Body-Based Therapy Group
Closed Group
Duration: 10 months
Frequency: 1 x per month
Format: The group runs from September to June, meeting one Saturday a month from 12–3.30pm.
Dates: Saturdays, 12–3.30pm, Sep-June
Venue: St Denys, Southampton.
What to expect?
This monthly body-based therapy group offers a supportive and contained space to explore yourself in relationship with others, through the wisdom of the body. We work with somatic practice, emotional expression, and nervous system awareness, drawing on approaches such as polyvagal theory, consent-based work, and sociometry (the exploration of the seen and unseen connections within a group). The group runs from September to June, meeting one Saturday a month from 12–3.30pm in St Denys, Southampton.
In the first few sessions we focus on building safety and trust within the group. This includes creating a shared somatic group contract, gently getting to know one another, and developing the capacity to notice and track sensations, emotions, and patterns in the body. Sessions may include guided somatic practices, reflective exercises, and occasional pair work, though much of the work is processed together as a whole group.
As the group develops, the structure becomes more fluid and responsive to what is present. Participants are invited to bring whatever is alive for them. This might be grief, anger, fear, joy, or a sense of being stuck in familiar patterns. We let the body lead, trusting that what needs attention will naturally emerge. There is powerful learning in witnessing and supporting others, and in noticing how we relate to different group members. Strong feelings that arise in the group are explored with curiosity and care, often offering insight into our wider relationships and life experiences.
Everything in the group is invitational. You are always in choice about how you participate, and simply being present and witnessing is a valid and meaningful way to take part. This is a closed group, meaning the same people commit to the full cycle, allowing depth, continuity, and a strong sense of connection to develop over time.
Your Facilitator
Kirsteen Anderssen is an experienced mentor, bodyworker and body-based therapist based in Southampton, UK. She is also a certified psychotherapeutic counsellor (MNCPS) and trauma therapist. Kirsteen has been working therapeutically for almost 20 years, having previously worked in early intervention and attachment services within the NHS. Kirsteen is also a graduate and certified trainer of Psychodramatic Bodywork and has assisted on trainings in Canada, Serbia and the UK since 2006. Kirsteen runs a busy individual practice in Southampton UK and for the last 5 years she has run a monthly Somatic Body Based therapy group. She offers a variety of experiential workshops on a range of themes including embodiment, anger and grief.
Cost
Investment: £37.50 per group. Or £350 for all 10 groups when paid in advance. For more information or to book a short call to discuss being added to the waiting list for this group please contact me.
Start your journey with Kirsteen
Feel free to reach out with any questions.