What is SE effective for ?

The key reasons for working with Somatic Experiencing need not be an obvious traumatic event, it can simply be the presence of a symptom or symptoms.

Trauma is not actually held in the event itself but in our individual physiological reaction / response to it.

Symptoms of Traumatic Stress include:

Anxiety, phobias and panic attacks.

Shame, lack of self worth, depression.

Involuntary or odd reactions to everyday events.

Hyper-vigilance or catastrophising.

Addiction.

Insomnia / nightmares.

Physical illnesses such as headaches, migraines, neck and back problems.

Exhaustion, Chronic fatigue.

Palpitations & Breathlessness.

Immune system issues.

Digestive problems.

Avoidance behavior (People / Places.)