Somatic Therapy in
Victoria BC

Helps with

• Chronic stress, burnout, and living in “overdrive”
• Hypervigilance, anxiety, or panic
• Shutdown, numbness, freeze/fawn, or dissociation
• Trauma held in the body (tension, pain, startle, jaw/neck/shoulder holding)
• Reconnecting with cues of safety, boundaries, and self-trust

What to expect

We'll go slowly and stay collaborative. Somatic work can include tracking sensations, grounding, orienting, breath, micro-movements, and pendulation (moving between comfort and discomfort in small doses). Nothing is forced, and you never have to “push through.” The aim is to build your capacity to stay present and regulated.

FAQs

• Do I have to do touch or movement?
  No. Everything is consent-based, and most of the work can be done seated. If we use movement at all, it's gentle and optional. Your comfort and sense of choice come first.
• Is this therapy talk-free?
  We can talk as much or as little as you'd like. Somatic therapy focuses on what's happening in your body, but we also make meaning of what you're noticing and build practical skills you can use between sessions.
• Can this be online?
  Yes. Many somatic skills translate very well to video, and some people prefer practicing in the space where they live day-to-day. We'll make sure you have a setup that feels private and supportive.