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Initial consultation:
The initial consultation is a one-off meeting designed to explore whether body psychotherapy would suit your needs. It is also an opportunity for us to meet for the first time and consider whether working together would be beneficial for you.
During this session, we will talk about what has brought you to psychotherapy at this moment in your life, your hopes and expectations, the struggles you are facing, and the strengths you bring.
I will ask a few questions about your past and present experiences so that I can get to know you, and there will be space for you to ask any questions you may have. By the end of the consultation, we will be able to reflect on whether body psychotherapy feels like the right approach for you and, if so, agree on an initial period of six sessions. I will openly share with you the principles of my therapeutic plan, which can be adapted as our work progresses.
We will also cover practical matters such as cancellations, bookings, the therapeutic contract, the code of ethics, and confidentiality.
First six session
- Following the initial consultation, we will start an initial period of six weekly sessions.
- These six sessions will allow me to find the best way for us to work together and for you to experience this therapeutic approach, helping you explore whether somatic psychotherapy feels right for you.
- During our fifth session, together we will reflect on the work we have done so far and consider whether continuing is what is best for you. If we agree to move forward beyond the sixth session, we will begin what is known as long-term psychotherapy with the intention of continuing until you feel you’ve achieved what you set out to gain from somatic psychotherapy.
A typical Body Psychotherapy session
A session will last for 60 minutes and we will typically meet weekly, on the same day, at the same time. During a session, we will talk through your difficulties and what you enjoy in life. Alongside this, we will explore the ways that your body reacts to what you share.
I might propose a technique to deepen this exploration, or I might keep the course of the conversation adjusting its flow with gentle questions or body awareness.
In this way, I aim to discover ways to support resolution of conflict and help you to enjoy a fuller life.
What happens in a session?
Body psychotherapy uses a wide range of tools to support the therapeutical process:
Verbal techniques
Movement and non-verbal interventions (siting, standing or lying down)
Development of body-focused awareness (Mindfulness)
Working with art materials or objects
Biodynamic massage
Through these techniques, we find ways to allow you to discover what perhaps cannot be said very easily.
What is Biodynamic massage?
Biodynamic massage is a psychotherapeutic technique that aims to support the nervous system to return to its natural balance. It also offers another way to address what sometimes cannot be explained with words, but that is felt and stored in the body. This touch technique can help with stress related symptoms and conditions where there is chronic pain or fatigue, such as lupus, APS, fibromyalgia, arthritis, ME, etc.
This massage can be done fully clothed and doesn’t involve any oil or essences. I am a full member of the Association for Biodynamic Massage Therapists.
Face-to-face Sessions 
Sessions are conveniently located in Cambridge city centre (CB5 8QE), easily accessible by public transport, cycling, and driving. Free parking is available. As a therapist with a binational Mexican and British background, I can conduct sessions in both English and Spanish.
Online Psychotherapy 
While Body Psychotherapy tends to work at its best when practised in person, I recognise that accessing a fully qualified somatic psychotherapist can be challenging – whether due to geographical limitations, language barriers, or other personal circumstances. In such cases, online somatic psychotherapy can be a highly valuable and accessible alternative. If you feel that working with me in this modality could support your process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Cost of a session is £ 68
I have a limited number of lower-cost places available. If you are on low income or have exceptional circumstances, please contact me to discuss this.
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