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Body-oriented (trauma) therapy


Your body knows the way
to truly connect with yourself

In body-oriented therapy, the wisdom of your body is the key to a deeper connection with yourself and what motivates you. When you connect with your body, you learn more about how you are feeling. And when you feel better, you will also be able to sense more easily what is good for you in contact with others.  A session combines conversation, mindful self-exploration and touch. Attuned touch supports the release of long-held tensions and stress patterns, while strengthening your ability to listen to your body’s subtle signals.

This approach is particularly powerful in processing trauma. Because if experiences have been too overwhelming, they can become stored in the body as fight, flight, or freeze responses. This may manifest as chronic stress, hypervigilance, irritability, and more. Trauma can also arise when there was a lack of support and safety in childhood, which can deeply affect how you experience relationships and life today.

Body-oriented therapy offers a different way of looking at yourself, from a gentle and curious perspective. The insights that emerge will help you to sense your boundaries more clearly and gain insight into what you truly need. As a result, you can make choices with greater confidence that align with who you are.

In every therapy session, your wish is the red thread. I incorporate various treatment methods, including:

What to expect during our work together:

✔ You are central – your process and needs are the foundation. ✔ Relief from symptoms – support for physical and emotional complaints. ✔ More peace and connection – after overwhelming or impactful experiences. ✔ Recognition and experience of feelings – increased awareness of your state of being in the here and now. ✔ Enhanced body awareness – contributing to resilience and strength. ✔ Freer connection with yourself and others – discover new ways to relate to yourself and your surroundings.

Would you like to know what body-oriented (trauma) therapy can mean for you? Feel free to contact me for more information or schedule an introductory session. You are welcome.