Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy works with the body as well as the mind.
It recognises that trauma, stress, and emotional overwhelm are not held only in thought or memory, but in the nervous system itself.
Many people arrive in therapy understanding what has happened to them, yet still feeling stuck in patterns of tension, shutdown, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. Somatic work supports change at the level where these patterns are organised — in the body’s responses to safety, threat, and connection.
This approach is gentle, paced, and responsive. Nothing is forced. There is no expectation to relive trauma or to “release” emotion. Instead, we work with what is present, moment by moment, allowing the nervous system to settle and reorganise in its own time.
Why I choose to intergrate Somatic Therapy into my psychotherapy?
Healing isn’t just a mental process—it’s a physical one, too. Somatic Therapy provides practical tools to help you feel safe, supported, and whole. By addressing the body, it creates a foundation for long-lasting emotional and physical well-being.
When talking is not enough
Insight alone does not always bring relief.
For many people, the body continues to react long after the danger has passed.
Somatic therapy supports:
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chronic tension or collapse
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anxiety that feels physical rather than cognitive
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emotional numbness or overwhelm
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difficulty feeling safe, grounded, or at ease
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trauma responses that do not shift through talking alone
The focus is not on analysing symptoms, but on restoring choice, capacity, and regulation.
How I work somatically
My work is grounded in contemporary trauma science and integrates somatic awareness within psychotherapy. Sessions are relational, collaborative, and carefully held.
We may work with:
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bodily sensations and signals
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breath and orientation
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nervous system pacing and regulation
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gentle movement or stillness
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tracking moments of ease, safety, or activation
You remain in control throughout. We move slowly enough for your system to integrate what is happening.
Grief is not something to “get over”, and it doesn’t move in straight lines.
For some people, it softens with time. For others, it becomes complicated, stuck, or quietly overwhelming.
The work I offer is not about pushing grief away or finding meaning too quickly.
It is about creating enough safety to sit with what is present, at a pace that feels tolerable.
If you’re unsure whether this kind of support would be helpful for you, a short complimentary discovery call is available.