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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA

Anne de Silva

Psychotherapist, PACFA (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
St Leonards, NSW 2065
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You are infinitely more than your mind, so welcome to healing beyond words. As a Somatic Psychotherapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I apply a body-oriented approach to growth and change. We meet your intuitive knowing and deep curiosity by actively tapping into the connection between mind and body to ease suffering, renegotiate trauma and build resilience. Through safe therapeutic relationship, loving presence, and gentle guidance, together we re-pattern unhelpful imprints through experiences in the present. When we invite all of ourselves to show up and heal in a safe space, our strength and capacity for joy expand.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, lost or empty, we can find your inner wellspring of hope and cultivate your unique strengths, to smooth nervous system reactivity. As a trauma therapist, I pay close attention to safety, welcome all parts of you, and support you to access the full range of your human experience.
Reach out you're wanting to live in a compassionate, truthful, embodied way; without doing more, earning more or having more. Here's your invitation to dive beyond words, with healing that includes all of you - heart, mind, body and soul. I’d love to support you in this powerful, effective, and very gentle way.
Anne de Silva now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

St Leonards, NSW 2065

I focus on Life Transitions, Women's Issues and Grief 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

St Leonards, NSW 2065

I focus on Life Transitions, Women's Issues and Grief 
$180 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $210
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa
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I offer concession places, which are currently full
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I offer concession places, which are currently full
Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Anne de Silva
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, M. Couns & Psychth, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from NeuroAffective Touch Institute Foundation Graduate / 2023
  • Certificate from Hakomi Institute Graduate of 3yr Professional Training / 2003
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SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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SEP Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Life Transitions
  • Women's Issues
  • Grief

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs?
Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Do these issues align with your needs?

Endorsement

Hollie Wildëthorn
Hollie Wildëthorn
CounsellorPACFA
Anne is a truly modern therapist with a giant toolbox of cutting-edge modalities for treatment. Gracious and nurturing, if you've found other clinicians couldn't meet your needs, Anne's difference might be just what you're looking for.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Experiential Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is a fluid, responsive blend of Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and internal parts work. Depending on the person and the day, each session is different. We do talk, and when the situation invites it and with your consent, we use props or gadgets (e.g. cushions or balls), move around, or incorporate touch, to learn about, proces and integrate trauma.
Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
My approach is a fluid, responsive blend of Hakomi, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and internal parts work. Depending on the person and the day, each session is different. We do talk, and when the situation invites it and with your consent, we use props or gadgets (e.g. cushions or balls), move around, or incorporate touch, to learn about, proces and integrate trauma.
Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Groups

Location

Primary Location

St Leonards, NSW 2065

Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Photo of Anne de Silva, Psychotherapist, PACFA
Anne de Silva
Psychotherapist, PACFA