Somatic body work can provide a range of benefits, including an enhanced ability to self-regulate and a safer sense of empowerment. Many people find that engaging in this type of therapy helps them to feel more in control and better able to manage their emotions.

However, as with any treatment that addresses trauma, there are also potential risks to consider. While Somatic Experiencing (SE) is designed to help you work with manageable levels of discomfort and to build internal resources, you may still encounter challenging sensations, emotions, images, or thoughts during the process.

Despite these challenges, clients often report that SE has brought about significant positive changes in their lives. Learning to reorganise “body memory” is frequently a key step in gaining the ability to relax and regulate the nervous system.

Confidentiality

All information you share with me in the course of our work together will be treated as confidential. The only exceptions to this are safeguarding issues, which by law must be reported to the relevant authorities.

With respect to online sessions, please be aware that, while it is unlikely, online communications are never entirely secure. By signing the consent form, you acknowledge that you understand and accept the limitations of online security.

Phone Calls, Emails and Emergency Contacts

Due to the nature of my practice, all phone calls are scheduled in advance and are not taken on an impromptu basis. Emails are generally responded to within 24 hours during normal working hours, Monday to Friday. I will inform you if I am going to be away from the office, and it is important to note that I provide a non-emergency service.

Some clients may wish to send reflections by email between sessions. We can discuss these reflections during our next scheduled session. Please note that I may not respond to these emails but will instead address their contents when we next meet.

Fees

Sessions commence at the scheduled appointment time. The initial appointment lasts 90 minutes to allow for contracting and assessment. Subsequent sessions typically run for 60 minutes, although 30-minute sessions are available if needed. Fees are charged per session rather than by the minute, unless a shorter session has been specifically agreed upon in advance.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel or change your appointment, please notify me by email at least 48 hours in advance to avoid incurring a cancellation fee.

Touch

I may offer touch work during sessions for purposes such as grounding, containment, support, mobilisation, or to help build awareness.

Your consent will always be sought before any touch occurs, and you are fully supported in your right to decline.

If you do not wish to include touch in your sessions, or if it is not appropriate for the work we are doing, sessions will proceed without it.

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