Introduction When healing from trauma, it’s crucial to find therapeutic approaches that align with your unique needs and experiences. For those in the trans* and queer community, this often involves looking beyond traditional modalities to find inclusive and effective methods that affirm your identity. Trauma can affect many aspects of...Read More

Introduction Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) offers a unique and powerful approach to healing from trauma and developmental harm by focusing on the body as a key component of therapeutic work. Traditional talk therapies often emphasize cognitive and emotional processing, but for many individuals who have experienced trauma, these approaches can feel...Read More

Introduction Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a holistic, body-oriented approach that integrates somatic awareness and traditional psychotherapy techniques to treat trauma, attachment-related issues, and other psychological challenges. Developed by Pat Ogden, SP is grounded in the understanding that trauma affects not only the mind but also the body, often leaving individuals...Read More

Introduction: The Body as a Site of Healing and Resistance In my journey as a therapist, I have always believed that healing must go beyond words. For many trans* and queer individuals, myself included, the body has been a place of conflict, shame, and disconnection. Growing up in a world...Read More

Somatic psychotherapy is a holistic therapeutic approach that recognizes the mind-body connection in addressing mental health issues. Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily focuses on verbal communication, somatic psychotherapy integrates bodily experiences and sensations into the therapeutic process. By exploring the physical and emotional sensations that arise in the body,...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a unique approach to therapy that combines traditional talk therapy with body-centred techniques. This therapy has gained popularity in recent years due to its effectiveness in treating trauma and attachment issues. SP involves three phases, namely safety and stabilization, processing, and integration. These phases are tailored...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is an approach to therapy that integrates the body and mind to treat unprocessed traumas and their resulting symptoms. There are six guiding principles to this approach, each of which contributes to its effectiveness and transformative power. Organicity: The first principle of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is organicity. This principle...Read More

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy is a type of therapy that emphasizes the importance of the body in healing emotional and psychological trauma. The therapy is based on the principles of somatic experiencing, which recognizes the way in which physical sensations and emotions are interconnected. By focusing on the bodily sensations that accompany...Read More