Individual counselling

How does somatic therapy work?

The word somatic means something relating to or affecting the body. I bring the principles of Somatic Experiencing® into my work. There are many different forms of somatic therapy, and my training and personal experience of Somatic Experiencing® has the most resonance for me.

In our work, we focus on the healing and recovery from the impacts of trauma. Trauma isn’t necessarily the event/s that have happened to you, as each person’s nervous system can respond differently to the same event/s. Rather, trauma impacts our sense of safety and capacity to thrive. Working together, we can explore how trauma impacts you in the here and now. There are several therapies on offer to heal trauma, and one of the significant differences with Somatic Experiencing® is that you don’t have to re-tell your story or stories. You’ve already survived the difficult thing that happened to you. There is no need for you to relive it in session.

Our work focuses on your body’s innate resources and constant movement towards healing. It is gentle, slow work, each moment growing the body’s capacity to stay with discomfort and rediscovering the essential life force that resides within us all.

In each session, we will explore together how your nervous system responds to what is happening in the now (somatic). There is plenty of time to make meaning of that (cognitive). I also offer healing touch in sessions which is consensual, purposeful and to support you on your recovery from trauma.

Each session is 60 minutes in duration and the fee is $160.

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