What is Somatic Illumination?

Somatic Illumination is an integrative soma-therapy (body based therapeutic approaches) that combine body-based awareness, emotional release work, nervous system regulation, and trauma-informed care. These sessions support clients in unwinding patterns of tension, stress, dysregulation, chronic illness, and emotional blockages.

What can somatic therapy help with?

Clients often come for support with:

• Long-term ill health or burnout

• Anxiety, overwhelm, or shutdown

• Stress and trauma recovery

• Emotional numbness or reactivity

• Chronic tension or pain

• Feeling disconnected from body, purpose, or belonging

Do I need previous experience with somatic work?

No experience is necessary. Sessions are personalised and paced gently so you can explore at a rhythm that feels safe and grounded.

Is somatic therapy a replacement for medical or psychological treatment?

No. Somatic therapy is a complementary approach and can work alongside your existing medical or therapeutic support. I am always happy to collaborate with healthcare providers when helpful.

What happens in a session?

Sessions may include:

• Somatic movement or micro-movements

• Guided sensing and embodiment practices

• Nervous system regulation tools

• Trauma-informed dialogue

• Breathwork and grounding

• Somatic Parts work

• Somatic inquiry and emotional processing

Every session is uniquely tailored to you.

How long is each session?

Most sessions are 60 minutes unless otherwise arranged.

How many sessions will I need?

This varies. Some clients receive deep benefit from 6 sessions, while others choose long-term somatic support and integration as the work is slow, gentle but absolutely transformational and it goes at your body’s natural intelligent pace. We can discuss a recommended plan after your first session.

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