Somatic Experiencing
a Body-Focused approach for Healing Trauma
The body is a fascinating multi-layered system of intelligence that keeps us alive and creative.
When danger is perceived, the body's self-defense can be said to work in 3 modes: Fight, Flight and Freeze.
Because the energy of defensive responses are strongly charged, they cause inner damage and imbalances when they are not given the space and support to complete their expression so that the body can return to a calm and flowing homeostasis.
Post-Traumatic Stress is the result of the Fight, Flight and Freeze responses being stuck and incomplete. Symptoms can be physical, mental, emotional or even spiritual. Common manifestations include insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, irritable bowel syndrome and even auto-immune diseases.
In these situations, talk therapy is often not enough and needs to be complimented with body awareness. This is because we cannot ‘think’ or ‘understand’ our way out of a body response; we have to feel it. Often, the body has a very different story to tell from the mind. By tuning in to the body’s wisdom with a non-judgemental mind, we offer a safe space for healing to happen.
When danger is perceived, the body's self-defense can be said to work in 3 modes: Fight, Flight and Freeze.
Because the energy of defensive responses are strongly charged, they cause inner damage and imbalances when they are not given the space and support to complete their expression so that the body can return to a calm and flowing homeostasis.
Post-Traumatic Stress is the result of the Fight, Flight and Freeze responses being stuck and incomplete. Symptoms can be physical, mental, emotional or even spiritual. Common manifestations include insomnia, anxiety, panic attacks, irritable bowel syndrome and even auto-immune diseases.
In these situations, talk therapy is often not enough and needs to be complimented with body awareness. This is because we cannot ‘think’ or ‘understand’ our way out of a body response; we have to feel it. Often, the body has a very different story to tell from the mind. By tuning in to the body’s wisdom with a non-judgemental mind, we offer a safe space for healing to happen.
Traumatic symptoms are not caused by the event itself. They arise when the energy, mobilized to meet an extreme or life-threatening event, is not fully discharged and integrated. This energy remains trapped in the nervous system where it can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds."
Dr. Peter Levine, award-winning body-based psychotherapist and founder of Somatic Experiencing practice, author of In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness, 2010.
When it comes to trauma, talk therapy is not enough.
Trauma happens to the body. Self-empowerment and self-acceptance means being at home in our own body and making peace with all the history that is there.
The body speaks in sensation; are you ready to start the journey of tuning in? Somatic Experiencing is the way.
The body speaks in sensation; are you ready to start the journey of tuning in? Somatic Experiencing is the way.
How to get started
An 20-minute consultation is offered for free prior to beginning the sessions. It is an opportunity for you to enquire about the approach and ask questions. It is an opportunity for me enquire about what you seek to work on.
Our bodies carry our histories. The purpose of the session is to perceive the sensations of our body while in an environment of safety. There will not be any analysis involved; only observation. Most people find this unusual, as we are so used to being in our heads; it can feel quite strange to tune in to the body instead. I will guide you to help you connect with your body's inner experience. My guidance will often be about slowing down and sensing.
Traumatizing events are disruptive because there are defensive responses that have not been completed. Traumatic memories tend to be intense and confusing rather than calm and clear. The sessions help the defensive responses release and clarity to emerge.
By slowing down and being grounded, the body's experience can unfold without harm. Session by session, things start to settle and transformation begins to happen.
Our bodies carry our histories. The purpose of the session is to perceive the sensations of our body while in an environment of safety. There will not be any analysis involved; only observation. Most people find this unusual, as we are so used to being in our heads; it can feel quite strange to tune in to the body instead. I will guide you to help you connect with your body's inner experience. My guidance will often be about slowing down and sensing.
Traumatizing events are disruptive because there are defensive responses that have not been completed. Traumatic memories tend to be intense and confusing rather than calm and clear. The sessions help the defensive responses release and clarity to emerge.
By slowing down and being grounded, the body's experience can unfold without harm. Session by session, things start to settle and transformation begins to happen.
Where there is ruin, there is hope for a treasure..." - Rumi
Fees & Consultations
Sessions are $70 and the duration is 50 mins.
For package rates, I offer 6 sessions for $360.
Sessions can be held in person or online.
A free 20-minute consultation is available for first-timers.
For package rates, I offer 6 sessions for $360.
Sessions can be held in person or online.
A free 20-minute consultation is available for first-timers.
Cancelation Policies
Cancellation without charge is permitted if before 48hours of session.
Half charge is due for cancellations 24hours before the session.
Full charge is due for cancellations with less than 24hour notice.
Half charge is due for cancellations 24hours before the session.
Full charge is due for cancellations with less than 24hour notice.
Concessions & Financial Support
As we are living unprecedented times of economic uncertainty and loss, it is important to get creative and adaptive in supporting each other.
To that effect, I offer a package of 6 sessions for people requiring financial support. The rate of the session is determined by you.
If you would like to apply for financial support, click here for the application form in Arabic, and here for the application form in English.
The same Cancelation Policies as above apply.
To that effect, I offer a package of 6 sessions for people requiring financial support. The rate of the session is determined by you.
If you would like to apply for financial support, click here for the application form in Arabic, and here for the application form in English.
The same Cancelation Policies as above apply.