Somatic Compass

Let your body show the way

Hi, and thank you for being curious about Somatic Compass!

This form helps me get to know you and make sure this circle is a good fit for you right now. There are no right or wrong answers, and you can write as much or as little as you like. It takes about 10 minutes.

Everything you share stays between you and me. I read every form myself.

Part 1 – About you

First name

Last name

Email

Phone

1. Have you joined one of my nervous system workshops?

Yes

Not yet

If not yet, that's totally fine: we go back over the basics every week.

What drew you to Somatic Compass?

What have you already tried to look after yourself? Talk therapy, yoga, meditation, breathwork, books, podcasts… anything counts. What helped, and where did you feel something was still missing?

Part 2 – What you hope for

Imagine yourself walking out of the last session on 9 December. What would you love to feel, or understand differently?

When stress or overwhelm shows up, how do you usually notice it in your body? It's okay if you're not sure yet. That's exactly what we'll explore together.

Part 3 – Looking after you

Somatic Compass is a space to understand your nervous system, feel what's going on in your body, and slowly grow your capacity, with the group as support. It isn't individual therapy, and it isn't a place to go deep into difficult memories. These questions help me check that the timing is right for you. You don't need to tell me anything about your past if you don't want to.

Has something very heavy happened in the last few months, like a loss, a shock, or a big change?

Yes

No

If yes, you can share a few words, or just leave it there.

Are you currently having thoughts of ending your life or harming yourself?

Yes

No

I'd rather talk about it

If you answered yes, thank you for telling me. I'll get in touch with you personally. If you need someone to talk to right now, you can call or text 1737, any time, for free.

Who or what supports you when things get hard? A friend, a partner, a therapist, a doctor, a community, a place, an animal…

Is there anything that would help you feel safe and comfortable in a group? Physical needs, accessibility, things you find hard in groups, anything at all.

Part 4 – Practical details

We meet four Wednesdays in Ferrymead: 18 November, 25 November, 2 December and 9 December, from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Each session builds on the one before, so being there for all four really helps. Can you make all four?

Yes

I'm not sure I can make them all

Would you like a short chat with me before joining?

Yes, I'd love that

No need