Trauma-Informed Somatic Psychotherapist
“The wound is the place where the Light enters you.”
―Rumi
Kia Ora, I’m Lette
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I offer a down‑to‑earth, body‑based, and culturally aware approach to healing.
My work is shaped by my Māori Polynesian and European ancestry, my lived experience as a queer LGBTIQA+ neurodiverse person, and my long connection to ancestral healing practices. These guide my trauma‑informed and inclusive way of working.
We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and life experiences. I support clients with ADHD, autism, AuDHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation challenges, identity and gender exploration, dissociation, stress, and significant life changes.
My approach brings together somatic psychotherapy, gentle body‑based practices, polyvagal and nervous‑system support, hypnotherapy, guided imagery, awareness of body held energetic work, and ancient healing traditions. These methods help reduce stress, process trauma, and create more balance and connection in your body and mind.
As a late‑diagnosed neurodivergent therapist, my own experiences with overwhelm, burnout, masking, cultural complexity, and intergenerational trauma help me understand what many clients face. This lived insight allows me to offer empathy, clarity, and steady support.
Every session is tailored to your needs. I draw on somatic psychotherapy, attachment‑based work, shadow work approaches, narrative therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma‑sensitive healing methods. I aim to help you build safety, confidence, emotional regulation, and a stronger connection to yourself. Therapy moves at your pace. Together, we explore what is happening inside you, build safety in your body, and support meaningful and lasting change.
We’re based in Melbourne and offer in‑person sessions in Thornbury, as well as accessible telehealth across Australia. Sessions can be adapted to your cultural, sensory, communication, or access needs.
Meet Our Practice Manager and Owner – First Nations Aboriginal Owner
Chantal (She/Her) is a proud Aboriginal Darug & Kamilaroi woman and co-owner of the practice.
As our Practice Manager, she ensures 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.
Lette Jewell
I learn more about my ancestors and how they strengthen and deepen my understanding of my heritage. They also help me shed the shame of not being able to immerse myself in my language, people, and Whenua (Land). I will continue to seek out memories and knowledge and grow slowly towards my culture.
Whatu ngarongaro te tangata, toitū te whenua.
People will perish, but the land is permanent.
Qualifications & Training
Rongoā Knowledge – Indigenous Māori wisdom shared by aunts and ancestors
Registered Psychotherapist & Counsellor (Australia & New Zealand)
Registered Hypnotherapist & NLP Master Practitioner & Trainer (International Qualifications)
Master’s in Counselling and 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)
Trained in Somatic Transformation 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.
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 session today, or you can contact us to learn more about our inclusive, trauma-informed services.