Somatic Therapy

Holistic Healing Between Mind and Body

Holistic approach that focuses on the connection between mind and body to support healing from trauma and stress, using mindful awareness, movement and breath.

A safe place created to embody the wellness and healing of our Medicine Wheel and Holistic Approaches

Somatic Therapy

Native Counselling and Indigenous Psychotherapy

Somatic Therapy

Somatic therapy is a holistic approach that focuses on the connection between mind and body to support healing from trauma and stress. By gently guiding individuals to notice and release physical tension, somatic therapy helps process difficult emotions and restore a sense of safety and balance. This approach recognizes that trauma is often held in the body and uses mindful awareness, movement, and breath to promote healing.

How Does Somatic Therapy Work?

Somatic therapy offers many benefits for healing trauma and improving overall well-being. It helps individuals release physical tension and stored stress, leading to greater relaxation and emotional balance. By reconnecting mind and body, somatic therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. People often experience increased self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper sense of safety and empowerment in their lives. This holistic approach supports lasting healing and personal growth.

What Are the Benefits of Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy helps individuals heal by releasing physical tension and stored stress, leading to improved relaxation and emotional balance. It supports greater self-awareness, resilience, and a deeper connection between mind and body. Somatic therapy can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma, and often brings a renewed sense of safety and empowerment. This holistic approach promotes lasting healing and overall well-being.

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Native Counselling and Indigenous Psychotherapy

Our Healing Services

NIHB Therapy

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides eligible First Nations and Inuit clients with coverage for counselling, including individual, family and group therapy sessions.

Group Therapy

Led by an elder or knowledge-keeper, group therapy provides a community, circle-based support for men, women and youth, where facilitators use cultural content and teachings.

Family Therapy

A family healing circle, or sharing circle, is a traditional Indigenous practice that brings families together in a safe and respectful space to share, listen and support one another.

Play Therapy

Rooted in Indigenous values, play therapy for young children honours the importance of connection to family, community and the land through play, using toys, art and storytelling.

Youth Therapy

Counselling for teenagers and youth as they navigate emotional, social, and behavioural challenges in a safe and culturally sensitive space for exploration and self-discovery.

Couples Therapy

Indigenous-informed therapy to help partners improve their relationship by working through challenges, strengthening communication, and deepening understanding.

Diagnostic Assessment

Comprehensive, evidence-based assessments across lifespan - conducted by licensed clinicians, tailored to clarify diagnosis, guide treatment planning, and support academic, occupational, and functional success.

Event Support

Specialized, on-site clinical support for conferences and events addressing high-impact or sensitive subject matters - supporting attendees navigating complex psychological landscapes.

Community Support

Formal service agreements with Nations and community-based organizations to deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed mental health and wellness services directly within the community.

School Wellness

Comprehensive, trauma-informed, and culturally grounded mental health services within school settings - interconnected with community-building, Elder engagement, and the integration of Two-Eyed Seeing.

Family Reunited

We work alongside Child and Family Services, leadership, and caregivers to support safe, structured, and clinically informed reunification processes, while honouring traditional family systems.

Native Counselling and Indigenous Group Workshops

Our Group Programs and Workshops

Workshops for Individuals

Culturally sensitive workshops that honour diverse backgrounds and integrating Indigenous perspectives and practices to support healing, learning and connection.

Children and Youth Group

Guided by knowledgeable facilitators, our workshops provide hands-on experience and practice tools for children and youth to inspire personal growth, healing and community.

Men’s Group

Men can connect with others in a safe, supportive environment to share their experiences and learn from each other in a culturally sensitive and Indigenous-focused setting.

For Therapists

Indigenous awareness training for psychologists, therapists and organizations to provide culturally safe and effective counselling services to their Indigenous clients and communities.

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We offer holistic healing that encompasses mind, body, spirit and emotion – providing space for story, self and growth.