Curious about Somatic Therapy?

Have you tried traditional therapy and found it didn’t work? Maybe you felt better for a while, but have continued to have emotionally overwhelming episodes. In some cases, you may not even know why you’re responding so strongly.

 You could be experiencing dysregulation. That’s when your nervous system is overwhelmed, and your body responds in “fight or flight” mode. These episodes can be triggered by relationship conflicts, overwhelming stress, traumatic memories, or difficult situations such as an unhealthy work environment.

 Some symptoms of dysregulation include:

• Trouble thinking clearly
• Feeling highly emotional (or completely shut down)
• Ruminating thoughts about a person or situation
• A need to hide or find a safe place
• Feeling on edge and jumpy, even in objectively safe situations

Benefits of Somatic Experiencing

I experienced many of these symptoms myself in the past, during a serious health crisis. Fortunately, I discovered somatic therapy which helped me learn to soothe myself during overwhelming moments.

 I found the treatment so helpful that I’ve made it a major focus of my therapy practice. Many of the techniques are quite simple, but make a huge difference. My clients often report the following benefits:

 Increased ability to relax during difficult situations

• A less severe reaction to triggering situations
• Fewer triggers overall
• Improved ability to deal with stress
• Overall improved sense of wellbeing and health

Somatic Therapy in Vancouver

I’m happy to be able to provide somatic therapy (also called somatic experiencing) in the Vancouver area. I can help you notice how your body reacts to stress, and begin to respond to it differently. Many of my clients experience some benefits right away, and over time they find even more relief.

 Are you ready to give it a try? I’m excited to meet you and see how I can help.  Contact me here to set up a free 20-minute consultation.