Sebnem Ugural Wellbeing Mindfulness Yoga Coaching

About Sebnem

Şebnem is a Turkish name of Farsi origin meaning night dew—a quiet, nourishing presence. With over a decade of experience working alongside people affected by trauma—and my own lived experience—I’m here to offer you a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with yourself.

My journey began after completing an M.A. in Theory and Practice of Human Rights at the University of Essex in 2009. Since then, I’ve worn many hats—from artist and mental health support worker to domestic violence specialist—each role teaching me how to nurture environments where healing can unfold.

As a movement yoga facilitator, mindfulness coach, and Reiki practitioner, I draw on somatic wisdom, vagus nerve activation, and myofascial release to help you release tension, reconnect with your body, and grow in a way that feels right for you. Every session is thoughtfully crafted with your unique needs in mind.

I often co-facilitate therapeutic groups alongside talking therapists, blending movement with conversation to provide holistic support. I stay current with trauma-informed research and receive clinical supervision to ensure the care I offer is of the highest quality.

Based in London, I offer both in-person and online sessions to meet you wherever you are.

My self-taught artistic background fuels my creativity in facilitating mental wellbeing projects and workplace wellness programs, funded by organizations like BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief. I’m passionate about designing workshops that support resilience, self-expression, and lasting wellbeing.

Certification, Courses, Education

 

28 Hour Fascia and the Nervous System Level 1 & 2, Christine Wushke, Ekhart Yoga Academy
Myofascial Rejuvenation Techniques, PT. Nurcihan Ekici, Advanced Myofascial Release Therapist
Working With Shame, Carolyn Spring
Somatic Approaches for Working With Anger and Healing Trauma, Abi Blakeslee, SEP, CMT, MFT, PhD
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Level 2, The Association for Psychological Therapies
The Body Keeps The Score (2 Day Trauma Conference), Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
Treating Trauma With the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model (9 Hours), Jan Winhall, MSW, FOT
Revolutionising Trauma Treatment (12 Hour), Babette Rothschild
Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (2-Day Intensive Workshop), Frank Anderson, MD
Working with Trauma: Somatic-Based Interventions to Move Clients from Surviving to Thriving, Dr. Arielle Schwartz
The Essentials of Effective Trauma Treatment Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training, PESI UK

PCI-Accredited Yoga4Health Teacher Training ( 60 Hour), Yoga In Healtcare Alliance
Introduction to Somatic Psychology (30 Hour), Psychologist Sibel Aydogmus
Accredited Trauma Informed Yoga (100 Hour), Trauma Therapy Manchester
Mindfulness Course (YACEP) (100 Hour), David Cornwell
Trauma Workshop for Yoga Teachers, Trauma Therapy Manchester, Two day foundation workshop
ICF Mindfulness Coach, Breathing Mind
Yoga Teachers Training 8 Week Stress Reduction (100 Hour), Zeynep Aksoy / Advayta Yoga
Yoga Teacher Training (200 Hour), Zeynep Aksoy / Advayta Yoga
M.A. Theory And Practice of Human Rights, University of Essex - Chevening and OSI Scholarship
B.S. Political Science, Middle East Technical University METU

Ready to start your journey to wellbeing?

Contact me today to book your first session and begin your path to lasting, embodied wellbeing.