Body-Oriented Trauma Therapy in Ontario and Germany

Holding space for body and nervous system

Some experiences stay with us longer than we expect. Whether it is an accident, a medical procedure, an experience of violence, loss, or difficult experiences in childhood or relationships: trauma is often not caused by the event itself, but by the way our nervous system was able to respond. If stress energy remains held in the body, it can continue to affect us long after the event.

I support adults using a person-centred and body-oriented approach – with the nervous system in mind.

For clients in Ontario, I provide online services as a Registered Social Worker. In Germany, I practise as a "Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie".

Some experiences stay with us longer than we expect. Whether it is an accident, a medical procedure, an experience of violence, loss, or difficult experiences in childhood or relationships: trauma is often not caused by the event itself, but by the way our nervous system was able to respond. If stress energy remains held in the body, it can continue to affect us long after the event.

I support adults using a person-centred and body-oriented approach – with the nervous system in mind.

For clients in Ontario, I provide online services as a Registered Social Worker. In Germany, I practise as a "Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie".

Trauma therapy in Dresden and online with Susanne Reinhold

— WHEN TRAUMA remains

Perhaps you know the feeling of ...

constantly carrying tension and feeling like you’re just getting through the day on autopilot

sleeping too much or too little, and feeling completely exhausted.

finding it hard to open up to others, even though you long for connection.

feeling overwhelmed by situations that others seem to find "normal."

being disconnected from your body, as though you aren’t fully present.

being suddenly overwhelmed by old memories or images, even though you thought you had moved past it long ago.

All of these can be reactions to experiences that were too much or too overwhelming. Even if what happened is long in the past, it can still be felt today – in your body, in your relationships, in your family life, or on the job.

Trauma therapy in Dresden and online with Susanne Reinhold
A beach with a wave coming in to the shore

"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."

— Peter Levine

— BODY-CENTERED APPROACHES - "BOTTOM UP"

My body-oriented approaches

My body-oriented approaches

In my practice, I use three body-oriented modalities.

In my practice, I use three body-oriented modalities.

Somatic Experiencing®
(SE)

A body-oriented approach that pays attention to what we experience in our bodies as we work through difficult experiences.

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develops body awareness

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helps you better understand your own stress patterns

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supports nervous system regulation

Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)

A 5-hour auditory intervention featuring specially processed music designed to help support nervous system regulation.

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Support nervous system regulation

supports nervous system regulation

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Promote calm and connection

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Alongside therapy or on its own

Transforming Touch
(TT)

A body-oriented approach that uses mindful touch to support body awareness and regulation.

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Space for the things that have no words

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experience the body through respectful and attuned touch

First steps

Three steps around your first session with me

Three steps around your first session with me

Three steps around your first session with me

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and get a sense of what you’re bringing with you. Together, we’ll explore what challenges you, what supports you, and what you need.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and get a sense of what you’re bringing with you. Together, we’ll explore what challenges you, what supports you, and what you need.

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Before the first session

You contact me using the contact form. I respond within 48 hours, answer any outstanding questions you may have, and we schedule a first appointment.

Please feel free to write to me via the contact form or leave a voice message. I will respond within 48 hours.
I will answer any outstanding questions you may have, and we can arrange an appointment for our initial consultation.

Please feel free to write to me via the contact form or leave a voice message. I will respond within 48 hours.
I will answer any outstanding questions you may have, and we can arrange an appointment for our initial consultation.

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The first session

The first session gives you a chance to get a sense of me, of how we work together, and of what body-oriented, nervous-system-oriented therapy feels like.

The first session gives you a chance to get a sense of me, of how we work together, and of what body-oriented, nervous-system-oriented therapy feels like.

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After the first session

After the first session, we can talk about what continuing therapy might look like and what could be helpful for you going forward.

There’s no need to make any decisions right away. You may want to take some time to reflect on your experience and impressions first. Or, if it feels right, we can simply schedule your next appointment.


We will discuss a potential roadmap for the remainder of your therapy.
However, you do not have to make any decisions right away. Perhaps you would like to take some time to reflect on your impressions first, or perhaps we will book your next appointment right then and there.


We will discuss a potential roadmap for the remainder of your therapy.
However, you do not have to make any decisions right away. Perhaps you would like to take some time to reflect on your impressions first, or perhaps we will book your next appointment right then and there.


What are the costs?

Pricing

Here you find important information regarding my pricing. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.

Here you will find initial important information regarding the costs and process of the sessions.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Here you will find all the important information regarding the cost and process of the sessions. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Initial Consultation — $180 CAD

Ongoing sessions — $180 CAD

How much does it cost if I want to do the Safe and Sound Protocol?

How many sessions will I need?

Will my insurance cover the costs?

Available slots within 1-2 weeks

Available slots within 1-2 weeks

Online for German and Ontario clients and in-person at my office in Dresden, Germany

Online for German and Ontario clients and in-person at my office in Dresden, Germany

Registered Social Worker / psychotherapist

Registered Social Worker / psychotherapist

I can provide social work receipts

A glimpse into my office space

Welcome to my space in Dresden Neustadt!

Goerlitzer Strasse 36, 01099 Dresden, Germany

The practice is easily accessible by public transit.

The Alaunpark stop (Lines 13) is about a 1 to 2-minute walk away. The Bischofsweg stop (Lines 7 and 8) is about a 5 to 7-minute walk away.

Parking is available on the surrounding streets.

Trauma therapy in Dresden and online with Susanne Reinhold

— Not in Dresden? We can meet online!

Online Sessions

If my office is too far away, or if you feel more comfortable at home, we can work together online. I use PHIPA compliant as well as EU data protection compliant platforms.

Your nervous system is with you, wherever you are. All you need is a quiet space and a stable connection. We’ll create the rest together.

Here is what you need for online sessions:

A quiet place

where you feel comfortable and won't be disturbed

Laptop, tablet, or phone

with camera and microphone

headphones

for privacy and a clear sound

Stable internet connection

for an uninterrupted session

FAQ

Perhaps you are wondering...

Perhaps you are wondering...

Do you have a question that hasn't been answered yet? You can also write to me using the contact form.

Do you have a question that hasn't been answered here yet? Feel free to write to me using the contact form.

I'm not sure if I have trauma. Am I still in the right place?

Do I have to share my whole story just to get help?

What happens if I need to cancel an appointment on short notice?

How quickly can I get an appointment?

Will my health insurance cover the costs?

Do you offer online therapy?

Therapy is an investment in feeling more at home in yourself.

Susanne Reinhold Clinic for Trauma Therapy in Dresden Neustadt
Susanne Reinhold Clinic for Trauma Therapy in Dresden Neustadt

— Welcome

I'm glad you're here.
I am Susanne Reinhold.

It's wonderful to have you here.
I am Susanne Reinhold.

It's great to have you here.
I'm Susanne.

Perhaps you have already had some experience with therapy. Perhaps you are just beginning your journey. Whatever has brought you here: Welcome!

I am Susanne Reinhold, Registered Social Worker in Ontario and "Heilpraktikerin für Psychotherapie" with a physical practice in Dresden, Germany and an online practice for clients in Ontario.

I am here to support you: within a framework that respects you and your unique experience, and where safety is not assumed, but created together.

— MY APPROACH

How I work.

What burdens and stresses us does not only manifest on a mental level. It can become felt in the body – in tense muscles, shallow breathing, or even in symptoms for which no clear explanation can be found initially. It can show up in our emotions and in how we react to certain situations. Sometimes, involuntary movements arise for which there is no obvious explanation, or images suddenly appear.

Body-oriented therapy integrates all of this. We proceed gently, guiding ourselves by what feels right and manageable for you in each moment.

What burdens and stresses us is not only reflected at the cognitive level. It can be felt in the body – in tense muscles, shallow breathing, or in symptoms for which there is initially no clear explanation. It can manifest in our emotions and in how we react to certain situations. Sometimes, involuntary movements appear for which there is no obvious explanation, or intrusive images suddenly arise.

Body-oriented therapy incorporates all of this. We proceed gently, guiding our work by what feels right and manageable for you in each moment.

Insights into trauma therapy with Susanne Reinhold
Insights into trauma therapy with Susanne Reinhold

Safety

Before we turn our attention to something difficult, we look at what helps you feel grounded and safe in the here and now.

At your own pace

You don't have to force anything or achieve anything. We will go step-by-step, at your own pace.

Space for silence

Words are not the only pathway. If something inside you has no words, we will listen in other ways.

— Write to me

Contact Information

Contact Information

I typically respond within 48 hours.

Phone

+49 160 - 2022470

Email

hallo@susanne-reinhold-therapie.de

hallo@susanne-reinhold-therapie.de

Address

Görlitzer Str. 36
01099 Dresden