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Somatic Therapy in Vancouver

Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapy

Do you feel disconnected from your body or struggle to feel grounded in the present moment? Perhaps you’re experiencing physical symptoms of stress or trauma that seem beyond your control? These body-based challenges can significantly impact your daily life and overall well-being.

Are you experiencing any of these signs?

  • Feeling physically tense or experiencing unexplained physical symptoms?
  • Difficulty staying present in your body during stressful situations?
  • Experiencing anxiety or trauma responses in your body?
  • Finding yourself frequently holding your breath or breathing shallowly?
  • Struggling to identify or express emotions through your body?

These experiences can leave you feeling disconnected and overwhelmed. With support from Somatic Therapy, you can reconnect with your body’s wisdom and develop greater physical and emotional resilience.

FAQ Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapy is a body-centred approach that recognizes the connection between mind and body in healing. It focuses on how our physical experiences relate to our emotional well-being, helping release stored tension and trauma.

Somatic Therapy uniquely incorporates body awareness and physical experiences into the healing process. Rather than focusing solely on talk therapy, it includes body-based interventions and mindful movement to support healing.

Your therapist will guide you through body awareness exercises, mindful movement, and breathing techniques while helping you notice physical sensations. Sessions may include gentle movement, grounding exercises, and exploring the body-mind connection.

Somatic Therapy has shown effectiveness for trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress-related conditions. It’s particularly helpful for those who experience their challenges through physical symptoms. Individual results may vary.

Duration varies based on individual needs and goals. Some people experience significant shifts in 8-12 sessions, while others may benefit from longer-term support to develop deeper body awareness and healing.

Somatic Therapy is designed for a wide range of issues such as:

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Chronic stress
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Physical tension
  • Body image concerns
  • Emotional regulation
  • Dissociation

Why Choose
Terra Counselling?

We believe therapy should be:

Understanding Your Needs

We begin by listening closely to your story and understanding your unique needs. This initial step allows us to tailor therapy to your specific goals, challenges, and circumstances, ensuring you feel heard and supported from the very start.

Personalized Treatment Plan

Based on your individual needs, we create a customized treatment plan using evidence-based therapies like IFS (Internal Family System), EMDR, and Somatic practices. Our goal is to address the root causes of your concerns, fostering long-term healing and personal growth.

Ongoing Support & Growth

As you progress, we offer continuous support and guidance, helping you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. Therapy at Terra Counselling is an evolving journey, where we adjust our approach as needed to help you achieve lasting change.

What You Can Expect From Somatic Therapy

Somatic Therapy helps you develop a deeper connection with your body’s natural wisdom. During therapy, you may experience:

  • Increased body awareness
  • Better understanding of physical stress responses
  • Enhanced ability to self-regulate
  • Greater sense of groundedness
  • Improved mind-body connection

Somatic Therapy can benefit those experiencing:

  • Physical manifestations of stress
  • Disconnection from body sensations
  • Trauma-related physical symptoms
  • Difficulty with emotional regulation
  • Desire for embodied healing

Through Somatic Therapy, you can transform your relationship with your body, fostering greater resilience and well-being through embodied awareness.

In-person and online counselling services for individuals and couples in Vancouver and across BC

We help you heal, rediscover your true self, and build the fulfilling life you deserve.