Somatic Psychotherapy

A transformative framework for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and self-discovery.

What Do You Need Right Now?

  • Learn to regulate your nervous system and shift from survival mode to ease and presence.

  • Heal emotional wounds by working with your body’s innate capacity for safety and restoration.

  • Cultivate inner balance and resilience through nervous system awareness and self-leadership.

  • Understand the role of past experiences in shaping your relational patterns and create healthier connections.

  • Uncover protective patterns and reconnect with your authentic self.

  • Address the emotional and nervous system roots of physical discomfort, tension, and fatigue.

  • Reconnect with your emotions, body, and sense of purpose.

  • Explore unconscious beliefs and unmet emotional needs that drive compulsive behaviors.

  • Integrate mind, body, and soul for a more profound sense of wholeness and connection.

What is Somatic Psychotherapy?

A holistic, body-centered approach to psychotherapy that integrates cutting-edge neuroscience, trauma healing, and deep self-inquiry. This approach is informed by Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Compassionate Inquiry®, providing you with a transformative framework for emotional healing, nervous system regulation, and self-discovery.

Key Principles of the Approach:

Polyvagal Theory (Developed by Dr. Stephen Porges)

  • Helps you understand how your nervous system responds to stress and safety

  • Teaches techniques to regulate the autonomic nervous system and shift from states of fight, flight, or freeze to a sense of calm, connection, and resilience

  • Supports healing from trauma by engaging your body’s natural ability to restore balance

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy (Developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz)

  • Recognizes that the mind is made up of multiple parts (e.g., protectors, exiles, managers), each with unique roles

  • Guides you to develop Self-leadership, where you can engage with your inner parts with curiosity, compassion, and confidence

  • Helps resolve inner conflicts, unburden painful emotions, and cultivate inner harmony

Compassionate Inquiry® (Developed by Dr. Gabor Maté)

  • A deep and gentle exploration of unconscious patterns and core beliefs that shape behavior

  • Encourages you to become aware of suppressed emotions, self-limiting narratives, and past wounds

  • Supports personal transformation by uncovering the truth behind emotional distress and promoting deep self-acceptance

    This Somatic Psychotherapy Service provides you with a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and reconnect with your authentic self.

Testimonials

  • “John holds the space really softly in a non judgmental way and I felt safe to open up and explore with him. The thing that stands out with me about somatic therapy, is how quickly you can get to the underlying root feeling behind seemingly unrelated issues that I brought to each session. Working with John has given me an awareness of where some of my reactive states come from as well as some new ways to handle things moving forward. Would highly recommend, it has been transformative for me.”

    Lucy, Worthing, UK. Marketing Executive

  • “John is such an amazing person. He plays the role of a therapist, jokester, life coach and most importantly a friend. Speaking with him over the last few months have not only provided a deep sense of peace but also clarity and confidence. I’m truly glad to have met him”.

    Cassandra, Graphic Artist

  • “With John’s gentle yet astute guidance, I was able to go deep into childhood memories and current fears during our sessions. He created a beautifully held space of safety and support that greatly benefitted my healing. His knowledge and sensitivity make him an excellent companion in the explorations of the heart and mind.”

    Frida, Creative Writer

  • “I am truly grateful for the profound and transformative experience I have had with John's compassionate inquiry services and skills. I found John at a time in my life when I was seeking healing, inner peace and freedom. John provided a safe space as he naturally embodies an open, non-judgmental and calming presence which allowed me to explore my innermost self and confront my supressed emotions and shadows. I felt seen, heard and emotionally held every step of the way. John has the ability to validate my experiences while also challenging my beliefs with compassion and grace. John showed unwavering support and trust in my process which helped me build self-trust and confidence in my own process. John was the potent mirror I needed on my healing journey to move into a deep state of witnessing, acceptance, compassion and freedom.”

    Veera, State Lawyer

  • “Working with John has been nothing short of profound. His calm, compassionate approach created a space where I could finally look at the parts of myself I’d spent years avoiding. Through Compassionate Inquiry and transformational coaching, John didn’t push or force anything—he simply guided me with thoughtful questions that led me to my own insights. There were moments that felt uncomfortable but necessary, like uncovering pieces of a puzzle I hadn’t realised were missing. John’s presence gave me the courage to sit with it all. I feel lighter, clearer, and more connected to myself than I ever have. I’m truly grateful.”

    Maria, Therapist and Coach

  • “I trust John. He is naturally a good listener and a protector. His grounding, caring energy invites peace and comfort. He offers a healthy dose of leading and being led. For John, the holistic support doesn’t finish in the call and he keeps his heart, phone and doors open, whenever needed. He truly means to help. Thank you.”

    Dominika, Business Manager

  • “I just want to take a moment to share how deeply grateful I am for John Cummins and the work he does. If you’ve ever crossed paths with him, you already know—John has a gift. His ability to meet you exactly where you are, hold space without judgment, and gently call forward your next-level self is rare. Working with John has been a grounding force in my life. His presence is calm, and he brings a clarity that’s both deeply intuitive and incredibly practical. He doesn’t coach from the surface—he gets right to the heart of things, always in a way that feels safe, steady, and kind. What I appreciate most is that John doesn’t try to fix you. He holds space in a way that allows you to find your own answers—and somehow, he always knows just the right question to ask or the perfect moment to pause. It’s subtle, but powerful. I’ve experienced real shifts through working with him—not just insights, but embodiment. His coaching doesn’t feel like being taught—it feels like being reminded of who you truly are. One of the things I’ve most appreciated is how deeply his coaching has supported my creativity. I’ve felt more free, more expressed, and more connected to my own inner voice. Through our work together, I’ve accessed new creative energy and used it to expand—both personally and professionally. John doesn’t just stand out because of his wisdom (which he has plenty of)—it’s the way he helps you access your own. If you’re considering working with him, I truly cannot recommend him enough. His integrity, his insight, and his way of holding space are something special. I’m so appreciative of the work we’ve done together, and I know I’ll carry that with me for life. If you get the chance to work with him, take it. He’s a rare one.”

    Terry, Entrepreneur

“Trauma compromises our ability to engage with others by replacing patterns of connection with patterns of protection.”
— Stephen Porges

The good news is that somatic psychotherapy gives us a roadmap to heal those patterns when we learn to listen to what the body is saying.

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