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Somatic Stress Release

The body is always communicating with you. Are you ready to start listening?

"Such a lovely experience at the end of a busy and stressful day. I arrived feeling tired and drained from rushing around. Victoria put me at ease and very quickly I relaxed into the session.

 

The time went so quickly and I moved from tight and heavy to connected and light. It was really powerful to receive guidance for connecting to the experiences in my body, and what the feelings were telling me."

-Rae, UK​

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Soma: of the body

Somatic Therapy is a holistic body-led approach to finding relief from stressors and trauma.  It focuses on inner sensation rather than cognitive or emotional experiences. 

 

The goal of somatic therapy is to release chronic tension, improve movement patterns, and enhance body-mind integration through experiential exploration.

 

Western society has placed a focus on cognitive processing and development (top-down approach), which has left many stuck in their heads - overanalysing and pathologising - but barely moving forward. Somatics uses a bottom-up approach that helps you "feel it to heal it". ​​​

​​Have you ever known why you were feeling/ responding to a situation a certain way, but couldn't shift the physical sensations that kept you in that state?

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  • The knot in your throat when you're afraid to speak up for yourself...

  • The tension in your jaw when someone criticises your work...

  • The tightness in your chest when receiving a 'we need to talk' message...

  • The sinking nausea in the pit of our stomach when we get bad news...

  • The lead-weight heaviness of a body holding grief...

  • The feeling you've run a marathon when you've been sat at a desk all day...

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Even though you *know* nothing is wrong, you can't think your way out of it...

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This is because: You have to start speaking the language of the body. Once you do, you will discover that there is a deeper story driving your nervous system responses.​​​

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The secrets to unlocking your blocks, challenges and relationships lie in the innate wisdom and story of your body

Amy, Nutritional Therapist

I didn’t arrive with a clear goal but as the session unfolded I found myself moving into a surprisingly deep place. Some old emotional knots surfaced in a way that felt safe and supported and it gave me an insight into the way my body holds trauma that I really wasn’t expecting.
 
I finished the session feeling calm, grounded and more attuned to myself, like something had finally clicked into place. I’m looking forward to exploring this more in future sessions. 

Who it it for?

​This work is especially useful to anyone experiencing the following: 
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  • Stress

  • Overwhelm

  • Body tension

  • Feeling disconnected to self

  • Anger and frustration

  • Low energy or burnout

  • A feeling of being 'stuck'

  • ​Rigid or poor boundaries

  • Low capacity or resilience 

  • ​A desire for more self-compassion

  • People pleasing and perfectionism

  • A desire for deeper self-awareness

What To Expect

How a Session Works

SCHEDULE A SESSION Book in a time and date and I'll send you all the info you'll need for the session. If there are no times available in your timezone, drop me an email and we can fix that :) info@victoriapurdon.co.uk Payment will be taken through an online booking link.

WHAT HAPPENS IN A SESSION We will start by discussing if there is anything in particular you want to focus on in the session. If not - don't worry! We can explore this through the body. I will guide you through an arrival practice and from there we will explore different modalities including breath work, movement, fascia release and imagery work depending on your needs in that session. We close with a restorative practice to help you integrate what was explored in the session.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR A SESSION Wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing. Prepare a private space where you have space to move. Have a mat, chair, pillow, blanket, and journal nearby. If available, gather a tennis or lacrosse ball and any gym or yoga equipment you may already own. Before the session make space to ask yourself what you are interested in working on. Afterwards, allow time to go for a walk or take rest. The work will continue to integrate in your system throughout the day and into the week.

Zoe, Lawyer

My session with Victoria was honestly complete bliss. I went into it not sure what to expect but having felt stressed about fertility, it was so nice to hold space for my emotions around it.
I came away feeling so much more at peace and calmer and my body felt completely de-stressed in a way I didn't even know it needed to be.

Book A Discovery Session

Try a discovery somatic session to get a clear sense of what this work is like, and to find out whether working together is the next best step.
 

Full sessions are 60 minutes at £60. Prices are increasing on August 1st. 

Who Will Be Guiding You?

I'm Victoria. I support people who are ready to feel grounded, resilient, and at ease in their own skin

Not just surviving the demands of life and work, but feeling truly aligned and fulfilled.

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My approach blends nutritional therapy, lifestyle tools, mindset work, and somatic practices, because real healing happens when we address the body as a whole: mind, body and spirit.

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With safety, play, and growth at the core of my work, I’m here to help you reconnect with yourself, restore your energy, and build the resilience to thrive (not just get by).

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If you’re ready to feel more resourced in your daily life and supported in your nervous system, let's get started.​

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Victoria Purdon
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