Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) is a therapeutic approach that blends body awareness, mindfulness, and talk therapy to help individuals better understand and manage their emotional and physical responses to both attachment experiences and past trauma. Developed by Pat Ogden, SP recognizes that our early attachment experiences with caregivers shape how we form relationships, regulate emotions, and process stress throughout life. For many, unresolved trauma and attachment wounds—whether from childhood or adulthood—can impact how we connect with others, manage emotions, and experience a sense of safety. SP helps clients become more aware of how these past experiences are reflected in their bodies, allowing for deeper emotional healing and the development of healthier relational patterns.
In Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, therapists guide clients to explore bodily sensations and movements as they relate to both past trauma and attachment experiences. By tuning into present moment experiences, clients can begin to make connections between their physical reactions, emotional patterns and painful beliefs about themselves, ultimately helping them shift how they respond to present-day challenges in relationships and life.
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy offers a powerful, integrated way to address the overlap between trauma and attachment difficulties. It’s particularly beneficial for those who find it challenging to express or process emotions solely through talk therapy, as it engages the body’s wisdom in the healing process. Whether someone is navigating the effects of early attachment wounds, trauma, or chronic relationship difficulties, SP helps individuals build emotional resilience, improve self-regulation, and foster more secure connections with others.
