Sheena Rydings · BABCP Psychotherapist · Chronic Pain Specialist ·
Wilmslow & Online
You were not meant to survive. You were meant to rise & thrive!
Science meets soul- evidence-based therapy paired with holistic, lived wisdom. For women ready to come home to themselves and build a life that feels authentically theirs, alongside their pain, not in spite of it.
This is for you if...
You don't need a specific diagnosis to work with me. You just need to recognise yourself in some of these.
1. You are living with chronic pain e.g. hEDS, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, or something the doctors haven't fully named and you are exhausted by just managing it.
2. You have lost yourself to illness, to perimenopause, to the weight of holding everything together and you are ready to find your way back.
3. You want more than symptom management. You want to actually thrive- to live a meaningful, connected life alongside your pain, not defined by it.
4. You are open to both the science and the soul of healing, the evidence-based tools and the holistic practices - because you know that neither alone is the whole picture.
Welcome
I know this road. Because I walk it too. I'm Sheena, a BABCP accredited psychotherapist with 16 years specialising in chronic pain and women's health. I also have chronic pain myself, I'm also navigating perimenopause. I swim in cold water in the Peak District and I use doTERRA essential oils and meditation as part of my daily nervous system rituals.
I used to think I had to keep the clinical and the holistic separate. I don't anymore. This is Science Meets Soul- evidence-based therapy paired with lived, embodied wisdom. Because healing is not just clinical. And you are not just a diagnosis.
Where Science Meets Soul
Evidence-based therapy paired with holistic, embodied wisdom. Because healing is not just clinical - and you are not just a diagnosis.
The 4 pillar approach
PILLAR 1 — Understand
Pain science, nervous system education, and evidence-based psychological tools - CBT, ACT, and EMDR- to help you understand what's happening and why.
PILLAR 2 — Reconnect
Values work, identity, self-compassion, grief for who you were before. Coming home to yourself - not to who you were before your diagnosis, but to something more authentically you.
PILLAR 3 — Restore
Holistic practices with real science behind them - cold water, essential oils, breathwork, nature, grounding. Where your whole self enters the room.
PILLAR 4 — Rise & Thrive
Values-aligned goals, meaningful living, and the deep knowledge thatyou are not your pain. From surviving to thriving, this is the destination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What women say about working with Sheena
Online 1-1 client- June 2023
“I found the sessions incredibly beneficial. My life was so controlled by pain. I still have pain but I don’t fear it and it doesn’t control me. I can’t thank Sheena enough for her support encouragement and compassion”
Online 1-1 client- November 2024
"Working with Sheena, was a game-changer for me. Instead of feeling like a victim of my pain, I now have a clear plan to manage it. Through CBT, breathwork, and small, manageable changes to my routine, I’ve seen huge improvements in my pain levels and energy. But more than that, I’ve learned how to be kind to myself, listen to my body, and still enjoy life. I only wish I had found this support sooner!"
April 2023- CBT For Pain Management- Therapist workshop attendee
“The workshop was informative, succinct, well load out presentation. It was very interesting and Sheena was very knowledgeable”
1-1 client February 2025
"Before working with Sheena, I felt completely trapped by my chronic pain. It controlled my life, my mood, and my relationships. Through our sessions, I learned how my thoughts and emotions were influencing my pain, and with practical CBT techniques, mindfulness, and lifestyle shifts, I started to regain control. My pain hasn’t disappeared, but I no longer feel powerless against it. I have tools to manage it, and for the first time in years, I feel hopeful again."
1-1 Client August 2024
"I never realized how much my thoughts and emotions were fueling my pain until I worked with [Your Name]. Learning how my mind and body are connected helped me break the cycle of stress and pain. Now, I feel more in tune with my body and have real tools to manage discomfort."
1-1 client June 2023
“Sheena’s unwavering support and commitment to my wellbeing fostered a safe environment where I felt heard and understood. Thanks to her, not only have I found effective strategies to manage my chronic pain but also gained invaluable tools to navigate life’s challenges. I recommend her service to anyone seeking a holistic and empowering approach to pain."