Somatic Counselling in West Melbourne, VIC
I weave together evidence-based approaches: ACT, CBT, EFT, Narrative therapy, Somatic coaching, Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication and more.
My distinct focus lies in empowering individuals grappling with loneliness, fostering meaningful connections, and enhancing well-being. Through therapeutic sessions, together, we work on mental health concerns like depression, anger and anxiety while empowering you to cultivate social skills, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Common challenges include relationships breakup, interpersonal conflicts/connection, career crossroads, social anxiety, intimacy, boundaries, workplace bullying and harassment, postnatal integration, racism, lack of life goals & purpose, depression, performance anxiety, burnout, and recovery.
I weave together evidence-based approaches: ACT, CBT, EFT, Narrative therapy, Somatic coaching, Mindfulness, Nonviolent Communication and more.
My distinct focus lies in empowering individuals grappling with loneliness, fostering meaningful connections, and enhancing well-being. Through therapeutic sessions, together, we work on mental health concerns like depression, anger and anxiety while empowering you to cultivate social skills, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Common challenges include relationships breakup, interpersonal conflicts/connection, career crossroads, social anxiety, intimacy, boundaries, workplace bullying and harassment, postnatal integration, racism, lack of life goals & purpose, depression, performance anxiety, burnout, and recovery.
Whilst it is only natural to avoid that which hurts us, wei titrate the therapeutic work to a pace that your nervous system tolerates, as we rewire your brain and heal your nervous system from the somatic memories it has carried.
The key to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship you and I develop over time. I know that you need to be seen, heard, validated and be able to trust me so I can provide you a safe trauma-informed care and practice. This model focuses on providing you with a safe space to explore and understand your life. I ask 'What happened to you?' and I bear witness to your story. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner (Consultant in training), Internal Family Systems Therapist (Level 2-Addictions), and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (in training Advanced). I have also been a Program Assistant on IFSI trainings in Australia.
Whilst it is only natural to avoid that which hurts us, wei titrate the therapeutic work to a pace that your nervous system tolerates, as we rewire your brain and heal your nervous system from the somatic memories it has carried.
The key to successful therapy is the therapeutic relationship you and I develop over time. I know that you need to be seen, heard, validated and be able to trust me so I can provide you a safe trauma-informed care and practice. This model focuses on providing you with a safe space to explore and understand your life. I ask 'What happened to you?' and I bear witness to your story. I am an Accredited EMDR Practitioner (Consultant in training), Internal Family Systems Therapist (Level 2-Addictions), and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (in training Advanced). I have also been a Program Assistant on IFSI trainings in Australia.
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.
Dr Joshua Comyn
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Melbourne, VIC 3003 (Online Only)
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
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Sasha Gobbart Mason
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Counselling and have done further training in substance use and Somatic Experiencing.
I work primarily with females experiencing mental health issues, burnout and stress. I see people through a holistic lens and aim to support you to find integration between mind, body and emotions. With lived experience, I understand how trauma disconnects us from our bodies and how difficult it is to sit with our emotions.
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Counselling and have done further training in substance use and Somatic Experiencing.
I work primarily with females experiencing mental health issues, burnout and stress. I see people through a holistic lens and aim to support you to find integration between mind, body and emotions. With lived experience, I understand how trauma disconnects us from our bodies and how difficult it is to sit with our emotions.
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.
Somatic Psychotherapy with Laura Emilia
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
My aim is to empower and support you with your journey while offering somatic resources and tools to transform and build capacity to be with what is arising for you.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
My aim is to empower and support you with your journey while offering somatic resources and tools to transform and build capacity to be with what is arising for you.
I'm a certified somatic psychotherapist, counsellor, mover, yoga teacher & bodyworker. With more than a decade of experience in body-based therapies. I support individuals who are seeking to transform stress, trauma, anxiety, PTSD and depression through a somatic & spiritually-oriented approach to therapy. I use a somatic approach by reducing stress and anxiety physiologically, through changing the autonomic nervous system & discharging trauma and by working with embodiment practices. I work with a non-dual lens that mind, body, spirit are one, that each individual is already whole & supporting the removal of obstacles in the way.
I am multilingual, trained and well versed in somatic psychotherapy using mindfulness to heal and explore.
I hold certification with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and am an approved counsellor affiliated with NSW Victim Services. I specialize in providing tailored outpatient psychological care that effectively addresses a range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and support for victims and caregivers navigating difficulties.
I am multilingual, trained and well versed in somatic psychotherapy using mindfulness to heal and explore.
I hold certification with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and am an approved counsellor affiliated with NSW Victim Services. I specialize in providing tailored outpatient psychological care that effectively addresses a range of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and support for victims and caregivers navigating difficulties.
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/
Through somatic body-based therapies such as IFS, EFT tapping, Somatic experiencing, and other evidence-based approaches, I have been able to help my clients shift their mindsets, create a safe inner space for reflection and work through the issues that are holding them back.
Hi, I am Fernanda! I am compassionate counsellor and somatic therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards self-discovery, healing and empowerment.I offer individual and couples's therapy and EFT tapping sessions to individuals seeking a deep shift in their lives. My clients reach out to resolve: Relationship issues Anxiety Depression Childhood trauma Phobias OCD Parenting Issues Low self-esteem Personal Growth
Through somatic body-based therapies such as IFS, EFT tapping, Somatic experiencing, and other evidence-based approaches, I have been able to help my clients shift their mindsets, create a safe inner space for reflection and work through the issues that are holding them back.
Hi, I am Fernanda! I am compassionate counsellor and somatic therapist dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey towards self-discovery, healing and empowerment.I offer individual and couples's therapy and EFT tapping sessions to individuals seeking a deep shift in their lives. My clients reach out to resolve: Relationship issues Anxiety Depression Childhood trauma Phobias OCD Parenting Issues Low self-esteem Personal Growth
Her extensive background as a dancer and movement therapist has honed her ability to access the somatic level of the body.
Cristina is an ACA-accredited Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist who brings an authentic and compassionate approach to her work. Focusing on the body and mind, she strives to create a profound sense of safety and trust in her clients. Cristina's warmth, empathy, and presence are foundational to every encounter, fostering reciprocal collaboration with her clients to facilitate positive change. Fluent in Spanish, Cristina maintains a culturally diverse practice and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community.
Her extensive background as a dancer and movement therapist has honed her ability to access the somatic level of the body.
Cristina is an ACA-accredited Holistic Counsellor and Psychotherapist who brings an authentic and compassionate approach to her work. Focusing on the body and mind, she strives to create a profound sense of safety and trust in her clients. Cristina's warmth, empathy, and presence are foundational to every encounter, fostering reciprocal collaboration with her clients to facilitate positive change. Fluent in Spanish, Cristina maintains a culturally diverse practice and welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community.
Georgia J MacNevin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000
I works with a broad range of approaches including Internal Family System (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused Therapies, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 9 years experience in private practice. I believe in creating a collaborative, sustainable relationship with clients in order to help people feel safe to open up, overcome their struggles and create a rich, full, meaningful life. My work honours individuals unique experiences and innate capacity to heal, resourcing clients with a range of evidence based modalities. I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
I works with a broad range of approaches including Internal Family System (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused Therapies, Mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 9 years experience in private practice. I believe in creating a collaborative, sustainable relationship with clients in order to help people feel safe to open up, overcome their struggles and create a rich, full, meaningful life. My work honours individuals unique experiences and innate capacity to heal, resourcing clients with a range of evidence based modalities. I work with a broad range of concerns including anxiety and panic attacks, stress management, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), complex trauma, depression, and family/relationship issues.
Wonderful Mind Therapy and Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Abbotsford, VIC 3067
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed techniques such as CPT and draw from cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to assist our clients.
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed techniques such as CPT and draw from cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to assist our clients.
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
Irene Quintavalle
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals and couples for a wide range of concerns such as, but not limited to, anxiety & depression, relational difficulties, attachment repair, low self-esteem, lifestyle issues, somatic disturbances, trauma, PTSD & C-PTSD, grief and loss, and migration issues.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship with your family or you are dealing with challenges at work or in your life, a therapeutic relationship can help you. I have extensive training in the integrative approach to psychotherapy and more than a decade of expertise in the practice of yoga and bodywork. For this reason, I work with both mind and body awareness. I draw upon different evidence-based models and theories to create a treatment that addresses your unique experiences and concerns.
I work with individuals and couples for a wide range of concerns such as, but not limited to, anxiety & depression, relational difficulties, attachment repair, low self-esteem, lifestyle issues, somatic disturbances, trauma, PTSD & C-PTSD, grief and loss, and migration issues.
Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship with your family or you are dealing with challenges at work or in your life, a therapeutic relationship can help you. I have extensive training in the integrative approach to psychotherapy and more than a decade of expertise in the practice of yoga and bodywork. For this reason, I work with both mind and body awareness. I draw upon different evidence-based models and theories to create a treatment that addresses your unique experiences and concerns.
Giorgia is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor. Giorgia is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices both counselling and psychotherapy. Giorgia is certified in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma and draws upon her qualifications in Counselling Psychology (MA) to ensure an integrative, person-centred and strengths based approach to therapy.
Giorgia is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor. Giorgia is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices both counselling and psychotherapy. Giorgia is certified in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma and draws upon her qualifications in Counselling Psychology (MA) to ensure an integrative, person-centred and strengths based approach to therapy.
Julie Anders - Trauma Informed Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Sometimes it may involve experiential practices, creative expressions such as drawing, movement or somatic mindfulness activities, or a mix of all.
As a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, I help people navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life and facilitate their process of connecting back with their own inner strengths and resources. The impacts of trauma, anxiety and overwhelm can be debilitating. Together, we dive deeper than symptom management and work with the process that's wanting to emerge, the way of life that you imagine. We find out what's in the way of this new way of being, and step onto a new path, rich with the possibility of change.
Sometimes it may involve experiential practices, creative expressions such as drawing, movement or somatic mindfulness activities, or a mix of all.
As a Holistic Counsellor & Psychotherapist, I help people navigate the sometimes bumpy flow of life and facilitate their process of connecting back with their own inner strengths and resources. The impacts of trauma, anxiety and overwhelm can be debilitating. Together, we dive deeper than symptom management and work with the process that's wanting to emerge, the way of life that you imagine. We find out what's in the way of this new way of being, and step onto a new path, rich with the possibility of change.
Using somatic methods, I support you to find your own strength and inner resources.
Combining the best of coaching & therapy to deliver deep, transformative change. If you ever feel like you're a little child in a big person’s body I can help. Living from your embodied adult self and learning to understand the difference can be life changing. I'm passionate about empowering women like you to experience personal growth and make an impact. Together we'll create a customised plan that aligns your mental health with your life aspirations. We’ll set clear, measurable goals that will strengthen your mental well-being but also build resilience and drives real, transformative results.
Using somatic methods, I support you to find your own strength and inner resources.
Combining the best of coaching & therapy to deliver deep, transformative change. If you ever feel like you're a little child in a big person’s body I can help. Living from your embodied adult self and learning to understand the difference can be life changing. I'm passionate about empowering women like you to experience personal growth and make an impact. Together we'll create a customised plan that aligns your mental health with your life aspirations. We’ll set clear, measurable goals that will strengthen your mental well-being but also build resilience and drives real, transformative results.
Harriet Jane Wilson Iles
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
Harriet considers knowledge as power, and regards building self-awareness and mindfulness as the catalyst for positive behavioural, somatic and cognitive change.
Grounding, professional, safe, informative, reflective, contemporary. Restorative Space's vision is to provide a safe space for individuals to empower, learn, grow, ground, and restore. Restorative Space is a modern professional psychology practice; it is based in Sydney, Australia and provides its services online.
Harriet considers knowledge as power, and regards building self-awareness and mindfulness as the catalyst for positive behavioural, somatic and cognitive change.
Grounding, professional, safe, informative, reflective, contemporary. Restorative Space's vision is to provide a safe space for individuals to empower, learn, grow, ground, and restore. Restorative Space is a modern professional psychology practice; it is based in Sydney, Australia and provides its services online.
Somatic therapy may help people experience greater self-awareness and connection to others.
I support people to resolve deeply held patterns of trauma or stress related disorders that play havoc on the nervous system. These patterns and disruptions can often hold you back from fully expressing yourself or reaching your optimum levels of health and vitality. Maybe you have had stubborn health issues or an unresolved trauma that keeps playing out in your personal and professional relationships or you have a burning desire to step out and tread your own path but something is holding you back and you don't know how or where to start?
Somatic therapy may help people experience greater self-awareness and connection to others.
I support people to resolve deeply held patterns of trauma or stress related disorders that play havoc on the nervous system. These patterns and disruptions can often hold you back from fully expressing yourself or reaching your optimum levels of health and vitality. Maybe you have had stubborn health issues or an unresolved trauma that keeps playing out in your personal and professional relationships or you have a burning desire to step out and tread your own path but something is holding you back and you don't know how or where to start?
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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.