Discover Integrative Somatic Therapy London
Awaken to your body's innate knowing, and cultivate a relationship with your self.
If you've experienced the limitations of traditional talk therapy, or desire an integrative approach that honours the body's wisdom, somatic therapy in may be for you.
Isabella guides clients to shift their focus from solely the mind to the body, recognising that certain challenges require more than cognitive methods.
Reasoning and logic alone often fall short, as the body holds powerful responses to distress that necessitate space for release and integration. Through this approach, clients can often find a deeper sense of peace and a release of held tension, cultivating greater emotional regulation and resilience.
True and lasting change emerges when we honour the interconnectedness of mind and body.
Research affirms that integrating talk therapy with somatic, body-centred methods offers the most effective path to healing. In this therapeutic approach, physical sensations are welcomed as valuable messengers, not mere symptoms, inviting you to understand rather than reject them. Somatic therapy, whether online or in London, is ideal for those who seek a deeper, more holistic experience beyond traditional talk therapy.
When faced with overwhelming experiences, our bodies naturally respond with heightened breath and tension. While our culture often encourages stillness and suppression, somatic therapy embraces movement and breath as pathways to release and integration. Ignoring these embodied responses disregards your innate capacity for healing. Through somatic experiencing, you'll learn to attune to your body's feedback, gaining the tools to decipher its language.
In our sessions, we'll cultivate somatic awareness, fostering curiosity and connection to your bodily sensations. We'll build your capacity to be present with challenging emotions, enabling you to regulate more effectively in your daily life. By mindfully staying connected to your body amidst life's inevitable fluctuations, you'll discover a deeper sense of peace and resilience.
How do somatic approaches work ?
Mind-body therapy gently recalibrates the autonomic nervous system (ANS) through embodied awareness. Through deliberate breathwork and attuned movement, the nervous system begins to find its natural rhythm, leading to a calmer state.
Even simple actions, such as gentle stretching, sensory exploration, and targeted pressure point activation, can ease the impact of distressing memories, overwhelming emotions, and persistent cognitive patterns.
How does somatic therapy address what other approaches can miss?
Often, recounting past experiences in talk therapy alone does not address the body's inherent response to those memories. Stressful events, regardless of their timeline, trigger physical reactions such as the fight, flight, or freeze response. When feeling threatened or trapped, the body's natural tendency is to freeze. This embodied response can be addressed by cultivating awareness, acknowledging its normalcy as a reaction to perceived threat, and integrating breath and movement to facilitate recovery for both body and mind.
In the immediate term, somatic therapy London can support you with practical tools to regulate your nervous system. Over time, a deeper connection with the body develops, fostering healing, particularly with issues like trauma. Somatic can help assist you in processing the stress response cycle, guiding the body towards a sense of safety and connection.
SEE IF SOMATIC THERAPY IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Somatic Therapy London
At Sonder Psychotherapy, I offer sessions both online and in-person, providing a space where I focus on you and your body, facilitating a moment-by-moment exploration of somatic experiences. Each session begins with grounding practices, such as breathwork and present-moment reflection, to establish a sense of comfort. Throughout the session, I will inquire about any sensations you observe in your body, so you can become more connected with your body’s sensations and sense of knowing.
At Sonder Psychotherapy, I recognise the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, ensuring that this understanding permeates all therapeutic interactions. I integrate modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which inherently incorporates somatic elements. These approaches utilise body movements to induce bilateral stimulation, addressing concerns like trauma, anxiety, and depression. Further information regarding my EMDR practice is available here.
SOMATIC THERAPY LONDON
Meet Isabella — Somatic Therapist in London
Isabella Hugh is the founder of Sonder Psychotherapy, and integrates psychodynamic and relational approaches with somatic practices. Experience combined with ongoing professional development in trauma-informed care, informs Isabella's belief in attending to the body's inner-knowing alongside the mind in the healing process.
At Sonder Psychotherapy, I advocate for a holistic approach to well-being. I emphasise the importance of real self-care, including adequate rest, mindful movement, and nourishing practices. I will collaborate with you to ensure you have a comprehensive support system outside of our sessions, enabling you to maximise the benefits of our work together.
How much is a Somatic Therapy London session ?
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Isabella — £95
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Isabella — £95
Please note insurance is not currently accepted, please email me to be added to my waiting list if you’d like to be notified when this option becomes avaliable.
