Embodiment and nervous system support for individuals and couples. 

my Somatic Therapy sessions are designed to tune into the language of your body

Sometimes you can understand exactly what's happening and still feel stuck in the same pattern.

You might know why you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, anxious or shut down. You might have spent years thinking, talking and learning about yourself, but still feel like something is happening in your body that you don't quite know how to work with.

Somatic therapy brings the body into the conversation.

My approach is grounded in embodied counselling: paying attention to sensations, emotions, impulses, movement and the ways your body responds to your experiences. Rather than treating the body as something separate from your thoughts and feelings, we can become curious about the information it is already giving you.

This isn't about forcing yourself to feel differently or finding the "right" way to be in your body.

It's about developing more awareness, choice and capacity to respond to what you're experiencing.

I offer individual and couples Somatic Therapy sessions in person in Sydney/Eora and online.

You don't need to arrive with a diagnosis or a perfectly articulated problem. You might simply know that something isn't working anymore. Or you might just be curious to learn more about yourself. 

Somatic therapy may be a good fit if you're experiencing:

• overwhelm, stress or anxiety
• difficulty understanding or regulating emotions
• feeling disconnected, numb or uncomfortable in your body
• body image concern
• slow self-worth or persistent self-criticism
• difficulty making decisions or knowing what you want
• relational patterns that you keep finding yourself in
• difficulties with boundaries
• feeling stuck, shut down or disconnected from your sense of agency
• tension, bracing or other patterns of holding in the body
• questions around identity, sexuality, intimacy or relationships
• a desire to feel more connected to your body and your own internal experience

My particular areas of experience include: body connection, body image, sexuality and intimacy, shame, desire, sexual pain, sexual trauma, non-monogamy, sex work, queer and trans experiences, and working with disability.

What does Somatic Therapy actually involve?

There isn't a set sequence of exercises that everyone goes through, but there are principles this work is rooted in that show up in all of our lives.

Sessions usually begin with conversation: what's bringing you in, what's been happening lately, and what feels important to pay attention to.

From there, we might explore:

Body awareness
Noticing sensations, tension, impulses, comfort, discomfort or changes in your body.

Embodied inquiry
Using curiosity to explore how experiences, beliefs and patterns show up in your body — without assuming that your body has one fixed or objective answer.

Breath and grounding
Experimenting with simple practices that may help you notice, orient and create a little more space around what you're experiencing.

Movement
Where useful, bringing gentle movement into the session to explore expression, agency, boundaries or different ways of responding.

Conversation and reflection
Making sense of what you're noticing and connecting embodied experiences with your thoughts, relationships, history and everyday life.

You remain in charge of your pace and participation throughout.

You don't have to close your eyes, touch your body, move, breathe in a particular way or share anything you're not comfortable sharing.

My approach

I don't see embodiment as a state you have to achieve. For me, being embodied can be as simple, and as complicated, as noticing what's happening.

What do you feel?

What do you want?

What are you moving towards?

What are you resisting?

Where do you feel yes, no, maybe, curiosity or uncertainty?

Sometimes the work is about becoming more connected to those signals. Sometimes it's about discovering that a signal isn't actually as straightforward as you thought. Sometimes the body tells us something useful; sometimes it reflects habit, protection, history or context.

We can be curious about all of it.

My role isn't to tell you what your body means. It's to help you develop a relationship with your own experience so you can make more informed choices about what you want, need and do next.

I'm Taylor, a Somatic Sexologist and Embodied Counsellor working at the intersection of body, sexuality, relationships and emotional wellbeing.

My work has been shaped by experience as a dancer and yoga instructor, in harm reduction, sexual assault response, sex education, sex worker support and queer disability services, as well as my training in somatic sexology and embodied counselling.

I'm particularly interested in the ways our bodies carry information about our experiences, and in creating space to explore that information without judgement, shame or the expectation that there is one "correct" way to inhabit a body.

SomaPoetica is grounded in the belief that our relationship with our bodies matters: not because we need to become perfectly regulated, healed or comfortable, but because having more awareness and choice in our bodies can change the way we move through our lives.

Qualifications & Training

Certificate in Embodied Counselling
Institute of Somatic Sexology

Certificate in Sexological Bodywork
Institute of Somatic Sexology

Certified Member
Sexological Society of Australia and New Zealand (SSEAA)

200HR Yoga Teacher Training
OM West Centre Holistique — Yoga Alliance recognised

Additional training includes:

• Care Work for People with Disabilities
• Conflict De-escalation / Crisis Intervention
• Supporting Suicidality — WAVAW Vancouver
• Trans Community Includes in the DTES
• Certification in Intersectional Affirming Care — CBRC
• TPR Training — WAVAW Vancouver
• Emergency First Aid
• Emergency Overdose Response

One session can be useful for focusing on something specific.

Sometimes, though, having a little continuity gives us more room to notice patterns, experiment with different ways of responding and see what changes over time.

$180 · 75 minutes
A single session is a good place to begin if you're not sure what you need yet, or if you'd like support with something specific. We'll use the time to drop into your body and work through a specific experience.

$510 · 3 × 75-minute sessions

For people who want a little more continuity than a single session allows. Across three sessions, we can create space to identify what's bringing you in, explore the patterns and experiences underneath it, and begin experimenting with different ways of relating to what's happening.

$825 · 5 × 75-minute sessions

A longer series for people who want more time and consistency to explore an ongoing concern or area of their life. The work isn't predetermined. We'll shape the direction collaboratively as we go, responding to what you're bringing in and what emerges along the way.

Check out my digital resources, somatic video lessons, and other instantly accessible tools online before booking!

Somatic therapy is a body-based approach to healing that focuses on sensations, nervous system responses, and the wisdom of the body — not just thoughts or stories. Rather than analysing experiences, somatic therapy supports you to gently notice what’s happening in your body in the present moment, allowing for deeper regulation, integration, and change.

While talk therapy works primarily through conversation and cognition, somatic therapy includes the body as an active part of the process. We may work with breath, movement, sensation, and awareness to support healing at a nervous system level — especially in areas where words alone may not reach.

Somatic therapy can support:

• Anxiety, stress, and nervous system overwhelm
• Trauma and post-traumatic stress
• Chronic tension or holding patterns
• Emotional regulation and resilience
• Disconnection from the body
• Relationship and intimacy challenges

The work is paced slowly and shaped around what feels supportive for you.

Sessions typically begin with conversation to understand what you’re arriving with. From there, we may explore body awareness, breath, gentle movement, grounding practices, or guided inquiry. The focus is always on safety, consent, and following your body’s cues rather than pushing or reliving experiences.

Yes. I work with individuals and couples. Couples sessions may focus on co-regulation, communication, boundaries, and relational dynamics, supporting deeper safety and connection within the relationship.

Absolutely. Many people come to somatic therapy because they feel numb, disconnected, or unsure how to sense their bodies. The work meets you exactly where you are — there’s no “right” way to feel or sense.

Yes. Somatic therapy is widely used in trauma-informed care because it works with the nervous system rather than cognitive recall. The approach emphasises safety, choice, pacing, and regulation.