Relational Somatic Therapy

The core of my approach.

Relational somatic therapy is a groundbreaking approach to healing trauma.

The word 'soma' refers to the body experienced from within.  By compassionately tracking body sensation, movement and perception, particularly of your inner world, and accompanied by the safe and caring presence of the therapist, innate healing is awakened and accessed. Elements of trauma resolve, and vitality is restored.


Trauma has been defined not as an event itself, but as a psychological wound that occurs within an individual, in response to a distressing experience. In the body's inherent wisdom, this high charge of unprocessed energy gets stored in the body, energy that is in effect ‘too much’ and is not able to be integrated.  When this energy gets awoken or activated, it can cause suffering in a variety of ways, often restricting emotional, physical, mental, and or spiritual wellbeing.

"We cannot change what happened but we can change how the body holds it."
- Mariah Moser


Relational somatic therapy offers transformative healing from the wounds of trauma.

Highly skilled and diverse body-based practises resource the body and the nervous system.  Within the skilled therapeutic context, this helps you safely access and resolve trauma imprints, and integrate layers of stored trauma energy. Freeing your vitality and updating old patterns allow you greater authenticity and enjoyment of life.

Core practises within a Relational Somatic Therapy approach, include a willingness to:

Slow Down

Be Curious

Return to Present Moment

Withhold Judgment

Engage the Senses

Deprioritize the Thinking Mind

 

 

 

It is only through relationship that unresolved suffering can be transformed into love and connection.”

- Sharon Stanley


COUNSELLING RATES

Individual Counselling

I recommend an initial one hour session. You have the opportunity to detail your intentions for our work together and I explain in detail how I work. You have time to ask any questions you may have, and I too may inquire to know more from you.

The initial session allows an exchange of communication and an experiential opportunity to engage in a relational somatic process. This gives enough time for you to determine if it feels like a good fit to continue, and for me to ensure that I am able to best support your needs.

Rates

60 minutes - $130

90 minutes - $190 

Currently offering online sessions.