Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Coffs Harbour, NSW
Therapy is collaborative and personalised rather than one-size-fits-all and integrates evidence-based and experiential approaches including somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassion Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, and psychodrama, tailoring the work to your goals and readiness.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
Therapy is collaborative and personalised rather than one-size-fits-all and integrates evidence-based and experiential approaches including somatic and mindfulness-based therapies, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Compassion Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, ACT, CBT, and psychodrama, tailoring the work to your goals and readiness.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
Hey, I'm Nic - a somatic sexologist and relationship coach helping people build more confident, connected and fulfilling intimate lives.
My work spans sexual wellness, body confidence, communication, desire, neurodiversity and healthy relationships, creating a supportive space where people can experience intimacy in ways that feel authentic, safe and enjoyable. We'll use somatic practices to help you explore emotions and sensations and form a deeper connection with your body.
Hey, I'm Nic - a somatic sexologist and relationship coach helping people build more confident, connected and fulfilling intimate lives.
My work spans sexual wellness, body confidence, communication, desire, neurodiversity and healthy relationships, creating a supportive space where people can experience intimacy in ways that feel authentic, safe and enjoyable. We'll use somatic practices to help you explore emotions and sensations and form a deeper connection with your body.
I invite mindfulness and curiosity with an emphasis on cultivating present-moment awareness of cognitive, emotional and somatic/body-based experience.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/ relational/ complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting clients to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom and joy.
I invite mindfulness and curiosity with an emphasis on cultivating present-moment awareness of cognitive, emotional and somatic/body-based experience.
I specialise in assisting individuals who have experienced trauma from shocking/terrifying events, or developmental/ relational/ complex trauma, and are struggling with symptoms such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, intrusive thoughts, overwhelming feelings of anger/ sadness/ anxiety/ shame, numbness, low self-worth, relationship/ boundary/ trust issues, powerlessness, and disconnection from self/others. Using a holistic approach that honours the mind-body connection, I'm dedicated to supporting clients to transform chronic stuck patterns into deeper experiences of wellbeing, self-empowerment, freedom and joy.
I use EMDR and somatic approaches, alongside a relational, weight-inclusive approach to eating and body image concerns.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a particular focus on complex trauma, dissociation, and body image, and in-depth experience supporting young people and adults through EMDR and somatic work. Therapy is paced to what feels safe for you, and tailored from our first session together.
I use EMDR and somatic approaches, alongside a relational, weight-inclusive approach to eating and body image concerns.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a particular focus on complex trauma, dissociation, and body image, and in-depth experience supporting young people and adults through EMDR and somatic work. Therapy is paced to what feels safe for you, and tailored from our first session together.
I integrate ACT and somatic-focused work depending on what the presentation calls for.
I work with adults who feel stuck, particularly where previous therapy has helped but not fully resolved things. This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways. The focus is on changing the underlying pattern, not just how you react to it. My approach is structured and collaborative, focused on processing experiences while maintaining stability. We work at a pace that feels manageable, adapting within the session to what works best for you, with you remaining grounded and in control throughout.
I integrate ACT and somatic-focused work depending on what the presentation calls for.
I work with adults who feel stuck, particularly where previous therapy has helped but not fully resolved things. This often includes trauma, anxiety, or workplace stress that continues to resurface in similar ways. The focus is on changing the underlying pattern, not just how you react to it. My approach is structured and collaborative, focused on processing experiences while maintaining stability. We work at a pace that feels manageable, adapting within the session to what works best for you, with you remaining grounded and in control throughout.
Robin Schep—when people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
Robin Schep—when people first speak with us, they express feelings like, desperate, angry, helpless, stressed, lost, no-sense-of–belonging, not-good-enough, overwhelmed, and not-knowing-where-to-start. You may be feeling desperate, finding your life has unravelled, and that you have lost your way… When we meet, you are inviting us alongside you on your journey seeking understanding, meaning, and direction.
Sometimes it can feel as though you’re caught in old ways of coping, disconnected from yourself despite all your efforts to move forward
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting.
I welcome all forms of diversity and adapt my work to the unique needs of each person. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, attachment wounds or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we work together at a pace that feels grounded, safe and attuned to your needs.
Sometimes it can feel as though you’re caught in old ways of coping, disconnected from yourself despite all your efforts to move forward
I offer a gentle, trauma‑informed approach that works with both the mind and the body, supporting healing at the deeper levels where
patterns are held
I am trained in Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) Level 3, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 3, and IFS-informed EMDR and I am certified in Somatic Experiencing & Brainspotting.
I welcome all forms of diversity and adapt my work to the unique needs of each person. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship patterns, attachment wounds or a sense of disconnection from yourself, we work together at a pace that feels grounded, safe and attuned to your needs.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapies, ACT, DBT, CBT, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, Attachment Theory, Systemic Family Therapy, and psychodynamic models, tailored to support insight, emotional regulation, resilience, and lasting change.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
I work with them one on one, using Somatic Experiencing to gently help the body release what the mind has been unable to resolve.
I offer somatic trauma counselling through Somatic Experiencing (SE) — a body-based approach developed by Dr Peter Levine. I work with trauma, anxiety, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, and complex trauma. Sessions are one on one, in person in Taree or online Australia-wide. ACA registered. Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). NDI
I work with them one on one, using Somatic Experiencing to gently help the body release what the mind has been unable to resolve.
I offer somatic trauma counselling through Somatic Experiencing (SE) — a body-based approach developed by Dr Peter Levine. I work with trauma, anxiety, burnout, nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress, and complex trauma. Sessions are one on one, in person in Taree or online Australia-wide. ACA registered. Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). NDI
I work with Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and body-based therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-based and expressive therapies.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
I work with Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic and body-based therapy, Gottman Method, ACT, attachment-based and expressive therapies.
There's a particular kind of tired that comes from holding it all together on the outside while everything underneath feels like it's barely keeping up. With this can come anxiety, overwhelm, rage, and maybe even a sense of having lost yourself somewhere along the way. I work with women across Cronulla and the Sutherland Shire, in person and online, supporting them to create space for what's been asking to be felt, and find their way back to feeling lighter, more resourced, and more in control. Reach out for a free 20-minute consultation
: EMDR, NLP, TA, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Existential, Systems and Somatic based approaches, IFS, Breath Work, Integration Therapy after experiences of altered states of consciousness.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
: EMDR, NLP, TA, Lacanian Psychoanalysis, Existential, Systems and Somatic based approaches, IFS, Breath Work, Integration Therapy after experiences of altered states of consciousness.
I offer above all my intentional+ deep listening to your conscious/ unconscious concerns. I specialise in tailoring individually suitable therapies. I wish to assist you to open spaces, that can allow reflection and creation towards new internal+ external potentialities+ futurities, unique only to you. I am a Registered Psychologist and Psychoanalyst (Badiou/Lacan), Phd (abd level) with 50 years of expertise. I can practice in English, German or French. I am available on line, by Skype/Zoom (from anywhere in the world) + in person (at my office), by phone (Australia), for home visits (10km radius) for short and longterm therapies.
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices, including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Immediate availability online, no waitlist. If you are struggling in your relationships - either with others or with yourself - and are ready to do the deeper work of healing attachment injuries and wounds from your past, reach out. We'll work together long-term so that you can feel more connected to yourself and feel more present in the world around you. I'm here to help with a wide variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, identity, relationships, loneliness, isolation, grief and loss.
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based and draws from a variety of practices, including Internal Family Systems Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Immediate availability online, no waitlist. If you are struggling in your relationships - either with others or with yourself - and are ready to do the deeper work of healing attachment injuries and wounds from your past, reach out. We'll work together long-term so that you can feel more connected to yourself and feel more present in the world around you. I'm here to help with a wide variety of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-worth, identity, relationships, loneliness, isolation, grief and loss.
My main therapy is Internal Family Systems (working with parts), interwoven with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body focussed somatic therapy) and DBR (Deep Brain Orienting).
I work to uncover and transform the issues which underlie the anxiety or depression rather than just treat the symptoms. These are usually wounds from childhood which we were unable to deal with as they occurred. I also work with trauma, initially to stabilise and build trust, moving onto trauma processing. I am inspired and intrigued by my clients creativity and spontaneity and always try to connect with where they're at, seeing the person as part of a whole system. I believe that healing comes from the client, I am just a facilitator.
My main therapy is Internal Family Systems (working with parts), interwoven with Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (body focussed somatic therapy) and DBR (Deep Brain Orienting).
I work to uncover and transform the issues which underlie the anxiety or depression rather than just treat the symptoms. These are usually wounds from childhood which we were unable to deal with as they occurred. I also work with trauma, initially to stabilise and build trust, moving onto trauma processing. I am inspired and intrigued by my clients creativity and spontaneity and always try to connect with where they're at, seeing the person as part of a whole system. I believe that healing comes from the client, I am just a facilitator.
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I trained in Psychology and Law at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Monash University; and completed specialist clinical training in Gestalt psychotherapy. I have also trained in extensively in Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhist vipassana meditation and Advaita (non-dual) traditions.
I specialise in working with clients who are walking a path of wholeness and integration, personal development, spiritual awakening, self-actualisation and transcendence. Many of my clients are sensitive souls called deeply to a way of being beyond traditional societal expectations and narratives.
I trained in Psychology and Law at Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and Monash University; and completed specialist clinical training in Gestalt psychotherapy. I have also trained in extensively in Eastern contemplative traditions, particularly Buddhist vipassana meditation and Advaita (non-dual) traditions.
I specialise in working with clients who are walking a path of wholeness and integration, personal development, spiritual awakening, self-actualisation and transcendence. Many of my clients are sensitive souls called deeply to a way of being beyond traditional societal expectations and narratives.
If you’re seeking complex trauma therapy integrating IFS and somatic practices, I welcome you to reach out to see if we’re a good fit
You might be living with the impact of complex trauma - feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve done therapy before and understand your story, but your nervous system still reacts as if the danger is present. I work with adults healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and repeated relational wounds. My approach integrates mind and body - supporting both insight and nervous system regulation so change feels sustainable, not forced. Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body and in protective patterns that once helped you survive.
If you’re seeking complex trauma therapy integrating IFS and somatic practices, I welcome you to reach out to see if we’re a good fit
You might be living with the impact of complex trauma - feeling on edge, emotionally overwhelmed, shut down, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense. Maybe you’ve done therapy before and understand your story, but your nervous system still reacts as if the danger is present. I work with adults healing from complex trauma (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and repeated relational wounds. My approach integrates mind and body - supporting both insight and nervous system regulation so change feels sustainable, not forced. Trauma doesn’t only live in memory. It lives in the body and in protective patterns that once helped you survive.
I'm a registered psychologist supporting adolescents and adults across Australia. I bring a warm, intuitive approach to help you make sense of where you are and find a clear path forward. I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns, and have particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, neurodivergence, relationships, adolescent mental health, and women's health. As a native Spanish speaker with lived experience of migration, I warmly welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds.
Areas of special interests include women's health, chronic illness, adolescents and psychedelic assisted therapy in legal settings
I'm a registered psychologist supporting adolescents and adults across Australia. I bring a warm, intuitive approach to help you make sense of where you are and find a clear path forward. I welcome clients with a wide range of concerns, and have particular experience with anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, neurodivergence, relationships, adolescent mental health, and women's health. As a native Spanish speaker with lived experience of migration, I warmly welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds.
Areas of special interests include women's health, chronic illness, adolescents and psychedelic assisted therapy in legal settings
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J Adrian Schep—
When people first reach out, they often describe feeling desperate, angry, overwhelmed, lost. Some are even afraid to begin, unsure what they will uncover. You may feel as though your life has unravelled, that you no longer belong, or that something essential has been lost.
Reaching out often comes at a point where you want to be heard without judgement, to make sense of what has happened, and to find a way forward with steadiness and clarity.
J Adrian Schep—
When people first reach out, they often describe feeling desperate, angry, overwhelmed, lost. Some are even afraid to begin, unsure what they will uncover. You may feel as though your life has unravelled, that you no longer belong, or that something essential has been lost.
Reaching out often comes at a point where you want to be heard without judgement, to make sense of what has happened, and to find a way forward with steadiness and clarity.
I have additional training in Somatic Therapy for C/PTSD: Body-Based, Polyvagal & Neurobiological Techniques for Mind-Body Healing.
My experience so far has been with youth & adults, often neurodivergent or living with complex mental health challenges, seeking self-understanding. They struggle with intense emotions, self-criticism, and complex relationships, often stemming from trauma or deep-seated fears of isolation. They need a safe, affirming, and trauma-informed space to explore these issues, learn emotional regulation, and set healthy boundaries. Their goal is to build self-worth, find authentic connection, increase independence, and ultimately live a more peaceful, confident, and self-directed life.
I have additional training in Somatic Therapy for C/PTSD: Body-Based, Polyvagal & Neurobiological Techniques for Mind-Body Healing.
My experience so far has been with youth & adults, often neurodivergent or living with complex mental health challenges, seeking self-understanding. They struggle with intense emotions, self-criticism, and complex relationships, often stemming from trauma or deep-seated fears of isolation. They need a safe, affirming, and trauma-informed space to explore these issues, learn emotional regulation, and set healthy boundaries. Their goal is to build self-worth, find authentic connection, increase independence, and ultimately live a more peaceful, confident, and self-directed life.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
I am seeking clients that are seek mental health healing by pursuing personal growth, increasing awareness, and building insight. Healing and support is requested after a period of loss, trauma, or self-fragmentation. I am here to help integrate parts of the lost self and to stand as a catalyst for recovery.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our behaviours, feelings and thoughts can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
A life event that destabilises us can create all range of emotions and behavioural responses without our awareness and in turn, cause additional distress to your life. When we feel threatened, challenged or overwhelmed - our behaviours, feelings and thoughts can be all consuming. Without emotional processing and resolving the distress can form unhealthy maladaptive responses and associations. Engaging in professional help to support you through these events can provide you adaptive ways to respond to your world. Be brave and reach out.
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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.