What Is Somatic Therapy — and Why Does It Matter?
Somatic therapy is becoming increasingly recognised as a powerful way to work with trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm — especially when talk therapy alone hasn't shifted long-standing patterns.
In my practice in Devonport, Auckland, I work with clients who are highly capable, thoughtful people — but who still find themselves stuck in cycles of reactivity, shutdown, people-pleasing, or burnout. And the common thread? Their nervous systems are doing what they learned to do in order to survive.
Beyond Talking About It
We all have moments where we feel like we’re “saying the right thing” in therapy — but it doesn’t feel any different. That’s often a sign the body is still in a protective survival state, even if the mind understands what’s happening.
Somatic psychotherapy invites us to come out of our heads and back into the body — to notice the tiny cues, impulses, and micro-movements that point to what's unfinished or stuck.
This work is especially helpful for:
Complex or developmental trauma
Nervous system dysregulation (chronic anxiety, shutdown, hypervigilance)
Emotional numbing or dissociation
Chronic stress, burnout, or overwhelm
Identity and boundaries
Somatic Therapy in Auckland & Online
At Corsana Therapy, I offer trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapy in Devonport, North Shore, and online across NZ.
If you're curious about how somatic therapy in Auckland could support you — whether you're managing anxiety, navigating old wounds, or simply feeling disconnected — you can learn more here:
👉 Explore somatic therapy and individual psychotherapy in Auckland
Final Thoughts
There’s no single path to healing — but if you're looking for therapy that meets you in your body as well as your story, somatic work might be a gentle, powerful next step.
You can book a free 20-minute consultation to see whether it feels like a fit.
Warmly,
Simon Banks
Corsana Therapy, Devonport Auckland
Somatic Therapist & Registered Psychotherapist