Question 1

What is Somatic Therapy?

Accepted Answer

Somatic therapy uses body-based approaches to psychotherapy with the intention of exploring and restoring the nervous system's capacity to be in relationship: with ourselves, our kin, and our world. We first practice this by learning to be with our emotions and sensations with tenderness and care.

Somatic therapy sessions are experiential, and may include breathing, exploring body sensations and feelings, processing patterns of constriction and emotion in the body, or using nonverbal forms of expression such as art or gentle movement. For more information, check out our Somatic Therapy (https://www.thefeelingspace.com/somatictherapy)p(https://www.thefeelingspace.com/somatictherapy)age, dedicated to offering more information and resources on body-based psychotherapy approaches.

Question 2

Are you currently accepting new clients?

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Becca is currently accepting new clients for virtual therapy across Ontario. Emily's practice and waitlist are currently full.

Question 3

What are your hours?

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Therapy sessions are offered between 9:30am-1pm Mon-Thursday.

My group work is offered  in the evenings and on weekends. To find out more about group therapy, workshops, classes, and retreats, subscribe to my mailing list below or read here.(https://www.thefeelingspace.com/somaticretreats) I look forward to working with you!

Question 4

How long are sessions?

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Traditional talk therapy sessions usually last about 50 minutes. My model blends 50min or 75min "talk" sessions with 2hr experiential somatic bodywork sessions. You can look at the differences between these two practices here.(https://www.thefeelingspace.com/somatictherapy)

When working with the body, some folks might prefer to have a longer space to process and integrate, while others may benefit from the slow but impactful approach of spacing the work out into smaller sessions (titration). I blend shorter and longer sessions in our therapy plan to make space for nonverbal somatic trauma processing and verbal (talk) integration sessions.

Question 5

How much do sessions cost?

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Sessions are $175 per hour for individuals, $200 for couples/relationships. Psychotherapy services are covered by many health benefits providers, and HST is no longer charged on Psychotherapy services in Ontario.

Question 6

Do you offer sliding scale?

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Yes I do, however my sliding scale spots are currently full. Please reach out if you would like to be added to my sliding scale waitlist.

Question 7

Are your offerings online or in person?

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As of right now, I'm mostly just working in person in Guelph.

Question 8

Does Somatic Therapy involve any sort of touch?

Accepted Answer

Somatic Therapy is a body psychotherapy modality that does not require touch, though the option for hands-on somatic support is available. Any practices involving touch will be thoroughly discussed, and consent can be revoked at any time.

Question 9

Are your services covered by insurance?

Accepted Answer

As a Registered Psychotherapist, I am covered under many insurance benefits plans. I am not able to direct-bill at this time, but can send a receipt for you to submit to your insurance provider.

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