Trauma Counselling and Somatic Therapy Nelson, BC, with Michelle Binnie
In Person & Online Trauma Counselling and Somatic Therapy
Trauma counselling and somatic therapy in Nelson, BC, with Michelle Binnie offers a compassionate space to heal and reconnect.
Life is made up of countless moments—some slip by unnoticed, while others leave lasting impressions that ripple through our lives for years.
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When life’s challenges leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, our bodies, and our relationships, having a place to heal and process is essential.
With empathy and care, Michelle helps you explore the connection between your story, emotions, and body, guiding you toward greater self-awareness and healing. Together, you can create a path toward feeling grounded, whole, and empowered.
What do Trauma Counselling and Somatic Therapy Help With?
Getting more in touch with your own emotions.
Processing and releasing major life events or trauma.
Having deeper and more meaningful relationships.
Creating safe boundaries for yourself.
Having new tools, encouragement and someone to listen.
What is Somatic Therapy?
My name is Alexa Young
Somatic therapy is a type of treatment that helps people heal from trauma by focusing on the connection between their body and mind. It works on the idea that the body holds onto past experiences, especially stress or trauma, and that paying attention to physical sensations—like tension or discomfort—can help release these stuck emotions.
Through gentle awareness of the body, people can learn to feel safer, more grounded, and better able to manage their emotions. The goal is to help the body and mind work together to recover from difficult experiences.
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Somatic therapy is also a deeply effective approach to helping people deepen their connection to themselves and learn to understand their emotions. One goal of Somatic therapy is to strengthen the ability to attune to different aspects of our experience, such as sensation, emotions, thinking or meaning-making, and the physiological body.
“Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light”
- Brene Brown
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Identifying Trauma in Your Body
Trauma has many faces. It can emerge from a powerful event or it can be the result of repeated emotional experiences—in our infancy, childhood or as adults.
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Once the immediate threat has passed, your body and nervous system will store the memory so that your internal protection system can better recognize and respond to unsafe environments in the future.
This is how trauma can have lasting effect on your sense of self and safety in the world.
Heal, Reconnect, and Thrive with Michelle Binnie
My name is Alexa Young
Based in Nelson, British Columbia, Michelle Binnie specializes in trauma counselling and somatic therapy, helping individuals heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression.
With a compassionate, body-based approach, Michelle combines advanced techniques from neurobiology, attachment theory, and somatic practices to guide clients in breaking free from patterns shaped by past experiences.
Whether you’re seeking to transform relationship dynamics or release trauma held in your body, Michelle offers a safe, supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself, heal deeply, and create meaningful change.
