My work, simply put, aims to Integrate both the Mind and Body in the treatment of mental health symptoms.
I do this by combining the art and science of Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Somatic Experiencing.
My Background
My life’s journey has not been without challenge, however my experiences with different modalities, provided me with an opportunity for personal growth, healing, and a great deal of learning. I bring that collective experience to my work, which is further informed by several years of academic study and an inherent passion for what I do.... Read more
Testimonial
"Working with Amána has helped me find a truer path for myself. My relationships are healthier and I have a better understanding of the role I play within them. She has also helped me to figure out what my personal boundaries are and how to communicate them in a considered way. I often hear her voice inside my head, which helps me to think before I act. I feel more confident in ways I never thought possible, but it has been a long journey and I also know that it will be an ongoing process." Victoria
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy helps clients understand their emotions and unconscious patterns of behavior. By talking through these emotions and behaviours clients come to know themselves better and make better decisions for themselves...Read more...
Testimonial
"I have been working with Amána for 2 years and did not have an experience of therapy before. She made me feel comfortable and listened to from the beginning. I have seen so many changes in my life but in ways I didn't expect and often the shifts are subtle. I now regard therapy as part of my self care and continue to be surprised by the work and believe that everyone could benefit from it. The biggest change for me has been to feel more relaxed and accepting of myself and others. Things just make more sense and I feel so much clearer in knowing what I want and need." Lucinda
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing is now the most widespread form of body-based (psycho)therapy in the world, due to its unparalleled efficiency in helping people come out of trauma-based symptoms and long-term suffering."> Read More...
Testimonial
"I have recently transitioned to Somatic Experiencing with Amána after a year of talking therapy. I wanted to explore working this way as I feel a lot of my stress and anxiety effects my body in different ways. It has been really interesting to notice things going on in my body that I never paid any attention to and there always seems to be a direct correlation to a feeling/ emotion that I wasn't aware of. I have also started using some of the techniques at work, when I get really stressed, and it has already helped prevent my anxiety from spiralling and I have not had a panic attack since. I have some trauma in my past, which we are very slowly beginning to work on, I really appreciate Amána's gentle and slow approach, which makes me feel safe enough to revisit difficult things from my past." Riyan
Get in Touch
Amána van Staden
info@amanamindbody.co.uk
East Sussex, UK
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