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Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Peter A. Levine to address the effects of trauma and restore the natural regulation of the nervous system. It focuses on the connection between the mind and body, emphasizing the body's innate ability to heal from traumatic experiences. Somatic Experiencing recognizes that traumatic events can overwhelm an individual's capacity to cope, leading to a state of dysregulation in the nervous system. This dysregulation can manifest in symptoms such as anxiety, panic attacks, depression, hypervigilance, or physical pain. The goal of Somatic Experiencing is to help individuals renegotiate and resolve traumatic experiences by paying attention to bodily sensations, movements, and physiological responses. The therapist guides the person in gently revisiting and exploring their bodily sensations related to the traumatic event while maintaining a sense of safety and grounding. Through this process, individuals are encouraged to release and discharge the trapped energy or tension associated with the trauma. By gradually reestablishing a sense of safety and allowing the nervous system to complete its natural self-regulatory cycles, healing and integration can occur.

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The connection and therapeutic alliance to one's therapist is the most important factor for a successful outcome. Our in-house psychologists will help you find the right match based on your individual background and needs.Our psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors offer therapy in English, German, and more than 90 other languages. They are available to meet you online or in person and can help you with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and more.It's Complicated is built and owned by therapists. Since starting in Berlin 2019 we have grown organically into an international platform with local therapist communities in cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, London, and New York.

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Fei Kaldrack
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

Fei Kaldrack

Fei Kaldrack

Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie
Body therapy • LGBTQI • Relationships • Self-confidence • Sexual abuse • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
Body therapy • LGBTQI • Relationships • Self-confidence • Sexual abuse • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
85 / session85
Berlin
In-person and Online
Robin Wildt Hansen
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Robin Wildt Hansen

Robin Wildt Hansen

Counsellor
Co-Dependency • Meditation • Narcissistic abuse • Personal development • Somatic Experiencing • Spiritual crisis • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Co-Dependency • Meditation • Narcissistic abuse • Personal development • Somatic Experiencing • Spiritual crisis • Trauma
80 / session80
Copenhagen
Online only
Valerio Scaramucci
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Valerio Scaramucci

Valerio Scaramucci

Licensed Professional Counselor
Counselling • IFS: Internal Family Systems • Mindfulness • Online therapy • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Counselling • IFS: Internal Family Systems • Mindfulness • Online therapy • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
60 / session60
Buenos Aires
Online only
Daniel Holbach
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Daniel Holbach

Daniel Holbach

Heilpraktiker für Psychotherapie: Body Psychotherapy
Body therapy • Depression • Group therapy • Somatic Experiencing • Therapy for Expats • Transitions • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Body therapy • Depression • Group therapy • Somatic Experiencing • Therapy for Expats • Transitions • Trauma
80 / session80
Berlin
In-person and Online
Cassandra Lim
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Cassandra Lim

Cassandra Lim

Mindfulness based Body Psychotherapist, Amsterdam
Meditation • Mindfulness • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Spirituality • Stress • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Meditation • Mindfulness • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Spirituality • Stress • Trauma
110 / session110
Amsterdam
Online only
Cornelia Schmidt-Bleek
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Cornelia Schmidt-Bleek

Cornelia Schmidt-Bleek

Somatic Experiencing, Trauma Therapy, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner
Attachment • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Somatic Experiencing • Transgenerational • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Attachment • Burnout • Depression • PTSD • Somatic Experiencing • Transgenerational • Trauma
90 / session90
Berlin
Online only
Katharina Albrecht
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Katharina Albrecht

Katharina Albrecht

Couples and Sex Therapist
Attachment • Body therapy • Couples therapy • Psychodynamic therapy • Sexuality • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Attachment • Body therapy • Couples therapy • Psychodynamic therapy • Sexuality • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
110 / session110
Berlin
Online only
Milou Dorhout Mees
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Milou Dorhout Mees

Milou Dorhout Mees

Psychologist (M.Sc.), CBT and EMDR therapist, licensed yoga and meditation teacher
Anger • Anxiety • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • EMDR • Somatic Experiencing • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anger • Anxiety • EFT: Emotionally focused therapy • EMDR • Somatic Experiencing • Therapy for Expats • Trauma
70 / session70
Amsterdam
Online only
Chuy-You PHOW
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Chuy-You PHOW

Chuy-You PHOW

Certified Systemic Traumatherapist (HP), Career Coach, EAP Counselor
Anxiety • Depression • EMDR • Solution-focused therapy • Somatic Experiencing • Transgenerational • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Anxiety • Depression • EMDR • Solution-focused therapy • Somatic Experiencing • Transgenerational • Trauma
80 / session80
Berlin
In-person and Online
Jammie Martin
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

Jammie Martin

Jammie Martin

US Licensed Therapist
Attachment • Gestalt therapy • Group therapy • IFS: Internal Family Systems • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Attachment • Gestalt therapy • Group therapy • IFS: Internal Family Systems • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
110 / session110
Berlin
In-person and Online
Tamara
Video Profile
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

Tamara

Tamara

Somatic Counsellor & Therapist. Integrative Body - Mind - Relational Approach
Anxiety • Couples therapy • LGBTQI • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Stress • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
Anxiety • Couples therapy • LGBTQI • Relationships • Somatic Experiencing • Stress • Trauma
95 / session95
Berlin
In-person and Online
Irina Petreanu
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

Irina Petreanu

Irina Petreanu

Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Art therapy • EMDR • Mindfulness • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
Art therapy • EMDR • Mindfulness • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
80 / session80
Bucharest
In-person and Online
Michael Liegl
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

Michael Liegl

Michael Liegl

Dr. Phil, Body-Psychotherapist (HPG), Traumatherapist, Somatic Coach
Anxiety • Body therapy • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
Anxiety • Body therapy • Chronic Illness • Chronic Pain • Depression • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
90 / session90
Hamburg
In-person, Online and Text
Ardjani Puig
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

Ardjani Puig

Ardjani Puig

Mindfulness-Based Contemplative & Somatic Counselor
Anxiety • Attachment • Integrative therapy • Mindfulness • Personal development • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Attachment • Integrative therapy • Mindfulness • Personal development • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
100 / session100
Seattle
Online only
Izabela Brzozowska
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

Izabela Brzozowska

Izabela Brzozowska

Certified trauma therapist (NARM), female healing & HP psychotherapist
Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Menstrual coaching • Psychotherapy • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
Anxiety • Attachment • Burnout • Menstrual coaching • Psychotherapy • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
100 / session100
Berlin
In-person and Online
Ariane Fuechtner
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

Ariane Fuechtner

Ariane Fuechtner

Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Traumatherapist (HPG)
Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Depression • PTSD • Somatic coaching • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
Anxiety • Chronic Illness • Depression • PTSD • Somatic coaching • Somatic Experiencing • Trauma
90 / session90
Berlin
Online only

About It's Complicated

In 2019, two therapists set out to tackle a complicated problem.

The psychiatrist Carl Jung once wrote that, “Nobody, as long as he moves about among the chaotic currents of life, is without trouble”. One does not have to be a therapist, though, to realize that life is complicated. But finding the right therapist, who you can build a strong relationship with, shouldn’t have to be. This is the founding principle of It’s Complicated.Since our start, we've helped over 23,000 clients and counting, offering thousands of free crisis support hours, and built thriving therapy communities in Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Munich, and Athens.

Learn more about therapists specialising in Somatic Experiencing

Therapy for Somatic Experiencing

Many people worldwide are affected by Somatic Experiencing, so by no means should you feel alone or that the diagnosis is unmanageable: many have sought treatment successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist. Although it requires some daily effort to manage Somatic Experiencing, seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

How to choose a therapist specialising in Somatic Experiencing

It’s not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It’s Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

It’s Complicated: Counselling worldwide

Search for practitioners who specialise in Somatic Experiencing and many other approaches in the search tool here in our directory of licensed professionals. For many of us, there's never a more important time than now to nurture our mental health. If you are interested in therapy to assist you in improving your life quality, our platform features over 1,500 mental health professionals from 80+ countries. Counselling is also available in almost 100 languages, both online and in-person, making the search for an accredited psychologist who is knowledgeable about Somatic Experiencing much less complicated.

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