Long Covid · ME/CFS · Nervous system recovery

A new path out of
chronic illness.

For years your body has been stuck in a survival response. We help you safely unwind it — through somatic work, trauma processing, and expert support.

First step is understanding what level of care you need
We work with
Long CovidME/CFSPOTS Chronic fatigueChronic painNS dysregulationTrauma
Fiona
Samantha
Tamsin
Sarah
Led by specialists in somatic therapy & EMDR
Wake up without dread or crushing fatigue
Move your body without fear of crashes
Feel clear-headed and calm
Enjoy coffee, walks, friends, travel again
Stop obsessing about symptoms
Feel safe in your body again
Why On the Mend exists

Built by someone who
found a way through.

On the Mend was created because the approach that actually works didn't exist as a programme. So Harry built it — with the practitioners who helped him recover.

Harry, founder
Harry, Founder
Former GB Judo athlete · Long Covid survivor

From bed-bound to loving life again.

Before 2020, I was a fit, healthy 22-year-old competing as a GB judo athlete. Then I caught Covid — and my world turned upside down. Paranoia, fatigue, brain fog, food intolerances. Doctors told me nothing was wrong.

I made gradual progress, but unresolved issues came to a head when I was hospitalised after a silent meditation retreat. Strange neurological symptoms, OCD flares, constant pain.

"Today I love my life again. I work, I travel, I connect with people I love. I drink coffee and go for runs. It's beautiful."

I went from bed-bound, to training, to hospitalised, and back again — and I learned that recovery isn't about hacks or brain training. It's about the right support, in the right order, addressing what's actually driving your symptoms.

On the Mend is the programme I wish I'd had four years ago.

Understanding your illness

Your body isn't broken.
It's stuck in a knot.

In Long Covid, ME/CFS and related conditions, the nervous system becomes locked in a survival response — like a rope pulled so tight it cannot release on its own. Most treatments pull harder. We do something different.

1
Phase one · Stabilise
Stop pulling the knot tighter.
The first thing any knot needs is for the pulling to stop. We build stability and safety — helping your nervous system come out of constant high alert. Without this foundation, deeper work isn't just ineffective; it can overwhelm and set you back.
Pacing · regulation · somatic awareness foundations
2
Phase two · Process
Loosen the knot at the body level.
Once stable, we work somatically to release the deep physical patterns holding the stress response in place — chronic tension, bracing, breath-holding, shutdown. Through Hanna Somatics and neuromuscular work, we help your physiology complete what it couldn't during illness.
Hanna Somatics · neuromuscular release · gentle bilateral stimulation
3
Phase three · Integrate
Finally untie it — and stay free.
With the body loose and the system regulated, we do the deeper processing work that completes recovery: somatic-based EMDR and Somatic Experiencing to resolve the survival energy still held in your system. Then we reintegrate you into full life.
Somatic EMDR · Somatic Experiencing · life reintegration
300%
sleep improvement
in one member's first month
3–4×
live somatic sessions
every single week
8
specialist practitioners
all chronic illness-informed
The programme

Graduated Somatic
Processing.

We work with you for 6–12 months. Each phase builds on the last — moving only as fast as your system can safely go.

01
Phase one
Stabilise & Regulate
Your system becomes stable enough to do deeper work safely.
  • Fewer crashes and less chaos
  • Less fear of physical sensations
  • Building capacity to sit with discomfort
  • Awareness of what lies beneath symptoms
02
Phase two
Somatic Processing
The body completes what it couldn't — so symptoms stop needing to hold it.
  • Somatic groundwork & body-pattern release
  • Neuromuscular protective-response work
  • Gentle bilateral stimulation (when ready)
  • Deeper 1:1 somatic & EMDR-style processing
03
Phase three
Integration
Build long-term nervous system resilience and return fully to life.
  • Step-by-step reintroduction of activity
  • Somatic awareness during real-life demands
  • Relapse prevention & confidence
  • A sustainable rhythm for the long term
What's included

Everything you need,
nothing you don't.

One programme. Everything built in. No need to stitch together a dozen separate therapies.

🌿
EMDR & Somatic Experiencing
Private 1:1 sessions with our chronic illness-informed therapists. Physically process the survival response — not just talk about it.
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Live somatic sessions
3–4 sessions per week — Hanna Somatics, bilateral work, and Somatic Experiencing. Regulate, release, reconnect.
🗓️
Coaching & support
Tailored plan and goals from Harry, plus regular group Q&As to keep you on track and get you unstuck.
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Expert Q&As
Live calls with LDN doctors, functional medicine specialists, movement coaches, and more.
💬
Private community
A calm, focused space to share updates, questions and wins. No noise, no toxic positivity.
✈️
Member retreats
Community trips with in-person somatic work, good food, and the kind of connection that accelerates healing.
Inside the programme

What a typical week
looks like.

Sessions run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, with movement work on Mondays. Everything is designed to fit around your capacity — wherever you are in recovery.

Monday
Movement
Self-directed
Return to movement
Gentle guided movement work — walking, stretching, or body-based exercises tailored to where you are. Rebuilding trust with your body at your own pace.
Tuesday
5:30pm
Live group session
Hanna Somatics
Neuromuscular somatic work with Samantha. Releasing chronic tension patterns held in the body — gently, at a pace your system can handle.
Wednesday
5:30pm
Live group session
Somatics & bilateral work
Somatic exercises combined with gentle bilateral stimulation — introduced only once your system has the stability to process safely.
Thursday
5:30pm
Live group session
Somatic Experiencing
Body-based processing using Somatic Experiencing — helping your nervous system complete the survival responses it couldn't at the time.
Plus: 1:1 therapy sessions, expert Q&As, and community access throughout the week. All sessions are recorded if you can't make it live.
Is this right for you?

We're selective —
intentionally.

On the Mend works best for people who are ready to do real work. Not harder work — the right work.

This is for you if...

You've been struggling with Long Covid, ME/CFS or another NS issue for multiple years
You've ruled out all organic damage — tests are all clear
You've tried supplements, talk therapy, brain training etc.
You're open to emotional & somatic work
You're willing to commit to a 6 month programme

This probably isn't for you if...

You're just looking for a quick fix or guarantee of overnight results
You only want more information, but don't intend to apply it
You're not open to exploring the emotional and somatic side of healing
You're not ready to invest in recovery
You're currently in an acute mental health crisis — please seek immediate professional help first
Our team

Specialists who understand
your kind of suffering.

Every practitioner brings deep clinical expertise and genuine knowledge of chronic illness, nervous system recovery, and the embodied work that actually moves the needle.

Fiona Gregory
Fiona Gregory
Psychotherapist
Master's in psychotherapy · Specialist trauma & NS dysregulation
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Fiona combines EMDR with somatic and neurobiological approaches to resolve persistent symptoms, chronic pain, and emotional imprints stored in the nervous system. Trained in multiple EMDR modalities including Recent Traumatic Events protocols, Parts/ego-state EMDR, and Attachment-Informed EMDR. Advanced expertise in dissociation, depersonalisation, and derealisation.
EMDRTraumaNS dysregulationChronic illness
Samantha Holland
Samantha Holland
Somatic Educator
Certified Clinical Somatic Educator · Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner
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Samantha specialises in releasing chronic tension, pain, and emotional holding through Thomas Hanna's neuromuscular somatic work. She personally overcame a decade of chronic pain after discovering clinical somatics, and now helps clients achieve deep, lasting shifts.
Hanna SomaticsSomatic ExperiencingChronic painNeuromuscular
Victoria Hulme
Victoria Hulme
Psychotherapist
EMDR & Attachment-Focused EMDR · Francine Shapiro lineage
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Victoria works gently and non-judgementally, helping clients feel seen, safe, and understood. She integrates EMDR with practical calming and grounding strategies, supporting PTSD, anxiety, depression, and nervous system overwhelm.
EMDRPTSDAnxietyStabilisation
Tamsin Cullen
Tamsin Cullen
Psychotherapist
22+ years · The Priory · The Kusnacht Practice
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With over 22 years across prisons, charities, private psychiatric hospitals, and elite clinics including The Priory and The Kusnacht Practice, Tamsin brings sophisticated somatic-focused trauma work integrating somatic processing, trauma-informed psychotherapy, emotional regulation, and relational therapy.
TraumaSomatic processingRelational therapyComplex cases
Sarah Robinson
Sarah Robinson
Psychotherapist
26+ years NHS · EMDR · CBT · DBT · IFS · CAT
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Sarah brings over 26 years of experience in NHS settings, specialising in complex PTSD, dissociation, and trauma-related symptoms. Accredited in EMDR and CBT, with additional training in DBT, Compassion Focused Therapy, IFS-informed work, and Cognitive Analytic Therapy.
Complex PTSDDissociationEMDRIntegrative
Deborah Hill
Deborah Hill
Psychotherapist
20+ years · Psychodynamic · CBT · Humanistic · EMDR
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Deborah brings over 20 years of integrative psychotherapy practice, tailoring each session to the individual. Experienced with depression, anxiety, bereavement, major life transitions, trauma and PTSD-related symptoms.
EMDRPsychodynamicTraumaOnline
Valentina de Rogatis
Valentina de Rogatis
Clinical Psychologist
10+ years · CBT · ACT · EFT · EMDR · English & Italian
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Valentina works holistically, addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of distress accompanying long-term health challenges. Experienced with Long Covid, chronic pain, IBS, and autoimmune conditions.
Long CovidChronic illnessEMDREnglish & Italian
Dr Anna Maciak
Dr Anna Maciak
Counselling Psychologist
HCPC Registered · BPS Chartered · English & Polish
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HCPC-registered, BPS-chartered counselling psychologist experienced in the emotional impact of chronic illness. Drawing on Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, CFT, ACT and EMDR approaches to create a safe, collaborative space for nervous system stabilisation.
HCPC RegisteredChronic illnessEMDREnglish & Polish
Member reviews

What members
say about us.

Real reviews from real people on the programme.

"I've been a part of On The Mend for the past month and it's made an incredible difference to my recovery already. Harry provides amazing 1:1 support, we have regular group somatics sessions, and a wonderful community. I've noticed big shifts in my ability to allow sensations and experience emotional releases."
ML
Milly Lazell
Oct 2025
"The programme provides a safe container and structure in which recovery takes place. I really appreciate its practical approach, with regular sessions held multiple times a week. I have experienced slow and steady progress in my energy levels — I would recommend On the Mend to anyone who resonates with its approach."
AN
Ania
Jan 2026
"Being part of On The Mend + with Harry has been such a valuable experience. He really knows how to create a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and motivated. The expert conversations are a real highlight."
JG
Julie G
Jul 2025
Member story

Jess's recovery in her own words.

From bed-bound with Long Covid and ME to dancing in a nightclub in York. Watch Jess share her experience of On the Mend.

Jess testimonial video
Jess · On the Mend member · Long Covid & ME/CFS
From the community

Real wins,
shared in real time.

Genuine messages from our WhatsApp community. This is what progress actually looks like — not overnight transformation, but real shifts accumulating week by week.

Jess Sedman
"In York for the weekend and managed to go to a club for an hour and do a bit of dancing! Not been to a night club since before getting ill — I was overstimulated and overwhelmed normally from the noise, but I was in good company and it wasn't an issue. Really pleased with another sign of progress."
Jess Sedman
"First proper trip away to Barcelona since getting ill. On one of the days I did 20,000 steps. I haven't done that many steps in years. I did pay for it a bit the following day, but was able to get my two flights home the day after my recovery day without too much hassle. I'm so happy with what my body has been able to achieve recently."
Nancy Saul
"I go to London for work twice a month — 5 hours of trains plus a full day of work — and it normally wipes me out for a good few days after. This time around I didn't get wiped out and was able to be productive the next day, which is a big shift and really exciting."
Johanna
"I managed to travel and visit some friends, and I had such a good time. For a couple of days I almost felt normal again, which gave me a lot of hope for the future. I did have a flare after getting home, but it was still completely worth it."
Zach
"My doom loop spirals have been cut short from their normal length by recognising them, not being afraid of everything and continuing on. Things that would last days to weeks at some points — the ability to make peace and move forward is my win."
Anonymous member
"I got curious about a wave of intense fatigue instead of distracting myself. I noticed a deep sadness underneath and started sobbing. When the sadness lifted, some of the fatigue did too. This stuff really works!!!!"
Member progress

This is what real
recovery looks like.

Not without dips, but slow, steady, and sustainable. Tracked results from members on the programme.

Milly L.
Long Covid · back to work
300%
Sleep improvement
167%
Energy increase
167%
Emotional health
Sophie B.
Long Covid sufferer
200%
Energy increase
67%
Overall improvement
Nancy S.
Fatigue · Anxiety · POTS · Gut issues
167%
Gut improvement
600%
Emotional health

Not sure if this is
right for you?

The assessment is a free, no-pressure conversation. We'll listen to where you are, explain how we work, and tell you honestly whether we think On the Mend is the right fit — even if that answer is not yet.

Free, no obligation
30–45 minutes, via video call
With someone who has been through it
Honest about whether it's the right fit
Book your free assessment
Usually available within 1–2 weeks
Common questions

Frequently asked
questions.

I've already tried everything — how is this different?
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I hear this all the time — and I get it. You've probably tried supplements, diets, nervous system hacks, and various brain training programs. The difference here is we address what most approaches miss: the nervous system and unresolved survival energy stored in the body. We don't just give you information or another course — we guide you step by step through the actual work of processing the root emotional patterns that keep you stuck. This is why even people who've tried everything finally see results here.
How long will it take me to feel better?
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If you've watched my stuff, you'll know that I'm not going to tell you you'll be right as rain next week. This stuff is hard, physical, but my god is it worth it. Everyone's journey is unique, but most people feel small but meaningful shifts within the first few weeks — like improved sleep, fewer crashes, or feeling calmer in their body. Deeper, longer-term changes come as we move through the phases together, typically over several months.
What if I have trauma or don't like talking about feelings?
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You don't have to spill your life story or relive your trauma for this to work. The emotional and somatic work we do is gentle, guided, and focused on helping your nervous system feel safe enough to integrate — not digging up memories. Many people are surprised how much shifts without needing to talk through things. Processing like this is physical, not cognitive.
What if I've already done DNRS / Gupta / similar programs?
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Those programs can be helpful for some people — me included. But they're often rigid, impersonal, and don't address the deeper emotional and somatic processing needed for full recovery. What we do here is highly personalised, more advanced, and includes the physical, embodied emotional work those programs leave out.
I've already done EMDR — is this different?
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Most EMDR is memory-focused — meaning you bring up a past event, follow the bilateral stimulation, and process the emotional content of the memory. But what you're experiencing now isn't just memory-based. It's physiology-based. Our EMDR is built specifically for nervous system dysregulation, long Covid and post-viral sensitivity, chronic stress physiology, incomplete defensive responses, and somatic symptoms that feel physical because they are. We don't just process memories — we process the body's survival response that never completed.

Ready to start
untying the knot?

The first step is a free assessment — no pressure, no commitment. Just an honest conversation about where you are and whether this is right for you.

Book your free assessment
No pressure. No commitment. Just a conversation.
6–12
Month programme
8
Expert practitioners
3
Phases of recovery
100%
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