Calming Your Overwhelmed Nervous System: A Somatic Approach to Finding Peace
“Your nervous system isn’t broken—it’s just stuck in an old pattern that no longer serves you.” Your heart races for no apparent reason. Your mind won’t stop spinning. You feel simultaneously wired and exhausted, like you’re running on empty but can’t seem to slow down. Your body feels like it’s constantly braced for impact, even […]
When Everything Feels Too Much: A Somatic Healing Guide for Highly Sensitive People
“Your sensitivity isn’t too much—the world that feels overwhelming is too much.” Do you ever feel like you’re living with all your nerve endings exposed? Like you’re absorbing every emotion in the room, every harsh sound cuts through you, and every bright light feels like an assault on your system? If you’re reading this, you […]
The Stress Your Body Remembers (And How to Help It Let Go)
Sarah came to see me because she couldn’t understand why her body felt constantly on edge. She had a good job, a loving family, and her life was going well by all accounts. Yet every morning, she woke up with her jaw clenched tight, her shoulders hunched toward her ears, and a sense of urgency […]
Why Your Body Holds the Key to Anxiety Relief: A Gentle Somatic Approach
How body-based healing is transforming anxiety support in holistic wellness The Growing Need for Gentle Anxiety Support More people than ever are experiencing anxiety, with many feeling that traditional approaches don’t fully address what they’re going through. There’s a growing recognition that anxiety isn’t just happening in our minds—it’s a whole-body experience that requires whole-body […]
Somatic Healing: The Path to Reconnecting with Your Body’s Innate Wisdom
The Disconnection Epidemic: Why We’ve Lost Touch with Our Bodies In today’s hyper-connected yet paradoxically disconnected world, many people in Ireland and beyond are experiencing what I’ve come to recognize as a profound form of disconnection—not just from others or nature, but from their own bodies. As a holistic therapist practicing somatic healing techniques across […]
Somatic Healing: Releasing Emotional Triggers and Finding Freedom
Introduction: When the Past Lives in the Present Have you ever found yourself reacting intensely to a seemingly minor situation? Perhaps a certain tone of voice sends you into anger, a particular environment triggers inexplicable anxiety, or specific types of interaction leave you feeling small and powerless—all out of proportion to what’s actually happening in […]
The Body Remembers: Embracing Somatic Healing for Emotional Wholeness
Introduction: When the Body Speaks In the quiet spaces between our thoughts, our bodies are constantly communicating. While our minds race forward, planning, analyzing, and often distracting, our bodies remain steadfast in the present—holding our experiences, emotions, and unspoken truths. As a holistic therapist and somatic practitioner based in Dublin, I’ve witnessed countless times how […]
Understanding Divine Timing in Your Healing Process: A Somatic Approach
Discover why delayed healing might be following its own perfect timeline. In this article, Abi Beri, holistic therapist in Ireland, shares insights on divine timing and offers a guided meditation for those feeling stuck in their healing journey. When Healing Doesn’t Follow Our Timeline Have you ever wondered why, despite your best efforts, your healing […]
The Power of Somatic Healing: How Somatic Release Can Help You Let Go of Stored Stress & Emotional Trauma
Our bodies are more than just vessels that carry us through life; they are storages of our past experiences, emotions, and unprocessed stress. Every tension in your shoulders, every tightness in your chest, and every deep sigh you take is your body communicating with you. Many of us unconsciously hold onto stress, trauma, and emotional […]
Somatic Healing and the Wisdom of the Body: How Somatic Therapy Supports Emotional and Physical Well-Being
Many people experience stress, tension, and emotional overwhelm in their daily lives, often feeling disconnected from their own bodies. While talking about emotions can be helpful, true healing goes beyond words—it involves the body’s natural intelligence and self-regulation. This is the foundation of Somatic Healing and Somatic Therapy, which work with the mind-body connection to […]
