Evolving Minds Counselling
and Psychology
Somatic Psychotherapy
in Sydney and the Sutherland Shire
Emotional experiences can affect both the mind and body. For some people, trauma, chronic stress, grief or anxiety may be experienced physically through muscle tension, fatigue, feeling disconnected from the body or becoming easily overwhelmed.
Somatic Psychotherapy, sometimes described as somatic therapy or mind-body therapy, is a body-oriented approach that recognises the connection between physical sensations, emotions and our responses to experiences. Rather than focusing only on thoughts and cognitive insight, somatic therapy incorporates awareness of the body as part of the therapeutic process.
At Evolving Minds Counselling and Psychology, our psychologists and counsellors provide Somatic Psychotherapy for adults across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire. Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire and online across Australia.
What is Somatic Psychotherapy?
Somatic Psychotherapy helps people notice how emotions and experiences can show up in the body. Therapy may include grounding, breathing exercises, gentle movement and noticing physical sensations alongside talking through what is happening.
This can help people recognise patterns in how they respond to stress and difficult emotions, develop strategies for managing these responses and better understand how previous experiences may continue to influence them.
What does Somatic Psychotherapy help with?
Somatic Psychotherapy can be helpful for adults experiencing:
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Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
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Dissociation or feeling disconnected from the body
Somatic Psychotherapy may be integrated with other evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or Schema Therapy, depending on each person's needs.
How do I find a somatic psychologist near me?
If you have been searching for a somatic psychologist, somatic therapist or somatic therapy near you, our psychologists and counsellors provide Somatic Psychotherapy for adults across Sydney and the Sutherland Shire.
Appointments are available in person at our Menai practice in the Sutherland Shire and online across Australia.
If you’re unsure where to begin, our Client Care Team can assist. Call 02 8519 4197 or use the button below to request an appointment.