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somatic therapy

inviting our body into the conversation

Somatic therapy is an umbrella term for kinds of counselling that focus on the mind-body connection. It’s based on the belief that our thoughts and emotions influence our physical body, and vice versa.

Who somatic therapy is for:

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  • Maybe you’ve tried other kinds of therapy, but are still stuck with all the same feelings

  • Maybe you find yourself analyzing your feelings, and you can’t quite figure out how to actually feel them in your body

  • Maybe when you start paying attention to your feelings, you get totally overwhelmed and it ends up making things worse

  • Maybe the idea of “sitting with your feelings” doesn’t make sense and you’re looking for some step-by-step guidance

  • Maybe you’re searching for a more engaging and creative approach to caring for yourself

Somatic therapy can help with:

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  • learning why you respond in certain ways when you’re stressed

  • experiencing an embodied sense of safety and calm

  • shifting out of your typical stress response(s)

  • living in the present moment

  • healing childhood wounds

  • showing up for yourself and others with more compassion

  • living out your values in your daily life

  • moving through intense emotions

  • releasing judgement about your experiences and emotions

What to expect in a session:

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  • I’ll invite you to focus on your internal bodily experience, what’s going on inside beneath your thoughts.

  • Together, we’ll cultivate a sense of curiosity and non-judgement towards whatever you find inside.

  • I can help you adjust your experience if it gets too uncomfortable or overwhelming. Ask me how in a consultation!

  • I’ll give you suggestions to connect with your inner experience, such as checking for tightness or spaciousness, movement or stillness, and more.

  • I can suggest somatic exercises based on your goals. I can also help you explore your feelings about a theme or metaphor you’ve mentioned.

Still have some questions?

Ask away! We want you to be comfortable and confident starting your somatic counselling journey.

*Please do not include any sensitive personal information.

Change how you feel with somatic therapy