Mind-Body Psychology

Trauma or adverse life experiences can result in the mind and body feeling like they are stuck in survival mode. You might feel constantly on edge, anxious, angry, agitated or hyper vigilant. Or you may feel numb, frozen, or like your body wants to shut down. Perhaps you swing between the two extremes. Through understanding your nervous system and learning ways of regulating it you can free yourself from existing in survival mode and learn to feel more safety and connection in your life.

Physiology and psychology are interconnected. Mind-body techniques are often very helpful at the beginning of therapy, as they can provide you with the stabilisation and sense of safety that is often needed before you are able to engage in other trauma-focused therapies, such as EMDR. This period of stabilisation is often essential if you have experienced childhood trauma or multiple traumatic experiences throughout your life.

This type of therapy can be carried out safely and effectively either in person or by video call. Please contact me if you are interested in booking a consultation or if you have any questions. Please note that there is no physical touch involved between us as psychologist and client and I work in a trauma-sensitive way.

“For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the present” (Van der Kolk, 2014)