“Can I do TRE® online?”
Yes.
I am Renée Shearing, an HPCSA-registered occupational therapist in Cape Town, trained in TRE®, and I offer TRE® online wherever you live.
Trauma therapy is the centre of my work, and TRE® is one of the body-based approaches I use with stress, tension and the effects of trauma.
I work online with clients in the UK, Europe and the US, as well as South Africans living abroad.
I trained in TRE® with TRE LLC and completed Level 2 in 2014.
What TRE® is
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a series of simple exercises that help the body release muscular tension through a natural tremor reflex that all mammals have.
It is a physical process, so it does not depend on talking about what happened.
While the body tremors, you stay fully aware and in control of what is happening.
How an online TRE® session works
We meet by video, and I guide you through the exercises while you do them in your own room.
Part of the work is done lying on the floor, so you need room to lie down on a mat or blanket, with the camera placed so that I can see you.
You also need a private space where you will not be interrupted, and a steady internet connection.
TRE® can be used on its own or alongside other work we are doing together.
Sessions are arranged Monday to Friday, 07:00 to 18:00, South African time.
Who TRE® online may suit
TRE® is accessible to people of all ages, and it can be used alongside most other therapies.
It may suit you if stress, tension or the effects of trauma sit in your body and talking about them has not been enough.
It may also suit you if there is no TRE® provider near you, or if you are a South African abroad who would like to work with someone from home.
Before you start
TRE® is not suitable if you are pregnant or have had surgery in the last three months.
Not every method suits every person or circumstance, and online work may need more preparation, so we talk this through before we begin.
TRE® does not replace medical care.
Fees
Fees depend on where you live, and the Rates page shows the fee that applies to you.
Questions about TRE® online
Can TRE® be done online?
Yes, I offer TRE® online, guiding you by video while you do the exercises at home.
What do I need for an online TRE® session?
You need room to lie down on a mat or blanket, a private space, a steady internet connection, and a camera placed so that I can see you.
Can I do TRE® online if I live in the UK, Europe or the US?
I work online with clients in the UK, Europe and the US, as well as South Africans living abroad.
Sessions are set in South African time, so we look for a time that suits where you are.
Is TRE® suitable for everyone?
TRE® is not suitable if you are pregnant or have had surgery in the last three months.
If you are unsure, we can talk it through before we start.