Process Work
Psychotherapy - Counselling - Coaching
"The body is a teacher to live life fully."
Arnold Mindell
Psychotherapy - Counselling - Coaching
"The body is a teacher to live life fully."
Arnold Mindell
Process Oriented Psychology (Process Work) was developed by Arnold Mindell, a physicist by training, who became a Jungian analyst and founded Process Work in Zurich, Switzerland during the 80’s. He is now based in Portland Oregan and author of many books - my favourite: The Shaman's Body.
Mindell coined the term dreambody to describe the patterns that express themselves in our body and in our night time dreams. 'In Process Work we focus on the body to gain access to the wisdom of nature and the creative process that is emerging through our body signals and symptoms.' (Jean-Claude Audergon – in New Dimensions in Body Psychotherapy, 2005)
Process Work is a practice of being an awareness activist, being aware of my own body signals, the earth of my body. We develop and expand our awareness to access what we need, or what is emerging in our life. We step over our internal edges and learn to navigate our boundaries to feel more fulfilled and resourced, living closer to our unique purpose in life.
This is a photograph taken from underneath a breaking wave.
How I work and what you might get
In sessions we explore your process, through conversation, movement, drawing, sound, or whatever else shows up in the moment. I work one to one, with couple and with groups.
You might:
- feel a lot of emotions at times, these could be a release or a delving deeper into your process
- learn new aspects of yourself, uncovering qualities you actually can use more effectively in relationships
- experience relief from anxiety and stress, a physical shift in your body
- discover new ways of being in the world
- meet your trauma in a new way, embracing or challenging aspects of your history
- realize your path ahead, become clear about what you want to achieve and how
- discover you are an extraordinary, amazing human being
- ultimately fall in love with yourself
In a session
We work with words, with dreams, altered states, (interoceptive) body sensations, the world, and much more. You bring a topic or issue you want to work on (be it a relationship issue; trauma; recurring body symptoms; a night time dream; a creative project you feel stuck with).
Time and cost
One to one sessions is an hour long - we work for 50 minutes to have time to finish in a good place. Sometimes it will be one session that evokes a deep experience, sometimes it becomes a longer journey you take. The cost for a one to one session is £50 (there is a sliding scale available, for low wage, and also if you book 4 consecutive sessions). Please ask me. The cost for couples will be £45 each, sliding scale is available for low wage. Payment by Paypal, (to move2bestill@gmail.com) or email me for BACS details. I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
About my journey
I am a Process Oriented Psychotherapist, and did a rigorous training with Processwork UK over 10 years that challenged me deeply and provocatively to become more of who I am. I get regular supervision and all personal content will be kept confidential. I am a registered UKCP member.
Click to Contact me about sessions
"5 Rhythms gives me a huge sense of freedom and gives me the opportunity to dance without inhibition which I feel deep gratitude for. It also helps me to keep my body in balance and release any tension which builds up. When I dance, I feel more centred and connected to my body and it helps me get out of the trap of constantly being 'stuck in my head’. It’s also the best way for me to change my mood or state. Combining the classes with one to one sessions is helping me get more deeply immersed into the practice which is wonderful." 5Rhythms dancer.
Mindell coined the term dreambody to describe the patterns that express themselves in our body and in our night time dreams. 'In Process Work we focus on the body to gain access to the wisdom of nature and the creative process that is emerging through our body signals and symptoms.' (Jean-Claude Audergon – in New Dimensions in Body Psychotherapy, 2005)
Process Work is a practice of being an awareness activist, being aware of my own body signals, the earth of my body. We develop and expand our awareness to access what we need, or what is emerging in our life. We step over our internal edges and learn to navigate our boundaries to feel more fulfilled and resourced, living closer to our unique purpose in life.
This is a photograph taken from underneath a breaking wave.
How I work and what you might get
In sessions we explore your process, through conversation, movement, drawing, sound, or whatever else shows up in the moment. I work one to one, with couple and with groups.
You might:
- feel a lot of emotions at times, these could be a release or a delving deeper into your process
- learn new aspects of yourself, uncovering qualities you actually can use more effectively in relationships
- experience relief from anxiety and stress, a physical shift in your body
- discover new ways of being in the world
- meet your trauma in a new way, embracing or challenging aspects of your history
- realize your path ahead, become clear about what you want to achieve and how
- discover you are an extraordinary, amazing human being
- ultimately fall in love with yourself
In a session
We work with words, with dreams, altered states, (interoceptive) body sensations, the world, and much more. You bring a topic or issue you want to work on (be it a relationship issue; trauma; recurring body symptoms; a night time dream; a creative project you feel stuck with).
Time and cost
One to one sessions is an hour long - we work for 50 minutes to have time to finish in a good place. Sometimes it will be one session that evokes a deep experience, sometimes it becomes a longer journey you take. The cost for a one to one session is £50 (there is a sliding scale available, for low wage, and also if you book 4 consecutive sessions). Please ask me. The cost for couples will be £45 each, sliding scale is available for low wage. Payment by Paypal, (to move2bestill@gmail.com) or email me for BACS details. I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
About my journey
I am a Process Oriented Psychotherapist, and did a rigorous training with Processwork UK over 10 years that challenged me deeply and provocatively to become more of who I am. I get regular supervision and all personal content will be kept confidential. I am a registered UKCP member.
Click to Contact me about sessions
"5 Rhythms gives me a huge sense of freedom and gives me the opportunity to dance without inhibition which I feel deep gratitude for. It also helps me to keep my body in balance and release any tension which builds up. When I dance, I feel more centred and connected to my body and it helps me get out of the trap of constantly being 'stuck in my head’. It’s also the best way for me to change my mood or state. Combining the classes with one to one sessions is helping me get more deeply immersed into the practice which is wonderful." 5Rhythms dancer.
