Nervous System Therapy
Understanding the patterns beneath how you feel, respond and relate, drawing from Polyvagal Theory.
A body-based, compassionate approach to therapy that supports you to notice your patterns of stress, shutdown, overwhelm and connection with greater curiosity and care. Knowing why you respond the way you do is the first step to making change.
Mapping your nervous system
I draw on Deb Dana’s Rhythm of Regulation to help you notice your own patterns of activation, regulation and shutdown.
Together, we explore what happens in your body, what supports a sense of safety, and what may move you away from it. Over time, this can support greater regulation, flexibility and connection.
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'Shutdown' Dorsal State
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'Fight/Flight' Sympathetic State
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'Safety' Ventral State
You often feel anxious, overwhelmed or on edge.
You feel flat, numb, disconnected or shut down.
You notice strong emotional reactions that feel hard to control.
You experience burnout, fatigue or difficulty resting.
You want to better understand your body’s responses.
You’re looking for a gentle, compassionate approach to regulation