Somatic Therapists in Brossard, QC

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Dr. Karen S Harutyunyan
Psychologist, Psy D, MScP
Verified Verified
Brossard, QC J4W
People seek help for specific reasons such as eating disorders, psycho- somatic conditions, obsessional behaviour, or phobic anxieties. At other times help is sought because of more general underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction in work or inability to form satisfactory relationships. We believe in a mind-body connection so that improvements in psychological well-being translate into physical vitality. The benefits of our psychotherapy and counselling work include self-insight, inner fulfillment, raised self-esteem, a positive outlook and improved relationships.
People seek help for specific reasons such as eating disorders, psycho- somatic conditions, obsessional behaviour, or phobic anxieties. At other times help is sought because of more general underlying feelings of depression or anxiety, difficulties in concentrating, dissatisfaction in work or inability to form satisfactory relationships. We believe in a mind-body connection so that improvements in psychological well-being translate into physical vitality. The benefits of our psychotherapy and counselling work include self-insight, inner fulfillment, raised self-esteem, a positive outlook and improved relationships.
(438) 701-1239 View (438) 701-1239
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Ghislaine Benmoussa
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, Qualify
Verified Verified
Brossard, QC J4Y
Bienvenue. Il m’est un plaisir de vous accompagner dans un travail vers la profondeur de votre expérience pour vous aider à cibler vos propres besoins et à les combler. Pour moi, la relation client-thérapeute est au cœur du processus thérapeutique. C’est pourquoi c’est avec attention que je prends soin de ma relation avec vous afin de vous offrir un espace sécuritaire, de confiance et sans jugement. Il m’est crucial que vous vous sentiez vue, entendue, soutenue, affirmée et honorée durant votre processus de guérison.
Bienvenue. Il m’est un plaisir de vous accompagner dans un travail vers la profondeur de votre expérience pour vous aider à cibler vos propres besoins et à les combler. Pour moi, la relation client-thérapeute est au cœur du processus thérapeutique. C’est pourquoi c’est avec attention que je prends soin de ma relation avec vous afin de vous offrir un espace sécuritaire, de confiance et sans jugement. Il m’est crucial que vous vous sentiez vue, entendue, soutenue, affirmée et honorée durant votre processus de guérison.
(343) 312-5274 View (343) 312-5274
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Sabrina Landecker
Art Therapist, MA , ATPQ, RITMA, CCPA
Verified Verified
Brossard, QC J4W
Bonjour Hi, Tired and exhausted of being tired and exhausted? Yes, there are ways to diminish your physical and emotional pain. Want to learn more ways to decrease your physical pain, your anxiety, depressive symptoms? It's time to be in the space where you are heard with no judgment, with empathy. You can connect with yourself in different ways, access different parts of your brain and body. Emotions, thoughts, feelings are welcome, I can help you express & regulate. You deserve to be happier and have a life that's great for you. Life can be hard and full of challenges, you are not alone, I am here for you, we can do this together.
Bonjour Hi, Tired and exhausted of being tired and exhausted? Yes, there are ways to diminish your physical and emotional pain. Want to learn more ways to decrease your physical pain, your anxiety, depressive symptoms? It's time to be in the space where you are heard with no judgment, with empathy. You can connect with yourself in different ways, access different parts of your brain and body. Emotions, thoughts, feelings are welcome, I can help you express & regulate. You deserve to be happier and have a life that's great for you. Life can be hard and full of challenges, you are not alone, I am here for you, we can do this together.
(450) 923-2323 View (450) 923-2323
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Carrie (Caroline) Foster C F T - Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, MA, CFT/MFT, CCC, RDT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brossard, QC J4W
Not accepting new clients
Wishing to change is the beginning of a journey towards a different life. Seeking help along the road is a strength and a way to engage more fully in the journey. As a systemic and drama therapist I have worked with narrative and re-storying past and believe strongly in the practise of connecting both mind and body in the process of change. It is this work that I offer to my clients. I provide psychotherapy to children, teens and adults that is goal-oriented and action-method based designed to help clients achieve a healthy relationship with themselves and others
Wishing to change is the beginning of a journey towards a different life. Seeking help along the road is a strength and a way to engage more fully in the journey. As a systemic and drama therapist I have worked with narrative and re-storying past and believe strongly in the practise of connecting both mind and body in the process of change. It is this work that I offer to my clients. I provide psychotherapy to children, teens and adults that is goal-oriented and action-method based designed to help clients achieve a healthy relationship with themselves and others
(438) 600-9954 View (438) 600-9954

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Valerie Abitbol
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, RMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A  (Online Only)
I am a certified EMDR therapist; and I have advanced trainings in Couples Therapy, Trauma, Somatic therapy (Hakomi & Sensorimotor), and attachment work.
Whether it's a new baby, the loss of a loved one, a betrayal, tension in relationships, or a recent relocation... sometimes we lose our footing. You may find that your usual coping tools are no longer bringing you the same relief. Unlike blogs and books that offer one-size-fits-all advice, or unlike your friends and family who mean well, but are too emotionally-invested to give you clear guidance, I offer you effective tools, unique to your needs and situation, in a non-judgmental and safe space. I’m a bilingual (English & French) somatic psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Quebec, Colorado and California.
I am a certified EMDR therapist; and I have advanced trainings in Couples Therapy, Trauma, Somatic therapy (Hakomi & Sensorimotor), and attachment work.
Whether it's a new baby, the loss of a loved one, a betrayal, tension in relationships, or a recent relocation... sometimes we lose our footing. You may find that your usual coping tools are no longer bringing you the same relief. Unlike blogs and books that offer one-size-fits-all advice, or unlike your friends and family who mean well, but are too emotionally-invested to give you clear guidance, I offer you effective tools, unique to your needs and situation, in a non-judgmental and safe space. I’m a bilingual (English & French) somatic psychotherapist and Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Quebec, Colorado and California.
(438) 701-1833 View (438) 701-1833
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Raphael.e Gagné
Registered Social Worker, RSW
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2T
I am currently completing a thesis at McGill on trauma on the somatic experience of gender euphoria and dysphoria.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 13 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
I am currently completing a thesis at McGill on trauma on the somatic experience of gender euphoria and dysphoria.
I am queer, neurodivergent and a parent. I have 13 years of clinical experience in psychiatric, addictions, relational and childhood trauma and community work. My first language is English. I work to help people integrate their thoughts, emotions, somatic experiences and stories of empowerment so they can make sense of the world during these difficult times. I have worked with issues such as Depression, Stress Management, CPTSD, Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Gender Dysphoria, Eating Disorders, Addictions, BPD and PTSD. I believe people are more than their diagnosis. Psychiatry must be deconstructed for us to find our true potential.
(438) 794-9457 View (438) 794-9457
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Sofia Hidershaj
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3G  (Online Only)
I take a person-centered, culturally inclusive, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on various evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, somatic techniques, mindfulness, and Gottman methods.
Accepting new clients - Life can be overwhelming—trauma can leave you drained, anger can feel overwhelming, ADHD can feel paralyzing, relationship struggles can lead to loneliness, and anxiety can weigh heavily on you. I understand how exhausting these challenges can be. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate these difficulties and foster personal growth. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your concerns. Whether you need a space to talk, process your feelings, gain self-awareness, or acquire new coping skills, I’m here to support you.
I take a person-centered, culturally inclusive, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on various evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT, IFS, attachment theory, emotion-focused therapy, somatic techniques, mindfulness, and Gottman methods.
Accepting new clients - Life can be overwhelming—trauma can leave you drained, anger can feel overwhelming, ADHD can feel paralyzing, relationship struggles can lead to loneliness, and anxiety can weigh heavily on you. I understand how exhausting these challenges can be. I work with individuals, couples, and families to navigate these difficulties and foster personal growth. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where you can explore your concerns. Whether you need a space to talk, process your feelings, gain self-awareness, or acquire new coping skills, I’m here to support you.
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Mau Caron
Counsellor, MA, CCC
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H1Y  (Online Only)
Is it hard to know what you want? To listen to your inner voice or just to feel that you matter? Welcome on my page, where we learn at your own pace, how to grow a sense of self-worth and self-knowing in a embodied way. Using imagination to explore the body-mind-Spirit relationships, you'll be able to develop your own somatic understanding of your sensations to grow more confident and stable in your own needs and desires.
Is it hard to know what you want? To listen to your inner voice or just to feel that you matter? Welcome on my page, where we learn at your own pace, how to grow a sense of self-worth and self-knowing in a embodied way. Using imagination to explore the body-mind-Spirit relationships, you'll be able to develop your own somatic understanding of your sensations to grow more confident and stable in your own needs and desires.
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Alison Pollock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, CFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3A
I use body based ( somatic) interventions and I am level 1 and 2 trained in sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma and attachment.
I am a licensed couple and family therapist and psychotherapist. In 2019, I was the recipient of the clinical excellence award for couple and family therapy from McGill University. I received a Master's in psychology in 2009. My area of focus is on helping people understand their relationship patterns and helping them build more meaningful and stable connections with others. I understand that right now you may feel that as though you have too much on your plate and that you are struggling to balance all of life's demands. Many people do not take the time to focus on themselves and invest in their emotional well- being.
I use body based ( somatic) interventions and I am level 1 and 2 trained in sensorimotor psychotherapy for trauma and attachment.
I am a licensed couple and family therapist and psychotherapist. In 2019, I was the recipient of the clinical excellence award for couple and family therapy from McGill University. I received a Master's in psychology in 2009. My area of focus is on helping people understand their relationship patterns and helping them build more meaningful and stable connections with others. I understand that right now you may feel that as though you have too much on your plate and that you are struggling to balance all of life's demands. Many people do not take the time to focus on themselves and invest in their emotional well- being.
(438) 834-2859 View (438) 834-2859
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Jodie-Ann Muckler
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, SCC, TS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2H  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi! I’m a Black, queer, non-binary social worker, yoga teacher and parent. Our emotional worlds can feel heavy and complex, especially when influenced by systemic factors outside our control. Our experiences can trigger emotions we may cope with by disconnecting from our minds and bodies - sometimes without even realizing it! Using my lived experience, my training in somatic modalities and my research in systemic issues and resilience, I walk alongside people in their processes of reconnection with themselves and others. I believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting this journey.
Hi! I’m a Black, queer, non-binary social worker, yoga teacher and parent. Our emotional worlds can feel heavy and complex, especially when influenced by systemic factors outside our control. Our experiences can trigger emotions we may cope with by disconnecting from our minds and bodies - sometimes without even realizing it! Using my lived experience, my training in somatic modalities and my research in systemic issues and resilience, I walk alongside people in their processes of reconnection with themselves and others. I believe everyone has the ability to heal themselves, and I am passionate about supporting this journey.
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Parneet Chohan
Counsellor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2W
Hello! I am a certified canadian counsellor, somatic experiencing practitioner and naturotherapist who takes a holistic view on mental health and wellness. I am second-generation Indo-Canadian, non-binary, queer, pansexual, racialized practitioner. I have a lot of experience with polyamory and kink dynamics.
Hello! I am a certified canadian counsellor, somatic experiencing practitioner and naturotherapist who takes a holistic view on mental health and wellness. I am second-generation Indo-Canadian, non-binary, queer, pansexual, racialized practitioner. I have a lot of experience with polyamory and kink dynamics.
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Hilda Coker
Counsellor, MA, DT, CCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2E
The human experience, while shared, can sometimes feel lonely and isolating. I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. We can work on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, confusion about life direction, motivation and relationships. Working together, we can problem-solve and build capacity towards coping with difficulties. I am person-centered, and use psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help you meet your goals.
The human experience, while shared, can sometimes feel lonely and isolating. I am a trauma-informed, anti-oppression centered therapist, who has worked with people who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. We can work on depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, confusion about life direction, motivation and relationships. Working together, we can problem-solve and build capacity towards coping with difficulties. I am person-centered, and use psychodynamic, and somatic approaches to help you meet your goals.
(438) 802-2383 View (438) 802-2383
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Tianshu Li
Registered Psychotherapist, MEd, MA, co, RP
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H4A
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as systemic and somatic approaches.
I am passionate about helping adult and young adult clients from marginalized communities, especially immigrants, racial minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. 我也可以用中文提供服务。
My approach is informed by cognitive behavioural therapy, as well as systemic and somatic approaches.
I am passionate about helping adult and young adult clients from marginalized communities, especially immigrants, racial minorities and LGBTQ+ communities. 我也可以用中文提供服务。
(438) 801-9944 View (438) 801-9944
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Eliane Nevares
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Westmount, QC H3Z  (Online Only)
With formal training in a number of different therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I bring a variety of approaches to my work to best suit the needs and wants of each client.
Accepting new clients - book a free 15min phone consultation to ensure we're a good match! I support individuals facing various challenges including eating disorders and body image issues, trauma and PTSD, anxiety disorders including OCD, and depression. I also assist with navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
With formal training in a number of different therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I bring a variety of approaches to my work to best suit the needs and wants of each client.
Accepting new clients - book a free 15min phone consultation to ensure we're a good match! I support individuals facing various challenges including eating disorders and body image issues, trauma and PTSD, anxiety disorders including OCD, and depression. I also assist with navigating life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and grief.
(902) 201-3172 View (902) 201-3172
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Sophie Ferron
Registered Social Worker, BSW, SE™
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2J
My personal and professional journey has led me to develop a practice that integrates several intervention approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (nervous system regulation), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Systemic Intervention, and Nonviolent Communication.
Français/English/Español available. Do you feel stuck in life? Do you feel the need to put your emotions into words, and talk to someone who can support you through the trials you're going through? As a social worker for over 25 years, I help people gain the perspective they need to find their own solutions to their problems. I guide them through difficult times so that they can develop a better knowledge of themselves and a different perspective on a situation. I facilitate awareness that leads to concrete actions and changes while respecting each person's pace.
My personal and professional journey has led me to develop a practice that integrates several intervention approaches, including Somatic Experiencing (nervous system regulation), Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Systemic Intervention, and Nonviolent Communication.
Français/English/Español available. Do you feel stuck in life? Do you feel the need to put your emotions into words, and talk to someone who can support you through the trials you're going through? As a social worker for over 25 years, I help people gain the perspective they need to find their own solutions to their problems. I guide them through difficult times so that they can develop a better knowledge of themselves and a different perspective on a situation. I facilitate awareness that leads to concrete actions and changes while respecting each person's pace.
(438) 796-3145 View (438) 796-3145
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Allison Cordner
Counsellor, MA, RCC, RTC, TRA
Verified Verified
12 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H3J  (Online Only)
We treat trauma & emotional disturbances using Somatic Experiencing & reparative emotional processing.
Allison Cordner & Associates: Supporting You Through Healing and Growth At Allison Cordner & Associates, we are here to help individuals navigate the challenges of grief, loss, and difficult childhood experiences. We know that at the heart of effective therapy is a strong, trusting relationship between the client and therapist. That’s why we focus on creating a warm, engaging, and even at times playful atmosphere to make the healing journey feel safe and supportive. My practice is 100% online, allowing us to provide support across North America & parts of the UK. Wherever you are, we’re here to offer compassionate, accessible care.
We treat trauma & emotional disturbances using Somatic Experiencing & reparative emotional processing.
Allison Cordner & Associates: Supporting You Through Healing and Growth At Allison Cordner & Associates, we are here to help individuals navigate the challenges of grief, loss, and difficult childhood experiences. We know that at the heart of effective therapy is a strong, trusting relationship between the client and therapist. That’s why we focus on creating a warm, engaging, and even at times playful atmosphere to make the healing journey feel safe and supportive. My practice is 100% online, allowing us to provide support across North America & parts of the UK. Wherever you are, we’re here to offer compassionate, accessible care.
(514) 496-8312 View (514) 496-8312
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Charlotte Wong Psychotherapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Verified Verified
Montréal, QC H2J
I draw from Psychodynamic perspectives (unconscious/inner conflicts/defenses/dreams/free associations), while integrating mindful self-compassion and somatic techniques.
I'm a trauma-informed therapist using a relational approach to help client transform unhelpful patterns, live more freely and fully, find lasting joy, and build satisfying relationships. In you I see a unique and complex person - your individualised temperaments, feelings, relational patterns, and unmet needs. In therapy, we dissect your distress from a compassionate angle and fathom how the past is causing the present difficulties. Positive changes follow as we get to express what was repressed, hence a freedom to make self-directed choices in life. I'm trilingual and speak English/Cantonese廣東話/Mandarin普通話.
I draw from Psychodynamic perspectives (unconscious/inner conflicts/defenses/dreams/free associations), while integrating mindful self-compassion and somatic techniques.
I'm a trauma-informed therapist using a relational approach to help client transform unhelpful patterns, live more freely and fully, find lasting joy, and build satisfying relationships. In you I see a unique and complex person - your individualised temperaments, feelings, relational patterns, and unmet needs. In therapy, we dissect your distress from a compassionate angle and fathom how the past is causing the present difficulties. Positive changes follow as we get to express what was repressed, hence a freedom to make self-directed choices in life. I'm trilingual and speak English/Cantonese廣東話/Mandarin普通話.
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Vivianne Bentley
Psychologist, PhD, OPQ
Verified Verified
Westmount, QC H3Z
My post graduate training includes EMDR and EFT Tapping and somatic mind-body modalities such an mind-body movement, focusing and breath work.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Coach who works with men and women who may be experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, burn out and relationship challenges . As a trauma informed therapist. I understand how painful life experiences can affect us emotionally and also our beliefs and perceptions of what we think might be possible for us. Somatic sessions provide a container to connect with our trapped emotions and resolve self sabotaging patterns. I use an IFS lens to assist clients to bring harmony to different aspects themselves and make choice that support themselves and those around them. .
My post graduate training includes EMDR and EFT Tapping and somatic mind-body modalities such an mind-body movement, focusing and breath work.
I am a Licensed Psychologist and Coach who works with men and women who may be experiencing difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress, burn out and relationship challenges . As a trauma informed therapist. I understand how painful life experiences can affect us emotionally and also our beliefs and perceptions of what we think might be possible for us. Somatic sessions provide a container to connect with our trapped emotions and resolve self sabotaging patterns. I use an IFS lens to assist clients to bring harmony to different aspects themselves and make choice that support themselves and those around them. .
(438) 800-3095 View (438) 800-3095
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Rowan Tree Therapy
Psychologist, MEd, APE
Verified Verified
Verdun, QC H4H  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I have over 15 years experience in counselling, therapy and psychoeducation. I work with individuals. My space is LGBTQI+ allied and I am committed to creating a safe and healing space for you to be fully heard and supported to address important issues at a pace that feels right for you. I am a level Two Internal Family Systems therapist and I bring my somatic training to IFS to help you with get to the core of what is holding you back. I look forward to helping you express, connect and thrive!
I have over 15 years experience in counselling, therapy and psychoeducation. I work with individuals. My space is LGBTQI+ allied and I am committed to creating a safe and healing space for you to be fully heard and supported to address important issues at a pace that feels right for you. I am a level Two Internal Family Systems therapist and I bring my somatic training to IFS to help you with get to the core of what is holding you back. I look forward to helping you express, connect and thrive!
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Room of One's Own (ROO)
Counsellor, RCC, MC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Montréal, QC H2L  (Online Only)
Rooted in social justice and anti-capitalist values, her practice is oriented in an Intersectional Feminist-Narrative and trauma-informed framework, and incorporates somatic techniques and EMDR when supportive.
Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.
Rooted in social justice and anti-capitalist values, her practice is oriented in an Intersectional Feminist-Narrative and trauma-informed framework, and incorporates somatic techniques and EMDR when supportive.
Hiu is experienced in working from an Intersectionality-focused lens with predominantly people of the Global Majority with different neurotypes who identify as queer and have ongoing relationships with grief. Trained in Somatic Attachment and Feminist Narrative Therapy, Hiu privileges a person’s survival story and relationships to their agency, emotions, boundaries, and people. Hiu takes on a co-researcher role in therapy sessions with deconstructive conversations, insightful and possibly challenging questions, curiosity, and a commitment to naming the oppressive systems and dominant narratives at work.
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Somatic Counsellors

How does somatic therapy work?

Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.

Is EMDR a somatic therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.

Is somatic therapy evidence-based?

Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.

What is somatic trauma therapy?

Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.