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Somatic Therapy
Receive specialised attention that focuses directly on your unique needs and patterns. Expand your awareness and ability to navigate hard feelings.
Somatic Therapy could be a good fit if you relate to one or more of these statements.
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You know your experience of acute, complex, developmental or generational trauma keeps you stuck in survival mode, but you don't know how to move forward in your healing journey.
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Physically, you may suffer from chronic fatigue, pain, digestive issues or other symptoms that doctors are baffled by.
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Emotionally, you feel overwhelmed and sad. You feel stuck in anxiety, incessant thought loops, numbing behaviours and depression.
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You instinctively know that chronic stress, trauma, thoughts and emotions are affecting your health.
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You live a life of people pleasing or being who you think others want you to be.
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You are in patterns of shame and self-judgement.
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You get triggered and don't know why, or you can't catch yourself before you react.
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You're successful in many areas of life. Still, subconscious emotional patterns continue to hold you back from levels of fulfilment that you know are possible in your work, health and relationships.
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You seem to have it all together on the outside but feel empty, alone and disconnected from yourself on the inside.
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You've tried talk therapy and found little relief.
Get the more you want by resting in this kind of support.
Healing is a collaboration and a partnership in this work. We show up together to support what YOU would love to have happen in each moment of your life. We meet all that arises with support, awareness and compassion. And when you have difficulty finding that in yourself, I’ve got plenty for both of us - there’s space here for you to lean in.
Download the Balancewise Guide to Somatic Sessions to learn more about this beautiful healing work.
"The intense emotional distress I had been feeling on a loop around my mother and sister seems to have gone. I had a breakthrough with my sister this week where I didn't react to her saying and doing some upsetting things. We ended up moving through it while remaining in a safe connection, and I feel like our relationship moved forward and is now more understanding and authentic. Baby steps, but great progress!"
Justine - Sydney, Australia
You'll experience moments of integration and transformation on your somatic healing journey.
Old patterns and wounds begin to loosen their grip as you release stored stress and emotions.
This process invites profound insights, shifts in perception, and a renewed sense of self.
Over time, you'll witness how the integration of body, mind, and emotions leads to a more balanced, empowered and fulfilled life.
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What are your fees?We begin with a free clarity call to discuss the best option for you. Session Costs Single Sessions $185AUD - Book here 3x Sessions $510 5x Sessions $825AUD 10x Sessions $1550AUD 20x Sessions $2900AUD Potential sliding scale/discount of prices, as well as session packages, can be discussed in the Clarity Call. For further information contact: hello@balancewise.com.au
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How many session will I need?Each individual brings their own unique challenges, so there isn't a single time-frame to feel better. At a minimum, I recommend people begin with 5 sessions, this is a good time frame for you to begin integrating what you've learnt into your life. Those who have regular sessions and do the assigned practices have a tendency to progress quicker. A key part of nervous system regulation is CHOICE, you’re welcome to stay as long or short as you like. This work is here to support you whole-heartedly. Some people enjoy ongoing support (6-12 months) particularly if you are learning to be 'in your body' again a long period of time being disembodied and are seeking an ongoing therapeutic relationship to support you in your trauma healing journey . Others find great benefit from having a few months of sessions. It's up to you. 😁 There is the option to book a single session before booking a package.
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What does a session look like?What to expect: I use a bottom-up approach to get your body and mind back in harmony—acquiring information from the body's sensations to reduce stress and shift emotions, leaving a cascading effect on your thinking. Our sessions take place online and typically span 60 to 75 minutes. Together, we'll identify the central themes you wish to explore, and I encourage you to incorporate your day-to-day experiences into our discussions. At the start of each session, we engage in a somatic awareness activity, which serves as an initial step in inviting your body into our conversation. You can expect a blend of body-focused exercises and verbal reflections throughout our time together. These may include practices like interoception (your internal sensing ability), co-regulation, subtle movements, or any other somatic techniques mentioned in the Balancewise Somatic Healing Guide. These activities aim to help you establish a deeper connection with your body, enhancing your understanding of your internal experiences and supporting the therapeutic process. The sessions tend to progress naturally, shifting from one technique or topic to another. The most effective sessions unfold without rigid expectations, allowing for a fluid and spontaneous exploration. During these sessions, there is freedom for topics to transition unexpectedly. For instance, a session initially centred around trauma might evolve into a dialogue, or discussions about work-related issues might lead back to childhood experiences. I encourage and support you to remain present and engaged with whatever surfaces from the unconscious mind in the present moment. The focus is on what naturally emerges. I meet you where you are emotionally and facilitate each session with a trauma-informed lens. Sessions with me Include: Embodied Processing (somatic release and Integration, a bottom-up approach to healing trauma and nervous system dysregulation) Mind-Body Coaching Embodied Enquiry Polyvagal Theory for Nervous System Education Regulating Resources/Exercises Embodied Movement Parts/Inner Child Work Somatic practices use the 'felt sense' of your experience to explore a topic or what is happening in the body. By becoming aware of your body's wisdom, you will learn how to listen and respond to your body's needs, cultivating a lasting sense of well-being. Download the Balancewise Somatic Healing Guide for more details below.
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What is Somatic Healing Therapy?Somatic Therapy helps us develop a new relationship with ourselves. We take an approach of curiosity and compassion with our goal not to fix or figure out but to feel and push for change. By addressing how you feel your thinking will organically follow this lead. Somatics helps you understand how your body responds to stress and how to work with these sensations and survival responses. We work together to slowly increase tolerance for uncomfortable bodily sensations and suppressed emotions while facilitating the release of trapped survival energy stuck in the body. You will learn practical somatic tools to support you and your nervous system in your daily life, allowing you to shift away from old survival patterns to experience life feeling more grounded, safe, and present. Download the Balancewise Guide to Somatic Healing for more information on the different techniques that may be used in a session.
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If I'm new here, where should I start?Welcome! 😁 I'm so glad you're here and taking steps forward on your healing journey. Your healing journey is unique and very personal. To take the extra step to invite someone in for additional support can be daunting and cause difficult emotions to arise. You want to make sure that person is right for you, and a free clarity call will do precisely that.😀 This call is where we begin. It's an opportunity to ask questions, gain clarity, and decide if this deep and nourishing work is for you. Can't find a suitable time or have questions before arranging a call? Email: bridget@balancewise.com.au
