Applied Somatic Counselling Skills for Helping Professionals

4-Day Online Module – 35 Hours
1st – 4th June 2026
09:30 – 16:30 CET

An invitation to deepen, feel, and connect

Are you longing to communicate in a way that speaks not only through words, but through presence?
This unique training in Applied Somatic Counselling Skills invites you to meet others, and yourself, from a grounded, embodied place.

Designed for professionals who work with the body, such as yoga therapists, body-oriented practitioners, coaches and care providers, this 4-day live online module offers a rich, experiential journey. You’ll explore a trauma-sensitive, relational approach to communication, grounded in somatic intelligence and invitational language.

Rather than focusing on ‘fixing’, we explore what it means to truly be with, ourselves and others, in the therapeutic space.

As Brené Brown so beautifully puts it:

“Counselling is a process of discovery, not fixing.”

What to Expect

• A 4-day immersive learning journey, Monday to Thursday
• Live, interactive teaching with Esther van der Sande, an experienced professional in the field
• Small group practice sessions with personalised guidance
• Embodied exercises, case studies and real-world applications
• Space for integration, reflection and shared dialogue
• Unlimited replay access to recorded sessions
• Access to a vibrant international community
• Safe and trauma-sensitive online learning environment

Who is this for?

• This module is for you if you are:
• A yoga therapist (in training or certified)
• A yoga teacher seeking to deepen into therapeutic, body-based work
• A healthcare or wellbeing professional (e.g., doctor, physiotherapist, coach, counsellor) wanting to integrate a somatic and trauma-informed approach
• Curious about how to embody and practise counselling skills in your own professional development

You will learn how to

• Apply somatic counselling skills in your yoga therapy or therapeutic work
• Build trust through presence, listening, silence, and mindful language
• Recognise and hold transference and body image sensitivities with care
• Cultivate safety and connection as a foundation for change
• Understand the scope of Somatic Counselling vs. Psychotherapy
• Integrate appropriate timing and touch in a therapeutic session
• Ground your communication in embodied, relational awareness

Training format

35 hours over 4 live online days
Interactive classes, small group work, and individual feedback
English spoken, with an international group
Includes a self-study assignment and platform access

Dates & Times

1st – 4th June 2026
Daily from 09:30 to 16:30 CET

(with one self-study day and live check-in)
Please note: module times may adjust slightly to support group flow and pace.

Price

€500 (excl. 21% VAT) – total €605 incl. VAT

We display both the exclusive and inclusive VAT amounts, as participants may register either as individuals or on behalf of a business.

Need an invoice? An invoice will be sent to you automatically after registration.

This training is not only a professional enrichment, it’s an invitation to meet yourself more fully, and to show up in your work with authenticity and care.

“The body doesn’t lie, it gently invites us to listen.”