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Release anxiety, stored trauma, and stress patterns with body-based counselling in South Surrey, BC & Online.

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andree patenaude is a white woman and somatic therapist wearing a white  shirt and smiling

Somatic Therapy in Surrey, BC

Andree Patenaude, RTC Relational Somatic Therapist ACCT #3270

Registered Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT Member - RTC #3270)
75 minute sessions in-person or online

You've been holding a lot lately.

The tension of keeping it all together, the weight of being a deep feeler...

...the distance between who you know you are and how you currently feel.

It's time for a shift.

And you're curious about somatic work. You've heard it can help you reconnect with yourself and heal the trauma you've been carrying.

You've talked it through, and now you're longing to explore what it means to actually feel yourself...

You're not looking for someone to fix you or tell you how to live... you're looking for a guide as you reconnect with your inner being.

Feel more at home in your body & mind.

This work is for you if:

You're committed to your inner exploration.

You're willing to slow down and get curious about what your body is telling you.

You want to explore deeply in session and learn tools you can use in your daily life.

You're open to trying new approaches (some might feel a little unusual at first.)

You're ready to be an active participant in your own growth & healing.

It might not be for you if:

You're in acute crisis and need immediate intervention.

You want mostly traditional talk therapy and are uncomfortable exploring experientially.

You prefer a therapist who has all of the answers.

You want a quick fix.

Is This For You?

What a Session Feels Like:

In somatic therapy, you don’t have to retell your whole story.

You can share a lot or just a little bit about what's on your mind.

Together, we slow down and listen to what your body is saying.

Through sensation, breath, movement, and gentle awareness...

You'll begin to notice patterns - the ways you’ve been holding, bracing, or protecting yourself.

You'll learn to track what's happening in your body, release what's ready to shift, and reconnect with yourself.

Not to erase your past, but to help you feel more present and at ease in your life.

Start Here:

👉 Learn more about in-person somatic therapy in Surrey.

👉 Learn more about online somatic therapy across BC.

👉 Book a free 20 minute consult.

"As someone who has experienced intense anxiety since I was a child, I’ve gone through numerous types of therapy.

Andree has helped me to connect and be in tune with how my body is feeling when I’m anxious. Somatic therapy takes me out of my head and helps me to recognize how I’m feeling, where my body is holding the anxiety and to release it. My brain and body are connecting and working through memories and experiences together."

client experience

If you're here, you’ve probably already done a lot of inner work. You’re thoughtful, self-aware — maybe even the one others turn to for support.

But there's only so far you can go with reframing your thoughts, and now you're looking for something deeper.

I’m Andree (she/her), a certified Relational Somatic Therapist and Registered Therapeutic Counsellor.

At the time of my worst mental health, I needed an approach that didn't try to categorize or fix me.

What helped me navigate my big feelings, dissociation, anxiety, rage and panic... was learning to listen to my body.

With a background in human geography, harm reduction, community advocacy, and ongoing training in clinical somatics, I support people to unravel survival patterns, reconnect with themselves, and access the deep wisdom that lives within their bodies.

This a confidential and non-judgemental space for you to explore what you've been holding inside. This work is both nervous system-based and intuitive — and rooted in the belief that you are already whole.

Lets begin together.

Welcome!

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a woman in a white shirt and a black couch

I will get back to you within 2 business days.

Reconnect with yourself & your body, release long-held tension and reduce chronic pain.

Finally feel less reactive, so you can be more present and connected with the people you love.

Release those 'stuck' emotions that you've been bottling up for years in a safe space... so you can feel lighter than ever.

Somatic Therapy Can Help You....

Having to explain everything all over again or relive the whole story.
We follow the body’s cues to understand what parts of your story are ready to be processed and released in each session.

Judgement, labels, or being put into a box.
Your story, identity, and experience are honoured here. This is a collaborative process guided by curiosity and possibility.

Overthinking, analyzing yourself, or needing another mindset shift.
This is not about fixing or reframing— it’s about feeling, sensing, and creating space to explore what’s true for you.

Without...

"Andree is kind, patient, attentive, supportive, and explains things clearly for those who like to understand the method behind the techniques.

My sessions with Andree are simply exquisite. She guides and supports with just the right amount which allows me to learn how to trust in how I feel. She is truly an intuitive and wonderful teacher and I consider myself very fortunate to work with her as I continue to explore the intricacies of my emotions."

client experience

Take the first step together: book a free 20 minute consult call with Andree.

In our free 20 minute consult, we will talk about what you're experiencing and answer any questions you may have about how somatic therapy works.

There is no pressure to commit, just a conversation to see how I can help.