Find Lasting Relief Through Somatic Therapy
Address Trauma Where It Lives — In the Body
Somatic Experiencing is a gentle, body-focused approach to healing trauma. It guides you to release the patterns of fight, flight, or freeze, so you can rebuild trust in yourself and experience calm from within.
When Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough
A Body-Based Approach to Healing and Change
Sometimes, insight alone doesn’t lead to transformation.
You might see your patterns clearly and still feel like you’re repeating the same story.
This is where somatic therapy bridges the gap.
It helps you connect with your body’s memories and release the tension or disconnection that talking alone can’t reach.
You Might Benefit From a Somatic Approach If You
- Hold chronic tension that returns after treatment, or notice your body feeling rigid, braced, or "armoured"
- Experience emotional release, dissociation, or disorientation during sessions or bodywork
- Flinch, freeze, or hold your breath in response to a light touch or stress without a clear medical reason
- Struggle with persistent pain, fatigue, or sensitivity that does not improve through standard care
- Notice progress in therapy, but have difficulty integrating those changes into daily life
- Feel stuck in trauma processing, looping through familiar stories without deeper resolution
- Experience physiological distress such as gut issues, muscle tightness, or exhaustion without a medical explanation
- Feel emotionally flat or disconnected, even in strong therapeutic relationships
You May Recognize Yourself In
Insight Without Change
- You understand your patterns but can’t shift them in real life.
Freeze or Numb
- Sessions stall when emotional or sensory material arises.
Chronic Overwhelm
- Even small stressors feel unmanageable or exhausting.
Stuck in Story
- You repeat the same narratives without lasting resolution.
Moving Beyond Insight
Somatic therapy helps clients reconnect with their body’s wisdom and turn emotional insight into real, embodied change.
By gently engaging the nervous system, it supports the body in releasing, integrating, and healing what words alone cannot.
Meet Alex Your Therapist in Somatic Experiencing
Alex is a Somatic Educator and Bodyworker who helps clients recover from trauma and chronic stress by working with the body, not just the mind. Through Somatic Experiencing, Alex guides you to release tension, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with your natural ability to heal.
1:1 Safe, Supportive Sessions for Trauma Recovery
Individual sessions are designed to meet you where you are on your healing journey. Whether you are new to somatic work or working through complex trauma, these sessions create a safe space to build nervous system awareness, release stress, and restore resilience.
- 60-minute sessions for building foundational awareness and easing acute stress
- 90-minute sessions for complex trauma and deeper exploration of attachment wounds
- Gentle practices like body mapping, breathwork, and trauma-informed touch to release stored energy
People I Work With
- Complex PTSD | Developmental Trauma
- Dissociative Disorders (DPDR) | Freeze/Shutdown States
- Relational & Attachment Wounding | Intimate Partner Violence
- Childhood Abuse Survivors
- Refugees | Systemic Oppression
- First Responders | Medical Trauma
- Digestive Issues Linked to Nervous System Dysregulation
- Scar Tissue & Post-Accident Recovery (Motor Vehicle, Brain Injuries)
- Medical & Birth Trauma
- Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
- Mysterious Illnesses
- Sleep/Insomnia | Digestive Issues
- Eating Disorders | Addiction
- LGBTQIA+ | Gender Dysphoria
- BIPOC | Native Populations
- Women’s Issues | Domestic/Sexual Violence Survivors
- Anxiety | Depression
- Borderline Personality Tendencies
- Self-Esteem | Relational Wounds
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
- Learn to notice and understand how your body responds to stress and past experiences.
- Develop tools to process emotions and respond to challenges with greater ease.
- Gently release tension and energy stored in the body from unresolved trauma.
- Experience better sleep, more energy, and relief from chronic pain.
- Reduce anxiety and low mood while building confidence and self-esteem.
Reset Your Body & Rewrite Your Story Again
Feel Calm in Your Body
- Somatic therapy helps you release what has been carried for too long. You begin to experience your body as a safe place again, where calm isn’t fleeting but steady.
Build Emotional Strength
- Instead of being swept away by stress or triggers, you learn to respond with clarity. Confidence grows as you reconnect with your inner resilience.
Restore Balance in Relationships
- When you feel grounded within, it naturally shifts how you connect with others. Communication feels easier, and relationships start to feel more supportive.
This Is Your Opportunity
To rewire how your body responds to stress, to move through trauma instead of staying stuck in it, and to rediscover your inner strength. Through 1:1 somatic sessions, you’ll learn to notice your body’s signals, regulate emotions, and release what has been holding you back. This work can bring more clarity, better sleep, reduced pain, and a renewed sense of self-trust.
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I’d Love to Hear Your Story
Get Clarity Before You Begin
It’s natural to have questions before starting something new. Explore the FAQs to better understand how we can support you.
What is Somatic Experiencing?
Somatic Experiencing is a body-centered therapy that helps release stored trauma and stress by focusing on physical sensations and the nervous system.
How is it different from talk therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, Somatic Experiencing works with the body as well as the mind. It helps resolve trauma that words alone cannot fully process.
What issues can Somatic Experiencing help with?
It can support healing from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and physical symptoms linked to unresolved experiences.
What happens in a session?
Sessions often include gentle guidance to notice body sensations, breathing exercises, and small movements that help release tension safely.
Is Somatic Experiencing safe?
Yes. The approach is gentle and trauma-informed, designed to move at your pace and ensure you feel supported throughout the process.
How long does it take to see results?
Every person is different. Some notice shifts within a few sessions, while deeper healing may take more time depending on individual needs.
Can I do sessions online?
Yes. Somatic Experiencing can be done both in person and virtually, offering flexibility and accessibility no matter where you are.
Can you work with clients internationally?
Yes. Online sessions make it possible to work with clients worldwide, ensuring access to support no matter your location.