Steve Bonnelucq-Lane
Somatic & Craniosacral Therapist in Brighton & Lewes
I work with people who are living with the after effects of stressful and traumatic experiences, including PTSD, anxiety and addiction. I use a combination of body-oriented and psychological approaches to help people develop a deeper physical presence so that they can feel more comfortable in their own skin. Working with both the body and the mind helps to build a more integrated recovery.
I offer a compassionate, respectful and confidential space to ‘lighten the load’ of living with trauma and addiction. I view our work as a collaborative process to find a pace and approach that suits your needs.
I have been in practice since 2003 and my training includes Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Trauma Therapy, I am also trained to work with Psychosexual issues. While I have specialised in trauma and addiction, my clinical experience (see below) includes a wide range of symptoms and conditions.
I previously worked for 12 years as a Craniosacral Therapist in a residential hospital within the NHS and taught as a Senior Tutor on Craniosacral Therapy practitioner trainings for over a decade.
Experience and Qualifications
Experience
I work with people who are recovering from trauma and experiencing a range of physical and psychological symptoms, including relationship difficulties and various forms of addiction which is a common coping response to trauma.
My main areas of experience include:
Abuse - childhood, psychological, emotional, sexual & physical
Addiction – supporting recovery through various stages from substance (eg alcohol, drugs and prescribed medication) and behavioural addictions. I also work with partners and family members of people with addiction.
Anxiety & panic attacks
Bereavement - including support when the cause of bereavement may have been traumatic
Boarding school syndrome - boarding school experiences can have a lasting effect on the sense of self, relationships, physical, emotional and mental health.
Cancer – supporting clients in remission and also those currently in treatment
Chronic Pain – supporting recovery from chronic pain, accidents (eg car crashes and falls) and injuries including concussion
Long term illness – supporting wellbeing & relief from symptoms & side effects e.g. Arthritis, HIV, MS, Cancer, IBS
Post Traumatic Stress (including Complex PTSD) specialist support for people living with the after effects of traumatic experiences including isolated experiences or “single event trauma” and also traumatic experiences that happened repeatedly over longer periods of time.
Post Surgery & Dental intervention – supporting recovery from surgery, medication & anaesthetic by helping people to reconnect with their bodies and processing the psychosomatic effects of surgery.
Psychosexual Issues - support for people whose sexual relationships have been affected by trauma. My training includes specialist support for people with sex addiction and compulsive behaviours.
NB: The sessions I offer are not a substitute for medical care. If you are concerned about your health please also contact your GP.
Alongside my private practice I previously worked with the following organisations:
Sussex Beacon – I practiced craniosacral therapy here for 12 years to inpatients and outpatients as part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting people through treatment support, respite, rehab, palliative care and medical convalescence. The centre offers specialist care for people affected by and living with HIV.
Brighton Body Positive – was a charitable organisation offering various therapies to people living with HIV/AIDS in Brighton & Hove.
Qualifications and Professional Training
I have been in continuous professional development since 2003, updating my skills and knowledge every year. I also have regular clinical supervision and personal therapy on an ongoing basis to support my personal and professional development.
My initial training was in Craniosacral Therapy, and subsequently in Somatic Trauma Therapy. I am a Registered Craniosacral Therapist with both the Craniosacral Therapy Association in the UK, the BCTA in North America (where I am also accredited as an approved teacher) and also through the IABT which oversees standards of practice worldwide.
My training in working with Psychosexual issues and Sexual Addiction Counselling are accredited by College of Sexual & Relationship Therapists (COSRT) and the Association of Sexual Addiction Therapists (ATSAC).
Please ask for more information if there are any specific questions about my training and qualifications.
Sussex Craniosacral & Somatic Trauma Therapy Clinics in Brighton and Lewes
I have been based at Brighton Therapy Practice and the Open Door Clinic in Lewes for several years, both of which are welcoming spaces. The clinics are easy to access from the surrounding areas of Hove, Shoreham by Sea, Portslade, Patcham, Seaford, Newhaven, Eastbourne, Ringmer, Rottingdean, Uckfield, Hangleton, Crawley, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath and Worthing.
Cancellation Policy
I ask for at least 48 hours notice is when cancelling or postponing appointments, in which case I will reschedule if possible. The full fee will be payable if appointments are cancelled or postponed for any reason with less than 48 hours notice before the session. With enough notice, it’s easier find another time and also to free the appointment for someone else to use.
