Online Somatic Therapy

Come home to your body—on your own terms.

If you’ve ever felt shut down, on edge, or disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Trauma, chronic stress, and emotional overload often live in the body, not just the mind.

Somatic therapy offers a different way to heal—one that starts with listening to your body, not overriding it.

And you don’t need to be in a therapist’s office to begin. At Tidal Trauma Centre, our trauma-informed somatic therapists offer online sessions to clients across BC. You can begin this work from your own home, at your own pace.

What Is Online Somatic Therapy?

Somatic therapy focuses on the body’s role in processing trauma, stress, and emotional experiences.
Instead of staying in your head, it helps you gently reconnect with physical sensations, movement, and nervous system cues.

Online somatic therapy may include:
• Body-based awareness and tracking
• Guided grounding and resourcing exercises
• Breathwork, movement, and stillness
• Emotional processing through felt sense
• Co-regulation with your therapist in real time

We use approaches like Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and somatic relational therapy, adapted for a secure virtual setting.

Does Somatic Therapy Work Online?

Yes—especially when trauma has made in-person spaces feel overstimulating or unsafe.

You can engage in powerful nervous system work from the comfort of your home, with access to supportive objects, pets, or rituals that help your system settle.

Many clients find it easier to go deeper when they don’t need to commute, mask, or adjust to a new space.
All you need is a private setting, a stable internet connection, and a willingness to listen inward.

Our Approach to Online Somatic Therapy

No two bodies are the same—and no two sessions are either. Our somatic therapists are trained in:

• Somatic Experiencing (SE) for trauma release and regulation
• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for integrating movement and memory
• IFS and EMDR, to support parts work and trauma resolution
• Emotion-Focused and relational therapy, to build safety in the therapeutic relationship

We work at the pace of your system—not your symptoms.

Who We Support and Where

We offer somatic therapy sessions online to clients across British Columbia, particularly in rural and underserved areas.

You can access body-based trauma therapy from:
• Prince Rupert, Kitimat, and Haida Gwaii
• Fort Nelson, Fort St. John, and Dawson Creek
• Vernon, Salmon Arm, and Kamloops
• Nelson, Castlegar, and Trail
• Gulf Islands and Sunshine Coast
• Tofino, Port McNeill, and other northern Vancouver Island communities
• Remote or First Nations communities with limited local mental health resources

If you have a stable connection and a quiet space, this work is available to you.

Online Somatic Therapy May Be Right for You If You…
• Freeze, dissociate, or feel disconnected from your body
• Feel overwhelmed by talk therapy or insight alone
• Have trauma, chronic stress, or medical trauma stored in your system
• Struggle with emotional regulation or sensory sensitivity
• Want support that honours your body's wisdom and pace

What to Expect in an Online Session

Somatic sessions are gentle, collaborative, and adjustable.

You might:
• Track sensations with guidance from your therapist
• Use props like weighted blankets or grounding objects
• Explore boundaries, movement, or stillness as emotional tools
• Pause often to check in with your body’s signals

You will never be pushed beyond your window of tolerance.
Everything is consent-based, titrated, and paced with care.

Ready to Begin Somatic Therapy—Online?

We’ll help you create a safe, grounding environment at home so you can access therapy wherever you are.

Book a virtual consultation
or contact us through our new client form and we’ll help you get started.

You Might Also Be Interested In:

Related Blogs:
• What Is Somatic Therapy—and How Can It Help with Trauma?
• Regulating the Nervous System: Tools for Stress, Burnout, and Overwhelm
• EMDR vs Somatic Therapy: Which One Is Right for You?

Related Services:
• Online EMDR Therapy
• IFS Therapy in Surrey
• Somatic Therapy in Surrey

FAQs

Do I have to turn my camera on?
Not always. Some clients prefer audio-only for safety or sensory reasons. Your therapist will work with your comfort level.

What if I dissociate during session?
That’s part of the work. Our therapists are trained to help you ground gently and return to the present moment.

Do I need special equipment?
No. Just a quiet space, a device with video, and anything that helps you feel regulated—like a cozy blanket, water, or journal.

Can somatic therapy help even if I don’t feel connected to my body?
Yes. Somatic therapy can begin with very small, safe steps. Disconnection is often the starting point—not the barrier.