In just my second session a deeply held and well defined part of me became 100% clear. Previously it was largely unknown and assumed to be integrated with the rest of me. Quite simply this was life changing. I wish everyone knew the tremendous power of Somatic therapy and the subtle expertise, wisdom Lisa applies in helping her clients heal.
Online Somatic (Body based Counselling) Sessions – Initial Session
This session with Lisa was so healing. She is calm, non-judgmental and caring. She made me feel comfortable so that I could completely relax into the session and talk to the parts of myself that were feeling strong emotion. I experienced shifts in my body, both during the session and after. Lisa got me to name my intentions, and by the end of the session we able to come up with some strategies to help shift some family dynamics.
In this profound somatic therapy session, we focused on releasing my reactive self that emerges when my basic needs are threatened. The session was transformative, as my protector self integrated with my true self, allowing for healing and compassion. I addressed unresolved feelings from "self abandoning" from my father at age 8, which led to the development of a protective persona through experiences like the military and traveling. This abandonment caused sadness, a loss of voice, and feelings of confusion and anger. During the session, I envisioned an ideal father figure who reassured me that I didn’t have to protect myself or the family from him, and that he would listen to my mother, who could help him heal from his own childhood traumas. This allowed me to reconnect with my childhood self, enjoying simple pleasures like playing in the sandpit instead of fulfilling my father’s expectations. Ultimately, I was able to merge my protector and true self, sharing knowledge with compassion and love, understanding that even those who hurt me are also suffering.
Online Somatic (Body based Counselling) Sessions – Initial Session
In this free intro call, Lisa and I were able to discuss the background and context of my life, which helped us plan the treatments going forward. It was incredibly kind of Lisa to offer this initial consultation to me. It helped develop trust, rapport and understanding prior to jumping into the deep therapeutic work in subsequent sessions.
I highly recommend Lisa, as a therapist. I felt so comfortable with Lisa and she was able to help me shift things in my world, that no other therapist has been able to do before. I have gained a different perspective on my capacity of healing. The way somatic therapy works is amazing! Lisa taught me skills and resources of settling myself and my feelings, so i can manage anxiety and unease.
My sessions with Lisa, both somatic therapy and nutrition, have been effective in providing me with tools for accessing a felt sense of safety as well as a affirmative and proactive mindset for taking good care of health.Lisa’s sessions have helped me to uncover and move through stuck issues that affect my life. With her personal warmth and the curious and compassionate guidance she offers I can connect with the innate wisdom of my own being and make sense of parts of myself that need attention to be healed.