Body psychotherapy and massage
Face-to-face somatic therapy for adults in Lichfield and Birmingham.
Melita Pupsaite,
Trainee Body Psychotherapist
Hi, my name is Melita. I’m a trainee body psychotherapist and biodynamic massage therapist (somatic therapies), based in Lichfield and Birmingham.
I am passionate about supporting people in their therapeutic journey. Every day I am amazed and humbled by the richness of life flowing through each person I work with. It is a privilege to witness my clients, their courage, and transformation.
I believe the body carries an incredible intelligence within it. My work is about listening slowly, respectfully, and with care. What is your body saying? Let’s explore!
What problems can body psychotherapy address?
Life can be challenging. Stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, trauma, and major life changes can take their toll. They can leave you feeling overwhelmed and stuck. As a result, you may no longer enjoy life in the way you once did.
Body psychotherapy can be helpful when you are experiencing low mood, worry, burnout, self-doubt. Or perhaps you sense that something isn’t quite right. These difficulties often affect both the mind and the body. You may notice tension, restlessness, poor sleep, fatigue, aches and pains, or feeling constantly on edge.
In body or somatic psychotherapy, we work with both mind and body. They are deeply connected. When physical tension softens, you may feel calmer, freer, and more at ease. As mental and emotional stress reduces, your body can shift out of stress into relaxation.
Together we explore old patterns, process unfinished experiences, and find new ways of responding to challenges. Body psychotherapy aims to support your nervous system regulation. It helps you to develop greater resilience. To create deeper connections, and experience more joy and pleasure in your life.
Body psychotherapy often helps to:
- explore and understand yourself better
- process your past and present experiences
- reduce physical and emotional tension
- develop a deeper connection with your body and emotions
- feel fully seen, heard and understood
- build a real sense of safety and trust from within
- develop more capacity and resilience to respond to stress
- feel more grounded in daily life
- create lasting embodied change
- feel more vitality and joy in life
Work with me
There are two ways we can work together.
Body Psychotherapy
If you would like to explore emotional difficulties, relationship patterns, or recurring challenges in your life, psychotherapy may be the right place to start. Together, we can work with both your thoughts and feelings, as well as body sensations. Biodynamic massage may be included as part of the process.
Biodynamic Massage
You may also choose to come for biodynamic massage on its own. This can be helpful if you are feeling stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected from your body. Or perhaps in need of a space where you can slow down and nurture yourself. The emphasis is on supporting your body’s natural capacity for relaxation and wellbeing.
Locations
I offer somatic therapy sessions in Lichfield and Birmingham.
Lichfield, Staffordshire
3 Manley Road, WS13 6TF
Birmingham
1437 Pershore Road, B30 2JL
Start working with a psychotherapist
If you’re interested in body psychotherapy or biodynamic massage, the first step is to arrange a free 15-minute phone consultation. During this call, we can talk about what you’re hoping for, and whether this way of working feels like a good fit for you. It’s also a chance to ask any questions you may have.
Alternatively feel free to reach out to me via email: therapywithmelita@gmail.com
Useful links
Low cost Biodynamic massage student clinic in London
VIDEO: Trauma and the nervous system: a polyvagal perspective
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