My Approach

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Martine Lunshof
“The trust I felt — in being safe and deeply held — was invaluable.”

As a guide and coach myself, working from “bone to spirit”, I was immediately drawn to Jonathan’s warm and grounded presence, which made me feel at ease right away. He took the time (spread over different encounters) to thoroughly prepare me for the psychedelic journey, explaining everything with great care and clarity. I recognized in him his clear sense of knowledge and alignment during the guidance.
From the very beginning of the journey, I felt his full presence as a space holder — something I had never experienced in this way before. There was a subtle and powerful combination of his (Hakomi) presence, loving care, timely communication, silent witnessing, and intuitive guidance through somatic experience.
My personal intention remained a central thread throughout the journey. The trust I felt — in being safe and deeply held — was invaluable. It allowed me to surrender and truly enter the realms that were unfolding.
Jonathan, I experienced you as a truly gifted guide: gentle in your care, steady in your support, and insightful in how you asked open questions that led to deeper personal and spiritual growth.
Thank you so much for this profound journey.
Myloon/Martine Lunshof

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Maria Cavali
“The session was […] a gentle invitation to meet myself as I am.”

So many times I’ve sat with my own breath, searching for a sense of safety in my body… The session with Jonathan was something special – a gentle invitation to meet myself as I am. Jonathan holds space in a way that is both – deeply respectful and quietly powerful.
He was attentive and present, guiding me without intruding my inner world.
I felt fully supported and held, free to open up in my vulnerability and trust the process, even when it felt raw at the time. What stood out most was his ability to encourage self-holding: he reminded that my body, with all its stories and scars, deserved compassion and presence.
The ceremony was more than just a breathing session- it was a safe harbor for my emotions, a place where pain could be witnessed, not rushed, not bypassed. It’s a place to truly meet yourself and let go of what’s been stored in your body. I can’t recommend Jonathan enough. He brings wisdom, kindness, and a rare ability to honor both the journey and the person behind it. Thank you, Jonathan, for helping me remember the strength in softness, howling and for holding space for my story.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Annelies den Boer
“Hij belichaamt een fijne balans tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijke energie”

Jonathan is creatief, empatisch, vindingrijk en heel fijn om mee te werken. Hij belichaamt een fijne balans tussen mannelijke en vrouwelijk energie, en dat was precies de bedding die ik nodig had tijdens dit proces. De sessies die we samen deden waren enorm transformerend en ik ben werkelijk verrast over het goede resultaat. 10/10 raad ik hem aan!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pam Verhoofstad
“…that feeling of coming home to my own body and mind…”

I was searching for clarity — my mind felt foggy, filled with doubts about the right path. From the very beginning, Jonathan made me feel completely safe during the 1-on-1 breathwork session. He has the perfect balance between strong, grounded guidance and the softness of his words and presence, especially when diving deep. With his drum, he creates the perfect rhythm and atmosphere, paying attention to every detail.
I gained so much clarity, I’m back on the path I want to walk, and it has reignited my ambitions even more. Most of all, that feeling of coming home to my own body and mind — that’s what makes his work so special. He’s a true modern shaman, unique in what he does. It’s amazing how deeply I was able to go in such a short time, making this experience incredibly valuable. Jonathan, you’re the best. Thank you for your support! 🙏🏽

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Edouard Dopper
“Immediately I felt at ease…”

Immediately I felt at ease with Jonathan. Around him time seems to slow down. That’s what I needed. We sometimes forget, forsake or take for granted what we feel. Jonathan helped me to travel within and feel my way through my own labyrinth. I look forward to longer introspective travels.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cédric Dessez
“Both ceremonies were beautiful, profound and deeply insightful experiences.”

I did two ceremonies with Jonathan – first a one-to-one guided psilocybin introspective experience, and more recently the Clarity ceremony in a group (breathwork and micro-dosing). Both were beautiful, profound and deeply insightful experiences, and made a big impact on my personal development journey to better understand and process my emotions. I cannot thank Jonathan enough for creating such a warm and safe space, and for his attentive, thoughtful and supportive guidance. He knows when and how to intervene, with a gentle and benevolent nudge in the right direction. He is knowledgeable about the workings of the body and mind, and – you can tell! – genuinely passionate about sharing his wisdom and helping others in their pursuit of understanding/healing and personal development.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Wouter Janssen Lok
“It allowed me to see my life as it truly is…”

This mini dose breathwork session, guided by Jonathan’s gentle and authentic presence, felt like a profound homecoming. It allowed me to see my life as it truly is and illuminated a clear vision on where I am headed. The experience, enriched by a slight undertone of psilocybin, meaningful rituals, and soothing sounds, was a masterful blend of art and introspection.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tommy Veenstra
“…he was able to compassionately, yet decisively, invite and guide me…“

Jonathan was the best guide I could have possibly wished for on my first guided journey. The experience was tremendously intense, eye-opening, and, at times, mind-bogglingly confusing, but Jonathan was there at every stage to guide, comfort, or cheer me on in a natural and heartfelt way.
What stands out to me the most is how he was able to compassionately, yet decisively, invite and guide me toward the more difficult parts of my (sub)consciousness. It was challenging at times, but Jonathan’s amazing presence always felt safe and enormously supportive. He always made sure I was getting the most out of this transformative experience. Whether it was reminding me to let go and go with the flow or ensuring I stayed focused, Jonathan skilfully acted (or deliberately didn’t act) according to whatever the universe was presenting in any given moment. He is a natural.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ajda Sever

I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend Jonathan to anybody who is looking for some clarity and direction in life!

The body holds the key
Your presence here is likely the sign that you are looking for a way out. Out of repetitive or destructive patterns, out of limiting beliefs, out of negative self-talk, out of feeling stuck in pain rooted in the past and constantly resurfacing in the present moment, out of spiralling anxiety and overwhelming shame…

All these symptoms find their roots in your personal unconscious, shaped either by the traumatic events you went through or by unnoticed emotional neglect. In the West, in which the analytical mind is so important, we are inclined to believe that we can heal the mind with the mind and we often foster cognitive therapy when we’re looking for help. Doing so we completely overlook how our emotions are trapped within and how these symptoms are being constantly expressed by the body. The idea behind Somatic Coaching and Therapy is to reconnect to the natural intelligence of the body, to its felt sense, to the sensations that it produces. When we let those emotions, feelings and sensations run their course completely, meeting them with openness and compassion, we also learn to naturally let go of them, finally breaking free from their grip. This process is also often called Shadow Integration. I am here to hold a safe space and guide you gently through the exploration of your unconscious as it surfaces within the body and to your conscious attention.

If Somatic Coaching and Therapy can deliver fast results and have you experience important inner shifts in a matter of a few sessions it is not to say that I am promising that every session will be absolutely transformational and life changing (if you spent a little time on social medias you know what I am talking about). The truth is that transformation takes commitment and careful integration. It also depends on many factors: your current level of connection to the body, how much unprocessed emotions you are carrying, your capacity to let go of the old and welcome the new…

That’s what we’ll establish together in the Introduction call. If the feeling that we can work together is mutual, we’ll book a 2h 30m session. This is fairly long and demanding so I recommend you plan a quiet, alone and integrative moment afterward. For some, such session may be enough, for some others we might need to keep workin, unravelling the unconscious and connecting deeper to the body. In which case we’ll plan one, or several, follow-up sessions. If we do plan sessions over a certain period of time, I will be available between sessions by phone (either calling or messaging) for extra support during this important period. Lastly, if you prefer beginning with a first session of 1h 15m it is also possible.

Curious as to how Somatic Coaching can help you? You are warmly invited to get in touch with me.

My own journey
It took until my early thirties to understand how much my childhood and teenage have shaped my mind and my life in many destructive ways. I had many addictions helping me coping with what I couldn’t feel: smoking cigarets compulsively, cannabis daily, alcohol weekly, compulsive sexuality as well. On the emotional side: unintegrated anger bursting frequently, deep shame, people’s pleasing behaviour, impossibility to concentrate and focus, very low self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, commitment issues… The traumas experienced, from being bullied to being a scapegoat as well as emotional neglect, left a big wound and anything went for as long as I would numb myself sufficiently. The disconnection from the body ran very, very deep.

My journey to nervous regulation, psychological healing and spiritual growth began in 2016. Since then I practiced and studied many modalities ranging from Mindfulness Meditation (which I still practice), Yoga, Breathwork, Calisthenics, Running, Cold exposure, Journaling, Somatic Coaching and Therapy… I also studied Jungian psychology, Mythology and Eastern philosophies. Once again, anything would go but this time walking the path towards nervous regulation, inner safety, holistic health, wholeness and individuation. I am not saying I am ‘there’ yet (for wherever ‘there’ is) but these years of studying brought me a wide knowledge both theoretical and embodied and I love to use it to help you create the life you want and break free from the patterns that are blocking you from doing so.

With much love,
Jonathan.