What Is Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy
Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy is a body-centered approach to working with psychedelic experiences, grounded in somatic awareness, presence, and relational support.
This approach draws from somatic psychotherapy and embodied awareness practices, combined with the intentional use of psychedelics. Rather than focusing on interpretation or peak experiences, the emphasis is on staying connected to what is unfolding in the body — sensations, impulses, emotions, and shifts in awareness — as experience unfolds.
Psychedelics are not approached as a solution or shortcut, but as an amplifier of inner experience, bringing existing patterns and emotions more clearly into awareness. The therapeutic process is shaped by preparation, attuned guidance, and integration, allowing what emerges to be met with care and at a pace that respects your system.
Some people come to this work to explore themselves in expanded states of awareness. Others arrive as a continuation of somatic or Hakomi-informed therapy. In both cases, the foundation remains the same: presence, choice, and a collaborative process that supports understanding through direct, embodied experience.
Working in Relationship
The relationship between you and the facilitator is the foundation of this work. It is through this attuned connection that experiences can be met safely, slowly, and with care.
As a facilitator, I stay present with your process in each moment, tracking what is happening and offering guidance when it feels supportive. At times this may be a reflection or gentle invitation; at other times it may be simply holding space and allowing your experience to unfold without interruption.
This work is not directed toward a specific outcome. Instead, it is a collaborative process where we follow what is present, moment by moment, with attention to pacing, safety, and choice.
Over time, this kind of relational support can create a sense of steadiness and trust, allowing deeper layers of experience to be met with more clarity and less effort.
“Odin was there to guide and support me...using playfulness and humor in a way that helped me to feel grounded without feeling rushed or judged. Odin is an extraordinary facilitator, blending deep wisdom with a loving, grounded presence”
A Present-Moment, Body-Informed Approach
This work follows what is happening in the present moment — in sensations, emotions, thoughts, and impulses — as they arise in real time.
Rather than working from analysis or interpretation, we stay close to direct experience in the body. This creates a way of exploring that is slower, more subtle, and often more revealing than thinking alone.
The body becomes a guide in this process. It helps bring attention to patterns as they are being lived, not just understood, allowing space for something new to emerge without force or direction.
Curiosity is central. Together, we learn to stay with what is present — even when it is unfamiliar, unclear, or intense — and allow experience to unfold at its own pace.
Over time, this way of working can support a more grounded relationship to yourself, and a clearer sense of how you meet your inner world.
In Conversation: Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy & Hakomi
If you’d like to get a felt sense of how I approach this work, you’re welcome to listen to a conversation where I speak about Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy and Hakomi-informed practice.
In this conversation, we explore the relational foundations of this work, what it means to work somatically in expanded states of awareness, and how psychedelic experiences can be met with presence, care, and integration.
If you’re also curious about somatic therapy (Hakomi-informed sessions), you can explore that here.
Application Process
Entering Psychedelic Somatic Therapy is a considered and collaborative process. Rather than assuming this work is right for everyone, we take time to explore whether it feels aligned and supportive for you.
Step 1
Schedule an Exploration Call
Begin by booking a free call for us to connect. This conversation is a space to explore what’s drawing you to this work, ask questions, and get a sense of how we might work together.
Step 2
Complete a Health Questionnaire
If it feels aligned to continue, you’ll be invited to complete a health questionnaire. This helps ensure that this work is approached with care, clarity, and attention to your well-being.
Step 3
Review Together
We’ll reconnect to reflect on the questionnaire and explore next steps together. In some cases, this work may not be the right fit — and if so, that will be named openly and with care.
Step 4
Moving Forward
If we both feel that this approach is supportive for you, you’ll be invited to continue. At that point, you’ll receive clear information to help you prepare and orient yourself for the work ahead.
Learn More About Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy
If you’d like to explore this approach in more detail, you can download a free brochure. It outlines the process, what sessions can support, and how we might work together in a way that honors your pace and curiosity.
Download the Brochure
Get an overview of the approach, preparation, and integration
Learn how sessions are structured and what to expect
Discover the relational and embodied principles that guide the work
Simply fill in your name and email, and the brochure will be sent directly to you. By downloading, you’ll also be subscribed to my newsletter, where I share practices and reflections for deepening self-awareness and inner connection. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Is This Approach Right for You?
Psychedelic Assisted Somatic Therapy may be a good fit if you feel drawn to exploring your inner world slowly and with care, and if you’re open to working with what shows up in the present moment — rather than aiming for specific outcomes or peak experiences.
This approach tends to resonate with people who value groundedness, curiosity, and relational support, and who are willing to listen to the pace and signals of their own system.
It may not be the right fit if you’re looking for quick fixes or a purely cathartic or visionary experience. And that’s okay — part of this work is honoring what feels aligned, and what doesn’t.
If This Speaks to You
If something on this page resonates — even if you’re not quite sure why — you’re welcome to book a free 30-minute call with me.
This conversation is a gentle space to explore what’s drawing you here, ask any questions you may have, and get a feel for how I work. There’s no pressure, no expectation to commit — just an opportunity to sense whether this approach feels supportive for you at this moment.
If it feels aligned, we can explore possible next steps together. And if not, that’s completely okay too.
Disclaimer: The decision to engage in psychedelic experiences is a deeply personal one. It is essential to acknowledge that the use of psychedelic substances carries inherent risks and potential consequences. By choosing to explore psychedelics, individuals accept full personal responsibility for their actions, decisions, and any outcomes that may arise from their use. The facilitator of the experience, cannot be held responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the ingestion of a psychedelic substance.