Trauma Therapy – Hellerup and Copenhagen

Are you looking for a certified therapist for trauma therapy?

I am a trained psychotherapist and certified Somatic Experiencing (SE) trauma therapist. I work with Somatic Experiencing (SE), a gentle, body-oriented approach to trauma. My therapeutic work is based on understanding how your body and nervous system respond to stress and difficult experiences – including what cannot always be put into words.

On this page, you can read more about what trauma is, how it affects the body and nervous system, and how Somatic Experiencing can support your development toward greater calm, safety, and resilience in everyday life.

What is Somatic Experiencing trauma therapy?

Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a body-oriented trauma therapy method that focuses on how the nervous system responds to stress. The work is therefore not limited to what you can verbalize, but also includes what the body expresses – such as tension in the chest, restlessness in the stomach, or a sense of “holding your breath.”

When you become aware of the body’s signals, an opportunity arises to work with these reactions as they unfold.

In therapy, the process moves in small, contained steps so that the nervous system can gradually shift out of a state of alarm without becoming overwhelmed. For example, this may involve briefly noticing a tension, allowing it to release, and observing the shift in the body. These small shifts are essential, as they gradually help the body release stuck stress and survival responses.

Over time, this therapeutic process supports a more stable regulation of your nervous system – and ultimately helps you become freer from the trauma patterns that may currently be shaping your life.

What can trauma therapy do for you?

In a course of therapy using Somatic Experiencing, you may experience greater freedom of choice in situations where you previously reacted automatically with fight, flight, or shutdown.

Many people notice that they become quicker at recognizing when something is becoming overwhelming, giving them the opportunity to respond differently before their system goes into alarm. Over time, this can create a greater sense of influence over your own reactions – in relationships, at work, and in stressful situations.

Changes often happen gradually and reveal themselves in small ways – for example, finding it easier to set boundaries, take breaks, or stay connected to yourself when something feels difficult.

How do trauma and stress show up in the body?

Trauma and prolonged stress affect the body’s regulatory system and may show up as a nervous system that struggles to return to calm.

For some, this is experienced as ongoing tension, restlessness, or a constant inner sense of alertness. For others, it may feel like emptiness, fatigue, or emotional numbness.

Many recognize sensations such as pressure in the chest, shallow breathing, inner agitation, or fluctuations between being tense and having little energy.

The impact may also appear as sleep difficulties, problems with concentration, or a tendency to become quickly overwhelmed in demanding situations. These reactions are often automatic and context-dependent, reflecting how the body has learned to protect itself over time.

What they share in common is that the symptoms are not only mental – they are bodily expressions of a nervous system that has been under pressure, whether through single overwhelming events or prolonged periods of stress and insecurity.

Trauma can develop in different ways

When many people hear the word “trauma,” they associate it with dramatic single events such as violence, abuse, accidents, or sudden loss. It can therefore be difficult to recognize oneself in the term if one’s experiences do not fit that description.

In practice, trauma responses often develop in relational contexts and through prolonged stress, where the body has had to adapt over time to insecurity, lack of support, or ongoing pressure.

For some, there was no clear “before and after,” but rather a gradual adaptation to coping alone, enduring, or suppressing personal needs in order to function. As a result, the body’s stress responses may only become evident later in life – for example, when demands increase, relationships become more complex, or new life transitions occur.

In SE trauma therapy, we work with the body’s responses regardless of whether the stress originated from sudden events or long-standing patterns and life circumstances.

What does an SE trauma therapy process look like?

An SE therapy process is based on what you bring and is continuously adapted to your needs and life situation.

The first sessions typically focus on gaining a shared overview of your challenges and establishing a safe and predictable framework. Your goals and boundaries are clarified so that the pace feels right for you.

As therapy progresses, we work with specific situations from your daily life, relationships, or personal history – whatever is currently affecting you. The emphasis is on helping you recognize your own patterns of reaction and navigate them without overwhelming yourself.

Over time, many experience a greater sense of coherence in their responses and a more nuanced understanding of what triggers them.

Between sessions, simple exercises or points of awareness may be introduced to support the integration of therapeutic work into your daily life. The process is continually adjusted to match your current needs and resources.

Is Somatic Experiencing the right therapy for you?

Somatic Experiencing may be relevant if you experience that your reactions are primarily felt in the body, or if you have found that talk therapy alone has not been sufficient.

You do not need to know in advance whether this approach is right for you. Often, it makes sense to combine SE trauma therapy with other modalities, such as IFS therapy (Internal Family Systems), which focuses on inner child work and early attachment patterns, or body therapy, where we work directly with physical tension.

Together, we will find the approach that best supports you and your situation.

You are always welcome to call +45 50 24 99 69 for a non-binding conversation about a possible therapy process.

Read more about my background and qualifications as a therapist.

Contact:
Couples Therapist and Psychotherapist
Sacha Skott
Phone: +45 50 24 99 69