Yes, somatic therapy draws on various psychological and somatic theories, integrating insights from neuroscience, trauma research, and body-centred practices. While individual experiences may vary, many clients report significant benefits from this approach.

Either option is possible! They’re based in person, in Hamilton Hill (Perth, Western Australia), or via Zoom.

It is recommended to have sessions 1-4 weeks apart depending on your preference and how much time, financial investment and energy you can give to your healing. 

Like any therapeutic process - you are going to see more results the more consistent and regular you are with your sessions; and the momentum will continue building with each one, to leave you feeling more empowered, resilient, capable and confident within yourself. 

The number of sessions you would need really depends on your individual needs, goals, your current symptoms (e.g. anxiety, depression, chronic pain, gut issues, relational challenges, etc) and where your body/nervous system is at when we begin sessions. 

To use an analogy of going to a gym for personal training: one session would not be enough for your whole physique to change - change takes time - and how long you spend with your PT would depend on your goals and starting point. 

Somatic Therapy is designed for deep and permanent transformation so that you get to a point where you don’t need therapy anymore! Some individuals find relief after a few sessions, while others may benefit from a longer-term commitment.

You could start with 4 or 5 sessions and see how your body is responding to the approach, as it can take some time to adjust to a different way of processing and experiencing yourself, especially if you are used to talk-therapy, or are completely new to self-development/healing/embodiment.

In Georgia’s experience, the beginning can feel slow but the therapy deepens and things get resolved faster and faster as the momentum builds and you feel safer and more trusting of your body. 

The first session is typically like a consultation, with mostly talking (unless you prefer otherwise). You will meet Georgia and discuss some of your history, what’s been going on for you and what you want to get out of therapy.
Georgia will offer suggestions or an approach on how to work towards your goals and where to get started to make sure it feels right for you!

Subsequent sessions usually involve 20-30mins talking to uncover belief systems or patterns relevant to the session, and to create a clear intention for your session; followed by around one hour of body-work or body-based exploration (described below). 

- Resourcing: supporting the nervous system (and body) into a state of safety and deepening a connection to positive sensations and feelings like happiness, ease, safety, peace, empowerment and strength.

- Body awareness: exploring sensation and finding where your body is holding tension, stress, emotion or trauma so that we can work with what is ‘stuck’ in your body. You’ll deepen the connection to your body and be able to decode body-based wisdom/messages.

- Processing: acknowledging and making deeper sense of your experiences; emotional release; ‘completing’ defensive responses (fight, flight, freeze, collapse), which are stuck due to trauma; discharging triggers; resolving unsupportive or dysfunctional patterns; inner child work, parts work; etc. This resolves things at the core for permanent healing and transformation.

- Touch: **only for those who find it supportive and comforting! There is no pressure/obligation to receive touch if you are not comfortable with it. Georgia will discuss this with you.
Georgia brings touch to the parts of the body that hold tension or uncomfortable physical sensation to support the tension to release, organic movement/release to happen and for the body to feel supported.
Touch is powerful because it lets the body know that you are not alone and that someone is there (a lot of trauma is due to feeling alone in a painful or overwhelming experience). It creates a sense of containment, support and protection. It also means that your muscles (which create the tension) do not have to ‘hold on’ because someone else is holding you. The muscles can more deeply let go of tension with this kind of support and containment.

- Integration: ensuring this layer of the healing process feels complete before the session ends; debriefing around your experience; setting ‘homework’ for those who want it.

Most people end their sessions feeling lighter, relieved, hopeful for the future, seen, validated and freer or more powerful within themselves.
It is also very normal to feel a bit more tired than usual and in need of rest. Some people may feel a little tender after a session, which is also normal.

Ideally you would not feel over-activated, drained or in any kind of struggle. If this is the case, we would need to focus on more resourcing and integration (and less processing) until your nervous system feels more regulated and stable to do some of the deeper processing work.

It’s completely normal to experience discomfort as you explore challenging emotions or sensations. However, this should be a manageable amount. Georgia will work with you to create a safe environment to explore your inner world at a slow, safe and manageable pace.
If anything feels too much at any point, it is important to take a break, resource and come back to the process when/if you are ready. There is never any pressure to do or feel anything you do not wish to or are not ready for. 

Absolutely! Many clients find that combining somatic therapy with other therapeutic modalities, such as talk therapy, yoga, massage, reiki or mindfulness practices, enhances their healing experience and offers a more comprehensive approach to their well-being.