What Is Somatic Therapy? A Trauma-Informed, Body-Based Path to Healing

Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that recognizes how trauma, stress, and emotional pain are stored in the body—not just the mind. Unlike traditional talk therapy alone, somatic therapy helps you reconnect with your body’s sensations, release long-held tension, and restore a sense of safety and presence.

At Sutherland Psychotherapy, we offer trauma-informed somatic therapy in Ontario, grounded in mindfulness, gentle movement, breathwork, and other integrative techniques. This approach supports nervous system regulation, emotional processing, and a deeper connection to self.

Whether you’re navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or feeling disconnected from your body, somatic therapy can guide you toward meaningful, embodied healing.

Feeling Disconnected from Your Body or Emotions? Somatic Therapy Can Help

When life's stresses and past traumas weigh you down, it can feel like you're stuck in a cycle of disconnection and unease. This sense of separation can seep into your daily routine, leaving you feeling detached and unable to fully engage in the present moment.

Online Somatic Therapy in Ontario to Support Your Emotional and Physical Well-being

You don’t have to face the weight of trauma, stress, or disconnection alone. At Sutherland Psychotherapy, we provide online somatic therapy across Ontario, offering a compassionate, personalized path to healing from the comfort and privacy of your own space.

Our experienced practitioners tailor each session to your unique nervous system and life experiences. Through safe, trauma-informed body-based techniques, we help you:

  • Increase body awareness and emotional clarity
  • Release tension and stuck energy from past experiences
  • Rebuild your sense of safety, connection, and wholeness

Whether you’re new to somatic therapy or looking for a deeper, embodied approach to mental health, we’re here to walk beside you on your journey.

Discover the Benefits of Somatic Therapy

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Personalized Care Plans

Customized therapy sessions tailored to your unique needs.
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Trauma-Informed Techniques

Gentle practices that nurture recovery and emotional well-being.
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Holistic Healing Approach

Integrate body and mind for a complete healing experience.

Why the Mind-Body Connection Matters in Trauma Recovery

Enhanced Self-Awareness: Our approach helps you tune into your body’s signals, leading to a deeper understanding of your emotions and responses.

Effective Stress Management: By engaging in body-based techniques, you can find new ways to release tension and build resilience against everyday stressors.

Holistic Healing: Experience a therapy that considers both mind and body, promoting a comprehensive path to healing and personal growth.

Registered Psychotherapy

Registered psychotherapy is a talk based therapy intended to help people improve and maintain their mental health and well-being. Psychotherapy occurs when the Registered Psychotherapist (RP) and client enter into a psychotherapeutic relationship where both work together to bring about positive change in the client’s thinking, feeling, behaviour, and social functioning.

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Sutherland Psychotherapy

Nautilus Private,
Ottawa, ON
K2V 0S3

3433051106

sutherlandpsychotherapy123@gmail.com

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