Steve Bonnelucq-Lane

Somatic Trauma Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Psychosexual Therapy

Steve Lane is a practitioner in Somatic Trauma Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Psychosexual Therapy at The Open Door Clinic.

About

I have trained extensively in Somatic Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy and Psychosexual Therapy and specialises in working with trauma and addiction. 

Since 2003, I have practiced in clinics across Sussex including 12 years in a residential hospital within the NHS. I am accredited through the Craniosacral Therapy Association and the Association of Sex Addiction Therapists and works to their codes of ethics. I previously taught Craniosacral Therapy internationally for over a decade and now teach post graduate workshops for therapists in the UK.

I am available at The Open Door Clinic on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I also work in Brighton and is contactable on 07731 549836.

Approach

I work with people who want to feel more comfortable in their own skin. They may be feeling overwhelmed, numb or disconnected and experiencing symptoms of PTSD. I also work with people who are in recovery from various forms of addiction. 

My approach combines somatic (body-based) and psychological approaches to cultivate a deeper physical presence with more awareness of the relationship between body and mind. 

Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral Therapy is a hands-on therapy with gentle, sustained contact through the client’s clothing. Cranial work offers a way of being held that encourages feelings of presence and comfort so that physical tension, emotions and psychological states can be clarified and processed.

Somatic Trauma Therapy

Somatic Trauma Therapy is a psychosomatic approach to exploring the bodily responses to traumatic experiences. Exploring how our psychological and emotional states are expressed in the body cultivates awareness and also processes the residual bodily effects of trauma that can remain long after the initial traumatic experience.

Psychosexual Therapy

Psychosexual Therapy offers a space to explore the ways in which sex affects our relationships and sense of self. I work with people who are recovering from trauma, people who are experiencing sexual difficulties in their relationships and people who are in recovery from a range of sexual addictions. My approach is holistic with a deep respect and sensitivity to the whole person and the importance of boundaries and confidentiality.

Experience

  • Abuse - childhood, psychological, emotional, sexual & physical

  • Bereavement

  • Boarding school syndrome - boarding school experiences can have a lasting effect on the sense of self, relationships, physical, emotional and mental health.

  • Post Traumatic Stress (including Complex PTSD)

  • Anxiety & panic attacks

  • Chronic Pain – supporting recovery from chronic pain, accidents (eg car crashes and falls) and injuries including concussion

  • Cancer – supporting clients in remission and also those currently in treatment

  • Addiction – supporting recovery through various stages from substance and behavioural addictions. I also work with partners, former partners and family members of people with addictions through their own recovery from the experience.

  • Sex and Porn Addiction - specialist support through phases of recovery and relapse to people experiencing sexual addictions and compulsive sexual behaviours.

  • Post Surgery & Dental intervention – supporting recovery from surgery, medication & anaesthetic by helping people to reconnect with their bodies and understanding the possible wider psychosomatic effects of surgery.

  • Long term illness – supporting wellbeing & relief from symptoms & side effects e.g. Arthritis, HIV, MS, Cancer, IBS

  • Tinnitus

Contact

For more information or to book an appointment, contact: 07731 549836. I am available at The Open Door Clinic on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.