FAQ
Answers to your
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I have put together answers to the most frequently asked questions that may help you get started, deepening your understanding of Integrative Somatic Psychology, Trauma Therapy and how we can work together.
If you don’t find your answers here, please reach out to me directly and I will be happy to help
What Makes My Therapy & Coaching Unique –
And How It Can Transform Your Life?
？I don't have time for therapy sessions.
✎ Time constraints are a valid concern. However, investing time in therapy can lead to improved well-being, increased productivity, and better relationships, potentially saving time in the long run. Many therapists offer flexible scheduling options, including virtual sessions, to accommodate busy lifestyles.
？Therapy seems expensive. Is it worth the investment?
✎ The cost of therapy can be a barrier, but it's essential to view it as an investment in your mental and emotional health. Healing from trauma can lead to a higher quality of life, improved relationships, and even enhanced work performance. Some therapists offer sliding scale fees, and insurance may cover certain therapies. It's worthwhile to explore these options and consider the long-term benefits of healing.
？What if I become dependent on my therapist?
✎ A goal of therapy is to empower you with tools and strategies to manage your well-being independently. While the therapeutic relationship is a crucial component of healing, it's designed to be a supportive partnership that fosters your autonomy and resilience.
？I'm worried about the stigma associated with therapy.
✎ Societal perceptions of therapy have evolved, with increasing recognition of the importance of mental health. Seeking therapy is a courageous step toward self-care and personal growth. Remember, your therapy journey is private, and you have control over who you choose to share it with.
？Will therapy change my personality?
✎ Therapy aims to help you process trauma and alleviate distressing symptoms, allowing your authentic self to emerge more fully. Rather than changing your personality, it facilitates a return to your true self, free from the burdens of unprocessed trauma.
？I'm not sure I can trust a therapist with my experiences.
✎ Building trust takes time, and a reputable therapist will respect your pace and boundaries. Establishing a safe and confidential environment is fundamental in therapy, allowing you to share when you feel ready.
？I'm Not Sure What to Expect from a Session – What If I Don’t Know What to Work On.
✎ It’s completely normal to feel uncertain about where to start. The beauty of EMDR, IFS, Somatic Therapy, and PSYCH-K is that the sessions are entirely tailored to you—your pace, your needs, and what feels safe for you. You don’t need to have all the answers before you begin.
As your therapist, I will gently guide you through the process, helping you unpack what’s beneath the surface—whether it’s unresolved trauma, self-sabotage, limiting beliefs, or nervous system dysregulation. Together, we will recognize any internal blocks keeping you stuck and rewire your nervous system so you can receive what you truly desire in life with ease, confidence, and a deep sense of safety.
This work is not about forcing breakthroughs but creating a space where healing unfolds naturally—at a pace that feels right for you. You are fully supported every step of the way. ❤️
What is Integrative
Somatic Psychotherapy
？What is Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy?
✎ Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy is a body-based approach to trauma healing that combines somatic therapy, neuroscience, attachment theory, and trauma-informed psychotherapy to support deep healing. It focuses on how trauma is stored in the nervous system and helps regulate emotions by working directly with the body's sensations, breath, and movement. Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy is a gentle yet powerful science-backed approach to healing trauma, regulating the nervous system, and reclaiming your sense of safety, ease, and connection. Whether you’re healing deep wounds, overcoming anxiety, depression or simply wanting to feel more embodied, somatic therapy offers real, lasting transformation from the inside out.
？How is Integrative Somatic Psychoherapy (ISP) different from traditional talk therapy?
✎ Unlike traditional talk therapy, which primarily focuses on cognitive processing and verbal expression, somatic therapy works with the nervous system and body-based memories that words alone cannot access. By integrating body awareness, movement, breathwork, and trauma-processing techniques, somatic therapy helps release trauma stored in the body, leading to deeper, more lasting healing.
？Who can benefit from Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy?
✎ Anyone struggling with trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, anxiety, chronic stress, dissociation, emotional numbness, chronic pain, relationship issues, or nervous system dysregulation can benefit. It’s particularly effective for those who feel stuck, disconnected, or unable to heal fully through traditional therapy alone.
？How does Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy help heal trauma?
✎ By guiding you to tune into bodily sensations, breath, movement, and nervous system patterns, integrative somatic psychotherapy helps release stored trauma in a safe, gradual, and regulated way. It supports the body in completing unprocessed survival responses, restoring safety, and rebuilding self-trust.
？What happens in a Somatic Therapy session?
✎ A session may include:
Body Awareness & Tracking: Guiding you to notice physical sensations, emotions, and breath patterns
Nervous System Regulation: Teaching techniques to calm, ground, and restore safety
Processing Trauma in a Safe Way: Using movement, breath, EMDR, IFS, or other techniques to help release stored survival responses
Building Self-Trust: Helping you reconnect to your body’s wisdom and signals
？What techniques are used in Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy?
✎ A variety of body-based and neuroscience-backed techniques are used, including:
✔ Somatic Awareness & Tracking (noticing bodily sensations and responses)
✔ Nervous System Regulation (polyvagal-informed techniques to restore safety)
✔ Trauma Release Work (shaking, movement, breathwork to release stored survival responses)
✔ EMDR & Parts Work (IFS) (processing trauma through body-mind integration)
✔ Touch-Based Somatic Therapy (if appropriate, to support nervous system co-regulation)
？How do I know if Integrative Somatic Psychotherapy is right for me?
✎ If you’ve tried talk therapy (traditional counselling) but still feel stuck, disconnected, or dysregulated, somatic therapy may be the missing piece. It is ideal if you:
✔ Struggle with CPTSD, PTSD, or nervous system dysregulation
✔ Feel disconnected from your body or emotions
✔ Experience chronic stress, anxiety, or depression
✔ Want a deeper, body-based approach to healing
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