Integrated Mind–Body Care

Sensorimotor &
Mindfulness Therapy

A clinical, compassionate approach that combines body awareness, movement, sensory regulation, breathing, and mindful attention to support emotional balance and everyday functioning.

Evidence-informedTrauma-awareChildren, youth & adultsIndividualized care
Child participating in a guided sensory-motor activity with a therapist
Movement • Sensory Awareness • Regulation
Adult practising calm, mindful breathing
Breath • Awareness • Grounding
Two pathways. One goal.Improved mind–body connection and self-regulation.
Our integrated approach

Supporting regulation from the body upward—and awareness from the mind inward.

These complementary therapies help clients notice internal signals, respond with greater intention, and practise concrete skills that can transfer into home, school, work, and relationships.

01 / BODY-FIRST

Sensorimotor Therapy

Uses movement, posture, balance, breath, and sensory awareness to explore how the nervous system holds and responds to stress, emotion, and past experiences.

02 / ATTENTION-FIRST

Mindfulness Therapy

Uses guided awareness, grounding, breathing, and reflection to build present-moment attention, self-compassion, and more flexible responses.

03 / PERSON-CENTRED

Integrated Treatment

Your clinician selects and adapts techniques around the client’s goals, developmental stage, sensory profile, comfort, culture, and readiness—never a one-size-fits-all program.

Core methods

Practical skills for mind–body regulation.

Sessions are paced collaboratively and may be adapted for communication, mobility, sensory, attention, and developmental needs.

01

Sensory & Body Awareness

Notice tension, energy, temperature, comfort, and other body signals without pressure or judgment.

INTEROCEPTIONSENSORY PROCESSING
02

Movement & Posture

Use safe movement, coordination, balance, and posture experiments to build confidence and regulation.

MOTOR SKILLSBODY CONFIDENCE
03

Breath & Grounding

Practise accessible breathing and orientation tools that may help settle activation and restore focus.

CALMPRESENT MOMENT
04

Mindful Attention

Strengthen the ability to observe thoughts, emotions, and sensations before choosing how to respond.

AWARENESSFLEXIBILITY
05

Emotional Regulation

Connect body cues with emotions and develop personalized strategies for coping, recovery, and resilience.

SELF-REGULATIONRESILIENCE
06

Everyday Integration

Translate session skills into realistic routines for home, school, work, caregiving, and relationships.

HOME PRACTICECOLLABORATION
Who we support

Care designed around the person—not only the diagnosis.

This integrated approach may support clients experiencing nervous-system activation, sensory differences, stress, anxiety, attention challenges, emotional dysregulation, trauma responses, or difficulty connecting body cues with feelings.

Children & TeensPlay-based mindfulness, emotional vocabulary, focus, confidence, and age-appropriate regulation skills.
AdultsStress awareness, grounding, emotional balance, boundaries, resilience, and practical coping tools.
Neurodivergent ClientsAdaptable support for ADHD, autism, learning differences, sensory needs, and executive functioning.
Couples & FamiliesGreater presence, co-regulation, empathy, communication, and shared language around emotional needs.
Potential areas of growth

What therapy may help strengthen.

Outcomes vary by person and are discussed through collaborative treatment goals.

01

Nervous-System Regulation

Recognize activation earlier and expand options for calming, grounding, and recovery.

02

Emotional Awareness

Link physical cues, emotions, thoughts, and needs with greater clarity and self-compassion.

03

Focus & Attention

Build present-moment awareness and strategies for returning attention when it shifts.

04

Sensory Processing

Better understand sensory preferences, overload patterns, and supportive accommodations.

05

Movement & Coordination

Support body confidence, planning, balance, and participation through tailored activities.

06

Relationships & Coping

Respond with more flexibility, communicate needs, and practise co-regulation with others.

What to expect

A clear, collaborative therapy process.

Sessions remain respectful, choice-based, and responsive. Clients are not required to perform movement or meditation practices that feel unsafe or inaccessible.

Understand

Discuss goals, strengths, concerns, preferences, and relevant sensory or nervous-system patterns.

Notice

Build awareness of body cues, emotions, thoughts, triggers, supports, and signs of regulation.

Practise

Try individualized movement, grounding, breath, attention, or reflection strategies in session.

Integrate

Choose realistic tools to practise between sessions and review what works over time.

Touch Brain Counselor • Coquitlam, BC

Begin with a personalized consultation.

Connect with our team to discuss whether Sensorimotor Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, or an integrated approach fits your goals.

This page provides general information and does not replace individualized assessment, diagnosis, or emergency support.

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