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Somatic Coaching & Therapy
I am a somatic practitioner, offering coaching and somatic therapy. I am certified in Somatic Stress Release work™, and as a transformational life coach - accredited by the International Coaching Federation. I have recently completed training and certification in trauma-informed therapy at the Innate Somatic Intelligence Trauma Therapy (ISITTA) programme.I offer sessions to individual and groups, and am keen to resource artists /creative and cultural workers of all kinds, LGBTQIA+ folks, community organisers, and those from diasporic and marginalised communities.Whether I work with a group or an individual, I take an expansive approach, with an awareness of how the interconnection of personal, social, cultural, political, and spiritual forces and conditions, shapes the person or group in front of me in profound and subtle ways.You might come to me for support on navigating a period of transition and uncertainty, or are experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, creative blocks, and burn out. I also welcome groups and individuals wanting support with inquiries into sexuality and alternative lifestyles (eg. poly, queer, ethical non- monogamy). My approach is solution-focused, and exploratory, where we hone into your your strengths, and gifts as a primary foundation for the transformative work.In a gentle, non-judgemental, and collaborative atmosphere, I will hold space for you to facilitate self-discovery, assisting you to soften sticky thought patterns or unhelpful habits, co-creating the conditions for cultivating your own innate tools and resources to live more fully aligned with your desires, and needs. I conduct this process with a trauma-informed lens, harbouring deep respect, care , trust, and compassion for the rhythm, pacing, and needs of the moment.WHO:
Artists / cultural workers /activists /community groups ,and/or anyone creatively engaged and inclined, whether or not you identify as an artist. I am interested in supporting communities and individuals from LGBTQIA+, migrant, diasporic backgrounds, and I am deeply allied with BIPoC and grassroots groups committed to social justice and change.You are welcome to drop me a line and we can arrange a call if anything here resonates with you.ABOUT MYSELF & MY APPROACH:
I am a queer writer, musician and educator, affiliated with the Berlin Jewish Bund, and a long-term practitioner of Aikido. I go by she/they pronouns.Apart from my ongoing therapeutic training, I draw from a well of creative resources and tools that I have accumulated over years of experience as a group facilitator, educator, filmmaker, musician, performer, vocalist, writer, and Aikido practitioner.My work as an artist forms an integral part of my coaching approach, bridging together a holistic method to illuminate unseen psycho-physical forces, engaging ways of connecting back to the body, envisioning and manifesting, to whatever degree is possible, alternate ways of living and being that is aligned to your deep desires and purpose. The creative process plays a deep role in this space – whether or not you identify as an artist – it becomes a resource of medicinal potential. In a mindful atmosphere, we will draw from a wide variety of relevant, tailor-made tools, and methods of explorations, including deep listening and conversation, creative writing explorations, meditation practices, and other body-oriented and creative practices that best meets your needs, to create the conditions for experiencing a greater sense of ease, joy, and creative actualisation.xLGBTQ+
xDiasporic communities/intergenerational trauma
xArtists & Cultural Workers /Creative groups & individuals / Activists
x Alternative lifestyles (sexuality / poly / ethical non monogomy)
x Creative expression/ blockages & self-doubt
x Periods of transition & uncertainty
x Anxiety, stress, burn-out
x Political groups / Movement organisers / Community groups
x Activism, social justice, collective liberationCONDITIONS:
I currently offer sliding scale sessions, based on your income and what is affordable to you (current rate between: 25-70€). I also hold three solidarity slots for those who can't afford this service. For further clarity on how to apply the sliding scale rate to your own situation, please refer to CJ Smith's helpful sliding scale section here.Sessions usually last 45 minutes to an hour. I offer these to groups and individuals online and/or in-person in Berlin and Glasgow.CURRENT SESSION OFFERINGS:Please contact me at [email protected] for any queries or an initial free 20 minute consultation and/or book a session here