TRE®
Finding a natural way to restore calm to your body and mind
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) is a body-based approach that helps the nervous system release deep muscular tension and stress patterns held in the body.
Rather than analysing experiences or talking through the past, TRE® works directly with the body. Through a series of simple exercises, the body’s natural tremor reflex can activate, allowing stored tension to release in a gradual and self-regulated way.
I offer 1:1 TRE® sessions in Hampshire, supporting people to reconnect with their body, allowing stress and emotional load to release safely and naturally.
A Natural Biological Response
Tremoring is a natural reflex built into the human nervous system.
You may have seen this response after shock or fear, when the body begins to shake. In the natural world, animals often tremor after a stressful event as a way of releasing survival energy and returning to balance.
Humans have this same biological mechanism. However, in modern life we often suppress this instinctive response. When that happens, the stress energy can remain held in the body.
TRE® gently allows the body to complete that natural process.
Many people experience:
- deep physical relaxation
- a quieter mind
- improved sleep
- reduced muscular tension
- a greater sense of ease and grounding
We feel safe ….
We don’t think safe
If we could think our way to not be stressed, we would, but we can’t. Our sense of safety sits in the body and subconscious, not in the conscious mind or upper regions of the brain. Tension & Trauma Release Exercises access our deeper, primitive reflexes, which in turn allows our body to tremor. This natural recovery reflex enables the body to relax the nervous system and release the unconscious neuromuscular tension associated with unresolved stress & trauma.
It’s like pressing the reset button using our body.
Why People Explore TRE®
People often explore TRE® when they are experiencing:
- chronic stress or burnout
- emotional overwhelm
- anxiety or persistent tension in the body
- difficulty switching off or sleeping
- the impact of long-term pressure or life transitions
TRE® does not require you to talk about or relive past experiences.
Instead, it works with the body’s innate ability to release what has been held.
The body has its own way of releasing stress once the conditions for safety are in place.
1:1 TRE® Sessions with Kit Mills
TRE® sessions are guided by Kit Mills, a certified TRE® Practitioner and Therapeutic Coach™.
Sessions are held in a calm and supportive environment where you are guided step by step through the process.
During a session we will:
- Learn the TRE® exercises together
- Gradually allow the tremor response to emerge
- Explore how to regulate and pause the tremoring when needed
- Support the body in releasing tension safely
The aim is not to force anything, but to allow the body to move at its own pace.
Over time many people learn how to practice TRE® safely on their own.
What to Expect
Your first session lasts around 90 minutes.
This allows time to:
- Introduce TRE® and how the body releases tension
- Learn the exercises slowly and safely
- Experience the tremor response in a supported environment
- Understand how to regulate and stop the tremoring
Many people begin with two or three sessions to become familiar with the practice.
Some people choose to continue with further sessions for support as the body releases deeper patterns of stress or trauma. This process is always guided at a pace that feels safe and manageable for your nervous system.
For some, the work may also naturally expand into Therapeutic Coaching™as we explore what arises through the body.
Benefits of TRE®
- Reduced tension & anxiety
- Better Sleep
- Quieter mind
- Feeling more present
- Increased levels of resilience
- More energy
- Increased sense of calm
- Reduced symptoms of PTSD
- Relief from chronic aches (lower back, neck and shoulders)
No guarantees implied. Results for individuals may vary.
Tension & Trauma Release Exercises are not a replacement for professional support but can be used as a complementary therapy to enhance the effects of other treatments and self-care practices.
TRE® is a self-care practice
This is something you can learn and use for the rest of your life.
As a Certified Provider, I am qualified to run 1:1 sessions and groups both online and in-person in Hampshire and the surrounding area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TRE®?
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises) is a body-based practice that helps the nervous system release deep muscular tension and stress patterns held in the body.
Through a series of simple exercises, the body’s natural tremor reflex can activate. This tremoring allows the body to discharge stress and survival energy in a gradual and self-regulated way.
Is TRE® safe?
Yes. Tremoring is a natural reflex within the human nervous system.
During a guided session you will learn how to regulate the tremoring and pause the process whenever needed.
TRE® is introduced gradually so the body can release tension at a pace that feels manageable.
Do I need experience to try TRE®?
No experience is needed.
The exercises are simple and are introduced step by step during a session. Your body will only tremor if it feels ready to do so.
How many TRE® sessions will I need?
Many people begin with two or three sessions to become familiar with the practice.
Some people choose to continue with further sessions for support as the body releases deeper patterns of stress or trauma. This process is always guided at a pace that feels safe and manageable for your nervous system.
Do I need to talk about my past or trauma?
No.
TRE® works directly with the body rather than through talking or analysing experiences. Some people choose to share what they are noticing, but the focus of the work is on the body’s natural release process.
Where do TRE® sessions take place?
1:1 TRE® sessions are available in person near Alton in Hampshire, either at my office or at a suitable location within around 40 miles of Four Marks, near Alton.
Sessions are also available online.
Can TRE® help with anxiety or stress?
Many people explore TRE® when they are experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, burnout or emotional overwhelm. By helping the body release stored tension, TRE® can support the nervous system to settle and return to a greater sense of balance.
Book a Discovery Call
If you feel curious about TRE® , you’re welcome to book a discovery call to explore whether TRE® may be the right support for you.
The call is simply a chance to explore whether this approach feels right for you and to answer any questions you may have.
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