So, what is Somatic Sexology?
Put simply, somatic means noticing what is happening within your body,not just talking or thinking about it.
Most of us spend a great deal of time in our heads. We can easily lose touch with what our bodies are telling us, what feels comfortable, what brings us pleasure and where our boundaries are.
Somatic Sexology gives you time to slow down and become curious about your body, pleasure, intimacy and connection.
We may use breathing, grounding, movement, sound, body awareness or touch. It all depends on what you would like to explore and what feels comfortable for you.
You don’t need to be confident or experienced. You don’t even need to know exactly what you want. We can sit down, have a conversation and begin from there.
Why might you come for a session?
Everyone comes for a different reason.
You might want to feel more comfortable in your body, understand what brings you pleasure or become more confident communicating your needs and boundaries.
You may want to explore arousal, desire, orgasm, intimacy or different qualities of touch. You might want to reconnect with yourself after feeling distant from your body, or learn how to feel more present with a partner.
You also don’t need to have a problem. You may simply be curious and want to discover more about yourself.
What happens when you arrive?
We sit down first and talk about what has brought you here. There is no rush to begin.
We discuss what you would like to explore, what you don’t want and the boundaries that will help you feel comfortable.
Together, we choose the style of session before beginning. Once we start, we stay with that agreed modality rather than changing it into a different practice halfway through.
You remain in control of touch throughout. You can ask me to slow down, adjust, pause or stop at any time. If you no longer want touch, we can ground, talk or bring the session to a close.
The style of session stays the same, but your consent remains with you throughout.
What about touch?
Touch is never assumed and does not have to be included.
If we agree to bodywork, touch is one-way—from me to you—and I remain clothed. The purpose is to help you notice, learn and explore what is happening within your own body.
It is not reciprocal intimacy and it is not about my pleasure.
Before touch begins, we agree on clear boundaries. Those boundaries will not be expanded during the session, but you are always free to slow down, pause or stop.
Sometimes the body surprises us
Body-based work can sometimes bring up unexpected feelings, memories or physical responses.
You might notice emotion, tension, shaking, numbness, changes in breathing or an urge to move away. This does not mean anything has gone wrong. We simply slow down and listen to what your body needs.
Nothing is forced, analysed or pushed through.
I am a Somatic Sexologist and Sexological Bodyworker. I am not a psychologist, counsellor or trauma therapist, and I don’t diagnose or treat trauma or mental-health conditions.
If something comes up that needs support beyond my training, I will be honest about that and may suggest speaking with an appropriately qualified professional.
A little about me
I trained as a Somatic Sexologist and Sexological Bodyworker through the Institute of Somatic Sexology.
I am also an advanced yoga teacher. I spent more than ten years dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga and have completed ten Vipassana meditation retreats.
Those years of yoga and meditation taught me a great deal about breath, movement, stillness and staying present with the body—even when something feels challenging.
I also bring 38 years of lived experience with hormone replacement treatment. That journey has shaped my understanding of how medical experiences and changes within the body can affect confidence, identity, sexuality and the relationship we have with ourselves.
It does not make me a trauma therapist, but it has given me personal insight, patience and compassion for people navigating their own complex relationship with their body.
I have also spent more than 30 years working privately with women, men and families as a professional hairdresser.
Hairdressing, yoga, meditation and Somatic Sexology are all different practices, but each has taught me how to listen, remain present, respect boundaries and help people feel comfortable being themselves.
You don’t need to perform or be anyone other than who you are. My role is to offer a respectful space where you can slow down, become curious and listen to your own body.
Keeping my work clear
Somatic Sexology is a professional, educational and practitioner-led service.
It does not include dating or reciprocal sexual intimacy.
Any adult companionship I offer is a completely separate recreational service, with its own website, booking process and boundaries. It is not Somatic Sexology, counselling or practitioner-led bodywork.
[Read the Professional Code of Ethics]