Sylvana somatic therapy

hello, I’m happy you are here

Let me start with a quick reminder that as a human being, you are not to be fixed. You are already whole and enough.

I’m here to support you but YOU have to be the one who does the WORK. Your engagement in the process is of huge importance and I’ll help you maintain the fire of your perseverance.

for me healing is coming back to our true wholesome nature,

honouring the body’s wisdom, understanding how we can support its rejuvenating capacity, unlearning detrimental patterns, reconditioning the mind, deepening the awareness and connecting to inner power

It’s about shedding layers of conditioning that we’ve acquired during a lifetime and accessing a place of authenticity and joy. With grounded body comes a quiet mind, creating freedom to choose from a place of mental clarity and authentic self.

my approach

Somatic work has its own unique dynamic and development with each individual. Here are some ideas that I find important in my therapeutic work:

Trauma-sensitive awareness
Movement is medicine
Grounded body---quiet mind---open heart
Everything is interconnected
Cultivation of presence & stillness
Self-knowledge and self-understanding lead to inner power
Encouragement of curiosity and dedication to practices
Embracing the wholeness of the human experience
Honouring one’s individual pace and rhythm
Developing the art of listening & sensing
Healing as an active process of self-responsibility

my values as a therapist
nurturing agency joy inspiration self growth

what to expect from individual therapy session:

In the session the body is in the centre of attention.

The body holds your biography and is constantly talking to you. It communicates via the language of emotions and sensations. You will be supported to use diverse range of practices to balance your emotional, mental states and strengthen your physicality.

We meet to focus on what arises for you in the present moment.

Every session will be tailored to your individual, specific, unique concerns and health conditions using a rich repertoire of numerous practices:

• applying psychotherapeutic tools
• trauma and psychoeducation
• neuroscientific bio-hacks
• awareness and breathwork practices
• embodiment coaching
• somatic movement and yoga poses
• emotional release techniques
• mindfulness practices and meditation
• relaxation techniques
• mindset and perspective shifting
• Ayurvedic and lifestyle suggestions
• sleep optimisation and stress management
• grounded spiritual guidance and yoga philosophy teachings
• self-development exercises

Sylvana held the space extremely well. I was going through one of the most difficult periods in my life whilst having the sessions, and I was extremely dysregulated. No matter how I showed up to the sessions, Sylvana instantly put me at ease and allowed me to feel what I was feeling. There was no judgement, and she did an exceptional job of guiding me through my emotions. She was able to think on her feet very well and suggest practices and tools to help me feel calmer and more regulated. On two occasions in particular I was astonished how my mood and mindset shifted from the start to the end of the session. I liked the way that the session felt totally tailored to my needs no matter what was happening in the moment.

kind words

Due to my recovery from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, I had lost a lot of confidence in how to practice, my anxiety about becoming fatigued was very high. It was helpful to learn movements and practices that were extremely simple, and gentle yet very effective. This has given me much confidence to be able to practice again in new ways that work for me. I also liked the well-rounded approach and the collaborative aspect of the sessions. It was great to not always be focused on asana and to bring in the mind aspect of the practice as standard.

Thank you so much for these sessions, they have done so much for me in this difficult time. I couldn’t be more grateful

S.A.

why working with me

At the core of my therapeutic work is a balanced and regulated nervous system that is a foundation to create inner-safety, deepened awareness, and optimal environment for mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

I work with an individual's unique conditioning, emotionality, physicality, traumas, tendencies and attitudes. In non-judgmental atmosphere we work in an interactive, collaborative manner, where you are inspired to develop a sense of agency and gain resources to feel more integrated, confident, and resilient.

In our work together you will be encouraged to actively participate to form new habits and create change. Your commitment, self-responsibility and dedication to practices will be crucial for transformation.

In my 11 years of working therapeutically, I’ve gained experience working with a diverse population of all ages: seniors, cancer patients, people on autistic spectrum, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, developmental trauma, MS, chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain and other mental and physical chronic conditions.

I consider myself a lifelong learner and seeker. My intention as a therapist is to inspire awareness and empower others with practical, doable, evidence-based practices for improved mental and physical health.

we might be a good fit if

You want support to feel more at home in the body.
You are ready to invest your energy and effort into consistent work.
You are ready for a change.
You want to support your mental and physical health.
You are curious to learn techniques to soothe your nervous system and understand your mind better.
You want to complement your talking therapy with somatic work.
You are ready to embark on a self-care journey.
You are interested in holistic approach to wellbeing.

Somatic Therapy Terms & Conditions

We arrange initial consultation call to discuss reasons you are seeking support, your hopes, expectations, and objectives for the sessions. The call serves to find out if we are a good fit.

Following the initial consultation, a minimum block of 8 therapy sessions is recommended.

All sessions are currently facilitated online on Zoom call

Therapy requires a regular and consistent commitment. Weekly sessions are recommended.

Homework: you will be given practices to do between every session to help your transformation.

Active participation is encouraged: self-responsibility, dedication, commitment to doing the homework.
The session is an interactive and collaborative space for you to share your experience within the ethics and boundaries of yoga therapy method. We focus on what arises in the present moment.

if my values resonate with how you want to approach therapy, get in touch to work together

connect

hello, I’m happy you are here

Let me start with a quick reminder that as a human being, you are not to be fixed. You are already whole and enough.

I’m here to support you but YOU have to be the one who do the WORK. Your engagement in the process is of huge importance and I’ll help you maintain the fire of your perseverance.

for me healing is coming back to our true wholesome nature,

honouring the body’s wisdom, understanding how we can support its rejuvenating capacity, unlearn detrimental patterns, recondition the mind, deepening the awareness and connect to inner power

It’s about shedding layers of conditioning that we’ve acquired during lifetime and accessing a place of authenticity and joy. With grounded body comes quiet mind, creating freedom to choose from a place of mental clarity and authentic self.

my approach

Somatic work with every individual has its own unique dynamic and development and here are some ideas that I find important in my therapeutic work:

Trauma-sensitive awareness
Movement is medicine
Grounded body---quiet mind---open heart
Everything is interconnected.
Cultivation of presence & stillness
Self-knowledge and self-understanding lead to inner power.
Encouragement of curiosity and dedication to practices.
Embracing the wholeness of the human experience
Honouring one’s individual pace and rhythms.
Developing the art of listening & sensing.
Healing as an active process of self-responsibility.

my values as a therapist
nurturing agency joy inspiration self growth

what to expect from individual therapy session:

In the session the body is in the centre of attention.

We meet to focus on what arises for you in the present moment.

Every session will be tailored to your individual, specific, unique concerns and health conditions using a rich repertoire of numerous practices:

kind words

Thank you so much for these sessions, they have done so much for me in this difficult time. I couldn’t be more grateful

S.A.

why working with me

I work with an individual, with your unique conditioning, emotionality, physicality, traumas, tendencies, attitudes. In non-judgmental atmosphere we work in interactive, collaborative manner where you are inspired to develop a sense of agency and you gain recourses to feel more empowered, confident, and resilient.

In my 11 years of working therapeutically I’ve gained experience working with diverse population of all ages: seniors, people on autistic spectrum, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, MS, chronic fatigue syndrome, lower back pain and other mental and physical chronic conditions.

we might be a good fit if:

You want support to feel more at home in the body.
You are ready to invest your energy and effort into consistent work.
You are ready for a change.
You want to support your mental and physical health.
You are curious to learn techniques to soothe your nervous system and understand your mind better.
You want to complement your talking therapy with somatic work.
You are ready to embark on a self-care journey.
You are interested in holistic approach to wellbeing.

Somatic Therapy Terms & Conditions

We arrange initial consultation call to discuss reasons you are seeking therapy, your hopes, expectations, and objectives for the sessions. The call serves to find out if we are a good fit.

Following the initial consultation, a minimum block of 8 therapy sessions is recommended.

All sessions are currently facilitated online on Zoom call

Therapy requires a regular and consistent commitment. Weekly sessions are recommended.

Homework: you will be given practices to do between every session to support your transformation.

Active participation is encouraged: self-responsibility, dedication, commitment to doing the homework.

The session is an interactive and a safe space for you to share your experience within the ethics and boundaries of yoga therapy method. We focus on what arises in the present moment.

if my values resonate with how you want to approach therapy, get in touch to work together

connect