What will a session look like?
Sessions are 2 hours long. We will spend a bit of time at the start of the session talking, before we turn our attention to what is happening in the body, rather than what is happening in the mind.
I am trained and qualified as a facilitator of a somatic therapy called Neo Emotional Release.
It is a very simple and very effective technique which is adapted to a pace and a rhythm that is unique and natural to each individual.
Somatic experiencing, breathing techniques, touch, movement and subconscious visualisation are combined together as you are guided through an exploration of your inner world, allowing the processing and integration of whatever is currently taking you out of balance.
While talking based therapies can be useful, somatic approaches are incredibly effective in creating meaningful and lasting changes in your experience.
Your mental state is always a reflection of your emotional state, so without creating space for yourself emotional reality to be freely explored and felt, it is difficult to create lasting change within yourself.
Most of us have grown up learning to suppress and avoid certain emotions (often unconsciously), meaning our nervous systems feel unsafe in the presence of such emotions, leading to dysregulation, burn out and a broad spectrum of psychological and physical issues.
This is what makes this therapy so powerful.
Through attunement and co-regulation, we create a felt sense of safety in the body, allowing you to process the suppressed emotions, and incomplete stress responses that underpin the problems you are experiencing, clearing the way for lasting change within.
Through this process, any issues that you are faced with naturally find their way to resolution, fostering a far more peaceful and joyful experience of life, which ultimately is what we are all looking for.
Testimonials
We started with a conversation about my intentions for the session and then moved into the emotional release work. Sam created a beautiful, safe space and guided me into my body, helping me connect with my emotions on a somatic level. I was able to let feelings move through me, release blockages, and arrive at a place of groundedness, presence, and clarity. I left the session feeling lighter and more at ease within myself.
We spend so much of our lives in our minds - rationalising, overthinking, and suppressing what the body is trying to express. Sam's somatic therapy allows you to beautifully connect to the wisdom that is inherent in your body. I’d highly recommend it to anyone wanting a deeper connection with themselves and experience of more ease, clarity and joy.
I’ve never done anything like this before so felt quite strange about it. However, Sam made me feel very comfortable and he was an excellent practitioner in every way.
He guided me into a state of relaxation and calm that I’ve never felt before. And the euphoria at the end was glorious too. I’d highly recommend giving this a go! It would work for anyone.
I was so happy when I found out about “Space with Sam”. I had never heard of neo-emotional release, but it peaked my interest enough to (although nervous) reach out to Sam, whom I found to be highly knowledgeable, skilled, welcoming and patient.
Sam’s session helped me make sense of what was happening in my body through both talking and stillness, creating a safe, calm, trusting and non judgmental environment to facilitate the release of the waves of emotion and physical tension that soon were to pass through me. Some were huge, some were small, but no matter how vulnerable, puzzling and raw it felt at times, by trusting Sam’s reassuring presence and subtle guidance it allowed me to breathe, to become more self aware and present, letting my body do whatever it needed to enable healing to take place. I guess being strong doesn’t always mean having to hold it together, letting go takes strength and courage too.
Thanks Sam for riding the storm with me, I slept like a baby and woke up feeling so much lighter. I know there is more to connect to and let go of, and I look forward to being able to safely explore that with your very helpful sessions!
Went in with horrendous hip and back pain, left with none and a newfound sense of peace. I thought I was going to have to go to physiotherapy but apparently all I needed was time with Sam.
My Garmin loved the session too! I slept for hours afterwards and all night long. All health stats on my Garmin were fantastic for the first time! If that’s not more evidence of the benefits then I don’t know what is!
Thank you Sam 🙏