Somatic Experiencing online
The method we use:
Somatic Experiencing ®
online, in Asia & worldwide
Deep healing that starts with the body
Somatic Experiencing ® method is at the heart of our somatic therapy work.
We offer sessions in Somatic Experiencing online to individuals and couples living in Asia or anywhere in the world.
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What is Somatic Experiencing ®?
Somatic Experiencing ® (SE) is a form of body-oriented or somatic therapy. It’s a gentle yet powerful trauma healing intervention based on the understanding of our nervous system and the physiology of trauma.
Dr Peter Levine, who developed this somatic healing method, spent years studying stress on the animal nervous system. He realized that wild animals are constantly under threat of death yet show no trauma symptoms. And what he discovered was that trauma has to do with the survival response to perceived life threat. So if this response doesn’t complete, then that charge that is generated for our survival stays trapped in our bodies. And, from the body’s perspective, it is still under threat.
The Somatic Experiencing ® method works on turning off our physiological threat alarm through a “body first” approach to healing.
SE is effectively used to address the somatic component of both shock and developmental trauma. Some of the types of trauma include: physical and emotional abuse, witnessing horror, medical trauma, car accidents, falls, near-drowning, natural disasters, generational and collective trauma, as well as childhood trauma, which includes attachment and developmental trauma.
Attachment Focused Somatic Experiencing
While Somatic Experiencing ® is widely known for resolving trauma through completion of our biological defensive responses like fight, flight, or freeze, and for regulating overwhelming arousal, it can also touch into the roots of attachment wounding.
Attachment-focused approach to SE (AF-SE) brings an even deeper level of healing by weaving in modern attachment theory and working directly with what’s known as dyadic trauma — the kind of rupture that happens when attuned connection between two people is lost.
By supporting what’s called ‘dyadic completion’, this approach not only helps regulate the individual nervous system, but also gently rebuilds our capacity to feel safe in relationship.
What to expect from Somatic Experiencing therapy?
Somatic Experiencing works with the nervous system primarily through the body. And this is how the magic and transformation happen in SE sessions. Sensing and noticing what is happening inside requires patience, and sometimes courage. Also, at times, it may feel awkward and uncomfortable. So our job is to help you navigate whatever arises and gently guide you on this journey towards physical, emotional and relational healing and transformation.
What happens in Somatic Experiencing therapy sessions?
We usually start by using body awareness tools and physical exercises to help you settle, ground and find resources. As we proceed working through difficult emotions, sensations or situations in a very gradual and titrated way, we’ll keep revisiting these resources. This back and forth process in Somatic Experiencing is called pendulation – it follows the flow of the nervous system. So we’ll move between activation and settling to help you come out of the fixated state caused by stress or trauma.
It’s a very organic and gentle process of working with whatever arises in the present moment. First, noticing it in your body and then allowing it to transform. But instead of diving right into the core of trauma, we’ll be approaching it from the periphery. The intention is to help you find a felt sense of safety and ease before we take a step deeper. Thus building trust and resilience one step at a time.
What Somatic Experiencing helps with
● Difficulty calming down, managing emotions and overwhelm
● Difficulty setting boundaries
● Feeling stuck
● Feeling numb or disconnected from the body
● Hypersensitivity
● Psychosomatic symptoms, insomnia, tension and fatigue
● Relational issues & attachment wounds
What we offer
● Safe space to explore, navigate and release strong emotions
● Support in regulating the nervous system
● Help in finding your ground and reconnecting with yourself
● Help in releasing physical blocks and tension, and restoring vitality
● Co-regulating support and attuned guidance in repairing attachment wounds
Can Somatic Experiencing therapy be done online?
Yes. In most cases, Somatic Experiencing therapy can be effectively done online as we work with mindful awareness, movement, and dialogue to guide somatic exploration. Online sessions also offer the benefit of being in a comfortable environment without the need to travel long distances, thus being a more economical and safer option for many people.
There are, of course, limitations. For instance, a practitioner will not be able to see your whole body and therefore will rely on you reporting on what is happening in the rest of your body during the session. Also, direct therapeutic touch is not possible in an online setting, however, it can be replaced by the self-directed touch of a client or the intentional touch of a practitioner.
Work with us
We are attachment-informed Somatic Experiencing practitioners trained in multiple body-oriented trauma healing modalities. We are based in Asia and offer sessions in Somatic Experiencing online to individuals and couples.
In-person sessions may be available upon request.
We believe in long-term work as our nervous system takes time to rewire and repair, this process cannot be rushed. Therefore, we suggest to allow about 3-6 months to work through a specific issue which will include preparation, deeper processing, repair and integration. The duration will vary depending on the severity of your issue and symptoms and can be adjusted as we start working together.
Schedule your first short session in Somatic Experiencing online
In this online intake session, you’ll get to experience the somatic process and ask any questions you may have. We will also clarify your goals and desired outcomes, so we can advise you on the next steps.
Learn who we are, our pricing and book your first session
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