I am Sylvia Tillmann, a certified TRE Provider.
I trained with Steve Haines (London), Su Thomas (South Africa) and Anya Bloom (Israel).
My work centres on helping people release stress and tension through the body and in a way that is natural, safe and sustainable.
How I came to this work
Like many of the people I now work with, I spent years in fast-paced, high-functioning environments (IT and business development).
I understand what it means to keep going, to manage and to hold everything together.
When life slowed down during the pandemic, I asked myself:
"What do we actually need in order to feel well?"
That question led me back to TRE.
What struck me was its simplicity and its depth. It is something the body already knows how to do.
"For me, TRE makes sense in a world where our minds are often busy and overactive.
Discovering TRE® was a turning point, a reminder that the body holds intelligence we often overlook.
Learning to work with that intelligence can shift how we relate to challenges, to ourselves and to our health."
Why I do this work
What continues to fascinate me is how much the body can hold, often over long periods of time.
And how different it feels when that holding is no longer needed.
In my own life, TRE has become a way to:
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Prevent lower back and hip pain, particularly as a keen tennis player
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Release stress before it accumulates
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Access deep relaxation - within a few minutes
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Feel calmer and less reactive
I also witness this reset in my clients and it happens when the body is given permission to let go.
How I work
My approach is simple: I don't 'treat' or 'fix'.
I guide and teach you how to work with your own body and nervous system.
This is what makes TRE different.
TRE is not something done to you, it's a skill you learn to access for yourself.
Further training and influences
Alongside TRE, my background includes:
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Foundation training in Counselling (COSCA)
These all inform how I hold space - calmly, safely and with care.
If this resonates
If you are curious, the best place to start is a conversation, this gives you an opportunity to ask questions and get a sense of whether TRE feels right for you.
And if you'd like to know a bit more about me beyond my work ... you are welcome to read this blog post.