Our Approach to Somatic & Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed, somatic, and culturally responsive psychotherapy.
We see therapy as a collaborative partnership that respects your experiences, identity, and goals.
Healing is not only about understanding your thoughts; it also involves connecting with your body. Our somatic psychotherapy approach recognises how trauma and stress can show up physically—in tension, posture, breathing, and other physiological responses.
By working with both mind and body, we support you to:
Release stored tension
Increase self-awareness
Build emotional regulation skills
We draw on guided body awareness and gentle somatic exercises to support holistic healing, especially for anxiety, chronic stress, grief, and trauma.
Sessions are available in Thornbury, Melbourne, and online across Australia.
Polyvagal & Somatic Practices
Our work incorporates polyvagal-informed therapy, which focuses on how the nervous system responds to stress, threat, and safety. By learning to notice and regulate your physiological states, you can:
Reduce anxiety and hyperarousal
Build emotional resilience
Improve communication and relationships
We integrate polyvagal-informed and somatic practices to offer a comprehensive, body-based approach that helps you regain a sense of safety, agency, and connection in daily life.
Supporting Every Person
Every client is unique. Our practice is committed to culturally safe, inclusive therapy so that people from all backgrounds feel respected and supported. This includes:
Indigenous-informed approaches that value cultural knowledge and connection to Country
Affirming therapy for LGBTIQA+ clients
Neurodiversity-affirming strategies
Careful attention to identity, culture, and lived experience
Therapy becomes a collaborative space for growth and understanding when your identity and preferences are centred.
Collaborative, Inclusive, Respectful
Therapy works best as a partnership. We approach each session collaboratively, ensuring your voice, pace, and goals guide the work.
Our trauma-informed approach means we:
Acknowledge and validate your experiences
Offer tools for managing emotional, mental, and physical responses to stress
Emphasise safety, respect, and empowerment as you explore sensitive topics and make meaningful change.
Why would you choose this approach?
Clients who engage in trauma-informed, somatic, polyvagal-informed therapy often report:
Greater self-awareness and emotional resilience
Improved ability to manage anxiety and stress
A stronger connection between body and mind
Increased empowerment and personal growth
Whether you want to address trauma, process grief, reduce anxiety, or focus on personal development, we tailor our work to your needs and goals.
Take the First Step
Healing begins with a single step. If you are seeking inclusive, trauma-informed psychotherapy in Melbourne or online, you are welcome to book a session or contact us to learn more. Our focus is on helping you feel safe, understood, and empowered on your path to wellbeing.
