SOMATIC COACHING
Nervous‑System Support for Stress, Burnout & Emotional Overwhelm
Let’s face it: sometimes life feels out of whack. Your mind’s racing, your body’s tense, you’re not sleeping properly, and you’re holding everything together for everyone else. Somatic (Body‑Oriented) Coaching is where we begin to change that at the level of your nervous system, not just your thoughts.
This isn’t your typical “let’s just talk about it” approach. In our one‑on‑one sessions, we explore how your body and mind work together under stress, burnout and big emotions, using simple practices like breath, gentle movement and awareness to help you regulate, reset and feel like yourself again.
This is part of Step 2 of the Unapologetic Toolkit — Clutch Bag
WHAT IS SOMATIC COACHING
Drawing on training from The Somatic School in London, Somatic Coaching integrates advanced body‑oriented practices with Compassionate Inquiry principles to support deep, lasting change.
This approach is designed to help you:
Enhance self‑awareness by exploring the physical sensations tied to emotions
Improve emotional regulation by calming and stabilising your nervous system
Reduce stress and mental overload while increasing clarity and focus
Build resilience so you can move through pressure and change without burning out
Support trauma healing by gently working with emotions and experiences stored in the body
WHAT TO EXPECT IN OUR 1:1 SESSIONS
Picture this: a judgment‑free zone where you can:
Let go of emotional baggage without feeling overwhelmed
Swap out those persistent self‑doubts for grounded self‑trust
Learn to stay cool under pressure (yes, even during that big presentation or when the kids are all go)
Find that sweet spot between killing it at work and actually enjoying your life
Feel your system soften so sleep, digestion and energy have a chance to recalibrate
WHY CHOOSE SOMATIC COACHING
Think of your body as a treasure map for your mental health. By learning to read its signals, you unlock practical, compassionate tools for handling life’s curveballs with less stress and more self‑respect.
Whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, building your own empire, or juggling the chaos of home life, Somatic Coaching helps you: regulate your nervous system, create real‑world boundaries, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels stylish, grounded and unapologetically you.
READY TO INVEST IN YOURSELF?
This is your chance to peel back the layers and figure out what is really holding you back. Together, we will find your balance, boost your confidence and help you start living life on your own terms—no apologies needed.
Somatic Coaching can be experienced as stand‑alone sessions or as part of a wider Unapologetic Nervous System experience that may also include Compassionate Inquiry, EFT Tapping, Meditation and, for in‑person clients, tech‑supported recovery with Flowpresso and LightStim.
Individual Somatic Coaching Sessions
Investment: $145.00 per session.
Payable on the day.
Frequency: We start with regular sessions to build a strong foundation, then gradually reduce frequency as you gain confidence in applying what we have explored together. The aim is for you to thrive independently, using support only when life presents new challenges.
Flexibility: Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, with both in‑person and online sessions available.
Investment: $650.00 ($130 per session)
This amount is paid in full.
Step boldly into your journey with the Unapologetic Starter Pack—five personally tailored sessions designed to create the foundation for lasting, authentic change. Together, we take a comprehensive dive into your unique needs, honouring your lived experience and supporting you to uncover the bold, authentic you that has always been there and is ready to emerge.
Your Unapologetic Starter Pack
CLIENT SUCCESS STORY
“In sessions together with Nic I felt completely understood and supported. There is an authenticity, a genuine care and thoughtfulness, and I deeply value what a safe and comfortable space she creates for me to explore what I need. Thank you Nic.”
— Diana
Somatic Coaching FAQ’s
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Somatic Coaching is a body‑based, evidence‑informed approach that blends traditional coaching with advanced somatic (body‑oriented) practices, offered through Unapologetically Robertson—a nervous‑system‑first mental‑wellness studio in Christchurch for bold, sensitive women. Grounded in science and self‑discovery, this method supports you to notice, process and transform emotional patterns through the wisdom of your own body—not just your thoughts.
Drawing on training from The Somatic School in London, this approach enhances self‑awareness by exploring the physical sensations tied to emotions, improves emotional regulation by calming the nervous system, reduces stress while increasing mental clarity, builds emotional resilience and supports trauma healing by working gently with what is stored in the body.
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Perfect for high-achievers, sensitives, or anyone feeling ‘out of sync,’ overwhelmed, or disconnected—especially women experiencing high‑functioning anxiety, burnout or chronic stress. Somatic Coaching is especially supportive if you are navigating burnout, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, people‑pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, anxiety in the body, or feeling disconnected from yourself. It is also a powerful complement to therapy and other mental‑health supports.
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Unlike traditional talk therapy, which often stays “in your head,” Somatic Coaching meets you where mind and body intersect. Sessions integrate gentle movement, breathwork, body awareness, and mindfulness to help shift stuck patterns, rebuild resilience, and support lasting change from the inside out.
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Perfect for high‑achievers, sensitives, or anyone feeling “out of sync,” overwhelmed or disconnected—especially women experiencing high‑functioning anxiety, burnout or chronic stress. Somatic Coaching is especially supportive if you are navigating burnout, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, people‑pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, anxiety in the body or feeling disconnected from yourself. It is also a powerful complement to therapy and other mental‑health supports, giving you a body‑based way to integrate what you are working on in those spaces.
Somatic coaching in Christchurch with Unapologetically Robertson gives you a grounded, body‑based way to regulate your nervous system and rebuild resilience in real life.
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Regulating stress and calming anxiety
Building emotional intelligence and resilience
Releasing limiting beliefs held physically
Restoring mind–body balance during life transitions (career, burnout, postpartum, reinvention)
Improving self-trust, boundaries, and confidence
Reconnecting with joy, pleasure, and vitality in your daily life.
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Sessions are collaborative and gently paced. You will be guided through simple yet powerful practices—such as breathwork, grounding, gentle movement, imagery and present‑moment awareness—to help you tune into your body’s signals and what they are trying to tell you. Together, we explore patterns, triggers and responses with curiosity, not judgement, so you can find new options where you previously felt stuck.
Across sessions, you build practical tools you can use between appointments, so regulation and resilience become part of everyday life—not just something that happens in the room.
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No experience required. Come exactly as you are. Somatic Coaching is suitable for all bodies, backgrounds, and comfort levels. Wear comfortable clothes and bring curiosity.
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Absolutely. Trained by The Somatic School in London, Unapologetically Robertson’s approach is gently paced, client‑led and designed for emotional and nervous system safety, offering trauma‑informed mind–body support. Your comfort, consent and readiness always come first, and practices are adapted to your boundaries so you can explore deeply while still feeling supported and resourced.
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Yes. Somatic Coaching can stand alone or be woven into a wider Unapologetic Nervous System experience alongside Compassionate Inquiry, EFT Tapping, Meditation and, for in‑person clients, tech‑supported recovery with Flowpresso and LightStim. Many clients find this integrated approach helps changes land more deeply in both mind and body, making shifts feel more sustainable over time.
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Book your free Bag Check intro chat for a relaxed, no-pressure conversation, or take our Find Your Path quiz to see if Somatic Coaching (or another service) is right for you.
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Unapologetically Robertson is a boutique, nervous‑system‑first mental‑wellness studio in Christchurch offering somatic coaching for bold, sensitive women navigating anxiety, burnout, chronic stress and trauma patterns. Sessions blend somatic practices, Compassionate Inquiry, EFT Tapping and mindfulness to support safe, trauma‑informed healing at your pace.m description
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Somatic Coaching helps regulate your nervous system by working directly with body sensations, breath and movement rather than only talking about problems. This can reduce anxiety, ease burnout, improve sleep and restore a sense of grounded confidence so life feels less overwhelming and more manageable
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Yes. Somatic Coaching sessions are available both in‑person at the Christchurch studio and online, so you can access nervous‑system‑focused support wherever you are. Online sessions use simple, guided practices that translate well over video, making it easy to integrate into a busy life.
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If you are unsure whether Somatic Coaching, EFT Tapping, Compassionate Inquiry, Meditation or Flowpresso is the best first step, you do not have to figure it out alone. Book a free Bag Check intro chat and we will map out the most supportive starting point for your nervous system, your schedule and your goals.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
This is part of Step 1 of the Unapologetic Toolkit — The Bag Check
Our Bag Check is a FREE Intro Chat to see if we’re the right vibe, and to assist in choosing the Therapeutic Modality that best suits you.
Through personalised one‑on‑one coaching sessions, we’ll work together to calm and strengthen your nervous system, shift long‑held patterns, and create lasting change in how you feel, cope and show up.
Whether you're navigating the corporate world, building your own empire, or simply craving more fulfilment and balance, this is your chance to invest fully in your growth and well-being. We'll focus on the goals that matter most to you, and I'll be your partner in thinking, supporting you every step of the way.
The path to your most vibrant, authentic self starts here. Take the first step by booking a free bag check to see how we might be able to work together. Let's co-create the life you were born to live!