What is somatic therapy?

Written By Sally Eccleston

Have you heard of somatic therapy before?

I love this approach to healing and find it so fascinating!

So, for those who don’t know… What is somatic therapy?

Somatic therapy is an approach to treatment that uses the body as the main form of healing from mental health issues.

This type of therapy relies on the mind-body connection for treatment and is beneficial in reducing stress caused by anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues and other mental ailments.

Becoming more mindful of physical sensations assists in the healing process by engaging certain systems in the body.

Key concepts used in somatic therapy include grounding, boundary development, self-regulation and more!

Somatic therapies are most commonly utilised with individuals suffering from:

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety disorders

  • ADHD

  • Grief and loss

  • Addiction

  • Depressive disorders

I hope you found this information helpful, my friends.

Stay tuned for more coming your way soon.

Sally Eccleston
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