Somatic therapy & embodied healing for women
Your body holds more than your mind can always put into words.
Through somatic therapy, trauma-informed embodiment, parts work, shadow work and HoloSomatic energy practices, I support women to slow down, listen inwardly and begin creating a different relationship with themselves.
You don't have to think your way out of everything you've been through.
aelkemi of soma
Sometimes we can understand something with our mind, but still feel stuck in our body.
You understand your patterns.
You know where your anxiety comes from.
You've probably done a lot of thinking, reflecting, talking and trying to change.
But somehow, your body hasn't caught up.
You might find yourself:
Overthinking.
People-pleasing.
Holding everything together.
Struggling to rest.
Suppressing your emotions.
Feeling disconnected from your body.
Repeating patterns in relationships.
Living in hypervigilance or survival mode.
Feeling like you don't really know what you need or want.
And underneath it all, there may be a quiet sense of:
I just want to feel like myself again.
You are not broken.
Many of the patterns you're struggling with may have once been ways of protecting you.
And this is where we begin.
I'm Kate.
I'm a registered trauma-informed somatic therapist (ACCPH), energy practitioner yoga & movement teacher.
I work with women who feel disconnected from themselves, from their bodies, emotions, needs, boundaries or sense of safety.
My approach is rooted in the belief that healing isn't something we simply think our way into.
The body needs to be part of the conversation.
My work brings together somatic therapy, embodied movement, parts work, shadow work, energy work and trauma-informed practices to help you understand yourself more deeply and create meaningful change from the inside out.
What is Somatic therapy?
You might know that you're safe, but still feel on edge.
You might understand why you people-please, but still struggle to say no.
You might know where your anxiety comes from, but still feel it in your chest, stomach or throat.
This is where somatic therapy comes in.
Somatic therapy brings the body into the therapeutic process. Rather than only talking about what has happened, we pay attention to what is happening in your body now, your sensations, emotions, impulses, reactions and protective patterns.
Together, we gently explore what your body may be communicating, building awareness and creating more space for choice, expression and connection.
We may work with the nervous system, parts of yourself that have learned to protect you, emotional patterns and the ways past experiences can continue to shape how you relate to yourself, your body and the world around you.
There is no forcing, fixing or pushing yourself to feel a certain way.
It's about learning to listen to your body, understand what it's trying to tell you, and gradually build a different relationship with yourself.
Ways to work with me
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Ways to work with me *
90 minute session
For when you're ready to go deeper.
When enough safety and capacity have been established, we can begin gently working with experiences that continue to affect you in the present.
Trauma processing is never about forcing yourself to relive something or pushing your body to "release."
We work at the pace of your nervous system.
20 minutes
A free, relaxed conversation to explore what you’re experiencing and whether working together feels like the right fit.
Please note you must book a consultation before booking any other of my offerings.
90 minute session
For women wanting to explore healing beyond words.
Working with your own Kundalini energy and life force to gently move through emotional and traumatic blockages, reconnect with your body, and create more space for emotional expression and release.
Please note HoloSomatic Energy Healing is only for those who are aware of their trauma and have a good level of nervous system regulation.
55 minute session
A therapeutic space to explore what's happening beneath the surface and develop a deeper relationship with your body, emotions and inner world.
Our work may draw on:
Somatic therapy · Parts work · Shadow work · Trauma processing · Nervous system work · Embodied practices.
Workshops and events
Online and In Person
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What the women I work with say
“I was recommended somatic therapy by a friend and was drawn to the idea of exploring how feelings and pain can be held in the body.
From my first session with Kate, I felt an instant connection and was able to speak openly without judgement. After a bad horse-riding accident, I was carrying physical pain alongside sadness and wanted to find a way to heal.
I really valued Kate’s approach of connecting with my body, mindfulness and recognising my true feelings. She gave me practical tools to cope with difficult moments, as well as a renewed sense of self-belief and self-love.
I would absolutely recommend Kate and would reach out to her again in the future.”
Joanna
“I came to somatic therapy after experiencing a deeply traumatic experiences in childhood. Although I had talked about these experiences many times, I felt I needed to work with what I was still carrying in my body.
During my sessions with Kate, I felt truly seen, respected and listened to. I felt I was with someone I could trust, which allowed me to simply be and feel.
After each session, I felt more at ease and relaxed in my body. Kate is kind, professional and genuinely passionate about helping people. I wouldn't hesitate to work with her again or recommend her to others.”
Alex
“Before working with Kate, I felt physically numb, was experiencing pain in my extremities and felt mentally burnt out.
My experience of the sessions was positive. It was easy to develop a relationship with Kate, and the sessions were structured around a personal plan. I felt understood and supported throughout the process.
I would describe working with Kate as non-judgemental, understanding and constructive.
Harriette
Ready to come back to yourself?
You don't have to have it all figured out before you begin.
A 20-minute free consultation call is a chance to talk about where you are, what you're looking for, and whether working together feels like the right fit.
