Somatic trauma therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between the mind and body that can address trauma and its effects. It is based on new breakthrough trauma research that proves trauma is stored in the body. Unlike traditional talk therapy, somatic therapy emphasises on the physical sensations in the body as a way to process and heal from traumatic experiences by closing the stress cycle.

Everyone experiences life differently and due to the survival instincts embedded into us all we can store trauma. When our bodies have been subjected to unsafe situations in the past, been unable to close the cycle needed for fight or flight, this can lead to trauma residing in the body. This is why we have triggers, If your felt sense or something in your environment is reminding your body of the unsafe situation, we are left with the trigger effect. Your body is always trying to protect you and keep you safe, This is why it stores this information, for survival, even if we don’t need it in the now. Somatic Trauma therapy is not about releasing trauma but letting your body know it is in the past. Thus leading to resilient, healthy nervous system responses.

A Somatic Trauma Therapist is trained to guide you safely through these triggers and close the stress cycle your body needs to let it know it is now safe to enter ‘rest and digest’

By connecting with your physical experiences and sensations, you can work through these emotions and begin to move on and heal. This approach helps you feel more grounded, regain a sense of control, and reconnect with your body, ultimately guiding you toward greater well-being and peace.

STT has been proven to help:

Relationship to self and your environment

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & CPTSD

Anxiety and Panic Disorders

Depression

Chronic Pain

Emotional Regulation

Body Autonomy

Relationship Challenges

Stress-Related Conditions

Somatic therapy can also enrich your life and improve ;

Body Awareness: Clients are guided to become more aware of their bodily sensations and movements. This awareness helps them understand how trauma is stored in the body.

Mind-Body Connection: The therapy aims to integrate the mind and body, recognizing that traumatic experiences affect both. This holistic approach helps in addressing the psychological and physiological aspects of trauma and day to day emotions.

By addressing trauma through the body, somatic therapy can help individuals achieve a deeper level of healing and recovery.

Every Somatic Trauma Therapy session is different because everyone experiences and processes trauma in their own way. Some sessions might involve talking, gentle movement, or working with objects, while others could include expressive tools like drawing. The goal is always to support your body’s natural way of processing and integrating experiences in a way that feels safe for you. I never take you to a place of “too much” the work is about gently easing the body into understanding that the trauma is in the past, not the present.

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