Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing, Emotion Focused Therapy

Somatic Experiencing offers brief and holistic therapy for activating inner resources to resolve and heal emotional wounds. It can help clients to develop a level of calm and maintain productivity amidst traumatic experiences.

The human autonomic nervous system is the subject of Somatic Experiencing therapy, which helps the autonomic nervous system to regulate and balance itself after a traumatic experience.

Sessions for Somatic Experiencing are usually facilitated on a one-on-one basis and the client will track his or her emotions, which provides valuable information that the therapist can use.

Somatic Experiencing is a great tool for dealing with trauma, as well as tensions, and sexual concerns. SE is similar to EMDR which also integrates the physical body with the therapeutic process in order to gain insight and awareness.

If you are looking for a therapist who offers Somatic Experiencing, please browse our list of practitioners below..

Note:  Some practitioners practice Emotionally Focused Therapy rather than Emotional Focused therapy.  You will want to confirm that it is indeed Emotion Focused Therapy that the counsellor/psychologist practices.  

Note: You may narrow your search by selecting more than one filter below.

Angeline Vaughan

M.A., RCC
Angeline is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (#10058) and a member in good standing with the British Columbia Association of Clinical counsellors (BCACC). Angeline holds a Masters of Arts degree in Counselling... Read more

Carly Degenstein

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Welcome! And Hello :) I'm Carly - an RCC (Registered Clinical Counsellor) that's had the honor of working as a therapist for over 5 years now. I run a private practice that... Read more

Tasha Johal

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
How connected do you feel? To others? To yourself? As a therapist, I emphasize the relationship and connection to one's body and mind through a trauma-informed, culturally-responsive, holistic lens.... Read more

Alexa Harder

M.Couns., RCC
    • Online booking
My Approach My intention as a therapist is to create a compassionate, non-judgmental, and trusting space where you can arrive as your whole self and be heard, accepted, and supported. I work mainly with... Read more

Laura Avila

M.C., RCC
    • Online booking
My journey with counselling was born from questioning established systems and expectations in relationships, like the boundaries between romantic, sexual, and platonic relationships. Just as no two friendships look the... Read more

Brigitte Clark

M.Ed., CCC
  My goal as a therapist is to provide honouring - honouring for you as an individual and for your experience of self and your experience in relationship.  From a holistic perspective, everything you... Read more

Chelsie Pilon

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Are you tired of repeating the same limiting patterns in your life? Does anxiety, overwhelm, or depression feel like a constant battle for you? Maybe you feel stuck, confused and alone. My name is Chelsie Pilon, and I... Read more

Pamela Hiller

M.Ed., RCC
Are you living in survival mode?  Is your nervous system stuck in fight, flight or freeze? Are you facing overwhelming challenges where you no longer see clarity?  When we use our mind to override our... Read more
    • Online booking
I am passionate about helping you pursue healing, growth, and self-understanding. My approach to counselling is rooted in the idea that the body holds knowledge that cannot always be expressed through words. I aim to... Read more

Megan Morrison

M.S.W., RSW
    • Online booking
I am a Registered Social Worker (RSW) with a masters degree in Social Work (MSW). I provide both in-person (Kitsilano office) and virtual integrative counselling support for youth, adults and families.  I... Read more

Sonja Huege

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Hello, my name is Sonja and I look forward to the opportunity to welcome every part of you and your relationship into the messy, transformative space of therapy. My hope is to build a relationship with you where you... Read more

Jude Weir

M.A., RCC
    • Online booking
Counseling is about transforming relationships and lives - it might be about the relationship we have with ourselves or with others. Maybe it's about addressing specific problems so you can move... Read more

Becca Smith

M.S.W., RSW
Counselling is a deeply personal experience. A therapy relationship is built on a foundation of trust and trust is built over time as we gain knowledge and experience of another person. With over 20 years of clinical... Read more

Mina Makkar

M.Ed., RCC
    • Online booking
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals, children, youth, couples, parents and seniors on a wide range of mental health issues. I have over 25 years of... Read more

Amrita Dhoot

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Welcome! Has anxiety been a part of your life for a long time? Are you wanting to build your self-esteem, and wanting to improve/ understand your family dynamic? My name is Amrita and as a compassionate licensed... Read more

Lindsay Deane

M.S.W., RCC
    • Online booking
Hello! I am Lindsay Deane and I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor. There are times in life that can leave us feeling vulnerable and alone - my goal is to come alongside you, so you don't have to feel this way. I... Read more

Danielle Holtjer

MCP, RCC
    • Online booking
Hi I’m Danielle and I’m the Counsellor-Match Consultant on our team. I have a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology, with my first degree being in Psychology and Neuroscience from UBC.  I... Read more