A quieter way of working
You don’t have to override yourself here. There’s no need to calm down or push through discomfort. We work at a pace your nervous system can actually integrate.
We’re not simply managing symptoms; we’re restoring your system’s natural range, the ability to move between activation and settling without getting stuck at either end.
We explore the deeply embedded adaptations that helped you survive and continue to shape the way you move through the world.
Together, we pay attention to these patterns, not to fix them, but to understand how they operate and what they’ve been protecting.
We notice sensation, images, emotion, movement and subtle shifts in expression or tone to understand how your system is organizing itself.
Through careful pacing and ongoing collaboration, we create conditions where your reactions can soften.
You’re not being worked on. We’re exploring this together.
Regulation doesn’t mean being calm. It means you can respond more fluidly to what’s happening. Your nervous system can activate without spiraling, settle without shutting down and stay present with more of what arises.
With time and patience, your reactions become less automatic. There’s more choice in how you respond, more steadiness under stress, more room to pause before old habits take over and a growing sense of safety.
You might recognize yourself here
Pause for a moment. Do any of these feel familiar?
Perhaps you always feel on guard and can never truly relax
Or perhaps you feel foggy, heavy, or find it difficult to get going
Maybe you understand why you react the way you do, but can't seem to respond differently
Maybe closeness feels complicated
Maybe rest isn’t actually restful
Somatic Experiencing® sessions are nuanced.
As safety expands, we begin to explore deeper patterns — often rooted early and reinforced over time.
At times we’ll gently explore discomfort. We approach that mindfully, in small enough pieces that you can stay oriented and supported.
Our aim is to expand what you can experience without losing yourself. Change is intentionally subtle, the kind that holds when you’re stressed or under pressure.
Depending on what’s supportive, sessions may incorporate conversation, guided attention, gentle movement or touch. We decide that together.
Learn more
If you’re curious about how Somatic Experiencing® looks and feels in practice, you’re welcome to visit the Resources page for short videos where I describe sessions more fully.
Practical details
Sessions are 60 minutes
Available in-person and online
$160 + HST*
I believe that financial means shouldn't limit access to quality care. I offer a limited number of sliding scale spaces for those who would benefit from them. Please reach out for details.