Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP)

How it works:
Integral Somatic Psychology (ISP) is a body-centered approach that integrates the mind, body, and emotions to promote healing and personal growth. It is based on the understanding that unresolved trauma, stress, and suppressed emotions are often held in the body, and that accessing these sensations can lead to deeper insight, emotional release, and transformation. ISP blends somatic awareness with psychological exploration, helping you process experiences holistically rather than focusing on thoughts alone.

In practice:
Sessions involve noticing and exploring bodily sensations, emotional responses, and patterns of thought. Your therapist may guide you through mindful awareness, movement, breathwork, or other somatic techniques to safely access and release stored tension or trauma. The process emphasizes self-awareness, self-regulation, and integration, allowing insights from the body and mind to inform meaningful change.

Why it helps:
ISP can support healing from trauma, stress, and emotional blocks while fostering emotional resilience, self-compassion, and personal empowerment. By addressing both physical and psychological patterns, it provides a holistic path to emotional balance, deeper self-understanding, and lasting transformation.

Who it’s for:
This approach is ideal for people who want a body-focused yet psychologically informed therapy. It suits those recovering from trauma, experiencing chronic stress, or seeking deeper personal growth. Integral Somatic Psychology is particularly effective for anyone who wants to work with both the body and mind to achieve lasting change and integration.