Henri (Henrietta) Dobson
Exploring reality through embodied presence
I offer a somatic and heart-centred approach to waking up in each moment as embodied consciousness in relationship with life.
As a guide I’m here to splash around with you, support you resourcing and relating with what is, and meeting your edge – whether that’s a feeling, a sensation, an idea about yourself, a difficulty or simply resting back in presence. We usually start from spacious awareness, but sometimes from the body, movement, parts or dialogue, depending what you bring, what’s needed and where you’re coming from. One primary benefit of this work is in increasing our capacity for a dual-sensitivity in awareness - of both - our lived experience as perfectly imperfect human-beings, and infinite consciousness. By welcoming both, we somehow support our integration and become wise navigators in the terrain of the heart.
1-1 sessions can include guided meditation, movement, enquiry, dialogue, parts work & witnessing.
I came to this work from a love of embodied presence, meditation and movement. However, bringing these to the relational realm was new to me, and was profoundly liberating, challenging and exciting, it’s where I meet my growing edge, and is what I am most passionate about in supporting others.
I’ve worked with Fanny Behrens, Colin Harrison and Joanna Watters since 2007 and Adam Bradpiece in 2025, accompanied by 20 years of meditation, personal therapy, movement & dance. Fanny and Colin became mentors for me in 2018 as I began holding embodied presence space professionally. I’m also a lineage holder in this work.
I draw upon previous trainings when requested or required, which include: counselling, somatic movement therapy (IBMT) & trauma-informed mindfulness.
Individual sessions – held in Totnes, online or out in nature (some low-cost sessions available).
Groups – occasional weekly groups and day retreats.
Email / text me for info or to be added to my mailing list for occasional updates:
henridobson@gmail.com / 07950918903
Testimonials:
“Henri holds the space with such a steady and good-hearted clarity that every session I find myself able to access and express parts of my being long since forgotten and ignored.” – JK
“Through her gentle guidance, Henri’s warm, safe and very embodied presence allowed me to integrate. I am so grateful for Henri’s support and highly recommend her as a guide.” – JP
Somatic Massage Therapy
I offer 60 and 90 minute somatic massage therapy with oils, for relaxation and for support for listening deeply to the body. This supports relating to the emotions held in places of tension in the body. The skin is intricately linked to the nervous system, and along with awareness and the breath, is a wonderful gateway into embodied presence (ITEC qualified, distinction, 2013).