“The body always leads us home… if we can simply learn to trust sensation.”
Peter A. Levine, PhD
Heal Through the Wisdom of Your Body
Release tension. Regulate your nervous system. Reconnect to yourself.
Please note: All clients are required to complete an intake form prior to making a booking.
This ensures Somatic Therapy is the right support for you and allows sessions to be trauma-informed, safe, and tailored to your needs.
Somatic Therapy is a body-based therapeutic approach that helps people become aware of and gently release physical tension and stored emotional patterns held in the nervous system. Rather than focusing only on talking, this approach works with the body to support regulation, healing, and deeper self-connection.
If you’ve been experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma, burnout, or a sense of disconnection, Somatic Therapy offers a grounded, compassionate path back to balance and safety within yourself.
Pricing & Session Options
I am committed to making Somatic Therapy as accessible as possible. For this reason, I offer both a standard rate and a subsidised community rate for clients experiencing financial strain. No proof is required, honesty and integrity are deeply appreciated.
Individual Sessions
Standard Rate:
R700 per 60-minute sessionSubsidized Community Rate:
R350 per 60-minute session
(Please select the rate that best reflects your current financial capacity.)
Session Packages
Packages offer continuity, deeper therapeutic support, and better value over time.
5-Session Package
5 × 60-minute sessions
R3,20010-Session Package
10 × 60-minute sessions
R6,000
How to Book a Somatic Therapy Session
Booking is a simple, guided process:
Complete the required online intake form
This helps ensure Somatic Therapy is appropriate for you and allows sessions to be trauma-informed and personalised.You’ll be redirected to the booking page
Once the form is submitted, you can immediately continue with scheduling.Choose your session type or package
Select your preferred rate
Book your session
There is no waiting period after submission; you can book straight away once redirected.
What Is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic Therapy (also known as somatic healing or somatic experiencing) focuses on the connection between your mind, emotions, and physical body. Instead of only talking about your experiences, sessions gently guide you to notice and safely release what your body has been holding onto.
Somatic Therapy draws from:
Nervous system regulation
Mindfulness & body awareness
Breathwork
Gentle micro-movements
Trauma-informed techniques
Touch (only if requested and appropriate)
This approach supports you in unwinding chronic stress patterns, restoring emotional balance, and reconnecting with your natural capacity for safety, vitality, and presence.
Who Is Somatic Therapy For?
Somatic Therapy is ideal for individuals who experience:
Emotional & Mental Challenges
Anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional shutdown
Depression or feeling “numb”
Trauma (developmental, relational, or shock)
Difficulty identifying or expressing emotions
Chronic stress or burnout
Physical Symptoms Linked to Stress
Persistent tension in the body
Tightness in the chest, throat, or stomach
Chronic pain (with or without a clear cause)
Restlessness or fatigue
Sleep issues or interrupted rest
Behavioural or Relationship Patterns
People-pleasing or fawning
Difficulty setting boundaries
Avoidance or shutting down
Repetitive relationship patterns
Feeling disconnected from yourself or others
Somatic Therapy is gentle, adaptable, and suitable for adults at any stage of healing.
Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Physical Benefits
Less body tension and pain
Improved sleep and digestion
Calmer nervous system
More energy and ease
Emotional Benefits
Greater emotional clarity
Increased capacity to feel and process emotions
Release of stored trauma
More groundedness and presence
Mental Benefits
Clearer thinking
Lower anxiety and overwhelm
Better decision-making
Enhanced emotional regulation
Relational Benefits
Healthier boundaries
More confidence
Stronger, deeper relationships
Increased ability to feel connected and safe
What to Expect in a Somatic Therapy Session
Your session is completely guided by your pace and comfort.
A typical session may include:
1. Grounding & settling into the body
A gentle check-in with breath, sensations, and emotions.
2. Somatic awareness practices
Tracking what’s happening inside your body with curiosity and safety.
3. Nervous system regulation techniques
Breathwork, orientation, movement, or stillness.
4. Somatic processing
Allowing your body to release or shift stored tension, emotions, or survival responses.
5. Integration
Helping your system anchor new patterns of safety, calm, and resilience.
6. Reflection
Understanding what you experienced and how to continue supporting your body afterward.
Sessions are trauma-informed, safe, and collaborative. Nothing is ever forced.
Somatic healing is the art of befriending your sensations until they become safe again.
Wendy Close
Expected Outcomes
With consistent somatic therapy, clients often notice:
A calmer, more regulated nervous system
Feeling lighter and more present
Relief from physical tension or chronic stress
Increased emotional resilience
Greater sense of safety in their body
More authenticity and confidence
Releasing long-held emotional patterns
A deeper connection to self and others
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need trauma to benefit from Somatic Therapy?
No. Anyone experiencing stress, overwhelm, emotional imbalance, or disconnection can benefit.
Do we have to talk about painful memories?
Not necessarily. Somatic Therapy works with sensations, not re-living the event.
Will I feel intense emotions during sessions?
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Is touch required?
No. Touch is optional and only used with clear consent. Many sessions involve no touch at all.
How fast will I see results?
Many clients feel shifts within 3–6 sessions. Long-term transformation builds over time.
What should I wear to sessions?
Comfortable clothing that allows ease of movement.
What Our Clients Say
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