TRE® Therapy

A Body-Based Approach to Releasing Stress & Trauma

What is TRE®?

TRE®️ (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), developed by Dr. David Berceli, is a simple, natural method that activates the body’s built-in tremor mechanism to release accumulated stress and physical tension patterns held in the body.

Unlike talk therapy, TRE®️ works directly with the nervous system. Through a series of gentle exercises, it allows the body to discharge tension, often without needing to verbally revisit past experiences.

TRE®️ may support nervous system regulation, reduce chronic tension, and improve sleep for some individuals. It is a body-based stress regulation practice and is not a substitute for medical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis or treatment. Where appropriate, TRE®️ can be integrated alongside other therapeutic interventions as part of a holistic support plan.

What TRE® May Help With

Why TRE®?

Stress & Anxiety

Release physical tension from daily overwhelm, panic, and chronic worry.

Trauma Recovery

TRE®️ may support individuals who have experienced trauma by helping the body regulate stress responses. It is not a substitute for trauma-focused psychotherapy or medical treatment.

Sleep & Rest

Calm your nervous system to support deeper, more restorative sleep.

Emotional Regulation

Build capacity to manage big emotions and reduce reactivity.

Physical Tension

Release chronic muscular tightness in the back, hips, and shoulders

Burnout & Fatigue

Reset your nervous system when you’ve been running on empty.

Increased Energy and Endurance

Support increased vitality as chronic stress patterns begin to settle.

Improved Relationships and Reduced Conflict

When your nervous system is calmer, you respond rather than react to those around you.

Relief from Chronic Pain and Old Injuries

Some individuals report reduced muscular tension associated with long-held stress patterns.

Find Your Path

TRE® for Every Body

Women Who Hold Too Much

For women who carry emotional labour, stress, and invisible expectations.

A space to shake off what isn’t yours and reconnect with your body, boundaries, and calm. Ideal for working mothers, high-achievers, chronic givers, and women recovering from burnout or trauma.

Individual sessions available. Group circles coming soon.

Teen Girls (Ages 13–19)

Support for teens navigating school stress, social pressure, identity, and body changes.

TRE® helps teens release without words, building confidence, regulation, and body trust. Ideal for teens struggling with anxiety, exam stress, body image, or difficult experiences.

Parent consent required. Teen group sessions launching soon.

Couples

Relationships thrive when stress is lowered.

TRE® for couples offers a non-verbal way to release individual and shared tension, build emotional safety, and reconnect. Sessions are done side-by-side.

In-person or online. Can be combined with couples counselling.

Men

A space for men to drop the armour and release silently.

No need to explain – just breathe and let the body reset. Ideal for men in high-pressure roles, fathers, athletes, first responders, or men healing from trauma.

Individual sessions available. Quiet, confidential environment.

Helping Professionals

You hold space for others. Who holds space for you?

TRE® offers a nervous-system reset for therapists, nurses, teachers, social workers, and caregivers carrying secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, or emotional exhaustion.

Individual sessions available.

Individual TRE® Sessions

Individual TRE® sessions can be done in person or online.

Pricing (per person):
Once off
R950: Introductory Session (+-90min)
Session by Session
R750: session (+-60min)
R1,000: extended session (+-90min)
Commitment Packages
Following an intake session, you may wish to pre-book subsequent sessions as follows:
R2,800: 4 x individual sessions (valid for 2 months, payable upfront, no refunds)
R3,600: 6 x individual sessions (valid for 3 months, payable upfront, no refunds)
R4,000: 8 x individual sessions (valid for 4 months, payable upfront, no refunds)

Online Group TRE® Sessions

New Offering

I’m hosting weekly online group TRE® sessions starting the week of 23 February 2026.

When: Monday Evenings: 19h00 – 20h00 Saturday Mornings: 08h30 – 09h30

Pricing:
R220: Intro Session (1st class)
R350: Standard Group Session
R1,200 (approx. R300/session): 4-Week Series
R1,680 (approx. R280/session): 6-Week Series

Sessions are run weekly. Join as a one-off or book a package.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to talk about my trauma during TRE®?

Not at all. TRE® is a non-verbal process. Your body leads the way, and there’s no pressure to share or explain anything.

Can I combine TRE® with therapy?

Absolutely. TRE® works well alongside talk therapy, bodywork, and other healing practices. It’s often the missing link for those who’ve “talked about it” but still feel trauma held in the body.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothing. Similar to what you’d wear for pilates or stretching. You’ll be lying on a mat and doing gentle movements.

Can I do TRE® on my own after learning it?

Yes. Once you’ve learned the exercises and understand how your body responds, you can practice TRE® independently. I’ll guide you through this process safely.