SOMATIC THERAPY
Who Can Benefit from Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is available for individuals who experience:
Chronic stress and constant pressure
Feeling overwhelmed and constantly on alert
Fear of exposure
Ongoing anxiety or panic that logic cannot soothe or explain
Anger, irritability, and frustration
Loneliness and isolation
Unresolved heart palpitations and anxiety
Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
Difficulty switching off the mind
Difficulty concentrating and making decisions
Emotional detachment and feeling disconnected
Feeling stuck and unhappy despite professional success
Conditions We Support
Shock Trauma
Trauma resulting from single traumatic events, including:
Car accidents and animal attacks
Medical trauma and procedures
Significant loss and major life transitions
Religious trauma
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Including experiences of:
Complex PTSD: Prolonged, repeated trauma — most commonly childhood emotional neglect, abuse, and long-term controlling or abusive relationships
You may benefit from somatic therapy if you have tried talk therapy and medication but still feel stuck in survival mode.
Intergenerational Trauma: Intergenerational trauma is an important part of my work with Parents-Child Connection, and adults healing from childhood trauma. It describes how the effects of Chronic stress & trauma can be carried across generations, so that clients may be affected, directly or indirectly, by the traumatic stress of their parents and grandparents.
Chronic Stress
Burnout
Workaholism
Healthcare professional fatigue
Workplace overwhelm
Immigration-related stress
Unexplained or Persistent Physical Symptoms:
We also work with individuals experiencing health symptoms that remain difficult to explain or resolve. Their health concerns may not fit neatly into a diagnosis or may not improve with conventional medicine. This can be a frustrating experience.
Migraines
Chronic physical pain
Digestive issues
Autoimmune flares
Sleep challenges
Chronic fatigue and exhaustion
Depression and anxiety
Anger outbursts
Low self-esteem and confidence
Emotional numbness: Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
