— UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
Anxiety lives not just in your thoughts, but directly in your body and autonomic nervous system. By gently attending to physical sensations that accompany Anxiety, Somatic Experiencing unlocks bound activation and guides your body back to natural balance.
Recognising Anxiety in the Body
Anxiety manifests physically as a persistent fight-or-flight response. You may experience a racing pulse, shallow breathing, digestive discomfort, restlessness, sweating, muscle tension in the chest or shoulders, feeling continuously on edge, difficulty concentrating or a overwhelming sense of detachment.
How Somatic Experiencing Helps
Rather than trying to reason with anxious thoughts, Somatic Experiencing tracks body sensations at a slow, manageable pace. This titrated process allows stuck stress energy to safely discharge, helping your nervous system recover its capacity for calm, safety, and rest.
You don’t have to keep living in a state of high alert
Anxiety can feel as though your body is constantly preparing for something to go wrong, even when there is no immediate danger. Somatic Experiencing works with the body and the nervous system, helping you recognise these patterns and gradually develop a greater capacity for regulation. An initial consultation gives us an opportunity to explore what you are experiencing and whether working together feels right for you.