs
Diploma Training
Affective Touch Workshops
Emotional Anatomy Education
Therapeutic Presence Development
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer immediate access to psychotherapy with no waiting list
- Our therapists are UKCP-registered with decades of combined experience
- We provide accredited training programs developed since 1989
- Our approach integrates neuroscience and somatic trauma therapy
- We maintain a tranquil, accessible facility with flexible hours
Associations and certifications
- UKCP
- European Association for Body Psychotherapy
What people say
Immediate therapy access
Expert-led training
Transformative results
Tranquil environment
Flexible hours
Services
Body Psychotherapy
Our body psychotherapy integrates mind-body connections to address emotional and physical distress. Through tailored sessions combining verbal dialogue and somatic awareness, clients explore stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. This approach fosters self-regulation by releasing muscular tension and uncovering unconscious patterns, promoting holistic well-being through evidence-based techniques developed over 35 years of clinical practice.
Biodynamic Massage Training
This comprehensive training develops practitioners in psychotherapeutic massage techniques. Covering anatomy, physiology, and energy flow principles, the program teaches stress relief through touch-based interventions. Graduates gain skills to address psychosomatic conditions while meeting professional standards for practice in healthcare settings or private clinics across the UK.
Somatic Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma treatment combines nervous system regulation with memory processing. Using Babette Rothschild's framework, practitioners learn to distinguish suitable candidates for trauma resolution while preventing vicarious trauma. The three-phase program addresses stabilization, memory integration, and long-term recovery through evidence-based somatic interventions.
Diploma in Psychotherapy
Four-year psychotherapy training develops emotional maturity and clinical expertise. The curriculum covers Reichian theory, vegetotherapy, and contemporary neuroscience applications. Students complete 450 client hours and research projects, qualifying for UKCP registration while cultivating therapeutic presence and intersubjective awareness.
Short Introductory Courses
Accessible workshops introduce somatic principles to professionals and beginners. Topics include affective touch, anxiety management, and body awareness fundamentals. These CPD-accredited sessions provide practical skills applicable in healthcare, counselling, and complementary therapy contexts while offering pathways to advanced training.
People
Gill Westland
Training Director
Founder of CBPC with 30+ years in mental health, former NHS occupational therapist, and co-editor of the Journal of Body, Movement and Dance in Psychotherapy. Specializes in somatic communication and trauma resolution.
Theo Raymond
Trainer
UKCP-registered psychotherapist with background in massage therapy. Combines biodynamic principles with contemporary clinical practice in his London private practice.
Sue Frazer
Biodynamic Massage Tutor
Experienced NHS practitioner and ABMT-registered massage therapist. Specializes in adapting somatic techniques for institutional settings and private practice.
Questions
What conditions does body psychotherapy address?
Our therapy helps with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship issues, and psychosomatic conditions through integrated mind-body interventions.
How soon can I start therapy?
We offer no waiting list access, with appointments available within two weeks of contact for in-person sessions.
Are training programs accredited?
Our diploma meets UKCP registration standards, with biodynamic massage training recognized by ABMT and CNHC.
Do you offer online options?
Somatic trauma training is available online; core psychotherapy training requires in-person attendance.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine Reichian principles with neuroscience, emphasizing embodied self-awareness and therapeutic touch in a psycho-spiritual framework.
How are practitioners trained?
Training spans 4-6 years with 450 client hours, integrating theory, practice, and personal development for professional accreditation.
Reviews (1)
Louise Gough
Oct 27, 2018
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Claudius Kokott from this practice behaved inappropriately and aggressively towards me in a session. It left me shocked and traumatised.
