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Emma Simpson - Trauma-Informed Somatic Therapy

Emma Simpson
↠ Somatic Therapist
↠ Counsellor I Group Therapist I Somatic Bodywork
↠ Gentle, deep work for embodied healing 💫

Emma Simpson
↠ Manual and movement therapist
↠ Anatomy Trains (ATSI) Structural Integration Practitioner
↠ Remedial Therapist
↠ ScarWork Therapist
↠ TMJ Therapy Specialist

24/08/2025

🌿 Mindfulness for Everyday Life 🌿

Mindfulness is the simple practice of coming home to yourself — being present, on purpose, and with kindness.

It isn’t about “emptying your mind” or “getting it right.” It’s about noticing what’s here — your breath, your body, your surroundings — without judgment.

In DBT, mindfulness is a core skill because it helps calm the nervous system, reduce reactivity, and create space for choice. These same benefits can support anyone — whether you’re navigating stress, healing, or finding steadiness in recovery.

Try starting small:

✨ Mindful breathing – Follow your inhale and exhale, letting your shoulders soften.

✨ Deep listening – Let one sound around you anchor your attention.

✨ Mindful eating – Pause and truly savour each bite.

Each mindful moment is a way of telling your nervous system, “You’re safe.” Over time, these small practices create space for clarity, compassion, and a greater sense of balance. 🌱

22/08/2025

🛑 STOP is one of the simplest, most powerful DBT skills.
When emotions rise, STOP gives your brain and body a reset button.

S → Stop
Freeze. Don’t react on autopilot.

T → Take a Step Back
Breathe. Create space.

O → Observe
Notice your body and your surroundings.

P → Proceed Mindfully
Act with intention, not impulse.

A moment of pause can change everything.

✨ Reflection:
What situation this week could benefit from STOP? Share in the comments — you never know who your story might help. 💛

18/08/2025

🌿 Finding the Middle Path 🌿

In Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), we talk about three states of mind:

Reasonable Mind – logical, factual, structured.
Emotion Mind – reactive, passionate, feeling-driven.
Wise Mind – the balance, where heart and head meet.

Wise Mind is the middle path. It’s not about ignoring emotions or silencing reason—it’s about holding both and finding a deeper truth.

✨ The way to access Wise Mind is through mindfulness.

By practising the core skills - observe, describe, and participate—we create space to see clearly, respond wisely, and step forward with balance.

It’s not always easy (especially when shame, fear, or old patterns show up), but every time you pause, notice, and choose to engage mindfully, you are already in your Wise Mind.

💫 DBT skills aren’t just therapy tools- they’re life skills. They help us navigate recovery, relationships, and everyday choices with more compassion and clarity.

Today, may you find even a small moment to breathe, notice, and step into your own Wise Mind. 🌸

15/08/2025

✨ Two Paths to Reconnection & Renewal ✨

🌿 Somatic Counselling & Body-Based Healing

Where words meet the wisdom of the body. A gentle blend of talk therapy and somatic techniques to release tension, restore balance, and deepen your connection to yourself.

🤲 Somatic Bodywork

Mindful, hands-on work with the fascia, muscles, and nervous system. Slow down, tune in, and feel your body’s innate capacity for healing.

Whether you need emotional support, physical relief, or both, we’ll meet you exactly where you are.

📅 Book your session today and take the next step toward feeling grounded, connected, and restored.

11/08/2025

💛 A regulated nervous system really is a gift - for yourself, and for everyone you’re connected to.

When we can anchor into our own regulation, we can meet someone else’s dysregulation without being pulled into it.
Instead of reacting automatically, we get to respond - with presence, with kindness, with care.

This is what co-regulation is all about.
It’s how we build safety with each other.
It’s how healing becomes possible - together.

This perspective is inspired by the work of Deb Dana, LCSW, polyvagal therapist and co-founder of the Polyvagal Institute.

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Address

66 Justin Street
Lilyfield, NSW
2040

Website

http://www.emmasimpson.com.au/

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