What is Body Psychotherapy?
Body Psychotherapy is a holistic approach to therapy that works with the inseparable connection between mind, body and emotions.
At its core is the understanding that our life experiences shape not only how we think, but also how we feel, move, breathe and relate to the world. Over time, we develop protective patterns that help us cope, adapt and survive. These patterns are often unconscious and become embedded in both the mind and the body.
Body Psychotherapy offers a way to work with these patterns at their roots.
Along the way, we can find a deeper connection to our own vitality and begin to walk through the world with a little more ease and with far more authenticity.
Sessions combine traditional therapeutic conversation with awareness of bodily sensations, breathing patterns, emotional expression, movement and nervous system regulation. We pay attention not only to what is being said, but also to what the body may be communicating beneath words.
The work is collaborative, compassionate and paced according to your needs
What can I expect a session to look like?
A session would usually begin with a discussion around what is going on for you, how you’re feeling and what you want to bring to the therapy today.
We may then move into some bodywork as appropriate for where you are currently at. This could include some guided breath work, gentle vibration work (neurogenic tremoring), guided movement interventions, meditation or heart brain coherence work.
Sessions are fully tailored to your needs and paced for your comfort.
Welcome, I’m Amy
My journey into Body Psychotherapy came out of my curiosity for the world and wanting more for my myself and my life. I have been a life long student of the world and our people within it, always fascinated by the human mind, the physical structure and what makes people quite so unique.
Having been on my own healing journey for the past decade I stumbled across the idea of Body Psych and found that it perfectly explained many things that my body was already guiding me to and I could finally put words on what I had simply been letting play out.
It made sense that from following the wisdom of my own body, I could access deeper healing and overcome some of the troubles of my mind.
Turns out, given my life experience and deepening sense of self, I am able to help others on their journey to wholeness, to better mental, emotional and physical health.
Currently a 3rd year student of the Institute of Body Psychotherapy Brisbane, I am offering student sessions in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia.
Book a free discovery call
To ask any questions you may have before embarking on this journey use the contact form to reach me.
I am happy to offer a free, 15 minute call to see if we are a good fit to work together.