In life we need others. Regardless of the magnitude of our challenges, having someone by our side to support us is important. Somatic psychotherapy and counselling is a gentle approach where we pay attention to the feelings behind your thoughts. We know we are not only our cognitive brain (our thoughts). We also have an emotional brain, intimately connected to our body. When we process our thoughts (left brain) with the emotions (right brain) and bodily sensations at focus, we open up to a new way of making meaning that lasts. It allows for a transformational process of change. Changes to action, thinking and feeling patterns together – not just cognitive changes. By giving this kind of attention to yourself, you start to regain control and recover a sense of order. Gaining increasing recognition in the mental health field is also that change happens in the trusting and empathic relationship between us. This means that therapy is not “work” that you do in isolation. I support you to allow your stronger self to emerge. Somatic Psychotherapy is a psychodynamic approach, informed by Self Psychology & Intersubjectivity. We acknowledge that human minds are complex. To best support an individual we need a dynamic approach influenced by many fields and attuned to you. I draw on Trauma Theory, Attachment Theory, Affect Theory, Existentialism & Neurobiology. In combination with my own life experiences, these theories and philosophies form the background to my practice. I believe human beings are not meant to go through life alone. Unfortunately, our society that is in one sense more connected than ever, is also allowing for more loneliness than ever. If you feel that some additional support could help you towards a bit more strength and ability to enjoy relationships and life as it currently is, I would love to hear from you.