Somatic Trauma Therapy

November 2026 course - 7 places available (maximum class size 15). 

Trauma originates in the nervous system and its ability to deal with stressful events - it does not originate in the event itself. The protective barrier present in the person disappears and leads to overwhelming feelings of helplessness, loss of control and intense fear.

From the very beginning of this course, you will be able to use your skills to alleviate your clients’ distress. By teaching them to observe and track their physical sensations and with the use of simple exercises, you will help them to observe and tolerate the physical sensations that give rise to strong emotions. Quite quickly they can begin to feel calmer, safer and less overwhelmed. You will also be able to explain phenomena of the nervous system to them so that they become curious about how their bodies function and respond as they start to feel better. The beauty of this work is that it enables the client to be a part of their own recovery as they use the tools as and when they need, in order to regain stability when they are alone. Students themselves feel great benefits from the work they do throughout the year.

It can be used by anyone working with individuals that display symptoms of trauma and can often quickly help them begin to feel calmer, safer and less overwhelmed.

For more feedback about the course please read our student reviews.

Course Description

The course takes place over six separate two-day weekend master-classes approximately two months apart and includes: All students get individual support throughout the course.

• 6 weekends of practical learning
• 3 individual somatic trauma sessions
• 6 group supervisions
• course workbook

Download of summary course content and full syllabus.

"This course was well-taught, grounded, safe and immensely practical. I came away having really integrated some of the core skills after intense amounts of practice, practice, practice with feedback from skilled and supportive tutors. The teaching staff were incredibly generous and supportive and this contributed to an overall feeling of safety and trust within the group. Learning somatic therapy has transformed both my practice and myself as a practitioner. Thank you!" Rachel M (Counsellor)

What you will learn

• a range of techniques to enable you to guide your client and reduce the impact of trauma
• how to recognise and work with dissociation, freeze and overwhelm
• how to work with specific trauma such as ACE, sexual abuse, attack, pre-verbal events
• the theory of trauma and its effect on the Autonomic Nervous System, so you and your client understand that they are going through a normal survival response
• ways to teach clients to observe and track their physical sensations, using simple exercises to help them observe and tolerate those sensations that give rise to strong emotions
• most importantly you are taught how to keep your client feeling safe

"The Somatic Trauma Therapy course was life changing.  It allowed me to develop much greater levels of observation and awareness, experience implementing techniques and different ways to support clients during the process.  Working consistently with fellow students provided the opportunity to experience and learn from a client, practitioner and observer perspective.  Under the guide of a mentor, further practice with case studies enabled additional learning and build of confidence.  A very special course, taught by incredible people, who give their all, in terms of time, knowledge and expertise." -  Nicola Hately (Yasashii Healing, Fife)

Personalised way of learning

You will learn directly from our school director, Simonetta Logan, a graduate of Babette Rothschild’s Somatic Trauma Therapy and an advanced graduate of Peter Levine’s Somatic Experiencing©. She has been working successfully with trauma for over thirty years.

A maximum of 16 people will be accepted on the course to ensure individual attention. We work in triads, an assistant tutor with each group, to support students and ensure safety and ease of learning throughout the weekend.

Requirements

Our criteria for students are that they have insight and are prepared to work on themselves. They should be sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of others and able to communicate emotionally and verbally.

The course is open to anyone with a practice base in counselling, psychotherapy, bodywork, massage and/or who works with people suffering from trauma.

Certification

The course is worth 148 points as Continued Professional Development and is accredited with the FHT.  It may either be used as a stand-alone therapy, or integrated into your present practice.

Booking, dates & fees

We ask all prospective students to contact us to arrange an informal interview with Simonetta.  This will ensure that the course will properly meet your needs. Please contact Simonetta on 07843 426381 if you are interested in joining the course before making paying your deposit.

November 2026 course dates:

7/8	November 2026
9/10	January 2027
13/14	March 2027
8/9	May 2027
10/11	July 2027
4/5	September 2027

10am-6pm each day.

Group Supervision dates

Students are required to attend one online group supervision every two months – these are held at four different times/days during the week one month between course weekends (these will be confirmed on the first weekend of the course).  Supervision lasts for between 1 & 2 hours depending on student requirements.

w/c 30th November 2026

w/c 8th February 2027

w/c 5th April 2027

w/c 7th June 2027

w/c 3rd August 2027

FEES 

The course fee is £3,000, payable by the start of the course, with early bird (payment in full one month before course start date) or HST students paying £2,800. The deposit is £450.

An installment plan may be available under specific circumstances, - please contact Simonetta to discuss details.  Deposit of £450 required followed by agreed payments in advance of course weekends.

Deposits and payments are refundable until one month prior to the start of the course or in full if your place is taken by someone on the waiting list.

BOOK HERE: 7 places available (maximum class size 15)