What is a SOMA Sphere?

Grounded in neuroscience, psychology, compassion science and salutogenesis, SOMA Spheres create the conditions for greater clarity, perspective and agency - before challenges escalate.

A Space to Pause, Reflect and Reconnect

A SOMA Sphere is a structured 30-minute conversation between a participant and a trained SOMA Spheres Practitioner.

It creates a psychologically safe space to slow down, notice what is happening, explore what matters and develop greater clarity about what comes next.

SOMA Spheres are not counselling, coaching or performance management. Rather than beginning with “What is wrong?”, the approach focuses on strengthening the biological, psychological and social resources that support mental fitness, resilience and wellbeing.

This last idea is important because the salutogenic foundation specifically moves beyond fixing deficits towards strengthening resources and helping people find paths forward that feel comprehensible, manageable and meaningful.

Why SOMA?

SOMA takes its name from the cell body of a neuron. The place where incoming information is integrated before signals are sent forward.

SOMA Spheres work on a similar principle.

By creating the right conditions to pause, regulate and reflect, participants are supported to integrate their experiences, gain perspective and discover their own way forward. This process follows our Biology Before Behaviour® methodology; where the brain and body lead, behaviour follows.

The SOMA Framework

Each SOMA Sphere follows a simple, structured framework that supports participants to move from regulation and reflection towards greater clarity and purposeful action.