About Vera
Nervous System & Somatic Coach
I spent a long time being afraid to stop.
Between the high-pressure world of construction and the noise of addiction, I felt like I was always bracing for the next bad thing I had to fix. I was stuck on high alert, navigating the world through habits that kept me from having to face my own racing mind. I despised stillness because slowing down meant dealing with the emotions I feared most - the lack of connection and the voice in my head that told me I was never enough.
I didn't find stillness in a quiet room; I found it when I finally allowed myself to be nurtured. I traveled to Thailand to further my teacher training and to finally end my relationship with alcohol, cannabis, and codependency. Getting my coaching certification at Rhodes Wellness College was what brought everything to the forefront. I realized that regulation isn’t something you find. It’s the relief of finally letting your body feel safe enough to hear your own inner voice.
I’ve lived with the internal distortion of addiction and the relentless hypervigilance of codependency. I know the "void" that follows when you try to quit a habit without having anything to replace the pain. I do this work because I know what it’s like to finally hear your own inner voice after years of shutting it down. My mission is to help you release that internal pressure, so you can expand your capacity to sit with yourself without the constant urge to perform or produce.
Why I Do This Work
Your body doesn't have to stay in a permanent state of "on" just to feel safe.
Through somatic support, we explore how to move your nervous system toward a place of quiet and stability. This is how you build a relationship with yourself that is actually sustainable - the kind of foundation where real change finally feels possible.
Credentials & Contact
Certified Life Coach - Rhodes Wellness College
Yoga Teacher - RYT-500
The woman behind the curtain
This website would not have been possible without this fantastic bundle of pride and joy, my wonderful, marvellous, astronomically talented sister, Clara. Please visit her on Instagram @greyandvain for commissions and collaborations!