Clients
Who Benefits Most from Body-Centered Therapy?
Body-centered and somatic therapy can be very effective for people who have experienced trauma, childhood adversity or periods of distress. You may be experiencing:
Re-occurring and distressing memories, or flashbacks.
Periods of time without any memory before or after a significant event.
Feeling sensitive, "touchy" or reactive in certain situations, places or interactions.
Avoiding certain situations, places, people, emotions or interactions.
Anxiety, fear, guilt or shame in a way that you feel needs to change.
Depression, sadness, or isolation in a way that impacts your life and well-being.
Re-occurring nightmares or disturbing dreams.
Body-centered therapy can be helpful for those who do not want to talk about the traumatic event, as the therapy can rely solely on the body-sensations rather than recounting the past.
Learn about why body-centered therapy can be effective here.
Who Are Your Clients?
Adults, 18 years of age or older.
Youth, 14-17 years old.
I can see clients in BC virtually by video, or in-person in my Port Moody office.
Areas I commonly focus on are:
Traumatic events
Childhood
Anxiety and Depression
Relationships
Grief and Loss
Migration
Identity and Self-Understanding
Everyone deserves to feel dignified and safe - I am committed to anti-oppressive principles and affirm lived-experiences of all gender, sexuality, race, (dis)ability, sex-work, substance use, poverty, and other experiences marginalized in capitalist society. I understand that our experiences in the world are shaped by our contextual identities, privileges and the ways we are subjected to oppression.
I speak English, Farsi and French, however, counselling sessions are only conducted in English. You may contact me in any three languages, and we can discuss any language access needs you may have.
How do I work with you?
You can book a free 15-minute phone consultation here to discuss what you are looking for, questions you have, and learn more about my approach to decide if I am the best fit for you.
After the phone consultation, we may book a counselling session moving forward.
You can learn more about insurance coverage options here.
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