Our body holds every memory of our lives.
Happy, sad, and everything in between.
These memories inform our nervous system of what the world is like. In response to this our mind creates beliefs and narratives to help us understand and manage our experiences.
When we work with the nervous system, we can release traumatic body memories and naturally your beliefs and narratives change as well.
During therapy, your current connection with life becomes the pathway through which we access the underlying physiological dysregulation and then as you release this, new insights and understandings arise which enable you to shift your perception of life and see new possibilities.
Somatic Therapy with me is with a top-down and bottom-up processing of the patterns that keep you from living the life you desire, and physical release of the trauma that created those patterns in the first place.
Let's start the healing together.
Let's go deeper.
How does Somatic Therapy work?
Somatics has become a popular term to use for many amazing approaches to working with the body, so I thought it timely to define how I work, as it could be quite different to another somatic practitioner.
I call myself a Somatic Psychotherapist because I work with your physical body AND your thoughts, emotions and subtle bodies.
I track how emotional, mental, physical and subtle energy traumas have affected you and then work with you to heal them.
I work with a variety of clients who find they are struggling with different aspects of the manifestation of trauma.
For some, it is in their relationships.
For some, in their sense of belonging in the world
For some, their bodies are experiencing dis-ease in many different ways.
For some, it is more about their mental health.
For some, it is about their ability to choose themselves…
...and many others.
Although I am trained as a counsellor, I am not working as one; rather, I use my counselling skills to wholeheartedly listen to your experience of the world and track how your body has stored energy that is affecting your experience of the world.
Then, together, we work with those energies to release, realign, rewire.
Feedback I often get after sessions working on specific energy pathways related to triggers is: ‘Oh my gosh, Liz, I was in that situation that normally triggers me like crazy and I had NO reaction to it this time!’ - that’s one of the outcomes of my work.
I also have people seek me out to help them with illnesses, disease and chronic pain.
I don’t give advice - I listen for the subtle communication from your body and help you to link this to your understanding of the world and together we walk the healing path.
My work is very gentle, subtle and supportive, it needs to be, as healing only happens within safety.
Testimonials
Hear It From My Clients
"Unresolved emotional pain and distress leave an imprint in our physiology.
This is trauma."
Somatic Healing and Movement is a specialist practice that supports optimum nervous system regulation which is how we heal the imprints of trauma and can profoundly influence your life.
The science is in, our relationship with our body is the most important element in healing trauma.
Book a Session
In-Person or Zoom Somatic Therapy
Session time and costs:
Sessions run for between 90 and 110 minutes
They include intensive somatic work coupled with counseling. Pricing is varied, and concessions are available.
Intake and drop-in sessions: $330 per session
If you are brand new, there is an intake form to fill out, and during your first session, we can map out a plan for you. If you have been a client and want to drop in sporadically, you are most welcome.
Regular sessions (weekly or fortnightly): $280 per session
If you plan to work with me intensively for a period of time, usually this is between 6 and 12 sessions. I offer discounts on upfront payments for your sessions.
Concessions: I take two concession clients at a time, and these fees are negotiable. Please contact me directly to discuss this option.
"I can't recommend her enough."
Liz is an absolutely incredible and talented somatic therapist. If you think you need some help with your every day stress, traumas, anxiety and past issues then don’t delay in talking to her. I’ve done her six week course, one on one and a shadow workshop along with many of my friends. I can’t recommend her enough - just book and work on yourself - you won’t regret it!
- Carly
About Liz
Meet Your Therapist
Liz McComish is a highly experienced Mental Health Aware Yoga Teacher, Integrated Trauma Healing Practitioner and Somatic Therapist who has additional training in Counselling, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Fascia & Emotions, Somatic Interventions for Chronic Pain & Syndromes, Polyvagal Theory, Neuro-affective Touch.
Liz is well known for her ability to translate complex nervous system science into a practical felt-sense experience which is attainable by all.
Her desire to study and work with people's trauma and nervous systems was borne out of her recovery from her own trauma. Liz was a victim of institutional abuse when she was a child. This abuse caused huge trauma to her and the ensuing years were very challenging.
For Liz, she found the most powerful pathway to healing was through her relationship with her body. Bit by bit she was able to befriend her body, hold space for the pain to be processed and regain a love for her life.
Liz is passionate about helping others to walk this pathway and reclaim their lives as exciting mysteries unfolding rather than enduring pain to be navigated.
Her in-person therapy, online offerings, workshops and retreats are life changing.
"Trauma is never an isolated event. It plays out over and over again in our lives via relationship breakdowns, addictions, self harm, anxiety, depression, illness and pain until we are able to begin the process of lovingly putting ourselves back together."
Heal Online
Check Out My Online Programs
The Somatic Healing Space Membership
My membership where I'll be guiding you to heal the physical, emotional and psychological patterns that disrupt your nervous system so you can regulate with ease and fall in love with your life and yourself!
Join me each month in Somatic Practice sessions, Deep Rest Restorative Meditation, amazing Expert Masterclasses and more at a low monthly fee!
28-Day Nervous System Reset
Have you heard all about Nervous System Regulation and you’re wondering how to integrate it into your life? The Resets are designed to teach you how to find safety within, harness your nervous system and motivates you to heal it, all within 28 days.
There is one Reset every 3 months, so make sure you sign up to the Waitlist to be the first to know when the next opens!
Finding Freedom Online Master Course
Do you find you keep coming across the same stumbles or blocks in your life no matter how hard you try to overcome them? Do you feel a deep sense of unhappiness or unease despite having a life that others would see as perfect? Do you experience ongoing physiological symptoms that affect your quality of life?
Then my Finding Freedom Online Master Course is exactly what you need!
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