Trauma-Informed, Down-to-Earth,
Body-Based Approach to Healing
Kia Ora, I’m Lette.
I am a Somatic Psychotherapist offering a culturally aware and trauma-informed space for healing. My practice is grounded in my own history of Māori, Polynesian, and European ancestry, my lived experience as a queer LGBTIQA+ person, and a deep connection to ancestral healing practices.
My Lived Experience is My Guide. I bring a trauma-informed perspective to everything I do, shaped by my own history of overcoming complex trauma. I know what it means to survive difficult circumstances, and that resilience guides how I hold space for my clients.
As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent person, I understand the realities of overwhelm, burnout, masking, and the complexity of navigating culture and identity. This lived insight allows me to offer not just therapy, but genuine empathy, clarity, and steady support.
How We Work Together Therapy with me moves at your pace. I blend modern science with ancient wisdom, incorporating:
Somatic Psychotherapy & Polyvagal Theory (Nervous system support)
Hypnotherapy & Guided Imagery
Attachment-based & Shadow Work
Awareness of body-held energy & Ancestral healing traditions
Who I Support I welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. My practice is a haven for those navigating ADHD, Autism (AuDHD), anxiety, trauma, gender exploration, and dissociation.
Based in Melbourne (Thornbury) for in-person sessions and available via Telehealth across Australia, I adapt every session to your sensory, cultural, and communication needs.
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
―Rumi
Lette’s Qualifications and Personal Development
Qualifications & Training
Rongoā Indigenous Knowledge – Indigenous Māori wisdom shared by aunts and ancestors
Registered Psychotherapist & Counsellor (Australia & New Zealand)
Registered Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer (International Qualifications)
Post-Graduate in Counselling and Psychotherapy
TRE Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Transformation & Polyvagal-Informed Therapist
Qualified Somatic Art Therapist
Reiki Levels 1 & 2 (guided by an Aboriginal-kin Reiki Master)
Certified Polyvagal Theory Practitioner Alumni (trained with Deb Dana, LCSW) - Rhythm of Regulation
Trained in Somatic Transformational Trauma under Dr Sharon Stanley—2 years of intensive study in embodiment, empathy, and trauma interventions.
Trained in Psychedelic Integrative therapy - with Rita Bozi in a two-year intensive program, understanding Trauma and the use of Psychedelic Integration
Compassionate Inquiry with Dr Gabor Maté program.
Our Services
LGBTIQA+ queer-affirming therapy
ADHD, AuDHD & neurodiverse, OPCD -affirming therapy
Indigenous Knowledge lived experience therapy
Anxiety counselling
Somatic therapy
Trauma counselling
Attachment & childhood trauma counselling
Relationship counselling
Depression counselling
Inclusive & affirming counselling
Grief and loss counselling
Polyamory & non-monogamy counselling
Hypnotherapy: Integrating meditative trance and clinical techniques to foster relaxation, insight, and transformation.
Shamanic Indigenous Knowledge Reiki / Rongoā: Healing sessions rooted in respect for lineage, cultural sensitivity, and personalised care, with practices guided by tradition and permission from elders.
Psychedelic Integrative Therapy: Safe space to explore, process, and integrate insights gained from psychedelic experiences, supporting emotional growth and self-understanding.
This is known as a Pepeha - Maori Cultural Background
Description of who I am and what my cultural background is:
Kia ora tātou. (greetings all)
Ko Mauao te maunga, (Manganui is my mountain)
Ko Kaituna te awa. (Kaituna is my river)
Te Awanui te Moana (Te Awanui is the ocean)
Ko Robert Wattie tōku koroua, Nō Pirirākau te hapū, Nō Ngāti Ranginui te iwi. ( Robert Wattie Ormsby is my grandfather from the Pirirākau clan, of the Ngāti Ranginui tribe.)
Ko Oliver Cromwell Ormsby te tūpuna o Pianika Te Rakau, Nō Ngāti Maniapoto te iwi. (Oliver Cromwell Ormsby is an ancestor of Pianika Te Rakau, from the Ngāti Maniapoto tribe)
Ko Ormsby tōku whānau. (Ormsby is my family line)
E mōhiotia ana ko Lette Jewell. (known as Lette Jewell)
Meet Our Practice Manager and Owner – First Nations Aboriginal Owner
Chantal (She/Her) is a proud Aboriginal woman from Darug & Gamilaraay countries.
“Gamilaraay country” refers to the traditional lands of the Gamilaraay (also spelt Kamilaroi or Gomeroi) Aboriginal people in central northern New South Wales and southern Queensland, Australia. The traditional lands cover an expansive area of approximately 75,000 square kilometres (29,000 square miles).
As a First Nations Aboriginal Indigenous Co-owner of the practice.
She is also the Practice Manager and bookkeeper, ensuring the smooth running of operations while upholding our commitment to cultural respect, inclusivity, and community-driven care.
Her lived experience of the intergenerational impacts of colonisation shapes our approach, helping us provide therapeutic services that honour cultural history and personal identity.
Chantal’s dedication to client care reinforces our promise:
“We hold our promise and remain true to our ancestors, care for ourselves and our community.”
Together, we maintain a practice where clients feel supported, safe, and understood.
Why Choose Us?
We leave it to your internal wairua (your internal light) to guide you.
Take the First Step
Your healing journey begins with a single step.
At our practice, we are committed to providing therapy that respects your identity, validates your experiences, and supports your growth.
Please feel free to book a call today, or you can contact us to learn more about our inclusive, trauma-informed services.