What this work is about
My work is based in Biodynamic Psychotherapy, working with the deep connection between body, mind and emotions. Unlike traditional talking therapies, Biodynamic work includes physical sensations, posture, breath, and internal body awareness. It’s based on the idea that emotional experiences are held in the body and can create tension or the feeling of being cut off from yourself. By helping the body process and release these patterns, Biodynamic Psychotherapy supports greater emotional balance, vitality, and self-understanding.​​​​​​​​​​​​​
The origins of Biodynamic Psychotherapy​
Biodynamic Psychotherapy was developed in the 1950s and 1960s by Norwegian psychologist and physiotherapist Gerda Boyesen. Influenced by the work of Wilhelm Reich, Boyesen explored how emotional experiences are held in the body as tension or blocked energy. She combined psychotherapy with gentle massage and bodywork to support emotional release and restore natural balance. Central to her work was the discovery of psycho-peristalsis - digestive sounds that reflect the body processing and releasing emotional material.
Why this approach works
The Biodynamic approach recognises that the body and mind are inseparable: our emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations constantly influence one another. By listening to the body alongside the mind, Biodynamic Psychotherapy helps release tension, integrate emotion, and restore the natural rhythm of aliveness.