Somatic Therapy for Adults
Neurodivergent-Affirming
This work is for adults whose nervous system has been working overtime — whether from a specific overwhelming experience, years of navigating a world that wasn't built for you, or both at once.
You might feel more reactive than you'd like, or more shut down. You might already understand what's happening but find that understanding alone doesn't shift it. That's where body-based work comes in.
What sessions are like
Sessions are paced carefully and shaped around how you work best. We might use conversation, body awareness, or creative methods — whatever gives your system the most room to move. The focus is not only on understanding what happened, but on what your body is still holding.
We move slowly. Nothing is forced. You stay in control throughout — including the pace, what we explore, and when we stop.
How we might work
Talking and meaning-making
Sometimes it helps to speak about what happened and trace the patterns that followed. Understanding can bring real relief — and for many neurodivergent people, naming things clearly is part of how safety is built.
Working with the body
Dysregulation often lives in the nervous system, not just in thoughts. We may notice tension, bracing, numbness, or activation — and gently support the body to settle at a pace that actually feels manageable, not forced.
This approach is informed by Somatic Experiencing and body psychotherapy.
Creative or non-verbal work
When words feel limited, overwhelming, or just not quite right, creative methods can reach what's hard to describe. No artistic skill needed — this is about access, not expression.
This work may be helpful if
- You've spent years masking or adapting, and it's caught up with you
- You find yourself saying yes when you mean no — and can't seem to stop, even when you want to
- In relationships, you tend to lose yourself: your own needs, preferences, or limits get hard to locate
- A specific experience has left your system feeling stuck or on edge
- You understand what's happening but can't think your way out of it
- You're caught in floods, freezes, or reactions that feel out of proportion
- You want an approach that respects how your nervous system actually works
Over time, you may notice
- Your system settles more quickly after it's been triggered
- Floods and freezes start to have edges — a place where they can stop
- Setting a boundary feels less like a threat, more like something your body can actually tolerate
- You can feel your own preferences and limits again — they become easier to locate
- Situations that used to feel overwhelming become more manageable
- Emotions feel clearer, not as consuming or all-or-nothing
- You feel more at home in yourself — not changed, just less interrupted
Practical details
Book a consultation
If this resonates, you're welcome to book a free 15-minute consultation to get a sense of whether this approach feels like a fit. No obligation — just a first conversation.
If you don't see a time that works, send a message and I'll try to accommodate where I can.