Sensorimotor Psychotherapy/ Body-Oriented Work

Clients often ask what Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and a body oriented approach to therapy is. This mode of therapy aims to treat symptoms in the body from traumatic events. This type of therapy works with the internal and external bodily experience of individuals and couples as a gateway to awareness, insight and improved mental health.

As a Sensorimotor Practitioner, I recognize that there are no separate experiences between the body, mind and spirit; rather, they each ebb and flow amongst each other and are unique to each person’s organization of experience. I focus on Mind /Body /Spirit Holism as this connects traditional therapy with communication from the whole body. Our everyday lived experiences are organized through sensation, movement, emotions, behaviour and thoughts. Difficult, traumatizing and overwhelming experiences impact this organization and learning, affecting our mental wellness.  

Sensorimotor Psychotherapy gently explores the way in which life events, learning, habits and core beliefs continue to impact our relationship with self, others and the world. We take our time to expand your Window of Tolerance (ability to be with certain experiences with emotional activation) and discover the unique resources for your internal system. In essence, I will help you feel better in your own skin.   

In our work together, my job is to collaborate and help you meet the goals you set forth, reduce shame responses that emerge and help you discover what unique resources are beneficial for your system of experience and build your Window of Tolerance and capacity for mindfulness.