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Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy

Welcome to a healing journey where we address the root causes of trauma and emotional blocks through a combination of Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) and Therapeutic Breathwork.

This approach integrates body awareness, breathwork, and therapeutic techniques to facilitate deep healing, restore balance, and empower you to live authentically. Through somatic practices, I help you release stored trauma and reconnect with your true essence, fostering emotional freedom and well-being.

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT), Somatic Coaching and Therapeutic Breathwork

Discovery Call

75min Session

In-person / Online
Intergative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Somatic Therapeutic Breathwork
Online Library & App
Additional activities, interventions online
Online Support

90min Session

In-person / Online
Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy
Somatic Therapeutic Breathwork
Emotional Release, Body De-armouring, Accupressure
On-demand Course: Somatic Breathwork for Emotional Release and Inner-work
Online Library & App
Customised therapeutic activities and interventions online
Ongoing support between sessions / Sessions Recap / Homework

How we work together

My approach integrates several therapeutic frameworks, including attachment and developmental theory, affective and interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic psychology and body-mind integration. This combination creates a healing environment where you can reconnect with your authentic self and cultivate a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Read more about my approach.

Trauma Therapy Long-term commitment

Healing is a journey that takes time and commitment. For lasting transformation, I recommend a long-term approach, typically starting with six or ten sessions to address deep-rooted trauma and build resilience. These sessions give you the space to integrate the work, retrain your nervous system, and create lasting shifts in your emotional and physical well-being. Together, we will create a plan that supports your unique path to healing, providing ongoing support as you move through your transformation.

“The path to freedom is through the body—healing it, listening to it, and honoring its wisdom.”

Who is if for?

This therapy is for anyone who has experienced disruptions in their body-mind connection, particularly those struggling with:

Physical symptoms: Tightness in the body, headaches, muscle tension, digestive issues, and restricted breath
Emotional symptoms: Numbness, anxiety, overwhelm, fear, shame, anger, and difficulty finding comfort
Psychological symptoms: Dissociation, rumination, low self-worth, self-blame, depression, and loss of interest in life
Relational symptoms: Isolation, loneliness, and relational struggles, including attachment challenges

No matter the symptoms, this approach provides a holistic, integrative path to healing by addressing the root causes and supporting your body, mind, and emotions in harmony.

Healing Trauma and Survival Stress

At the core of Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) is the ability to heal trauma and survival stress, which often manifest in the body as protective defense mechanisms. We will work to regulate your nervous system and shift from dorsal vagal activation (freeze, threat response) to ventral vagal engagement (safety, connection). Through a combination of hands-on bodywork and hands-off verbal guidance, we identify and release blocks at physical, energetic, and emotional levels.

This process fosters:

Self-regulation: Helping you manage your body’s responses to stress
Self-expression: Enabling you to express yourself freely without fear of judgment
Freedom from survival stress: Creating space for authenticity, connection, and emotional freedom

Body awareness, energy, and breathwork are key components, addressing energy blockages and accessing the subconscious through therapeutic touch and breath. This holistic approach supports your journey toward greater emotional and physical well-being.

Book Your Free 15-Minute Discovery Call Today

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk. Book a free 15-minute call to learn how ISTT can support your unique healing journey. I'll answer all your questions, and together, we’ll determine the next step on your path.

What CLIENTS are saying

I had three in person breathing sessions with Joanna after we had a few online classes. What can I say other than it was exactly what I needed. I’ve lived for 45 years and I never understood the power of breath and the therapeutic qualities of active breathing until my sessions with Joanna. She was gentle and effective. She pushed just enough while making it clear that I was in a safe environment. Her sessions let me break through some emotional logjams that I was battling with and I now have a tool to help me on my journey, breathing, that is always available to me.

Adam Wanke

I've heared it and felt it many times that starting a therapy would be helpful. I've tried few regular therapies but never turned it into a regular thing and life would go on until I really needed a change: enter Joanna. These few 1-on-1 sessions with her were a breakthrough that made some cracks in my emotional shell. Deep-breathing with Joanna brought some essential feelings and memories onto the surface what only makes me jump into myself even deeper. Throughout the sessions I felt guided, secured and taken care of. I say it is never too late to start and there is never a better moment to do it, especially whe you have a great guide next to you.

Bartek Giezek

My first somatic breathwork session took me to places I had always tried to escape from. However, with Joanna's guidance, I was able to stay present with these feelings. The release and relief I experienced were profound, though it's hard to put into words.

Nicole s.