Client Success Stories: How Somatic Therapy Changed My Life

In the realm of seemingly unlimited approaches to mental and emotional health, personal growth and healing, Somatic Therapy has, and is, emerging as one of the most powerful approach's to addressing and healing deep-seated traumas, and emotional wounds.

By focusing on the connection between the body and mind, and the role of the nervous system, Somatic Therapy facilitates profound healing and transformation at very deep levels. I personally have experienced it to be more thorough, and more visibly transformative than any psychotherapy or body of work i have done in my life. Which is probably why i am so passionate about how incredible it is - for a wide range of problematic issues we face as humans. For myself, i felt that simply talking about my problems; my identified limiting beliefs; my troubling emotions; my painfully repeating patterns - didnt really seem to help me in solving them, or healing them. I wanted HOW to tools.

HOW do I learn to love myself better?

HOW do I truly heal and transform this painful belief i developed in childhood?

How do i finally move on from this pain that is holding me back in so many areas of my life?

For myself, whenever i'd asked those questions to a psychotherapist, counsellor or mental health peer in the field, they'd sort of shrugged, a little helplessly perhaps, as though to say 'i don't really know, but you may or may not -just- figure that out one day'. Luckily for me - I did. But through finally landing on the tools of Somatic Therapy and then learning from as many schools and Somatic approaches as i could. For me these tools were life-saving! Not only life-saving, but life-rebuilding, life-empowering and the keys to life-thriving! If you are interested in these things too, then this blog will be for you. It is magic for me when i hear my clients say the same thing - that this work has gone deeper than anything they have ever done before, and the transformation they gained through it, tenfold.

I spent almost 20+ years trying to find and study everything i could about HOW TO HEAL. So hopefully you don't have to invest that much of your lives doing the same. I think what makes this particular blend of Somatic Therapy so effective, is that it combines ancient tantric teachings, from a 5000 year old path of philosophy, of how to liberate oneself, with the fully integrated, embodied science of Somatics and findings of Neuroscience. Fancy words, but what matters most is that for those ready to do this work and put the work in, this work works.

In this blog i'll share inspiring success stories from individuals who have experienced the life-changing benefits of Somatic Therapy. Whether through inner child healing, somatic trauma-reintegration tools, bodywork or online sessions, these stories highlight the potential for true healing and empowerment.

Embracing the Journey of Healing

Sarah's Story: Healing the Inner Child

Sarah had spent years struggling with anxiety and a persistent sense of unworthiness, especially in social situations. Traditional talk therapy helped, but she felt there was something deeper that needed to be addressed. After starting a course of online Somatic Therapy Coaching sessions & getting more comfortable exploring her inner sensations, we began entering into the world of her inner child together, where Sarah began to uncover the roots of her pain.

" Through the Somatic sessions and inner child healing work, I learned to connect with the younger parts of myself that had been wounded," Sarah shares. "Somatic Therapy allowed me to feel those young feelings & emotions in my body again, without any judgment, and to bring lots of compassion and love to my inner child. I found that It was like a deep weight had been lifted from my body. It felt incredible, such deep pain for so long, soothed inside. I felt truly free again, for the first time in years, with hope."

The integration of Somatic Therapies into Sarah's healing journey helped her reconnect with her inner child and address some old, long-held emotional wounds. The inner resolution work combined with Somatic tools paved the way for the physical release of tension and trauma she carried deep in her nervous system, and being ale to access and release the emotional pain and self-sooth enabled her to live with more self-compassion, self-affection, joy and understanding with herself.

The Power of Somatic Therapy Online

James's Story: Finding Peace and Balance

Like, perhaps many people, James had been initially skeptical about online Somatic Therapy sessions, but he had a busy schedule moving around for work which left him with few options for consistent in-person sessions. He decided to give the Somatic Therapy sessions a try anyway, hoping to find relief from chronic stress and a sense of disconnection from his body. He had fears he was heading for a burnout, had read a little about the benefits of Somatic therapy, and so was willing to try a few sessions out.

" I was amazed at how effective the Somatic Therapy sessions were, " James recalls. " I had had one session in person so i wasn't sure how it could work online, even through a screen though Laura was able to guide me to tune into my body and enter a deep inner state. I was able to release a lot of deep stress and pent-up emotions. I also learned techniques to ground myself, recognise stress signs in my body and feel more present in my daily life."

Through regular online Somatic coaching sessions, James experienced a significant reduction in his stress levels, an ability to understand where it was coming from and how to bring his nervous system back into a rest and digest state. And he hugely increased his inner sense of well-being.

Somatic Therapy really works from anywhere, as all that is needed is your own body. The convenience and accessibility of the online sessions allowed him to continue his healing journey without the constraints of time and location, AND integrate it into his work and life.

I love to highlight the stories of working with men, the conditioning by society, that a lot of men receive, around emotions often leaves them ill-equipped for knowing how to deal with them. The build up of which can lead to huge amounts of stress in the body-mind system. Going to the gym is often the only way a lot of men know of how to release pent-up stress, but this usually offers only a very temporary relief. Somatic Coaching teaches real, practical tools that can be integrated into everyday life and that take seconds tp practice, offering some great strategies for stress relief. I am passionate about teaching more men how to access these tools within themselves.

You Can Heal: A Message of Hope

Katiya's Story: Transforming Trauma

Katiya's life had been marked by a series of traumatic experiences that left her feeling broken and hopeless inside. She had tried various forms of therapy, but nothing seemed to provide lasting relief. It wasn't until she discovered Somatic therapy that she began to see a glimmer of hope.

"Somatic therapy taught me that healing IS possible, no matter how deep the wounds seem," Katiya says. "By working to find a sense of safety in my body I was able to slowly feel, and then be guided in gently processing my body's sensations and memories, I was able to process and release layers of trauma in a way that finally felt safe and empowering, without having to re-live or talk about it over and over again. Thankyou so much!"

Katiya's journey through Somatic therapy sessions was supported by trauma-informed and trauma healing tools. All the somatic work i offer is trauma-informed because so many of us carry unresolved traumas, and it is so important when working deeply with our bodies and nervous-systems, to have this sensetive and compassionate awareness.

Not only does it offer safety and self-empowerment back to the client, which is such a huge part of healing trauma, we engage in specialist somatic tools that help to slowly heal the nervous system from the impacts it sustained in traumatic events.

Heal Your Life: The Impact of Somatic Coaching Sessions

Michael's Story: Rediscovering Joy

Michael had been feeling stuck in his career and personal life, unable to move past feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. He decided to seek out Somatic coaching sessions, hoping to gain clarity and confidence.

" Laura helped me tap into the wisdom of my body, feel the sensations of my emotions and uncover the root causes of my struggles," Michael shares. " We did a lot of supportive guided, and actually fun, interesting exercises, with mindful awareness practices, I began to release a lot of my old stuck patterns and beliefs, and feel new possibilities arising in me. "

The combination of Somatic coaching therapy sessions online, & sacred energy activation practices, allowed Michael to heal some old wounds he was carrying, deep down in his subconcious. Releasing them and being able to access and use his full life-force energy again through the sacred energy activation practices helped him feel his own true inner power and step into a much more empowered version of himself. The changes he experienced were not just emotional and physical, he felt more energised, inspired and alive.

Combining Somatic Healing with awakening of this powerful inner energy we all contain, helped him to reconnect with his inner strength and vitality.

Kundalini Energy Activation: Awakening Our Sacred Inner Power

Sophia's Story: Embracing Pleasure as Transformation

Sophia had always been drawn to spirituality and personal growth, having practiced yoga and meditation for years, but felt drawn to something more she wasn't able to tap into. She struggled with feelings of fear, resistance and an inability to surrender fully into her body and accept pleasure when it showed up, always rushing and keeping herself busy to avoid it. Her journey through the kundalini activation energy practices, supported by Somatic therapy, was beautiful and transformative.

" Kundalini activation was something i had seen videos on and was curious about, i wanted to try and have this experience for myself, but was also a little resistant and afraid, and doubting if i could feel anything in this way." Sophia explains. " I loved Laura's approach of combining and preparing myself with Somatic sessions. The somatic sessions helped me explore gently the resistance i carry in my body and to meet my fear without fear, i could then see that my fear was just a friend to me, and i could trust my own body. Life-changing! This also helped me to navigate the intense energies and emotions that surfaced and be able to take a real journey within with them. It was a profound experience that connected me to my inner power and the true potentials for bliss i now know i have inside. I think ALL women should expeience this work, if they want to know the queen and goddess who lives within them!!! :-))) "

The kundalini activation process, combined with Somatic therapy, allowed Sophia to meet some delicate inner parts of herself and through that to release deep-seated traumas.

Resistance in Somatic Therapy is never seen as an obstacle, or something we must 'get over' but as another expression of the wisdom of our being. When we approach our resistances with curiosity and kindness in this way, understanding what they are trying to protect, we recieve much more from our healing work.

Sophia was able to then move with the physical sensations and emotional releases she experienced, and through them enter doorways within her, that led to her experiencing more of her true unlimited potential. This impacted her everyday life, and took it out of just being 'a practice', by upgrading her nervous system to be able to hold more energy and pleasure = a more fulfilling life, choices and dreams she set for herself.

The Heartfelt Impact of Somatic Therapy

These are just a few of client's success stories which show the profound impact of somatic therapy on individuals' lives. We are all unique, and the journey of our healing is deeply personal. Somatic therapy offers such a wide range of tools that can be applied in so many ways to meet people, and their nervous systems, where they are at.

The integration of the body and mind in therapeutic work, allows for the release of stored survival energy / trauma and the awakening of new inner strength and resilience.

At its core, Somatic therapy is about reconnecting with oneself at ever deepening levels, and finding peace within. It gives hope that we can heal, regardless of our past experiences. All that is needed is our desire to heal, and our comittment to exploring. By embracing the wisdom of our body and seeking support through these coaching sessions and therapeutic practices, you can heal your life and step into a more empowered and joyful existence.

If you are inspired by these stories and feel called to begin your own healing journey, consider exploring somatic therapy

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Final Thoughts

Somatic therapy offers a pathway to profound healing and transformation. By addressing the connection between the body and mind, it facilitates the release of stored trauma and the awakening of inner strength.

These client success stories highlight the potential for healing and empowerment through somatic therapy. If you are ready to embark on your own journey of healing, know that you have the support and resources available to guide you.

Remember, you can heal. Embrace the process, trust in your body's wisdom, and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and empowered life.

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