Somatic Experiencing®
Somatic Experiencing® is a body-based therapeutic modality for the resolution of traumatic stress. Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, it is grounded in the understanding that our initial response to trauma is biological and physiological rather than psychological.
As Levine explains:
“Trauma is not in the event itself. Trauma is what remains trapped in the body as an attempt to cope with an overwhelming experience.”
When this survival energy is not fully discharged, it can remain held in the nervous system and later manifest as symptoms such as anxiety, chronic stress, depression, and physical pain. Somatic Experiencing works by gently supporting the body’s natural capacity to complete these interrupted responses, restoring regulation, resilience, and a sense of safety.
Somatic Experiencing® sessions can be booked locally in Aljezur / Portugal or online. They are also part of my work at the Dragonfly Retreats and the Return Again Retreat in Mallorca.
Sessions can be conducted in English, Portuguese or German.
To book an appointment you can contact me via phone, WhatsApp or Email.
+351 925 081 141
