Maya Cockburn

Hello, I am a person-centred counsellor and somatic arts therapist offering a safe, supportive space for you to talk about any issues you may be struggling with. My approach is warm, confidential and accepting, working with you at your own rate and pace in the process of helping you understand those aspects of your life that simply isn't working, whether it's stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma, grief or any other life challenges. 

How therapy can work

I believe you hold the potential for your own healing and I endeavour to create a trusting therapeutic relationship for you to explore your issues openly and freely. Change begins when you have greater awareness and understanding of your situation, enabling you to see your issues from a different perspective. Working together offers the unique experience of being listened to and accepted in all that you bring. I am here to help you to find a way to move forward, become more fully yourself, feel empowered and make the necessary changes needed for a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Somatic Arts Therapy

Somatic Arts Therapy is a creative, embodied process where you tune into and focus on sensations and emotions that lie beneath your words. We're often not aware of how much tension or distress  we hold in our body and the degree this effects our thinking and behaviour. Trauma, memories and emotions are stored in our bodies and through gentle somatic explorations and talking we bring to light and release buried feelings originating from past or present situations. 

Whether you prefer purely talking therapy or a somatic approach, I welcome working with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues (family, partners, work), trauma, feeling overwhelmed, stress, grief, loss, body issues, abuse, lack of self-esteem, loss of identity, anger, spirituality, existential crises.

I work in person and on-line with adults 18 years and over.

Sessions are £50 for 50 mins.

My practice is in a beautiful, calm space close to central Lewes. It's 15 mins walk from Lewes Station and bus stop and easy car parking. 

I offer a reduced fee of £30 for an initial in-person meeting, or a 15 min phone call. 

The introductory session is an opportunity for you to meet with me, talk about what brings you to therapy and ask any questions.