Somatic Healing for Emotional Pain & Life Change
Healing that addresses the mind, body, nervous system & deeper patterns of reaction.
What somatic healing actually means
Most approaches to healing work at the level of the mind – with thoughts, narratives and strategies.
Somatic healing goes deeper than that and allows you to feel the transformation for yourself – in the nervous system, in your body and how you automatically respond to life, challenges and relationships.
It is based on a simple but profound understanding: that trauma, emotional pain and overwhelm are not held only in the mind. They can be held in the body – in the nervous system, in unconscious physical patterns of tension and reaction, in the way you automatically respond to the world.
Rather than only talking about what has happened, we work with how it is held in the body and your automatic responses. This is where meaningful change actually takes root.
The goal isn’t necessarily to remove what we cannot remove. It’s to change our relationship with it, so that it no longer determines the size of your life.
Is this right for you?
- Have you gone through a major life change – trauma, disability, pain, fear
- Have you tried traditional therapy, coaching or other approaches but something still feels unresolved
- Are you carrying old trauma around that you can’t seem to shift
- Do you live with chronic pain or long-term health conditions and feel overwhelmed by the emotional weight
- Are you experiencing overwhelm or nervous system dysregulation
- Do you feel disconnected from yourself, your body or your life
- Are you interested in a more spiritual approach that takes the whole of you into consideration, not just symptoms or strategies
You do not need prior experience with therapy or meditation. You need only a genuine readiness to engage.
How the sessions work & the cost
Sessions are private, one-to-one and conducted online via Zoom. Each session is tailored entirely to what is arising for you.
We work with the relationship between mind, body and nervous system at a pace that allows safe integration rather than overwhelm. It is best done as weekly sessions – tapering off naturally as you heal and feel better.
The first step is a free 20-minute discovery call to explore whether working together feels right.
Following that, sessions cost
£120 per session
I work with clients from UK, USA, Canada and internationally – all online.
Testimonials
Real Stories, Real Results
“This has really helped me create a new and more patient relationship with myself. I’ve taken a step forward in managing my emotional pain, which is so encouraging after a long time without any forward momentum.
Olivia has a beautiful, gentle, wise and honest way of guiding you through it all. The sessions made me feel grounded, calm and safe, and helped me create real space around my struggles. I’m so grateful to Olivia.”
– Agnes, Canada
“I had trauma decades ago and still find myself holding my body tightly. At times of stress it intensifies. Working with Olivia has given me easy tools to physically soften and create spaciousness. Thank you”
– Joan, UK
“Working with Olivia has transformed my life. She has given me tools to manage any feelings and physical sensations more peacefully. It is the first time I have felt energetically connected to a therapist”
– Natasha, USA
FAQs
How is this different from therapy or counselling?
While traditional therapy and counselling are valuable and sometimes essential, my work sits within a different space. Rather than analysing the past through talk alone, we work directly with the body, the nervous system and present-moment experience to create change and transformation that is felt in the body – not just understood intellectually.
What would a session involve?
I work one-to-one with people – deeply and compassionately listening, and walk hand-in-hand with you through a gradual journey of calming the nervous system, embodiment, self-discovery and inner transformation. Each session is intuitive and takes the form that is needed on that day. Sessions may include talking, a calm guided meditation, compassionate inner enquiry and somatic practices.
I have tried many things and nothing has worked. Can this help?
I hear this often – and I understand it completely, because I have been there myself. What I offer is genuinely different from most approaches because it works at the level of the body, the nervous system and awareness itself rather than trying to fix symptoms from the outside. I am not promising a cure. What I am offering is a profound shift in how you relate to your experience – and for many people, that shift changes everything.
Is your approach faith/ religion free?
Yes. My own personal background is Tibetan Buddhism – a tradition I consider one of the most profound frameworks for understanding the mind. But I always facilitate in a completely secular, faith-free way and deeply respect and admire all beliefs.
How long does it take to see results?
This varies for everyone and depends on what you are navigating. Some people notice a genuine shift in how they relate to their pain, emotions or circumstances within just 1 session. For deeper or longer-standing patterns – particularly chronic pain or trauma – meaningful change tends to unfold over weeks and months rather than days. That is why I often recommend my 12-week programme for those navigating chronic pain. Real transformation is a journey and I walk it with you at whatever pace feels right.
What happens in a discovery call?
This is a free 20 minute session for those who are ready to make a change and explore deep transformative work together. It’s a time to connect, ask questions and understand what working together may look like, and whether this work would support your current needs. Discovery calls are done via Zoom where you can relax in the comfort of your home.