Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner, Somatic Psychotherapy Edinburgh

Explore Your Authentic Self

“There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy”
– Friedrich Nietzsche

Explore Your Authentic Self

“There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy”
– Friedrich Nietzsche

Thank you for choosing to visit my site. It’s a space for you to explore various body-mind modalities, which can help you to enhance your mental and physical health and wellbeing. Each of these modalities are both unique and interconnected and include Compassionate Inquiry, Bodywork and Massage, Meditation, and Traditional Martial Arts.

Whether it is personal or relational growth, healing trauma, connecting with your body, developing self-confidence or to create more balance in your life, I am here to support you on your journey.

Derek McMillan BA(Hons) MA PGCE

Somatic Based Psychotherapy (Compassionate Inquiry)

A somatic based psychotherapeutic approach, created by Dr Gabor Mate, which gently uncovers and releases the layers of childhood trauma, constriction and suppressed emotion embedded in the body, that are at the root of mental and physical illness and addiction.

Body Work and Massage

Treatments that involve working with the body in various forms, including massage and manipulative therapy – aimed at improving posture, alleviating pain and physical ailments, and promoting relaxation.

Meditation

A way of being in the world that helps you to connect with yourself and your environment. As a practice it comes in various forms including seated, standing, stillness and movement. In its more active form, it can also include breathwork and body scanning.

Traditional Martial Arts

A range of methods which develop strength, agility, balance, co-ordination and self-confidence through various movement practices, including hand forms, body conditioning exercises, self-defence techniques and weapons training.

“I am extremly grateful for Derek’s guidance and support, and I wholeheartedly recommend his compassionate approach to anyone seeking profound transformation and inner peace.”

Ana T, Oxfordshire, UK

“I’m so grateful for what Derek has given me in the time I saw him. I would recommend Derek to anyone seeking an empathic, kind and caring therapist.”

Preethi Sutton, Therapist, Surrey, UK

“Derek is a safe and gentle guide, embodying an open and calming presence that instantly puts those around him at ease.”

Ruth Clarke, Therapist, Godalming, UK