Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a body-centred approach.
“(it) is a method that draws upon the natural wisdom of the body (posture, movement, and the nervous system) to tap into the innate drive in all of us to heal, adapt, and develop new capacities.” Pat Ogden
It is based on the premise that the body holds past trauma and emotional pain, which can detrimentally impact many aspects of a person’s life.
SP helps the client become aware of how the body experiences and expresses challenging, painful emotions and memories. The therapist then gently guides the client to manage and relieve the body of the emotional pain of the past.
Through SP people are often able to develop a greater sense of control over their emotional and behavioural responses to things in their environment.
