Somatic Counselling in Perth, WA
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I have been practicing as a clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor for more than 25 years, with a history in somatic-body oriented therapy.
I feel passionate about assisting people to achieve positive life changes and gain lasting relief from lifelong pain and trauma. I believe that a therapist can work better with the suffering and distress of others not only through professional and ongoing theoretical training, but also with a true knowledge of themselves.
I have been practicing as a clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor for more than 25 years, with a history in somatic-body oriented therapy.
I feel passionate about assisting people to achieve positive life changes and gain lasting relief from lifelong pain and trauma. I believe that a therapist can work better with the suffering and distress of others not only through professional and ongoing theoretical training, but also with a true knowledge of themselves.
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Inter Wisdom Counselling and Somatic Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Perth, WA 6151
Interwisdom Somatic Therapy/Counselling and Wellness Services are tailored to your unique situation. I have extensive experience working with individuals, families and groups in various community, clinical and wellness programs, throughout WA. I am passionate about people learning about their strengths to manage the challenges, so they can effectively adapt and live with settlement, authenticity and purpose. My approach is to work with the client in practical and logical ways to find meaning and implement change, in a way they can participate to integrate and regulate with more ease.
Interwisdom Somatic Therapy/Counselling and Wellness Services are tailored to your unique situation. I have extensive experience working with individuals, families and groups in various community, clinical and wellness programs, throughout WA. I am passionate about people learning about their strengths to manage the challenges, so they can effectively adapt and live with settlement, authenticity and purpose. My approach is to work with the client in practical and logical ways to find meaning and implement change, in a way they can participate to integrate and regulate with more ease.
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Mindfulness and somatic.
My ideal client is someone who wants to drive their own life. Someone who wants to belong to themselves and not stay small out of fear. I want to support you in living your most beautiful and wholehearted life, it’s okay if that’s starting from the ground up. I can help with vision, with values, emotional regulation, in your relationship, if you’re starting a new business, entering parenthood,
Mindfulness and somatic.
My ideal client is someone who wants to drive their own life. Someone who wants to belong to themselves and not stay small out of fear. I want to support you in living your most beautiful and wholehearted life, it’s okay if that’s starting from the ground up. I can help with vision, with values, emotional regulation, in your relationship, if you’re starting a new business, entering parenthood,
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: Somatic & Schema Therapy, EMDR, Attachment, Person-Centered, and Emotionally-focused Therapy; & Tapping Therapy.
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose broad experience strengthens her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual support and recovery needs. Dorte (Dee) supports adults and couples to discover and tap into their resources, strengths, and supports that guide enhanced wellbeing, desired changes, and healing. Individuals with BUPA and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim session rebates.
: Somatic & Schema Therapy, EMDR, Attachment, Person-Centered, and Emotionally-focused Therapy; & Tapping Therapy.
“Stress, losses, and trauma create changes you don’t choose. Healing creates change you do choose” (adapted from Rosenthal). Dorte (Dee) at Tap In Counselling Service is a compassionate counsellor, whose broad experience strengthens her ability to adapt evidence-based approaches according to individual support and recovery needs. Dorte (Dee) supports adults and couples to discover and tap into their resources, strengths, and supports that guide enhanced wellbeing, desired changes, and healing. Individuals with BUPA and Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) private health cover may be eligible to claim session rebates.
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I also integrate Somatic awareness & use art therapeutic strategies.
Are you looking for a safe space to process life challenges and the emotional impact it has? Do you want to make sense of overwhelming feelings, find your calm and have more choice in your response? Together in a compassionate gentle way, we can explore your struggles / concerns, gain some clarity about whats going on, with an aim for you to feel more empowered and have greater peace in your life. Developing a relaxed, supportive connection with you is my priority. Feeling at ease, respected and appreciated is essential for therapy to be effective. I go at your pace.
I also integrate Somatic awareness & use art therapeutic strategies.
Are you looking for a safe space to process life challenges and the emotional impact it has? Do you want to make sense of overwhelming feelings, find your calm and have more choice in your response? Together in a compassionate gentle way, we can explore your struggles / concerns, gain some clarity about whats going on, with an aim for you to feel more empowered and have greater peace in your life. Developing a relaxed, supportive connection with you is my priority. Feeling at ease, respected and appreciated is essential for therapy to be effective. I go at your pace.
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You're a high-functioning woman with big dreams, dee emotions, a brilliant, busy mind that never stops and a sensitive soul. You find the world overwhelming at times and don't know how others seem to do it with ease. You're curious about your inner world, self-reflection and nurturing your inner child. I'd love to help you get back your emotional well-being while valuing your sensitivity. I work in a unique guided, somatic way that will guide you in-wards to a compassionate journey to meet all parts of you. We'd work well together if you think CBT/ talk therapy only scratched the surface and you're ready to go deeper.
You're a high-functioning woman with big dreams, dee emotions, a brilliant, busy mind that never stops and a sensitive soul. You find the world overwhelming at times and don't know how others seem to do it with ease. You're curious about your inner world, self-reflection and nurturing your inner child. I'd love to help you get back your emotional well-being while valuing your sensitivity. I work in a unique guided, somatic way that will guide you in-wards to a compassionate journey to meet all parts of you. We'd work well together if you think CBT/ talk therapy only scratched the surface and you're ready to go deeper.
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I work as a clinical supervisor, psycho educator and therapist. My clinical focus is on supervision, though I do take new clients to keep my skills current. I am a postgraduate trained counsellor and sexologist. My training and background is in child sexual abuse, trauma & attachment, sexual difficulties and religious abuse resulting in trauma. I use multiple therapeutic modalities within the supervisory or counselling relationship. We will work together using person-centred, family systems, narrative, IFS, ACT, Somatic, artistic and Trauma Focused methods.
I work as a clinical supervisor, psycho educator and therapist. My clinical focus is on supervision, though I do take new clients to keep my skills current. I am a postgraduate trained counsellor and sexologist. My training and background is in child sexual abuse, trauma & attachment, sexual difficulties and religious abuse resulting in trauma. I use multiple therapeutic modalities within the supervisory or counselling relationship. We will work together using person-centred, family systems, narrative, IFS, ACT, Somatic, artistic and Trauma Focused methods.
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With a passion for the existential and somatic therapeutic modalities.
I have enabled people to connect with their meaning and purpose in life and find an acceptance of their own uniqueness, assisting people with struggles ranging from thoughts of suicide, anxiety, existential angst, complex trauma and relationship difficulties. I believe that the therapeutic space is a space where people can work through the things in life that hold them back from thriving rather than surviving. Childhood trauma and family dynamics/narratives that have defined us can be processed and redefined to offer us freedom to exist as we want to.
With a passion for the existential and somatic therapeutic modalities.
I have enabled people to connect with their meaning and purpose in life and find an acceptance of their own uniqueness, assisting people with struggles ranging from thoughts of suicide, anxiety, existential angst, complex trauma and relationship difficulties. I believe that the therapeutic space is a space where people can work through the things in life that hold them back from thriving rather than surviving. Childhood trauma and family dynamics/narratives that have defined us can be processed and redefined to offer us freedom to exist as we want to.
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I am a somatic-based counsellor and psychotherapist, meaning that I work with the body-mind connection. I hold a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Bachelor's degree with honours in Psychology. Our journey together is about rediscovering your strength, resilience, and your potential for growth within you. It’s about moving forward with a sense of empowerment and self-awareness, crafting a life that you feel is authentic and fulfilling. Before transitioning into counselling, I gained 13 years of experience as a physical therapist. I have diplomas in massage therapy, manual osteopathy, and acupuncture.
I am a somatic-based counsellor and psychotherapist, meaning that I work with the body-mind connection. I hold a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and a Bachelor's degree with honours in Psychology. Our journey together is about rediscovering your strength, resilience, and your potential for growth within you. It’s about moving forward with a sense of empowerment and self-awareness, crafting a life that you feel is authentic and fulfilling. Before transitioning into counselling, I gained 13 years of experience as a physical therapist. I have diplomas in massage therapy, manual osteopathy, and acupuncture.
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As a seasoned dramatherapist and coach, I specialize in playfulness and creativity, enriched by my expertise in somatic and embodiment practices.
My ideal client seeks to harness playfulness and creativity as transformative tools. They may feel stressed, stuck, or unfulfilled in personal or professional areas, aiming to enhance resilience, improve relationships, and deepen self-connection. They are not just looking to cope but to thrive and lead a joyfully enriched life.
As a seasoned dramatherapist and coach, I specialize in playfulness and creativity, enriched by my expertise in somatic and embodiment practices.
My ideal client seeks to harness playfulness and creativity as transformative tools. They may feel stressed, stuck, or unfulfilled in personal or professional areas, aiming to enhance resilience, improve relationships, and deepen self-connection. They are not just looking to cope but to thrive and lead a joyfully enriched life.
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Samantha Crosby
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fremantle, WA 6160
Welcome. My name is Samantha, but most people call me Sami. I'm a social worker, certified clinical trauma professional and somatic therapist specialising in counselling for adults who have experienced trauma, abuse or grief. I've dedicated the last few years to working with people with complex trauma, walking alongside them in their journey to return to wholeness. If you would like to work with me, we take a collaborative approach; a blend of talking therapy, mindful awareness and somatic inquiry to reduce any trauma symptoms you might be experiencing that are holding you back from living a full, joyful life.
Welcome. My name is Samantha, but most people call me Sami. I'm a social worker, certified clinical trauma professional and somatic therapist specialising in counselling for adults who have experienced trauma, abuse or grief. I've dedicated the last few years to working with people with complex trauma, walking alongside them in their journey to return to wholeness. If you would like to work with me, we take a collaborative approach; a blend of talking therapy, mindful awareness and somatic inquiry to reduce any trauma symptoms you might be experiencing that are holding you back from living a full, joyful life.
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Coby believes that wellness and wellbeing are a right for all and is passionate about supporting people in their healing through the self-transformative practices of evidence-based psychological therapies, somatic-based modalities and mindfulness. She has a deep interest in supporting people in building an intimate relationship between their physical body and their psychological wellbeing to help facilitate positive behaviour change. Coby’s strength-based and trauma-informed approach holds the view that the body is a resource for self-exploration, self-discovery and psychological healing.
Coby believes that wellness and wellbeing are a right for all and is passionate about supporting people in their healing through the self-transformative practices of evidence-based psychological therapies, somatic-based modalities and mindfulness. She has a deep interest in supporting people in building an intimate relationship between their physical body and their psychological wellbeing to help facilitate positive behaviour change. Coby’s strength-based and trauma-informed approach holds the view that the body is a resource for self-exploration, self-discovery and psychological healing.
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I am a qualified social worker that believes in a holistic and trauma informed approach to well-being. I work as a compassionate enquirer with clients to promote self-awareness of situations that are causing emotional or physical distress. I am non-judgmental in my approach to help clients and have many various lived experiences and have undertaken intensive personal research in every issue in my life which has led to studying psychology, social work, and somatic therapies.
I am a qualified social worker that believes in a holistic and trauma informed approach to well-being. I work as a compassionate enquirer with clients to promote self-awareness of situations that are causing emotional or physical distress. I am non-judgmental in my approach to help clients and have many various lived experiences and have undertaken intensive personal research in every issue in my life which has led to studying psychology, social work, and somatic therapies.
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CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Somatic, and Expressive therapies are often used.
Emma has 14 years of experience working with people who are healing and overcoming complex trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment and dissociative disorders. She is especially interested in people resolving past hurts and trauma from childhood abuse and neglect. Emma is a wise, genuine, compassionate, gentle and non-judgmental, creating safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively to achieve your goals. Emma is passionate about journeying with you to discover freedom from the past and living in a manner that allows you to be seen, heard, validated and known as a person with worth and value.
CBT, DBT, EMDR, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Somatic, and Expressive therapies are often used.
Emma has 14 years of experience working with people who are healing and overcoming complex trauma, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, attachment and dissociative disorders. She is especially interested in people resolving past hurts and trauma from childhood abuse and neglect. Emma is a wise, genuine, compassionate, gentle and non-judgmental, creating safety and trust within the therapeutic relationship, working collaboratively to achieve your goals. Emma is passionate about journeying with you to discover freedom from the past and living in a manner that allows you to be seen, heard, validated and known as a person with worth and value.
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A Good Space
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Nedlands, WA 6009
I specialise in Somatic therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I help clients and therapists struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I also work with those who want to improve their overall well-being and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. My aim is to offer you both cognitive maps to understanding issues as well as a somatic, ‘bottom up’, experiential understanding of yourself.
I specialise in Somatic therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist. I help clients and therapists struggling with anxiety, depression, the impacts of trauma, relationship difficulties and life transitions. I also work with those who want to improve their overall well-being and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. My aim is to offer you both cognitive maps to understanding issues as well as a somatic, ‘bottom up’, experiential understanding of yourself.
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Ajay works with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationships and a range of other issues. Using Somatic, Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, he has significant experience in helping people improve their lives. As well as offering coping skills and immediate relief, this gets to the root of your issue, leading to lasting change. Ajay works with people in a collaborative, trauma informed and client centred way that puts the needs of the client front and centre.
Ajay works with stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationships and a range of other issues. Using Somatic, Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy, he has significant experience in helping people improve their lives. As well as offering coping skills and immediate relief, this gets to the root of your issue, leading to lasting change. Ajay works with people in a collaborative, trauma informed and client centred way that puts the needs of the client front and centre.
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Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
Where appropriate I try to focus on upskilling my patients through DBT skills and somatic practices.
Hello, my name is Kendall. I am a queer sex and relationship therapist working exclusively online with the queer community. The majority of patients that I work with are AFAB, and of the sapphic persuasion, identities vary however I do work a lot with trans and NB folk. Individuals come to me for a variety of reasons from navigating their first queer relationship, sexual anxiety, coming to terms with their gender, realising they are some form of queer and unsure as to what to do about it. Couples are often seeking a queer therapist that simply 'gets it' to help navigate their queer relationship.
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I am a Creative Arts Therapist specialising in disordered eating and recovery but treat all mental health conditions. I provide a trauma informed, person centred, holistic approach, integrating expressive arts modalities, image making, music, creative writing, sandplay, movement and somatic awareness as a gateway to healing, reparation and transformation.
I am a Creative Arts Therapist specialising in disordered eating and recovery but treat all mental health conditions. I provide a trauma informed, person centred, holistic approach, integrating expressive arts modalities, image making, music, creative writing, sandplay, movement and somatic awareness as a gateway to healing, reparation and transformation.
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I bring an intergrative person centred and existential approach exploring early attachment styles with psychodynamic, solution focussed, CBT, narrative, mindfulness based ACT and somatic therapies.
I blend ancient wisdom with evidence based modern day practices as a trauma and grief informed counsellor to support and empower you in managing stress triggered symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self confidence and self care. My purpose is to bring awareness and compassionate understanding to your life situations, along with tools to help you connect with your self and others in ways meaningful to you. I walk by your side as we explore embracing change through various transitions you maybe facing. I am fully with you all the way.
I bring an intergrative person centred and existential approach exploring early attachment styles with psychodynamic, solution focussed, CBT, narrative, mindfulness based ACT and somatic therapies.
I blend ancient wisdom with evidence based modern day practices as a trauma and grief informed counsellor to support and empower you in managing stress triggered symptoms such as anxiety, depression, low self confidence and self care. My purpose is to bring awareness and compassionate understanding to your life situations, along with tools to help you connect with your self and others in ways meaningful to you. I walk by your side as we explore embracing change through various transitions you maybe facing. I am fully with you all the way.
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I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), gestalt therapy, Jungian psychology, attachment theory and somatic awareness.
I'm a holistic counsellor & psychotherapist, and my work centres around helping clients make sense and meaning of their life story. I work with people who may be feeling lost, stuck or out of alignment in their lives and relationships. I also specialise in working with people who are feeling overwhelmed by world issues as well as personal ones. You may be feeling a deep sense of grief, loss or fear about the environmental crisis or around social injustice issues.
I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), gestalt therapy, Jungian psychology, attachment theory and somatic awareness.
I'm a holistic counsellor & psychotherapist, and my work centres around helping clients make sense and meaning of their life story. I work with people who may be feeling lost, stuck or out of alignment in their lives and relationships. I also specialise in working with people who are feeling overwhelmed by world issues as well as personal ones. You may be feeling a deep sense of grief, loss or fear about the environmental crisis or around social injustice issues.
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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.