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My work is grounded in the belief that joy is our natural state and that healing trauma, building resilience, and cultivating self-awareness can guide us back home to it. Whether through somatic therapy, yoga, or meditation, I help individuals reconnect with their inner wisdom, release what no longer serves them, and ascend to a life of greater purpose, connection, and joy.
What is Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy?
There have been some exciting developments in the realm of trauma therapy. Guided by Guided by influential teachers such as Dr. Peter Levine founder of Somatic Experiencing, Deb Dana an expert in Polyvagal Theory, Pat Ogden founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and other influential experts such as Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk and Babette Rothschild.
What does this mean?
These pioneers in trauma therapy found that trauma happens in the body and must be released from the body. A body-centred approach can help a person come to healing and wholeness, which can be a beneficial option for people where talk therapy may be difficult and a person may remain stuck and dysregulated.
Somatic Therapy helps:
Restore the body as a place of safety while helping to expand the capacity to process body (preverbal and nonverbal) memory Metabolise unprocessed emotions Complete thwarted (incomplete) stress responses Restore our optimal relationship to self and the world around us. Somatic trauma therapy offers techniques for clients to sense and regulate their own physiology and states of being.
This includes building more internal and external resources, building trusting and co-regulatory relationships, learning to turn inward with compassion, being invited deeper in the body, and given time and space to process the trauma. These somatic techniques unwind trauma and restore well-being.
The core of somatic trauma work is the premise that the body can tap into its innate healing processes when supported to attune to the language of the body to release and discharge trapped emotions, including the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses that crop up in response to traumatic experiences.
These get held in the nervous system, often for decades. Trauma happens in the body and to be healed it needs to be released from the body. The main aim of somatic work is to release buried emotions caused by trauma, providing healing from the inside out. Using these body-centred approaches I have witnessed profound transformations as individuals embark on a journey to heal trauma at its roots.
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy gets people out of their heads, and safely into their bodies to foster healing. By addressing the physiological aspects of trauma and guiding clients through embodied experiences, we tap into the body's wisdom, enabling a comprehensive and lasting healing process.
Today, somatic trauma therapy includes a range of modalities, such as:
Somatic Experiencing (SE)
Focusing
Hakomi Therapy
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TSY)
Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS)
It is widely recognised as a holistic and effective modality for addressing trauma, particularly for individuals where traditional talk therapy hasn't managed to address their symptoms.
What is EMDR & Somatic EMDR?
What is Somatic EMDR?
Somatic EMDR is the synthesis of somatic psychology and EMDR Therapy. According to Trauma expert Bessel van der Kolk, Somatic Therapy and EMDR Therapy are considered the best approaches for the treatment of trauma. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy is a comprehensive approach to therapy that integrates elements of psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural, interpersonal, experiential, and body-centred therapies to maximise treatment effects.
EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to cross the mid-line (i.e. eye movement, bodily movement, cross body tapping, etc.) to attend to and de-esclate the reactivity to past memories, present triggers, or anticipated future experiences. Somatic EMDR also utilises movement techniques to help complete unprocessed nervous system impulses and frozen emotions that have been previously stuck in the body.
Somatic interventions such as tracking sensations, deepening awareness, boundary awareness, and self-regulation complement and increase the efficacy of EMDR Therapy and collectively these therapeutic modalities offer a profound healing tool for anyone facing the pain of PTSD.
Each client is different and for some people, the eye movement from EMDR can be too much for them, therefore the body-oriented somatic EMDR approach offers alternative ways to gain the benefits of EMDR without leading to distress or overwhelm. This body-oriented approach yields the same benefits as EMDR and grounds clients in the process.
Safe and Sound Protocol
The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidence-based therapeutic tool designed to support the body’s natural ability to regulate and respond to stress. Created by Dr. Stephen Porges, it is based on Polyvagal Theory, which explores how our nervous system influences our emotional and social responses.
The SSP uses carefully filtered music to stimulate and calm the vagus nerve, helping the body move from a state of heightened anxiety or stress into a more grounded and relaxed state.
Through SSP, clients can experience improved emotional resilience, reduced reactivity, and a stronger capacity for connection and safety. It’s suitable for children and adults alike, especially those facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, sensory processing, and social engagement.
More information check out: https://www.whatisthessp.com/
Somatic Coaching
Somatic Coaching is a holistic approach to personal and professional growth that integrates the wisdom of the body with the power of the mind. Unlike traditional coaching, which often focuses solely on cognitive and behavioural strategies, somatic coaching acknowledges that our experiences, emotions, and traumas are stored in the body and can profoundly shape how we show up in the world.
It is a collaborative process that empowers individuals or groups to unlock their potential, clarify their goals, and take actionable steps toward achieving them. It focuses on self-discovery, growth, and creating meaningful change.
In sessions, the coach provides a safe and non-judgmental space to explore challenges, identify strengths, and overcome obstacles. Through powerful questioning, active listening, and supportive guidance, coaching helps clients gain clarity, develop new perspectives, and build confidence in their abilities.
Coaching is future-focused and solution-oriented, designed to help clients move from where they are to where they want to be. It can be applied in various areas of life, including personal development, career growth, relationships, and overall well-being.
The Somatic Trauma-Informed Lens
With a trauma-informed and trauma-healing focus, somatic coaching recognises that past experiences, especially difficult or traumatic ones, can leave imprints in the body. These imprints may manifest as patterns of tension, emotional triggers, or ways of being that no longer serve you. By working gently and skillfully with these patterns, somatic coaching helps you reconnect with your body, build resilience, and move towards healing and empowerment.
How Does Somatic Coaching Work?
Somatic coaching involves a combination of:
- Body Awareness
Learning to tune into sensations, breath, posture, and movement to understand what your body is communicating.
- Mind-Body Integration
Exploring how your thoughts and emotions interact with your physical body, creating patterns that influence your decisions and actions.
- Somatic Practices
Using gentle movement, grounding exercises, breathwork, and mindfulness to release tension, process emotions, and create new, supportive patterns.
- Trauma-Informed Techniques
Providing a safe and non-judgmental space to work through past experiences at your own pace, without re-traumatisation.
Who Can Benefit from Somatic Coaching?
Somatic coaching is ideal for anyone who:
- Feels stuck in old patterns and is ready to make lasting changes.
- Wants to connect more deeply with themselves and others.
- Struggles with stress, anxiety, or overwhelm and seeks practical tools for calm and balance.
- Is navigating life transitions and desires greater clarity and confidence.
- Wishes to heal and grow from past challenges in a compassionate, embodied way.
What Can You Expect?
Through somatic coaching, you will:
- Develop a deeper awareness of your body’s signals and needs.
- Gain tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded.
- Identify and release limiting patterns stored in your body.
- Cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and a sense of empowerment.
- Move forward with greater ease, authenticity, and connection.
Why Choose Somatic Coaching?
Your body holds the key to your transformation. By listening to its wisdom and integrating its messages into your coaching journey, you can unlock profound insights and create meaningful, lasting change in your life.