About Tatiana
My name is Tatiana. My work brings together two pathways: tantric massage for pleasure and relaxation, and somatic sex therapy for deeper healing, integration and sexual wellbeing.
I’ve long been drawn to the body, intimacy, emotion and the nervous system — not as ideas, but as lived experiences that shape how we feel and relate. Even before I knew the language of somatics, I was curious about people and what helps them feel more connected and at ease.
My Journey
After university and several corporate roles in London, I realised I wanted a life that felt more authentic. In 2012, I moved to the north east and spent several years working with animals — an unexpected but profound training ground in presence, attunement and non-verbal communication.
I began facilitating mindfulness and wellbeing groups around the same time, which naturally evolved into co-facilitating tantra and conscious sexuality workshops and retreats from 2015. These experiences showed me how transformative touch, energy and embodied awareness can be when held with clarity, safety and consent.
I began offering tantric bodywork professionally in 2018. I loved the depth and care the work required, but I also began to notice a pattern. Many people seeking pleasure were also carrying shame, numbness, trauma, anxiety or sexual difficulties. My initial training wasn’t enough to support these safely, and I realised that pleasure and healing are deeply connected.
This led me to deepen my training so I could support both pathways ethically and effectively. To date, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients across a wide range of issues, and have accumulated thousands of hours of practice.
How My Work Expanded
To properly support clients, I needed training in both talking therapy and somatic (body-based) approaches, so I could work safely with deeper layers of the nervous system, trauma and embodiment.
1. Somatic Bodywork
Training in pelvic release and de-armouring gave me a deeper understanding of the workings of the human body. This often helps to address long-held tension, emotional repression and sexual dysfunction.
2. Talk Therapy Foundations
Qualifying as a counsellor has given me understanding of ‘top down’ therapy: working primarily with the mind and cognitive processes. This is a useful addition to my primary ‘bottom up’ somatic work and complements it well. It also enabled me to train further as a somatic therapist.
3. Somatic Trauma Therapy
Studying with leading trauma educators such as Babette Rothschild and Ralf Marzen deepened my understanding of the nervous system and how to work in a way that supports healing rather than overwhelm.
4. TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises)
I trained as a TRE provider. TRE helps clients regulate, discharge stress and build capacity for everyday challenges. It works well alongside both talk therapy and bodywork. You can learn more about how TRE works here.
How I Work Today
My work now sits across two pillars.
Tantric Massage
For pleasure, relaxation, embodied presence and sensual awakening.
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Somatic Sex Therapy
For trauma healing, nervous system regulation, sexual dysfunction and deeper therapeutic work.
♦ Read more about Somatic Sex Therapy
Some people stay within one pathway. Others move between the two. Across both pathways, my focus is always on safety, pacing, clear boundaries, consent and working within what feels manageable. If you’d like to read more about how touch and somatic awareness support healing, you may find this article helpful: Healing Through Touch: A Somatic Approach to Sexual Wellbeing.
Training & Qualifications
Tantra & Bodywork
- CTJE – Tantric Bodywork training, London School of Healing & Awakening
- Diploma in Psychosexual Therapy
- De-armouring with De’an Matuka
- Pelvic Release with Marielle Spronck
- Breathwork, mindfulness and embodiment practices
Working with Trauma and Dysregulation
- Somatic Trauma Therapy with Babette Rothschild
- Embodied Trauma Healing with Ralf Marzen
- Healing CPTSD with MindBody Breakthrough
- Certified TRE® Provider
Talking Therapy & Communication
- Counselling (ACCPH member)
- Introduction to NVC & Living NVC (Non-Violent Communication)
Fully qualified and insured for all modalities offered
Where I Work
♦ Teesside (TS13)
♦ London (NW2)
♦ Online sessions available
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What Clients Say
“The work was very good. Upon reflection now, a few days after the massage the level of professionalism becomes clearer. Each detail of the massage is explained before commencement and this helps to create an environment of trust and compassion. Throughout the session I felt fully involved in a healing process.” Seamus C
“Tatiana is a highly skilled and dedicated practitioner who carries out her work with great attention to detail and the needs of the client. She holds the space with remarkable integrity, empathy and professionalism. Everything is carefully explained and negotiated and as her client I always felt safe and fully in control of my choices. I felt in extremely safe and nurturing hands and left feeling empowered and extremely peaceful.” Anon