Selene Wellbeing Psychotherapy and Therapeutic Yoga for Anxiety, Stress, Depression and Trauma to Regulate your Nervous SystemShotts, Lanarkshire

About

Hello, I'm Sharon welcome to my web page, I offer psychotherapy and therapeutic Yoga in Glasgow and Lanarkshire for adults, young people and families. My work specialises in anxiety, stress, depression and trauma. Through following the approach described below, we work in partnership to help regulate the nervous system and improve quality of life.

Since graduating in 2008, I have practiced across the voluntary sector, NHS, education, EAP and private practice, this has afforded me the opportunity to work with more than 5000 clients to date which equates to over 14000 client hours.

I follow a deeply integrative approach, I offer a unique blend of psychotherapy, yoga therapy, and spiritual guidance to support individuals on their journey toward healing and wholeness. Rooted in both modern psychotherapeutic models and timeless contemplative practices, my work is centred on the belief that true well-being arises from a harmonious connection between mind, body, and spirit.

Drawing from evidence-based therapeutic modalities alongside the wisdom of yoga and mindfulness, I create a compassionate space for clients to explore their inner landscapes. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or a desire for deeper self-understanding, I support you through a holistic lens that honours your unique path.  

Many of my clients report:

• Improved sleep pattern
• Fewer intrusive thoughts and worries
• More able to regulate mood and triggers
• Reduced physical pain and tension
• Increased energy and motivation
• Improved focus and concentration
• Greater self-awareness
• Healthier coping strategies
• Improved physical health issues
• Enhanced relationships

If you believe you would benefit from improving of any of these I can hold a safe space to explore and understand your individual circumstances and support your therapeutic journey.

I’m passionate about regular practice and teaching of different aspects of yoga: grounding, yoga postures, breath practices, meditation, mindfulness and relaxation combined with integrative counselling interventions regulates the nervous system building vagal tone. This means the nervous system develops more autonomic flexibility to internal and external stressors which supports a return to homeostasis. 

My practice embraces the full spectrum of human experience: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom, cultivate resilience, and live with greater authenticity and purpose.

You can visit my LinkedIn, Counselling Directory and BACP profiles to learn more about me and how I work.

To book an appointment you can use the contact page or call me directly

Therapeutic sessions can be offered from:

June: Embrace the Energy of Summer

Fire Element & The Summer Season

Seasonal Yoga aligns your practice with the rhythms of nature to support balance, vitality, and wellbeing throughout the year. As the seasons shift, so do our energy levels, emotional needs, and physical tendencies.

Summer is the season of the Fire Element, when energy naturally rises, days are longer, and nature is in full bloom. It's the time to connect, be active, express love, and embrace warmth, both physically and emotionally.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine the Fire Element symbolizes expansion, warmth, and transformation. It governs summer, joy, the heart, and the mind, bringing light, connection, and vitality into our lives.

The Fire Element is all about connection, passion, expression, and love. It is the energy that helps us build relationships, experience joy, and maintain mental clarity. You feel joyful, passionate, connected, and peaceful. Your mind is calm, your sleep is restful, and your energy flows with ease. You radiate warmth and light, just like summer at its peak.

But it’s also a time to watch for burnout, dehydration, and emotional overheating.

How to Support the Fire Element

Supporting your Fire Element means caring for your heart, nurturing your spirit (Shen), and staying emotionally balanced. When balanced, it brings warmth to our personality and peace to our heart. When imbalanced, it can lead to emotional extremes or physical symptoms related to heat.

Fire element at a glance:

• Season: Summer
• Climate: Heat
• Heart (Xin): Governs blood, houses the Shen (spirit), and controls joy and emotional balance.
• Small Intestine (Xiao Chang): Sorts the "pure" from the "impure," both physically and metaphorically (clarity in decision-making).
• Sense Organ: Tongue
• Emotion: Joy
• Color: Red
• Taste: Bitter
• Direction: South

Looking to Balance Your Fire Element?

Balanced Fire Energy:

• Warm, joyful, expressive
• Emotionally open and connected
• Clear thinking and good sleep
• Strong circulation and a radiant complexion

Seasonal Tips for Fire Element Balance:

• Stay hydrated with cooling teas like chrysanthemum or mint
• Eat bitter and cooling foods (e.g., leafy greens, cucumbers, watermelon)
• Balance activity with rest to avoid burnout
• Practice calming breathwork or meditation to cool emotional heat
• Limit overstimulation from too much screen time or social interaction

Fire Element Imbalances May Show As:

• Anxiety, restlessness, or insomnia
• Heart palpitations or chest tightness
• Excessive talking or laughter
• Lack of joy, emotional numbness
• Heat-related symptoms: red face, sweating, mouth ulcers

Why Practice Seasonal Yoga in Summer?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, summer corresponds with the Fire element, which governs the heart, joy, and circulation. It’s a time to be active, social, expressive and also mindful of overheating, burnout, or emotional excess.

Summer Yoga focuses on:

• Opening the chest and heart space
• Boosting circulation and metabolism
• Cooling the body and calming the mind
• Encouraging lightness, laughter, and flow

What to Expect in a Summer Yoga Practice

Seasonal summer yoga balances dynamic movement with cooling breathwork and soothing poses to regulate internal heat and keep you grounded.

Practices That Nourish Fire:

• Heart-Opening Poses (e.g. Camel, Cobra, Dancer’s Pose)
• Energizing Flows (like Sun Salutations to awaken the body)
• Cooling Breathwork (such as Sitali or Nadi Shodhana)
• Twists and Forward Folds to detoxify and calm
• Meditations for Joy, Gratitude, and Compassion

Summer wellness tips for Seasonal Yoga:

• Practice early or late in the day to avoid peak heat
• Stay hydrated and avoid overstimulation
• Eat cooling foods (think cucumbers, mint, watermelon)
• Connect with nature: practice outside, walk barefoot, watch sunsets
• Cultivate joy: dance, laugh, express love freely

Embrace Summer, The Yogic Way

Let your practice reflect the season’s brightness. Seasonal Yoga helps you live in tune with nature, listen to your body, and make each practice intentional and restorative.