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    Oksana Georghiou
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Oksana Georghiou

    Oksana Georghiou

    Integrative Psychotherapist
    Autism • ADHD • Borderline personality disorder • Body dysmorphic disorder • Trauma • Supervision • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Autism • ADHD • Borderline personality disorder • Body dysmorphic disorder • Trauma • Supervision • Couples therapy
    £100 / session100
    London
    In-person and Online
    Dorothea Singer
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Dorothea Singer

    Dorothea Singer

    Somatic Counsellor & Systemic Counsellor
    Stress • Trauma • Expat life • Life transitions • Personal development • Children • Adolescents
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Stress • Trauma • Expat life • Life transitions • Personal development • Children • Adolescents
    €98 / session98
    Stuttgart
    In-person and Online
    Stephanie Sheng
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Stephanie Sheng

    Stephanie Sheng

    Somatic Coach & Coach
    Trauma • Addictions • Spirituality • PTSD • Personal development • Self-confidence • Psychedelic integration therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Trauma • Addictions • Spirituality • PTSD • Personal development • Self-confidence • Psychedelic integration therapy
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Tanya Master
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS

    Tanya Master

    Tanya Master

    Relational Counsellor & Somatic Counsellor
    Burnout • Complex PTSD • Chronic pain • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment • Work & career
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 12 HOURS
    Burnout • Complex PTSD • Chronic pain • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment • Work & career
    €195 / session195
    Berlin
    Online only
    Katharina Albrecht
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Katharina Albrecht

    Katharina Albrecht

    Counsellor
    Sexuality • Trauma • Attachment • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Body therapy • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Sexuality • Trauma • Attachment • Sexual abuse • Sexual dysfunctions • Body therapy • Couples therapy
    €180 / session180
    Berlin
    Online only
    Carolin Kleinmann
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Carolin Kleinmann

    Carolin Kleinmann

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Therapist
    Attachment • Burnout • PTSD • Anxiety • Trauma • Stress • Life transitions
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Attachment • Burnout • PTSD • Anxiety • Trauma • Stress • Life transitions
    €130 / session130
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Elaine Macha
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Elaine Macha

    Elaine Macha

    Integrative Counsellor & Relational Therapist
    Anxiety • Trauma • Self-confidence • Expat life • Adolescents • Relationships • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Trauma • Self-confidence • Expat life • Adolescents • Relationships • Attachment
    €80 / session80
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Anastasija Katcyna
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Anastasija Katcyna

    Anastasija Katcyna

    Body Counsellor & Somatic Coach
    Anxiety • Grief & loss • PTSD • Trauma • ADHD • Stress • Chronic pain
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Grief & loss • PTSD • Trauma • ADHD • Stress • Chronic pain
    €80 / session80
    Columbus
    Online only
    Kruno Cordas
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Kruno Cordas

    Kruno Cordas

    Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Psychotherapist
    Expat life • Relationships • Anxiety • Depression • Personality disorders • ADHD • Grief & loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Expat life • Relationships • Anxiety • Depression • Personality disorders • ADHD • Grief & loss
    €70 / session70
    Zagreb
    In-person and Online
    Michael Yohannes
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Michael Yohannes

    Michael Yohannes

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Clinical Psychologist
    Disorders of sexual preference • Attachment • Relationships • Burnout • Work & career • Life transitions • Men's work
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Disorders of sexual preference • Attachment • Relationships • Burnout • Work & career • Life transitions • Men's work
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    Online and Text
    Tamara Romaniuk
    Video Profile
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Tamara Romaniuk

    Tamara Romaniuk

    Somatic Counsellor & Couples Counsellor
    Relationships • Stress • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Self-confidence • Attachment
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Relationships • Stress • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Self-confidence • Attachment
    €95 / session95
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Samheet Kaur, LCSW-S and Supervisor
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Samheet Kaur, LCSW-S and Supervisor

    Samheet Kaur, LCSW-S and Supervisor

    Social worker
    Attachment • Adjustment disorders • Supervision • ADHD • LGBTQ+ • Couples therapy • IFS: Internal family systems
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Attachment • Adjustment disorders • Supervision • ADHD • LGBTQ+ • Couples therapy • IFS: Internal family systems
    €125 / session125
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Julia de Souza Queiroz
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Julia de Souza Queiroz

    Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
    Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Panic attacks • Personal development • PTSD • Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Relationships
    €75 / session75
    Lisbon
    In-person and Online
    Janet Belberova
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Janet Belberova

    Janet Belberova

    Gestalt Counsellor & Psychologist
    Anxiety • Trauma • Relationships • Self-confidence • Addictions • Depression • Grief & loss
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Anxiety • Trauma • Relationships • Self-confidence • Addictions • Depression • Grief & loss
    €60 / session60
    Sofia
    In-person and Online
    Susanne Stauch
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Susanne Stauch

    Susanne Stauch

    Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy & Systemic Coach
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Spiritual crisis • Trauma • Relationships • Burnout
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Anxiety • Attachment • Depression • Spiritual crisis • Trauma • Relationships • Burnout
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Tamara Ruhberg
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Tamara Ruhberg

    Tamara Ruhberg

    Somatic Counsellor & Body Counsellor
    Self-confidence • Trauma • Attachment • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Expat life
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Trauma • Attachment • Relationships • Stress • Anxiety • Expat life
    €85 / session85
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Chuy You PHOW LY
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Chuy You PHOW LY

    Chuy You PHOW LY

    Systemic Therapist & Systemic Coach
    Depression • Transgenerational trauma • Trauma • Anxiety • PTSD • Personal development • EMDR
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Depression • Transgenerational trauma • Trauma • Anxiety • PTSD • Personal development • EMDR
    €80 / session80
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Bihter Kartheuser
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS

    Bihter Kartheuser

    Bihter Kartheuser

    Somatic Counsellor & Somatic Coach
    Trauma • Stress • Depression • Burnout • LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Mindfulness
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 4 HOURS
    Trauma • Stress • Depression • Burnout • LGBTQ+ • Expat life • Mindfulness
    €100 / session100
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Yasemin Bektas
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS

    Yasemin Bektas

    Yasemin Bektas

    Psychodynamic Counsellor & Psychosomatic Counsellor
    Self-confidence • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment • Anger • Burnout • Relationships
    USUALLY RESPONDS AFTER 24 HOURS
    Self-confidence • Trauma • Anxiety • Attachment • Anger • Burnout • Relationships
    €99 / session99
    Amsterdam
    In-person and Online
    Irina Skrobanek
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Irina Skrobanek

    Irina Skrobanek

    Somatic Coach & Body Counsellor
    PTSD • Personal development • Sexuality • Transgenerational trauma • LGBTQ+ • Adolescents • Crisis intervention
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    PTSD • Personal development • Sexuality • Transgenerational trauma • LGBTQ+ • Adolescents • Crisis intervention
    €55 / session55
    Berlin
    In-person, Online and Text
    Yuliya Denysenko
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Yuliya Denysenko

    Clinical Psychologist & Non-medical Practitioner for Psychotherapy
    Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Personal development • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 8 HOURS
    Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Personal development • Self-confidence • Expat life • ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy
    €82 / session82
    Bremen
    Online only
    Jammie Martin
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Jammie Martin

    Jammie Martin

    Transpersonal Counsellor & Integrative Counsellor
    Trauma • Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Grief & loss • Depression • LGBTQ+
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Trauma • Relationships • Anxiety • Attachment • Grief & loss • Depression • LGBTQ+
    €120 / session120
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Irina Petreanu
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS

    Irina Petreanu

    Irina Petreanu

    Counsellor
    Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Depression • Personality disorders • Art therapy • Couples therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 24 HOURS
    Trauma • Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Depression • Personality disorders • Art therapy • Couples therapy
    €100 / session100
    Bucharest
    In-person and Online
    Mila Covali
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN

    Mila Covali

    Mila Covali

    Psychologist & Psychosomatic Counsellor
    Burnout • Trauma • Relationships • Life transitions • Co-Dependency • Personal development • Grief & loss
    RESPONSE TIME UNKNOWN
    Burnout • Trauma • Relationships • Life transitions • Co-Dependency • Personal development • Grief & loss
    €85 / session85
    Berlin
    In-person and Online
    Gordana Miskovic
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Gordana Miskovic

    Gordana Miskovic

    Psychologist
    Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Self-confidence • Expat life • Life transitions • Trauma • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Anxiety • Complex PTSD • Self-confidence • Expat life • Life transitions • Trauma • CBT: Cognitive behavioural therapy
    €80 / session80
    Ruma
    Online only
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    Somatic experiencing and its applications

    Somatic Experiencing (SE) therapy emerges as a profound approach in psychotherapy, recognised for its effectiveness in addressing trauma and stress-related disorders. Grounded in the understanding of the body's innate capacity to heal, SE focuses on restoring balance to the nervous system and releasing stored trauma energy. Therapists, trained in somatic experiencing guide individuals through a gentle and experiential process to renegotiate traumatic experiences and build resilience. By reconnecting with bodily sensations and promoting self-regulation, SE empowers individuals to overcome symptoms such as anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain, and more.

     

    How somatic experiencing works

    At the heart of Somatic Experiencing lies the principle of titration, wherein therapists help clients explore sensations related to traumatic experiences in manageable doses. Through mindfulness and gentle inquiry, individuals learn to track bodily sensations and discharge trapped energy associated with trauma. SE incorporates techniques such as pendulation, which involves oscillating between the experience of safety and activation, to facilitate nervous system regulation. Additionally, therapists may employ touch or movement to support the release of somatic tension and promote integration.

     

    Is somatic experiencing right for you?

    While SE offers a unique and holistic approach to trauma healing, its suitability depends on individual needs and preferences. Consider SE if you're seeking a body-oriented therapy that honours the connection between mind and body, and if you're open to exploring somatic sensations as part of the healing process. Somatic Experiencing can be particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced traumatic events or struggle with symptoms of dysregulation. Consulting with a qualified SE therapist can provide valuable insights into whether this approach aligns with your therapeutic goals. In summary, Somatic Experiencing represents a compassionate and effective pathway to healing trauma and restoring well-being.

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