How I work — integrative, body-oriented, trauma-informed

Integrative, body-oriented, trauma-informed therapy means I don't apply one fixed method to everyone. Instead, I draw on several approaches and choose what fits you — while always working with the whole of you: your thoughts, your emotions, and the way experience is held in your body and nervous system.

The principle

A lot of us have tried to think our way out of how we feel. It rarely works for long, because feelings, patterns, and stress responses don't live only in our thoughts — they live in the body too. So alongside understanding, we work with what's actually happening in you: the tension, the bracing, the going-numb, the racing. When the body feels safer, the mind follows.

Slowing down — the felt sense of pausing — #008

What this looks like in practice

We slow down. We pay attention to what's present — not only the story, but the felt sense underneath it. I might invite you to notice a sensation, to stay with something a moment longer than feels natural, or to put words to something that's never had them. Over time, this builds two things: emotional regulation (feeling less at the mercy of your own reactions) and a kinder, clearer relationship with yourself.

The tools I draw on

Somatic and body-oriented work · Nervous-system and emotion regulation · Mindfulness-based approaches · Trauma-informed and relational methods — woven together to match what you need, when you need it.

Who this suits

This way of working suits people who are ready to look inward with curiosity and openness — who want not just to cope, but to genuinely understand and integrate what they've been carrying. If you're looking for fast advice or a quick fix, I'm honestly not the right therapist. If you want depth, at a humane pace, I might be.

Common questions

What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is an approach that includes the body in the therapeutic process, working with physical sensations and the nervous system alongside thoughts and emotions, because experiences — especially difficult ones — are stored in the body, not only the mind.

Is this the same as CBT?

Not quite. CBT focuses mainly on thoughts and behaviours. My integrative approach includes those where useful, but also works with emotions, relationships, and the body, which suits trauma and long-standing patterns particularly well.

How long does therapy take?

It depends on what you bring and what you want. Some people come for a defined period around a specific transition; others stay for deeper, longer work. We talk about it openly and you stay in control of the pace.