Pat Ogden

About the Author

Pat Ogden, PhD, is a pioneering psychotherapist and founder of Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute, renowned for her groundbreaking integration of body-oriented approaches in trauma treatment. With over four decades of clinical experience, she has revolutionized the field by emphasizing the somatic dimensions of psychological healing, drawing on neuroscience and attachment theory to address how trauma imprints on the body. Ogden's work empowers therapists to help clients release stored tension and restore resilience through mindful, sensorimotor interventions. A sought-after speaker and trainer worldwide, she continues to advance embodied psychotherapy, making complex concepts accessible and transformative for both practitioners and survivors of trauma.