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Somatic Counselling focuses on the connection between emotions, trauma, and the physical body. Unprocessed emotions can manifest as physical pain or conditions like chronic pain, tension, and autoimmune disorders.
At the Calgary Institute of Counselling, our specialized somatic therapy addresses emotional and physical well-being by helping clients process and release stored emotions.
Whether dealing with trauma, anxiety, or chronic stress, Somatic Counseling empowers clients to achieve lasting emotional and physical harmony.
Here are some other situations in which somatic counselling is helpful.
Somatic Counseling offers a holistic approach to healing by addressing the body-mind connection. This therapy helps release unprocessed emotions and alleviate physical manifestations of stress and trauma.
Safely process stored emotions to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger.
Relieve chronic pain and tension linked to unprocessed trauma.
Address emotional and physical challenges together for complete recovery.
Strengthen connections by fostering emotional regulation and awareness.
Learn techniques to manage daily stress and improve resilience.
Deepen self-awareness and reconnect with your body’s natural healing ability.
Our somatic counselling sessions are conducted in a calm, supportive environment that prioritizes comfort and privacy.
Whether in-person at our Calgary office or through online sessions, we focus on creating a safe space for you to explore and release stored emotions. Therapists use techniques like mindfulness, body awareness, and guided exercises to help you reconnect with your body and mind.
Our process ensures holistic healing tailored to your unique needs by addressing the root causes of emotional and physical distress.
During initial sessions, your therapist will work with you to identify specific concerns, such as reducing physical pain or managing emotional triggers. Together, you’ll outline achievable milestones and regularly assess progress, ensuring therapy aligns with your evolving needs.
Your therapist will integrate your personal goals with body-focused techniques to help you unlock emotional and physical healing and empower you to achieve lasting well-being.
Somatic Counseling offers transformative benefits for individuals dealing with trauma, chronic stress, or physical pain. By addressing unprocessed emotions and their impact on the body, clients experience reduced tension, emotional clarity, and improved resilience.
This holistic approach fosters long-term healing by integrating physical and emotional recovery, enabling clients to regain balance and live more fulfilling lives.
Explore our team of 18 experienced therapists. We can help match you with the right therapist based on your specific needs, whether it's individual therapy, couples counselling, or child therapy.
Use our easy online booking system or call our admin staff at 587-350-8843. We offer flexible scheduling with evening and weekend availability.
After your first session, you can easily schedule follow-up appointments online or through our admin team. Our goal is to provide ongoing, convenient care without any waitlists.
Somatic counselling typically involves 8–20 sessions, depending on your goals and the complexity of emotional and physical challenges.
Yes, somatic counselling addresses the emotional roots of chronic pain, promoting both physical relief and emotional healing.
Absolutely. Somatic counselling is highly effective in helping trauma survivors process and release emotions stored in the body.
Techniques include mindfulness, guided visualization, breathwork, and body awareness exercises to release emotional and physical tension.
If you’re experiencing emotional challenges or physical pain linked to stress or trauma, somatic counselling provides a holistic approach to healing.
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