Stress and tension aren’t just in your head—they live in your body too. Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) work with your body’s natural ability to release what it’s been holding. Using gentle, guided movements, TRE helps you feel grounded, calm, and in control again.
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) are a simple yet powerful way to release deep-held stress and tension stored in the body. By activating your body’s natural shaking and tremoring response, TRE helps you safely discharge physical and emotional stress, restoring balance and ease.
We often think of stress and trauma as something that lives in our minds, but our bodies carry it too—tight muscles, restlessness, and feelings of unease are all ways our bodies hold onto tension. TRE works with your body’s natural instincts, using gentle movements to trigger a release and allow your nervous system to settle.
It’s not about reliving past experiences or forcing yourself to “fix” anything. TRE is a gentle, self-regulating process that meets you where you are; whether you’re carrying the weight of everyday stress or emotions you’ve been holding for far too long. TRE gives your body permission to let go… in its own time and way.
Stress, tension, and overwhelm don’t just live in your thoughts—they get stored in your muscles and nervous system too. TRE taps into your body’s natural ability to release these patterns through gentle, involuntary shaking. It’s something we all have the capacity for, even if we’ve forgotten how to access it.
The process starts with simple, guided exercises that activate your body’s natural release response. You don’t have to force anything—once your body feels safe, it knows exactly what to do.
In each session, I’ll guide you through the exercises and help you stay connected to your body as the release happens. It’s never rushed or forced—this is your space to let your body do what it’s ready for, in its own time.
Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) go beyond relaxation. They tap into your body’s built-in ability to release stored tension, giving you the space to feel calm, steady, and grounded. Whether it’s everyday stress or deeper patterns of holding, TRE helps your body reset—naturally and gently.
Here’s how it can help:
Sometimes, we don’t even realise how much stress and emotion our bodies are holding onto. Through movement, Dance Movement Therapy gently helps you release that tension, giving your mind and body the space it needs to be at peace.
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to lose touch with what your body is trying to tell you. This therapy helps you tune in and understand the signals your body is sending, creating a sense of connection that feels grounding and natural.
The simple act of moving with intention can shift your body out of a state of tension and into a state of calm. It’s not about getting it right—it’s about letting your body find its natural rhythm and balance.
TRE helps you rebuild trust with your body, creating a sense of safety and stability that doesn’t depend on external circumstances. It’s a practice of coming home to yourself.
Because TRE works with your body’s natural processes, the effects build over time. As your body learns to release and reset, you’ll find it easier to handle stress, stay grounded, and feel more like yourself again.
TRE isn’t about forcing change or revisiting painful memories. Instead, it’s about giving your body permission to do what it already knows how to do – release, reset, and restore balance.
Unlike talk therapy, TRE doesn’t rely on words to process what you’re carrying. It works directly with the nervous system, allowing tension to shift and emotions to move without needing to explain or analyse them.
This process is deeply personal, yet simple and intuitive. You don’t have to get it “right.” TRE meets you where you are; whether that’s feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for something different. It’s not about fixing yourself. It’s about creating space for what’s been held inside to be released gently and naturally.
TRE helps you reconnect to your body’s wisdom in a way that feels grounding, safe, and empowering – reminding you that healing doesn’t have to be hard.
This is your time to reconnect—to yourself, your emotions, and your body. Together, we’ll create a space where you can feel supported to take the steps towards taking back control of your life.
If this feels like the right step for you, I’m here to support you.