Somatic Therapy
WITH PSYCHOLOGIST ISABEL ALFONSO
AT FRENCHS FOREST, IN SYDNEY’S NORTHERN BEACHES OR ONLINE
MEDICARE REBATES -NO WAIT LIST
Gently connecting with your body’s wisdom so that you can find the way forward
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a broad term that refers to therapeutic approaches that pay attention to physical sensations and bodily experience. These methods recognise that our emotional lives are often experienced and held in the body.
Traditional talk therapies engage only the mind, not the body, but in somatic therapy, the body is the starting point to achieve healing.
There are several modalities of somatic therapy. The approach I offer is called Focusing.
What is Focusing?
Focusing is the process of checking deep within yourself for a bodily felt sense of an issue and allowing the felt sense to unfold and guide you towards the next best step.
These sensations are often subtle and meaningful. By turning toward them with curiosity and care, it is possible to gain insight and shift how you relate to stuck or painful experiences.
What happens in a Focusing session?
Sessions involve slowing down and gently tuning into what is happening in your body. This might include noticing sensations, emotions, images, or words that arise from within.
You will be supported to stay with whatever shows up, not to fix it, but to listen and be with it, allowing meaning or shifts to emerge naturally over time.
Who may find Focusing helpful?
This approach may be a good fit for you if:
You feel stuck
You have tried talking therapy, but something still feels unresolved
You notice body signals like tension, tightness, or unease, and want to explore them safely
You want to connect more deeply with your own sense of what is right or needed
You are looking for a therapy that is respectful, experiential, and paced at your rhythm
Still unsure?
I offer a free 10-minute call so you can ask questions and get a sense of how I work.
To read my blog post on why many people are turning to somatic therapies click here.
About me - Isabel Alfonso
Registered Psychologist | Certified Focusing Oriented Therapist & Trainer
AHPRA registration number PSY0002146686
Member of the International Focusing Institute
I aim to create a safe space for you where you feel truly heard and where you can learn to listen deeply to yourself so that you can understand your reactions, come to terms with your past, and sense what your next best steps are.
Fees
$200 per standard 50 minute session
MEDICARE REBATES with GP referral: $98.95 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
REBATES FROM SOME PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS
Book an appointment
To make an appointment or book a free 10-minute call:
email isabel@selfconnectpsychology.au
ring 0400 86 85 84
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