Fiona Bradley Poole
Somatic Parts Work
Coaching for Embodied Healing
Somatic Parts Work coaching weaves somatic awareness with embodied self-exploration to bring about transformation in areas of your life where you feel stuck, uninspired, or unfulfilled.
"For it is on these unsettled, unsettling edges that we will hear the Call which launches us on our journey. And though we can never quite be sure what that journey will involve, we know that new possibilities may be created only if we surrender."
Sharon Blackie
What is Somatic Parts Work?
Somatic Parts Work, developed by Susan McConnell, draws on principles of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, created by Richard Schwartz. It is a powerful, somatic practice that invites us into relationship with the many inner voices, feelings, and identities that live within us, our "parts". These parts carry their own stories, shaped by personal experience, cultural conditioning, family dynamics, and moments of pain or protection. At the centre of it all is the Self, your true essence. The Self is calm, clear, compassionate, and deeply wise. It is not a part, but the wholeness beneath all parts. From this place, we can meet every part of ourselves with curiosity and care, gently unburdening the past and returning to the truth of who we are.
Somatic parts work or Somatic IFS involves five main practices which weave together to create a whole system. The practies are Somatic Awareness, Conscious Breathing, Radical Resonance, Mindful Movement, and Attuned Touch. We work with each practice as and when they are needed during the coaching process.
Your essence wants to be felt in its wholeness - all of the light as well as the shadow. What would happen if you got curious and moved towards the parts of you that feel uncomfortable, wrong, or painful? As these parts are witnessed and integrated into your whole being, they loosen their grip and have less power over how you show up in the world. As an IFS-informed coach, I will support you in cultivating more Self-energy, gaining clarity in your life and leading with more creativity, courage, and love.
Click here to learn more about IFS and here to learn about somatic parts work.
Embodiment
We look to the body as a source of wisdom during times of both stillness and change, as the body world is naturally linked with the authentic self. By creating space to be with the body and inner landscape through somatic awareness, movement practices, breathwork, and self-touch, we allow for deeper, more intimate self-connection. The body holds stories our minds may not yet understand. When we give ourselves permission to feel, to sense, and to be with what is, we can release trapped emotion and energy held in the body from past experiences and trauma. As the body softens and lets go of this stored tension, space is created for us to expand into our fullness. We feel more alive, fulfilled and inspired to share our gifts with the world.
Often the most profound healing can come not by speaking about the past or making sense of it with the mind, but by listening to and trusting deeply in the wisdom of the body.
I offer a free discovery call to see if coaching is right for you.
Sessions are then offered as packages at £70 per session.
I offer concession spaces when available. Please get in touch if this could be of help to you.
Sessions are 1 hour and held online via Zoom or can be held in-person out in nature in Falmouth, Cornwall.
What You Receive
𖦹 Pre-session reflection prompts, uniquely tailored for you based on our initial call, to help clarify your desires and intentions for our time together.
𖦹 Weekly or bi-weekly coaching sessions, offering a grounded space to reconnect with yourself and feel seen and heard in your wholeness.
𖦹 Supportive practices between sessions such as journaling prompts, embodiment tools, and guided meditations to deepen your journey.
𖦹 WhatsApp support for questions or reflections between sessions.
𖦹 A closing ritual to honour your journey and mark the completion of our time together with intention and care.
Do any of these resonate with you?
I feel disconnected from my true nature.
I find myself repeating the same old patterns in relationships.
I fear what might be on the other side of fully stepping into my power.
I find it hard to speak up for myself and find my voice.
I struggle to identify and be with my emotions.
I have a difficult time establishing and maintaining boundaries.
I struggle to connect with my sexual energy.
I find it hard to trust myself and to know what I truly desire.
I feel disconnected from my creativity and struggle to express myself.
I struggle to feel worthy of self-love and compassion.
Imagine...
You feel more aligned with your purpose.
You see fear as a helpful tool and use it to fuel your passions.
You have an increased capacity to handle conflict, allowing for more love and trust to flow in your relationships.
You're not afraid to be messy and imperfect and you embrace those parts of yourself.
You trust yourself, your intuition, and your desires.
Your connection with your authentic creativity is strong and you freely express your unique gifts.
You have a loving relationship with your body and care for it deeply.
You feel comfortable identifying and being with your emotions.
You weave self-love and compassion into your life because you know you deserve it.
