Lakeside Wellness
Somatic Experiencing
A body-focused approach that works with your nervous system.
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is for people dealing with ongoing stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or symptoms they feel are linked to the nervous system. Rather than focusing mainly on thoughts or talking through experiences, SE looks at how your body and nervous system influence how you feel and respond.
Your nervous system
When you feel under threat, your nervous system can shift into fight-or-flight or freeze responses. It can get stuck cycling between them, which may show up as anxiety, overwhelm, fatigue, feeling stuck or difficulty relaxing.
How sessions work
The process is gradual and guided by your body's capacity. Sessions focus on present-moment physical sensations and nervous system responses, and you do not have to relive past experiences.
What SE aims to build
- A sense of safety in the body
- Greater calm and resilience to stress
- Reduced emotional reactivity
- Body awareness and self-connection
Where it comes from
SE draws on the work of Dr Peter Levine and Dr Stephen Porges. It can be booked on its own or combined with naturopathy and NET in one consultation.
Your practitioner
The information on this page is general only and is not a substitute for medical advice. If you are unsure whether a service is right for you, please get in touch before you book.
