Elena Jacinta – Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

Elena Jacinta -
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP)

Elena Jacinta - About
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Helping women make peace with their bodies, nervous system and their past

Hi, I’m Elena Jacinta, a trauma-informed somatic practitioner based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I support women on their healing journey, guiding them back home to themselves and their bodies through Somatic Experiencing (SE).

*** If you are not a woman, please know you are welcome here! ***

Members of my online team work with individuals, couples and teenagers. If I can’t help, they will take good care of you! Please send me a message so I can connect you with the right practitioner.

My story

I was born in Latvia and spent 15 years of my life as a professional dance artist, touring and teaching across Europe. During my time in London, I discovered somatic practices that I often used in my choreographic work. However, it wasn’t until my body collapsed after a series of highly stressful events that I truly appreciated the subtle healing power of these body-mind tools.

At that time, I was dealing with numerous psychosomatic symptoms that seemed to have no apparent cause, so I started to research the impact of chronic stress and trauma on the nervous system. That’s when I began to study the body-oriented approach to healing, also known as the “bottom-up” approach.

It became clear to me that understanding trauma was the missing piece in my recovery puzzle. This knowledge, along with trauma-informed somatic tools and therapy has been invaluable for me on my own healing journey. And this is the knowledge and tools that I use with my clients, many of whom, just like me, have tried almost everything in search of relief.

My approach

I believe in the power of a slow and mindful approach to working with the body and the nervous system. I am convinced that our body and mind are inextricably linked, which means that by working with our bodies, we can release many unhelpful emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns.

In my Somatic Experiencing sessions, I address both physical and emotional aspects of an issue offering time and space for my clients to transform those patterns in a safe and regulated way. This approach is particularly crucial for individuals who have experienced trauma, as it allows them to work through their experiences at their own pace.

My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where my clients can explore their feelings and sensations without fear. By tuning into the body’s innate wisdom, we can tap into our natural healing abilities and work towards achieving long-lasting change. I am passionate about helping my clients build resilience and develop a deeper sense of self-awareness, so they can create new, healthier ways of being in the world.

My specialty

My current area of interest and expertise is working with women with developmental trauma (that stems from the mother’s womb and early childhood) and offering support in healing attachment wounds.

I also enjoy supporting women reclaim their bodies after shock trauma (including giving birth, surgeries, accidents, assaults etc.) and offering guidance in healing transgenerational or ancestral trauma.

“I worked with Elena for one hour, and the session helped me shift my perspective so many times on myself within such a short period of time, I was amazed. Elena was very professional and thoughtful in her approach and had a therapeutic, soft voice, while her presence was calm and compassionate. I would recommend Elena Jacinta to anyone who has experienced trauma, especially women who tend to be on the more sensitive, quieter side like myself. ”
Amanda
USA
“I had an amazing session with Elena, we went through transgenerational trauma and the process brought profound insights and healing. Elena has a beautiful kind energy and her intuitiveness helped to release me from the trauma my ancestors carried. Thank you so much. ”
Ngaire
New Zealand

My experience

My practice is rooted in over 20 years of working with the body through movement – initially as a dance artist, later as a yoga facilitator, and currently as a trauma-informed somatic practitioner.

Qualifications and professional titles:

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), 3-years professional training program through Somatic Experiencing International (formerly Somatic Experiencing Trauma Institute)

Certified yoga teacher (CYT-300) specializing in functional anatomy and the mental health approach

Masters in Research (MRes) in Choreography and Performance, Roehampton University, London, UK

Specialty training and other modalities:

When working with early developmental and attachment trauma, I integrate elements of Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP), NeuroAffective Touch, applied Polyvagal Theory, somatic parts work based on Internal Family Systems (IFS), etc.

Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP) method of Emotional Embodiment for Developmental trauma: pre/ perinatal and early developmental stages with Raja Selvam


NeuroAffective Touch: A Somatic Toolkit for Healing Emotional & Relational Trauma with Aline LaPierre


Treating Trauma with Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) with Alexia Rothman, Nancy Sowell, and Frank Anderson;
Integrating Internal Family Systems Therapy and Polyvagal Theory with Alexia Rothman

 
Putting Polyvagal Theory Into Practice: Essential Strategies for Creating Safety and Connection With Trauma Clients with Deb Dana


Transforming Trauma with Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) with Sue Johnson and Leanne Campbell

* Please note that I’m not a psychologist, psychotherapist, trauma therapist, physician, or other licensed health care provider. So I do not provide any medical or psychological advice, opinion, treatments or diagnosis. Also, I don’t offer counselling support as this is beyond the scope of my practice.

Work with me

I work with women and I’m accepting clients for Somatic Experiencing sessions both online and in person. You can learn more about the detailed process here.

When you are ready, you can schedule your first short session online. I’ll be happy to connect and find the best way I can support you. In this 30-minute online session you’ll get to experience the somatic process, we’ll clarify your goals and desired outcomes and I will advise you on the next steps.   

I understand that you may prefer to meet in person, instead of online. Indeed, working in person can be a deeper experience. However, my short online session is an important part of building a successful therapeutic relationship. It allows us to start working slowly, in a ‘titrated’ way, as we call it in Somatic Experiencing. It also helps to determine whether my approach suits you and whether I can support you the way you need. Therefore, this short online session cannot be skipped.

My current rates are:

35 euros for a short online session;

75 euros for a single one-hour session or

210 euros for a package of 3 sessions.

At the moment, I don’t offer discounts or a sliding scale.

It depends on the type of issue or concern that you would like to work through. For instance, minor single-event trauma or dysregulation will take much less time to address than chronic dysregulation, multiple traumas or developmental/ relational trauma. In general, I would allow at least 1-2 months (or 3-6 sessions) to attend to an issue or a portion of a bigger issue and then revise our progress. SE is relatively slow-paced but the process doesn’t need to last indefinitely.

Work with my team

The members of my team are Somatic Experiencing practitioners specialising in trauma and working with men, women, couples and teenagers. They are based in Asia and offer Somatic Experiencing sessions online.

Please get in touch with a few details about you and the kind of support you are looking for so I can connect you with a suitable practitioner.