Feedback from clients and workshop participants.
Each week Amanda turned up over and over solid and always present and professional. (Client, 2019).
"Amanda is the best therapist I have been to (and I've been to quite a few). She stayed with me and I always felt held" (client, 2020).
"I have changed and grown so much. I can now share when I am struggling. I am now sharing this experience with other men who are struggling (Client, 2024).
"I feel I can truly let go when I work with Amanda she will always be there holding me and shepherding me" (Client, 2022).
People keep asking me how I do what i do without formal training. I tell them its the somatic work I do with Amanda. (Actor, 2023).
"I loved the combination of somatic experiencing and drama-therapy (sesame). It felt natural and quietly radical" (SEP participant 2025)
" Tracking my sensations while staying close to a story or character was an enjoyable visceral experience (SEP particpant, 2025).
"I learned to be excited about getting in touch with my ability to be seen and heard" (SEP participant, 2025).
What allowed me to be seen was:
"the reflection of my words and movements, the reflection of others words and movements in me" (SEP participant, 2025).
What would you say to someone considering this work?
"Facilitation was invitational and respectful. The encouragment was never obligatory" (participant, 2025)
"Come as you are. with no need to be "artistic" or a "singer" The structure and facilitation will meet you where you are" and help you discover tender and courageous parts of yourself" ( participant 2025)
"if you cherish depth of experience while feeling safe and cared for consider joining this program" (participant, 2025).
"I have already told many people about this. I have come out of hiding more than I ever thought I would" (participant, 2025).
What I can do is offer myself, wholehearted and present, to walk with you through the fear and the mess. That’s all any of us can do. That’s what I am here for.”
– Shauna Niequist