Clare Osbond

I am a body psychotherapist with an embodied relational approach. My practice is in South Devon.

 

What is a body psychotherapist? You may have an intuitive sense that you would like to work with the body, as well as the mind. And you may be wondering what to expect from body psychotherapy. My approach is body-centred - so I include the body - but the session doesn't necessarily look any different from any other psychotherapy or counselling session. We sit and talk,and I will offer some guidance for including your body - as well as your mind - in how you experience of yourself.

 

A body-centred approach is particularly beneficial if you have experienced trauma, whether it be early developmental trauma or a one-off traumatic event. We may work with processing the trauma but only if and when that feels right. I will also help you to regulate and your nervous system by 'resourcing' the body - to be more OK with yourself.

 

Here are some specific ways in which I work, but really these are more influences to my work. Principally I work with you - with what you bring and what is present in the moment.