Aleksandra Lemm
Aleskandra is a qualified practitioner of Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing (SE).
At the beginning of her journey as a therapist she has studied Compassionate Inquiry (IC) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
With over 20 years of experience working with the body—in the fields of dance and choreography—she has found a unique way of working with people in therapeutic settings, gently guiding them back to a sense of safety, freedom, and authenticity.
In her private practice, she draws inspiration from the works of E. T. Gendlin – “Focusing” and P. Crone.
Over the years, Aleksandra has developed an approach that weaves somatic work with the gentle exploration and softening of core subconscious constraints. Sessions are designed to go beyond intellectual understanding alone, supporting the nervous system and physiology in releasing old patterns so they no longer pull you back into familiar places of feeling stuck.
To give you a clearer sense of what you might expect, here are some of the therapeutic approaches Aleksandra draws on when working with clients. These approaches are woven together and adapted to support your unique needs.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that understands each person as having different inner “parts.” Some parts try to protect us, while others carry pain and /or vulnerability. At the centre of this inner system is the Self — a steady, compassionate presence that exists in everyone. The Self cannot be damaged and holds a natural capacity for healing and balance.
Somatic Experiencing is a body-based approach that gently supports the nervous system. Rather than focusing only on talking about experiences, this work pays attention to physical sensations and subtle body signals. By doing so, it helps release stored stress and restore a sense of safety, regulation, and resilience in the body.
Focusing, developed by Eugene T. Gendlin, invites a gentle, curious listening to your inner experience. It helps you connect with the body’s felt sense — the quiet, often unclear and at first vague knowing that carries meaning beyond words. Through this process, insight and change can arise naturally, without force.
Aleksandra’s work is also influenced by P. Crone’s practice, which emphasizes presence, relational attunement, and working with what is alive in the moment. Together, these approaches support a respectful, grounded way of meeting experience as it unfolds.
More about Aleksandra
Aleksandra has been in private practice for over six years, working closely with individuals in a therapeutic setting. She is known for her creative, deeply compassionate, and lively approach to therapy.
She currently lives between Amsterdam and Sicily, Italy, where she teaches and facilitates body-oriented workshops. Alongside her therapeutic work, Aleksandra is also involved in artistic and performance-based projects that explore care, connection, and the cultivation of more compassionate relationships within and between communities.