Somatic Counselling in Carlton, VIC

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Estelle Snelling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, & Neuro-Affective Touch Foundation Graduate - working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock & chronic stress. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor and holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, Flinders Dept of Psychiatry. Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use & complex trauma) and she is currently training in Structural, Systemic & Family Constellations work, supporting the healing of the inter-generational transmission trauma through the ancestral lineage.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, & Neuro-Affective Touch Foundation Graduate - working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock & chronic stress. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor and holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, Flinders Dept of Psychiatry. Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use & complex trauma) and she is currently training in Structural, Systemic & Family Constellations work, supporting the healing of the inter-generational transmission trauma through the ancestral lineage.
(03) 7003 2332 View (03) 7003 2332
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Lisa Suarez
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
This includes the Internal Family Systems model, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Focusing, AEDP and Memory Re-consolidation.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
This includes the Internal Family Systems model, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Focusing, AEDP and Memory Re-consolidation.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
(03) 7003 2975 View (03) 7003 2975
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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
(03) 7003 2898 View (03) 7003 2898
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Adi Benarroch
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
My work integrates an intermodal approach to the therapeutic encounter, navigating between talk therapy, visual art-making, dance/movement, somatic inquiry, creative writing, drama, and play.
I am a qualified creative arts therapist registered with PACFA, passionate about finding creative ways of expression, embodiment, and harnessing the power of metaphors to navigate complex personal material. As an arts psychotherapist, I adopt a humanistic, strength-based, and phenomenological approach, working collaboratively with clients to explore a "more-than-verbal" approach to therapy.
My work integrates an intermodal approach to the therapeutic encounter, navigating between talk therapy, visual art-making, dance/movement, somatic inquiry, creative writing, drama, and play.
I am a qualified creative arts therapist registered with PACFA, passionate about finding creative ways of expression, embodiment, and harnessing the power of metaphors to navigate complex personal material. As an arts psychotherapist, I adopt a humanistic, strength-based, and phenomenological approach, working collaboratively with clients to explore a "more-than-verbal" approach to therapy.
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David Voon
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
With an open, curious and enquiring style, I take a client-centred approach to support people who struggle with problems that affect their mental and emotional well-being. My focus is to foster a collaborative, respectful and empathic therapeutic relationship to support you with developing the insights and emotional shifts that are necessary for lasting therapeutic change. Taking a process-oriented and experiential frame, we aim toward an integration of cognitive (mind), emotional (heart) and somatic (body) levels of experiencing to achieve the transformations that support a more fulfilling life.
With an open, curious and enquiring style, I take a client-centred approach to support people who struggle with problems that affect their mental and emotional well-being. My focus is to foster a collaborative, respectful and empathic therapeutic relationship to support you with developing the insights and emotional shifts that are necessary for lasting therapeutic change. Taking a process-oriented and experiential frame, we aim toward an integration of cognitive (mind), emotional (heart) and somatic (body) levels of experiencing to achieve the transformations that support a more fulfilling life.
(03) 9111 2699 View (03) 9111 2699
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Sophie Boord
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Sophie incorporates somatic touch work into her practice and is passionate about the the value of this work for survivors of trauma.
Therapy can benefit anyone from those who are "feeling stuck" or dissatisfied and don't know how to shift things, to people who are facing major challenges such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma or grief and loss. Therapy can be useful for people who want learn more about themselves, engage in personal development or personal growth, develop better communication or relationship skills, explore their creativity or blocks to creativity, explore their identity, their gender or sexuality or develop a better understanding of work and work place challenges. It can be a form of deep soul work or a way to work on a particular.
Sophie incorporates somatic touch work into her practice and is passionate about the the value of this work for survivors of trauma.
Therapy can benefit anyone from those who are "feeling stuck" or dissatisfied and don't know how to shift things, to people who are facing major challenges such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma or grief and loss. Therapy can be useful for people who want learn more about themselves, engage in personal development or personal growth, develop better communication or relationship skills, explore their creativity or blocks to creativity, explore their identity, their gender or sexuality or develop a better understanding of work and work place challenges. It can be a form of deep soul work or a way to work on a particular.
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Joy Herman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
I draw upon somatic therapies, IFS and nervous system regulation.
I am a trauma therapist and work with you to understand the impacts of the trauma and towards resolution of these impacts. I have a special interest in working with adults on their attachment wounding or ruptures in relationships. This might have happened during a persons childhood, however the patterns play out in intimate relationships, friendships, with work colleagues and our kids. My clients often find that their attachment patterns continue to resurface in their current relationships. They recognise that healing is not just about talk therapy, but involves deeper work and a somatic approach.
I draw upon somatic therapies, IFS and nervous system regulation.
I am a trauma therapist and work with you to understand the impacts of the trauma and towards resolution of these impacts. I have a special interest in working with adults on their attachment wounding or ruptures in relationships. This might have happened during a persons childhood, however the patterns play out in intimate relationships, friendships, with work colleagues and our kids. My clients often find that their attachment patterns continue to resurface in their current relationships. They recognise that healing is not just about talk therapy, but involves deeper work and a somatic approach.
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Leyna Fennell
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
My approach can include mindfulness, somatic practices and creative work.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
My approach can include mindfulness, somatic practices and creative work.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
(03) 8592 9269 View (03) 8592 9269
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Jesse Muscatello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Acknowledging the complexity of desiring change and not knowing where to start, Jesse prioritises the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. He builds trust by maintaining a person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic style. Informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) principles, Jesse adopts an evidence-based dynamic and experiential approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration of emotional struggles, fostering insight and resolution of internal conflicts, and promoting personal growth and psychological well-being.
Acknowledging the complexity of desiring change and not knowing where to start, Jesse prioritises the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. He builds trust by maintaining a person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic style. Informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) principles, Jesse adopts an evidence-based dynamic and experiential approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration of emotional struggles, fostering insight and resolution of internal conflicts, and promoting personal growth and psychological well-being.
(03) 7003 2619 View (03) 7003 2619
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Rjurik Davidson
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
(03) 7003 2252 View (03) 7003 2252
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Brown Eden Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Waitlist for new clients
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
(03) 7003 2602 View (03) 7003 2602
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Alexandra Scoleri
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Psychotherapy is supportive in helping clients move through acute or long-term psychological distress. Rather than symptom-based relief, psychotherapy explores the historical roots of current distress and therefore aims to uproot the foundations of mental suffering for transformative change.
Psychotherapy is supportive in helping clients move through acute or long-term psychological distress. Rather than symptom-based relief, psychotherapy explores the historical roots of current distress and therefore aims to uproot the foundations of mental suffering for transformative change.
(03) 9827 0302 View (03) 9827 0302
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Ermanno Bergami
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
As a psychotherapist I create a field, I prepare the ground and the conditions, I set processes in motion, I resonate and synchronise with the rhythm of the person. I help the person to centre inside, to anchor in the body, in the present and in reality. What I am most interested in is the relationship people have with themselves. Most problems that occur in interpersonal relationships have to do with conflict within us. My work is about lowering fears, taking small and big courageous steps, regaining the capacity to love, rebuilding trust in ourselves so that we can find and follow our path.
As a psychotherapist I create a field, I prepare the ground and the conditions, I set processes in motion, I resonate and synchronise with the rhythm of the person. I help the person to centre inside, to anchor in the body, in the present and in reality. What I am most interested in is the relationship people have with themselves. Most problems that occur in interpersonal relationships have to do with conflict within us. My work is about lowering fears, taking small and big courageous steps, regaining the capacity to love, rebuilding trust in ourselves so that we can find and follow our path.
(03) 8797 5448 View (03) 8797 5448
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Carl Castle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
(03) 7003 2968 View (03) 7003 2968
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Lindsay Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
My name is Lindsay, I have over 20 years experience working with people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
My name is Lindsay, I have over 20 years experience working with people who have experienced abuse and trauma.
(03) 8338 4847 View (03) 8338 4847
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Amelia Best
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
(03) 8658 3279 View (03) 8658 3279
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Dr Lucy Morrish
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
My approach to therapy is progressive and inclusive. I am passionate about working with clients to build a sense of curiosity, flexibility and resilience. If you are keen to build self-understanding, connection to others, or joy in the everyday, we may be a great fit. I have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals navigating life changes, as well as adults who have experienced trauma - attachment based or following difficult life events. My approach to each client is holistic and evidence-based; I am to nurture individual strengths while also addressing areas of need.
My approach to therapy is progressive and inclusive. I am passionate about working with clients to build a sense of curiosity, flexibility and resilience. If you are keen to build self-understanding, connection to others, or joy in the everyday, we may be a great fit. I have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals navigating life changes, as well as adults who have experienced trauma - attachment based or following difficult life events. My approach to each client is holistic and evidence-based; I am to nurture individual strengths while also addressing areas of need.
(03) 7003 2779 View (03) 7003 2779
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Katerina Nemcova
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Katerina is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and a Board Approved Supervisor, skilled in providing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She understands that seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting process. She aims to create a warm, supportive environment for clients, tailoring treatments to their preferences, whether they seek short-term behavioural changes or deeper self-exploration. Her client-entered approach empowers individuals to navigate challenges & promote overall well-being. EMDR is especially beneficial for coping with trauma, distressing memories, anxiety, & emotional dysregulation.
Katerina is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and a Board Approved Supervisor, skilled in providing Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. She understands that seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting process. She aims to create a warm, supportive environment for clients, tailoring treatments to their preferences, whether they seek short-term behavioural changes or deeper self-exploration. Her client-entered approach empowers individuals to navigate challenges & promote overall well-being. EMDR is especially beneficial for coping with trauma, distressing memories, anxiety, & emotional dysregulation.
(03) 7003 2428 View (03) 7003 2428
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Barbara Zoroddu
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
(03) 7003 2118 View (03) 7003 2118
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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Somatic Counsellors

How does somatic therapy work?

Somatic therapy is a form of treatment that focuses on how the body and mind are interconnected. In this approach, physical symptoms are addressed because they may in fact signal emotional distress. Somatic therapists combine mindfulness, talk therapy, breathwork, yoga, dance, and physical manipulations of the body to help patients become more attuned to what their body is telling them.

Is EMDR a somatic therapy?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a form of somatic therapy, as it incorporates mental and physical principles. EMDR involves remembering a traumatic experience while allowing one’s eyes to track a side-to-side visual stimulus from a therapist. This lateral eye movement is believed to diminish the painful power of the memory so that it can be discussed with a therapist.

Is somatic therapy evidence-based?

Somatic therapy has been researched and studied, and some forms of somatic therapy are found to be effective in treating a wide range of conditions. Because somatic therapy encompasses many techniques, some, such as EMDR and meditation, have been studied more than others.

What is somatic trauma therapy?

Somatic trauma therapy is based on the idea that when people experience trauma, they can become stuck in the “freeze” part of a “fight, flight, or freeze” response. In this state, trauma can manifest itself both mentally and physically—through tension in the muscles, anxiety, and stress. Popular forms of somatic trauma therapy include EMDR, sensorimotor therapy, and somatic experiencing.