Somatic psychotherapy
Sometimes you can talk endlessly about what is going on and still feel that nothing essential changes. That is because not everything can be resolved through the head. Our body carries experiences, memories and emotions, often without us being aware of it. Somatic psychotherapy makes precisely that unconscious layer tangible, felt and workable.
A good fit for:
- stress complaints, dysregulation, overstimulation or being constantly 'on'
- getting overwhelmed quickly, or going numb instead
- difficulty feeling or expressing boundaries
- psychosomatic complaints or the sense that your body "speaks along"
- recurring patterns that talking alone does not clarify
Not a fit right now if:
- you want to leave the body out of the picture entirely
Safety is not the absence of threat, it is the presence of connection
Stephen Porges
I work with, among others, polyvagal theory (Porges), trauma work (Levine), bodywork and experiential methods. Research shows that body awareness and regulation of the nervous system are crucial for recovery and for regaining safety and connection.
My style is direct, safe and loving. Together we create a holding space in which you can experience, step by step, that it is safe to feel, to let go and to anchor new ways of being in your body.
FAQ - Somatic psychotherapy
No. We start with what *is* accessible (language, attention, slowing down) and build body awareness step by step.
We combine conversation with attention to regulation and signals in the moment. In this way, change is not only understood but also more applicable.
For dysregulation, stress reactions, overstimulation, numbness/overwhelm, boundary issues, and physically manifested or psychosomatic complaints—and for patterns that do not shift with talking alone.
After the intake, we create an initial treatment proposal together: focus, pace, first steps, and frequency. We evaluate regularly and make adjustments.
No. It is precise and down-to-earth: we work with what presents itself, with attention to safety and pace.