About Empowered

Trauma Therapy & Training

Meet Sarah Jones,
Creator of the Somatic

Person-Centred Method™

Empowered Trauma Therapy was

founded with one simple belief:

When we understand the nervous system with compassion, healing becomes possible.

Whether you're looking for therapy, professional training or clinical supervision, my aim is always the same: to help people move beyond survival by combining the relational depth of person-centred therapy with the latest understanding of trauma, the nervous system and somatic practice.

I'm Sarah Jones, an accredited psychotherapist, EMDR therapist, clinical supervisor and trainer with over a decade of experience supporting people recovering from trauma, anxiety, shame and emotional overwhelm.

I'm also the creator of the Somatic Person-Centred Method™, an approach developed through years of clinical practice that brings together person-centred psychology, neuroscience and somatic therapy in a way that is both practical and deeply relational.

My Story

For much of my life, I never considered myself someone who had experienced trauma. Like many people, I had normalised my own experiences and simply believed I was someone who worried more than other people.

During my counselling training, I worked with two clients who had experienced very different life events, yet were presenting in remarkably similar ways. That sparked a question I couldn't ignore.

"Why were two completely different experiences creating such similar patterns of distress?"

That question led me into the world of trauma, the nervous system and the growing body of research exploring how overwhelming experiences shape both the mind and the body. As I continued learning, I found myself recognising aspects of my own experience too.

For the first time, I understood that many of the things I'd struggled with weren't personality flaws or weaknesses, they were understandable responses from a nervous system that had adapted to survive. That discovery changed not only my personal life but the direction of my professional career.

I went on to specialise in trauma therapy, undertaking advanced training in areas including EMDR and somatic approaches. Throughout that journey, however, my foundations remained firmly rooted in person-centred therapy and the belief that genuine healing happens through safe, authentic relationships.

Why I Created the

Somatic Person-Centred Method™

Working with clients over many years, I began noticing something. The therapeutic relationship was often transformative. Clients felt heard, understood and accepted.

Yet many still found themselves leaving sessions knowing why they felt the way they did while their bodies continued responding as though they were still under threat. I found myself continually asking,

"How can I help clients not only understand what's happening, but experience lasting change?"

As I integrated person-centred therapy with nervous system science, attachment theory, somatic practice and EMDR, I began seeing consistent patterns in what helped people move beyond survival. Over time, that integration evolved into what is now the Somatic Person-Centred Method™.

Rather than focusing on techniques alone, the method helps people understand the relationship between their nervous system, emotions, body and relationships, creating a practical framework for working safely with trauma while never losing the heart of person-centred therapy.

Today, I use this approach in my own clinical work and teach

it to therapists across the UK who want to

deepen their confidence in working with trauma

and nervous system regulation.

My Qualifications & Experience

Alongside over a decade of clinical experience, my professional background includes:

MSc in Counselling & Psychotherapy
BACP Accredited Psychotherapist & EMDR Therapist
Clinical Supervisor
Creator of the Somatic Person-Centred Method™
Former counselling tutor on Level 4 and 5
Advanced training in trauma, attachment and somatic approaches

I remain committed to ongoing research, professional development and ensuring that everything I teach is grounded in both evidence and real-world clinical practice.

What I Believe

I don't believe people are broken. I believe our nervous systems are incredibly intelligent.

Many of the symptoms people struggle with, anxiety, overwhelm, emotional numbness, people-pleasing, perfectionism, shutdown or feeling constantly on edge, are often understandable adaptations to experiences that once felt overwhelming.

When we understand those adaptations with curiosity rather than judgement, we create the conditions for genuine healing.

Whether I'm sitting alongside a therapy client, supervising another professional or teaching a room full of therapists, that is the work I care most about.

Helping people move from surviving... to truly living.

Ready To Take

The Next Step?

Whether you're looking for trauma therapy, professional training in the Somatic Person-Centred Method™, or clinical supervision, I'd love to welcome you to Empowered Trauma Therapy and support you on your journey.