I’m Esmat Ahmadian, a certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner offering individual sessions for adults in Brixton and Islington, London, and online. Sessions are available in English and German.
You might understand what is difficult in your life but still struggle to respond differently. Perhaps you find it hard to switch off, feel overwhelmed or disconnected, hold back what you need, or repeat patterns in relationships that leave you frustrated. You may also be looking for more room to create, connect or make changes without continually overriding yourself.
**How I work**
Somatic Experiencing brings attention to the bodily experience of stress, protection and connection. Alongside conversation, we explore sensations, emotions, movement and the responses that arise during a session.
We establish what you would like support with and develop the work around that. There is room for unexpected discoveries, while regularly checking whether the process is useful to you. You do not need to arrive with a clear explanation or already know how to notice your body.
My approach is collaborative and attentive, with space for humour, uncertainty and honest feedback. We approach difficult experiences gradually. You decide what to share, and any touch offered in person is optional and discussed with your ongoing consent.
**Areas of work**
– Anxiety, persistent worry and difficulty settling
– Stress, overwhelm and burnout
– Emotional numbness and disconnection from the body
– Trauma responses, including relational and developmental patterns
– Boundaries, people-pleasing and expressing needs
– Relationship difficulties, intimacy and attachment
– Shame, self-criticism and confidence
– Neurodivergence, masking and overwhelm
– Grief, life transitions, identity and belonging
– Creative blocks and self-expression
**Background**
Somatic Experiencing is my main modality. My additional training includes Bodynamic Foundation and Eye of the Needle, and Integral Somatic Psychology informs my work. I receive regular supervision and am a Practitioner Member of the Complementary Medical Association, membership number CMA4330.
I also assist SE training programmes and am approved to provide personal sessions for training credit at Beginning and Intermediate levels. Alongside individual work, I facilitate experiential somatic education for communities, collectives and organisations.
My background includes a BA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Arts. I am neurodivergent, queer, nonbinary and German-Iranian.
**Sessions and enquiries**
Individual sessions are £100 for 50 minutes. I offer a free 15-minute introductory video call to discuss what brings you and whether working together feels appropriate.
You can book a standalone first session before deciding about ongoing work. Continuing work begins with six weekly sessions, followed by a review.
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.infrastructures-of-becoming.com/
