Somatic Alignment is a body-based approach that works with the nervous system to support regulation, release, and reconnection. Rather than focusing on analysing or talking through experiences, we work with sensation, movement, breath, and gentle awareness to help the body process stress, tension, and unintegrated experiences that may be held beneath conscious thought. This work supports the body in doing what it naturally knows how to do - move towards balance, safety, and ease.

Starting something new can feel exciting, uncertain, or a bit nervous. That’s completely normal. Our intention is to meet you where you are and move at a pace that supports your nervous system. You don’t need to prepare in any special way. Wear comfortable clothing and arrive as you are. At the beginning of the session, we’ll help you settle into the space and explain what to expect, so you’re not left guessing. In 1:1 sessions there is time to check in and ask questions. In group sessions, guidance is shared clearly with everyone. The session may include gentle movement, breath awareness or breathwork, stillness, and rest. You’ll be invited to notice your body without analysing or forcing anything. You always have choice. You can pause, adjust, or opt out at any time. Touch may be offered as support, but only with consent. People experience sessions differently. Some feel calm or grounded, others notice emotional or physical shifts, and sometimes the experience is subtle. There is no right way for it to feel. Afterwards, you may feel relaxed, tired, or reflective. We recommend allowing a little space after your session for rest and integration. There is nothing you need to do “right”. Your body already knows how to move towards balance – we’re simply here to support that process.

This work may be supportive if you’re living with ongoing physical or emotional symptoms that don’t have a clear explanation, or that haven’t fully resolved through other approaches. Many people come to this work experiencing things like: Chronic tension or pain Migraines or recurring headaches Fatigue or low energy Digestive or hormonal imbalances Emotional overwhelm, anxiety, or low mood A persistent sense of being on edge, shut down, or disconnected from the body Often, these experiences are linked to long-term stress, trauma, or nervous system dysregulation – even when medical tests come back “normal” or nothing appears obviously wrong. Somatic and breath-based work supports the nervous system and the body to respond differently to stress over time. Rather than focusing on symptoms alone, the emphasis is on regulation, awareness, and helping the body reconnect with its own capacity for balance. This work can be a supportive complement alongside medical care or therapy, and is not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment.

This depends on your nervous system, your life circumstances, and what you’re working with. Some people choose 1:1 sessions periodically for deeper support, with group sessions in between as ongoing maintenance. Others attend group sessions regularly as a way to release stress, stay connected to their body, and support regulation over time. We don’t believe in fixed schedules. We’ll always encourage you to listen to what your body needs and choose what feels most supportive.

Everyone’s experience is different. Some people feel calm, grounded, spacious, or relaxed. Others notice emotional release, physical sensations, tiredness, or clarity. Sometimes the effects are subtle and unfold over time rather than immediately. There is no “right” experience and nothing you need to achieve. The body works at its own pace, and integration continues after the session.

Talk therapy works primarily through language, insight, and reflection. Somatic Alignment works through the body and nervous system. While talking can be part of a session, it isn’t the main focus. Instead, we pay attention to what’s happening in the body in the present moment - sensations, impulses, breath, and patterns of tension or holding. Many people find this supportive when they understand why they feel the way they do, but still feel those patterns in their body. Somatic work can complement therapy beautifully and does not replace it.

Both 1:1 Somatic Alignment and small group sessions work with the nervous system and the body. The difference lies in how time, pacing, and attention are shared. 1:1 Somatic Alignment A 1:1 session is fully personalised and guided by your body and nervous system on the day. The session moves entirely at your pace, with space to pause, adjust, or explore what’s arising Touch, movement, breath, and body-based inquiry are tailored specifically to you throughout There is time to work with personal history, physical pain, stress patterns, or emotions as they emerge This option is especially supportive if you feel easily overwhelmed, are working with trauma or chronic stress, or want deeper individual support Many people choose 1:1 work when they want focused attention, privacy, or a slower, more attuned approach. Small Group Somatic Alignment Small group sessions offer the same Somatic Alignment approach, shared within a small, contained group. The session follows a guided structure, while still responding to the individuals present in the room Somatic guidance, touch, and support are tailored to each person, with time and attention shared across the group The group setting can feel grounding and regulating, supporting a sense of connection and normalising experience This option works well if you feel comfortable in a group and want regular nervous system support in a shared space For many people, group sessions complement 1:1 work and can also be used as ongoing maintenance, helping to support regulation and integration between deeper individual sessions.

Touch may be offered in both 1:1 and group sessions, but it is always optional and consent-based. We will explain the intention of any touch and check in with you beforehand. You are always free to say no, ask for a change, or withdraw consent at any point. Touch is used to support awareness, grounding, and regulation – never to force a release or create an experience.

Feeling emotional, activated, or overwhelmed can sometimes happen when the nervous system begins to shift – but this work is not about pushing through or catharsis. We move slowly, with choice and awareness. If something feels too much, we can pause, orient, ground, or change direction. You are always in control of your experience. Our role is to support regulation, not overwhelm.

Yes. Our work is grounded in nervous system education and trauma-aware principles. We prioritise choice, pacing, consent, and regulation. There is no pressure to revisit past experiences or relive trauma. The focus is on supporting the nervous system in the present moment.

You are never required to breathe in a specific way. Breath is approached gently and adaptively. Awareness of the breath is often enough. If certain breathing styles feel activating or uncomfortable, we adjust or move away from them. Your comfort and capacity always come first.