Jane Reeves
Somatic and Sensory Interventions for children and adults.
I am an Occupational therapist with over 30 years’ experience working in child and family services both in the NHS and private practice. This has included work in pre-schools to high schools, child development teams, community clinics, specialist and residential schools, family homes and adoption support services.
I have a particular interest in attachment and trauma and began training in Sensory Attachment Intervention in 2008 and am a certified level 2 SAI Therapist. I offer this as a specific intervention for families as well as the Just Right State Child and Parent programme, VIG (Video Interaction Guidance), EcoSensory Therapy and parent coaching sessions. I also offer Somatic Experiencing sessions for individuals wishing to resolve trauma, build resilience and connect to their own inner wisdom. I am part of the assistant team for the SE training programme in London.
I started my own therapy journey over 30 years ago in a psycho-drama group whilst living in New Zealand. This is also where I began my meditation practice and I have studied with teachers including Stephen Archer (Theravada tradition, NZ) Cecilie Kwiat (Canadian Dharma teacher), Tarchin Hearn (Guiding teacher, Wangapeka Retreat centre, NZ), Paul Taylor (Sati Dharma teacher, UK) and Martin Aylward (Guiding teacher Sangha Live).
I believe we are all seeking a safe haven within, a resting place that we can call home. I believe we all want to connect from a place of ease, to turn towards the light and to be our authentic selves. In the presence of another we can be seen, we can be heard and we can be understood.
As mammals, we are wired to connect and wired to co-regulate. Together we can support our nervous systems to feel safe and come to a place of rest and ease. From here we can begin the journey of relational repair, to enquire with curiosity and compassion into our inner world.
I deeply appreciate both my personal and professional development and the rewards and resources this brings to my life. This includes a strong connection with nature which began in early childhood and continues to be a growing resource in my life which I enjoy bringing into the therapy room. This has led me to explore the benefits of Eco sensory therapy and I look forward to continuing this journey and sharing it both with children and adults.
I have regular individual supervision and peer group supervision and continue to engage in ongoing training and advanced workshops in the SE community and in the field of attachment.
I have a particular interest in a range of models of therapy that support and influence my practice; these include Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems, Dynamic Maturational Model of attachment and adaptation, 3 Pillars of attachment/Ideal Parent Figure and Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness.
I am a member of the professional organisations listed below and abide by their professional ethical frameworks and codes of practice.
Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Somatic Experiencing Association UK (SEAUK)
Association of Sensory Integration Practice (ASIP)
Balens Professional Liability Insurance
DBS enhanced clearance
ICO registered
Client Testimonials
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“Jane is a highly skilled professional in the field of mind-body awareness. Her SE sessions were challenging, fun and safe. Her warm kindly approach enabled my body to rewire and re integrate itself after multiple traumas. I would highly recommend Jane.”
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“I can’t begin to tell you the difference you have made to my day. I feel ready for the weekend and very much looking forward to working with you and the boys.”
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“So many amazing resources for me to tap into. It’s really helpful and just to feel heard and really seen.”
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“The somatic experiencing sessions with Jane have changed my entire internal world. I went from a woman disconnected from herself to a self-loving person who can feel and hold with compassion all parts within. I have become more present with myself, I have had the courage to end a very toxic relationship, I have the courage to speak up for myself and say “no” when needed, and most importantly, I have regained a connection with my own self that I had lost many years ago due to trauma”.
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“I can’t tell you just how much you have helped me over the last year, but it really has been the most amazing life changing experience. Thank you for sitting with me when I felt awful, for being there when I wobbled, when I hit rock bottom, for being calm and as steady as a mountain. You really have changed my life (and C’s) and you really are worth a million dollars!”.
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“Jane is an amazing therapist who creates a safe, loving, and kind space for all my parts to show up. She is guiding me with love, patience, and presence and giving me an opportunity to awaken these qualities in myself. I feel deeply grateful to have her supporting me on my journey and I recommend her with all my heart.”
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“I no longer fret about not having my mobile with me all the time, I don’t constantly worry about having a life threatening disease and then spend hours on the internet looking up symptoms. There are no more heart palpitations, feeling sick, shaking and/or passing out. There are no more anaphylactic flashbacks. My blood pressure is reduced, I move slower, I feel less frantic, my energy is calmer. I have more energy and am less exhausted. I love “me” time, resting and doing nothing is now pure joy. I feel happy and content.”
“We’re all just walking each other home” Ram Dass
