What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-based approach that helps regulate the nervous system
& release stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm stored in the body.
It combines awareness of physical sensations, gentle processing of sensations,
and techniques like EFT tapping, mindfulness, gentle movements and breathwork to
restore calm, resilience, and emotional balance.
How I Can Support You with a Somatic
(Mind-Body) Approach
I combine evidence-informed, body-based techniques that faciliate immediate relief and deeper healing. In integrate techniques based on what reasonates with your body & mind.
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EFT Tapping (Emotional Freedom Techniques) for Fast Nervous System Reset
- calms the stress response quickly
- reduces overwhelm
- reduces emotional intensity & brings your system back to a grounded state.
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Sensorimotor (body based) Processing
- Supports gentle processing of stress & trauma patterns held in the body,
- builds body-mind awareness without the overwhelm
- supports gentle & safe emotional release
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Mindfulness & Breathwork for Stability & Regulation.
- Build present moment awareness
- grounds & stabilises the nervous system
- builds resilience.
Is Somatic Therapy
right for me?
Somatic therapy is ideal for you, if:
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you feel overwehlmed, anxious & exhausted.
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you've tried talk-based therapies but they haven't worked.
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you're experiencing burnout or emotional exhaustion.
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navigating grief or loss.
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you are supporting someone through cancer.
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you're struggling to switch off or relax.
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you are working in a high pressured environment.
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Somatic Therapy FAQs
Does somatic therapy really work for stress and burnout?
Yes. Somatic therapy works directly with the nervous system, helping your body release stored stress and return to a regulated state.
Is Somatic Therapy suitable for grief or cancer-related stress?
Absolutely. This approach is especially helpful for grief including anticipatory grief, and the emotional toll of a cancer & cancer caregiving. You are provided with tools to keep you regulated and to help ride any emotional storms.
Is Somatic Therapy different from traditional counselling?
Yes. Traditional counselling focuses on examining thoughts & behaviours. Somatic therapy focusses on the body, which is where stress and trauma are often held.
Do I need to have experienced trauma for somatic therapy to work?
No. Somatic therapy is helpful for anyone experiencing stress, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm—not just trauma. It supports your overall nervous system health and emotional wellbeing.
Do I need to talk about my issues or past?
Only if that's helpful. While your story is important, it's not important for us to discuss for somatic therapy to be effective. Sessions are guided gently with a focus on increasing your body-mind awareness in the present moment. You only go at a pace that feels safe for you and there's no ne.
​Do you offer support for carers and healthcare professionals experiencing burnout?
Yes. I work with carers, healthcare workers, and professionals who are experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, or emotional exhaustion, providing practical tools to support regulation and resilience.
About Christina
I’m Christina, a trauma-informed therapist, oncology social worker (counsellor), and practitioner of EFT Tapping and Matrix Reimprinting. I have over 15 years’ experience supporting people through stress, burnout, and grief, particularly people experiencing cancer and beyond.
My approach blends evidence-informed counselling with somatic (body-based) therapies to help regulate your nervous system, release emotional overwhelm, and build lasting resilience, so you can feel calmer, clearer, and more in control.
I offer online & in-person sessions in Melbourne and Bass Coast (VIC), & you’re welcome to start with a free 15-minute consultation to see if this approach is right for you.
Ready to feel more calm,
clear, and supported?
Book a free 15-minute consultation
to see if this approach is right for you.
Session are available:
Online (worldwide) via Zoom or
In person - Bass Coast (VIC) & Melbourne (Australia)