Somatic Therapy
online & in person
A space to slow down and receive support as you navigate present challenges. I draw on an interdisciplinary trauma informed psychodynamic approach informed by interpersonal and somatic psychology.
Somatic therapy combines a variety of elements to bring clarity around life’s situations, along with greater contact with the body. It works both on raising awareness, by reflecting on past and current circumstances and their impact on the sense of self, and on listening to how your body responds to the topics we explore. It is grounded in the unity of body and mind, and on neuroscientific, trauma-informed research on how experiences are held in the body, aiming to integrate unresolved emotions and restore a sense of safety and regulation. This process often leads to a deeper relationship with oneself and one’s inner resources, the resolution of difficulties, and a clearer sense of meaning and direction.
I am trained in somatic psychotherapy, a full member of the European Association for Body Psychotherapy, and have completed an externship program in Emotionally Focused Therapy—an attachment-based approach that aims to repair intimate bonds between families and couples. With a background in the biophysical aspects of developmental and relational trauma, I support reconnection and the deepening of embodied presence.
Sessions are held online.
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We begin with an initial assessment to explore what brings you to therapy and what kind of support you are looking for. In the first few sessions, we discuss your concerns and together establish a therapeutic direction that responds to your needs.
Sessions combine somatic awareness and psychological inquiry. We work both on deepening your understanding of how past experiences shape your present circumstances and on listening to the language of the body, exploring the intimate connections between bodily experiences, feelings and thoughts.
By bringing these different dimensions into the therapeutic process, we seek to integrate all aspects of yourself and find creative and holistic ways to engage with your life material. This can open up new possibilities, change and growth.
If your needs fall outside my area of expertise, I will refer you to a colleague who is better suited to support you.
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Somatic therapy is grounded in an understanding of the unity between the body, mind, and emotions.
It traces its lineage from Wilhelm Reich’s pioneering work on how trauma is physically anchored in the body, while integrating modern neuroscience with Eastern philosophy and practices where the person is seen as a unified whole.
Rather than relying solely on understanding the roots of our concerns, it also invites the somatic experience, by paying attention to how your nervous system responds to stress and by integrating emotions that may have been unprocessed and unresolved, often creating stress, disconnection, and anxiety.
It supports you in developing your capacity to connect authentically with yourself and your inner resources.