Awareness through the moving body
Hello, bonjour, salve…
I’m Audrey (she, her) nice to meet you, enchantée, molto piacere.
I offer individual embodied coaching sessions, groups and movement classes, for people who find that sitting still and talking isn't always the way in, and for anyone who wants to feel more at home in their body. I work on line and in person in different central London locations
My therapy work is rooted in Gestalt, a relational, experiential approach focused on what's happening here and now, between us and in your body. Sessions are shaped around how you naturally process your experience of the world.
Before training as a therapist, I spent 25 years as a coach and educator in body inclusivity and disordered eating. With my sister, psychotherapist Sophie Boss, I co-founded Beyond Chocolate and co-wrote two books. This work informs how I listen, especially to experiences of trauma, shame and disconnection from the body.
Dance became my way back to myself, and a way to bring others with me. I qualified as an Open Floor movement practice teacher in 2019 and now mentor and supervise other teachers. I also teach the Embodied Movement module for the diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy at HOMA in London.
As a queer, brown practitioner, I'm committed to offering anti-oppressive, queer-positive and neurodivergent affirming spaces where all bodies, abilities and ages are welcome.
I offer a free exploratory session, get in touch if you’d like to meet me and explore working together.
I look forward to meeting you
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Phoenix Dance
Phoenix Dance is a collective of movement teachers holding a weekly space for dance and embodied movement practice in community. Teachers: Audrey Boss, Dean Kayum, Killian Strong, Mira Schauble & Sue Rickards Every Tuesday in Primrose Hill, NW3.
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Tuesday Online Dance
Weekly online movement practice held by a collective of teachers. Time for you to move, explore and dance in your own space and in community. Every Tuesday 9-10.15AM UK / 10-11.15AM CET / 7-8.15PM AEST / 8-9.15PM NZST
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Ongoing Coaching Group
An ongoing coaching group to explore your relationship with food and your body. This a weight-neutral space. We meet 5 Wednesdays a term online. A closed group that welcomes newcomers at the beginning of term.
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The group support has been invaluable in helping me to make and sustain changes to the way I eat and move. Little nudges in the 'right' direction and oodles of support to help me get there. "List Item
Hannah
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“The one hour in my week where I am present for myself rather than my clients. Audrey's guidance allows me follow my body, a welcome moment of true nourishment, filling me up so I can continue to be of service”
Sophie
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“I just loved everything about it. How there is the opportunity to check in with yourself, no pressure to move and how inclusive it has been. I’ve definitely developed greater confidence, and I wonder if there is a connection between this and feeling more confident to move in general since I started this group.”
Mel
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“I was doubtful about joining the coaching sessions as I felt quite nervous talking to strangers about my issues with food and overeating. I quickly found out that there was no need to be nervous as Audrey has a way of making you feel valued and listened to. She’s also got humour which made me feel relaxed during the calls. I found it very helpful to listen to the other participants talk about their issues they were the same issues I was dealing with. It made me feel less ashamed of feeling/behaving the way I do as I realized that I am not the only one with these issues.
Kari
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"This experience has been extraordinary. I didn't have any expectations beyond moving in a non-judgemental way but it turned out to be so much more than that. My favourite bit of a yoga class is the body scan at the end, This practice gave me the tools and space to find that connection with my body and my consciousness for the whole session whilst listening to some fantastic music."
Doris
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"This is the most nurturing, safe, and accepting place anywhere. Audrey is welcoming, calm, interested in all participants, and has a gentle touch. The message is always; there is no way to get this wrong, and whatever each of us brings is just right for us right now. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to to move in a way which is enjoyable and can be done at any level of fitness. "
G.H.
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I like your no bullshit attitude and realistic approach to handling food and body image issues. You don't pretend it's all flowers and roses although you really reinforce that I can do this.
Hayley
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"The workshop was truly nurturing, empowering and challenging. The movement sessions enabled me to look at my relationship with my body and food in a new light. I have been exploring this through talking therapies/group work for a number of years but felt stuck. This work showed me how to be accepting of my body as it is now, learning how to enjoy, respect and listen to it. The experience had a profound impact on me and for the first time in a long time I feel I am able to to live my life without it being defined by the size and shape of my body.”
Wendy
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"I was hesitant to sign up. However, the warmth of Audrey's welcome is phenomenal (bottle it, please!) and within a few minutes I was settled. Highly recommended if you want some new ideas delivered with scrupulous TLC about your body, mind, soul and heart and how they connect. I was never tempted to find an excuse and miss a session (a first for me). As a whole, it was deeply therapeutic, nourishing, encouraging and quite good fun! "
Josie B.
