Welcome, Somatic Therapy with Tui:
I bring over a decade of experience in the healing and personal transformation space, integrating a variety of modalities to support meaningful change. My training includes Somatic Experiencing™ Therapy, DARe™ (Dynamic Attachment Repatterning Experience), PACT™ (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy), trauma therapy, psychotherapy and a deep understanding of the autonomic nervous system.
Using an integrative approach, I help you tap into your innate capacity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Our sessions provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore and work through whatever feels most important, at a pace and depth that feels right for you.
Clients often come to Somatic Therapy experiencing:
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Struggles with self-confidence and feeling uncertain in challenging situations.
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Difficulties in relationships—at work, at home, or with oneself.
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Recurring self-defeating patterns that feel unbreakable.
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Overwhelm from juggling responsibilities, leaving little time for what matters.
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Feeling stuck, indecisive, or disconnected from authenticity.
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Lingering effects of past experiences that still impact daily life.
These challenges may manifest as:
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Anxiety, depression, irritability, or dissatisfaction.
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People-pleasing behaviors or unfulfilling relationships.
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Low self-esteem, chronic indecision, or lack of trust in intuition.
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Overwhelm, panic, or compulsive behaviors like OCD.
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Persistent physical symptoms like gut issues or skin problems.
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Sleep problems, exhaustion, or patterns of addiction.
Through Somatic Therapy, you can experience:
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A Regulated Nervous System: Experience ease, peace, and contentment in daily life.
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Fulfilling Relationships: Build deeply connected, stable, and harmonious relationships at home and work.
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Authenticity and Freedom: Feel free to express your true self with confidence and clarity.
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Confidence and Boundaries: Maintain strong boundaries while feeling solid, decisive, and self-assured.
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True Intimacy: Access deeper levels of connection and intimacy in your relationships.
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Clarity and Certainty: Make decisions effortlessly, knowing your clear YES and NO.
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Resilience in Conflict: Approach challenges with a grounded, relaxed, and compassionate mindset.
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Embodied Living: Be fully present in your body, accessing your essence and feeling without strategies.
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Improved Health: Enjoy better sleep, a healthy digestive system, and relief from chronic tension or pain.
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Aligned Impact: Reach your goals in a sustainable and fulfilling way. Be seen and valued for your unique gifts and strengths.
Working together: One to one Somatic Therapy
If we decide to work together, our sessions will focus on steady, long-term progress. We will meet every week at the same time for 50-minute sessions. This will create a steady routine to support your healing.
Our work will draw on a blend of therapeutic approaches, tailored to address deep-seated patterns and foster meaningful, lasting change. This process shifts your experience of yourself and how you navigate the world.
The challenges we address often develop over many years, and healing through trauma therapy takes time. This consistent, long-term approach is essential for true transformation, helping you build a more connected, grounded, and empowered way of being.
Sessions online, or in person in Devonport (Tāmakai Makaurau / Auckland, New Zealand).
Understanding Somatic Therapy: A Path to Healing
Somatic therapy is an approach to healing that focuses on the mind-body connection. It emphasizes the role of the body's sensations and movements in processing emotions and trauma. This article explores what somatic therapy is, how it works, and its benefits for individuals dealing with trauma and stress.
What is Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy is a form of therapy that integrates the physical body into the healing process. Unlike traditional talk therapies, which focus primarily on mental processes and verbal communication, somatic therapy recognizes the importance of the body's experiences and responses.
The Mind-Body Connection
The mind-body connection is a fundamental concept in somatic therapy. It posits that our mental states can affect our physical bodies and vice versa. For example, stress can cause muscle tension, and relaxation can promote a sense of mental calm. Somatic therapy uses this connection to help individuals process emotions and trauma by focusing on physical sensations.
How Does Somatic Therapy Work?
Somatic therapy involves various techniques designed to help individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations and movements. These techniques may include breathing exercises, body awareness practices, and movement exercises. By tuning into their physical experiences, individuals can better understand and release the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma.
The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System
A key element in somatic therapy is the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing. The ANS has two main branches: the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares the body for "fight or flight" responses, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which promotes "rest and digest" and shutdown states.
Balancing the Nervous System
Trauma and stress can disrupt the balance between these two branches, leading to symptoms such as anxiety, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness. Somatic therapy aims to restore balance by helping individuals regulate their physiological responses. Through working together individuals can shift their experience of being in the world, regulating their autonomic nervous systems and healing the impacts of trauma.
Benefits of Somatic Therapy
Somatic therapy offers several benefits, particularly for individuals dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related experiences.
Trauma Healing
Somatic therapy can be particularly effective for trauma therapy. By working with listening to the body with how trauma manifests, individuals can release stored tension and emotions, facilitating healing. This approach I bring along with modalities of psychotherapy, complementing one another, deepening the healing process.
Improved Mental Health
As individuals become more aware of their bodily sensations, and their nervous systems become more regulated, they experience improvements in their overall mental health. Somatic therapy can lead to reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression, improved emotional regulation, and a greater sense of well-being.
Enhanced Self-Awareness
Somatic therapy encourages individuals to develop a deeper awareness of their bodies and emotions. This increased self-awareness can lead to better decision-making, improved relationships, and a more fulfilling life.
Who Can Benefit from Somatic Therapy?
Somatic therapy can be beneficial for a wide range of individuals, particularly those dealing with trauma, stress, and mental health challenges.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Individuals with PTSD can benefit from somatic therapy by learning to regulate their nervous systems and release stored trauma. This approach can help reduce symptoms and improve overall functioning.
Anxiety and Depression
Somatic therapy can also be helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety and depression. By focusing on the mind-body connection, individuals can learn techniques to manage their symptoms and improve their mental health.
Anyone Seeking Personal Growth
Even individuals without specific mental health challenges can benefit from somatic therapy. It can promote self-awareness, personal growth, and a greater sense of well-being.
Conclusion
Somatic therapy offers a unique and holistic approach to healing by integrating the mind-body connection into the therapeutic process. Whether you're dealing with trauma, stress, or seeking personal growth, somatic therapy can provide valuable tools for emotional and physical healing. By understanding and working with the body's sensations, individuals can achieve greater mental health and overall well-being.
What informs our Somatic work together...
“Tui was a phenomenal coaching partner - The culture in our organisation now sees us move truly as one organism, this has led to some incredible innovations within the business, in both product and process. Our relationships with our clients are stronger, which has led to an increase in repeat customers and a higher average spend. Clients are enamoured with this environment and simply want to be a part of it. We've 'leveled up’.”