Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Aspley, QLD

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Connexions Counselling
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I use a trauma-informed approach that integrates Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping), somatic and expressive therapies, ACT and CBT.
Gentle, supportive counselling and therapy for anxiety, stress, and trauma. Hi. I'm Karen. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I provide a safe, calm space where you can explore your experiences and learn practical tools to process your emotions. I combine talk therapy, EFT tapping, and a range of mind-body approaches to help process stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.
I use a trauma-informed approach that integrates Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping), somatic and expressive therapies, ACT and CBT.
Gentle, supportive counselling and therapy for anxiety, stress, and trauma. Hi. I'm Karen. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck? I provide a safe, calm space where you can explore your experiences and learn practical tools to process your emotions. I combine talk therapy, EFT tapping, and a range of mind-body approaches to help process stress, trauma, and emotional overwhelm.
(07) 3062 6875 View (07) 3062 6875
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Michelle Costanzo
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
Michelle Costanzo MAPS, FIML, MAICD. I am a psychologist specialising in (complex) trauma (PTSD) and Dissociative Disorders (DID). I have been in the health industry for over 20 years.
(07) 4243 4851 View (07) 4243 4851
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Sasha Brittain
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Inner Child Work and Somatic Practices.
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I provide integrative, depth-oriented trauma counselling for adults. I provide a compassionate space for clients to understand, process, and heal past emotional wounds that are impacting the present. I work collaboratively with clients to address what is 'seen', such as symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as the 'unseen' and unresolved trauma, grief, and shame. I support adults who have experienced childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect or family of origin wounds.
I integrate a range of evidence-based approaches such as Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Inner Child Work and Somatic Practices.
My name is Sasha Brittain, and I'm a master's degree qualified ACA Registered Counsellor. I provide integrative, depth-oriented trauma counselling for adults. I provide a compassionate space for clients to understand, process, and heal past emotional wounds that are impacting the present. I work collaboratively with clients to address what is 'seen', such as symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as the 'unseen' and unresolved trauma, grief, and shame. I support adults who have experienced childhood trauma, childhood emotional neglect or family of origin wounds.
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Healing Connections Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
We are wired for both challenge and connection — foundational elements that shape our lives in relationships, work, parenting, and more. At Healing Connections Psychology, we recognise how adversity influences emotional expression, resilience, and self-understanding. It can affect how we connect with joy, respond to fear, and relate to others. Our trauma-informed team provides a warm, empathetic space to explore life’s complexities with safety and compassion.
We are wired for both challenge and connection — foundational elements that shape our lives in relationships, work, parenting, and more. At Healing Connections Psychology, we recognise how adversity influences emotional expression, resilience, and self-understanding. It can affect how we connect with joy, respond to fear, and relate to others. Our trauma-informed team provides a warm, empathetic space to explore life’s complexities with safety and compassion.
(07) 3062 8591 View (07) 3062 8591

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JM Wellbeing
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Many of the women and carers I support come to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or carrying more than anyone realises. They want a space where they don’t have to be strong, where they can exhale and feel understood. My approach is warm, trauma‑informed and shaped by lived experience. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore stress, burnout, emotional load, boundaries, identity and life transitions. Together, we work gently and collaboratively toward clarity, resilience and sustainable wellbeing.
Many of the women and carers I support come to me feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or carrying more than anyone realises. They want a space where they don’t have to be strong, where they can exhale and feel understood. My approach is warm, trauma‑informed and shaped by lived experience. I offer a grounded, compassionate space to explore stress, burnout, emotional load, boundaries, identity and life transitions. Together, we work gently and collaboratively toward clarity, resilience and sustainable wellbeing.
(07) 2100 4496 View (07) 2100 4496
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Nisha Trivedi
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Online Only
I'm Nisha Trivedi, a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia. My approach integrates a whole-person centred care approach, attachment-aware, psychodynamic, and body-based therapies. Therapy focuses not only on understanding patterns but also on creating opportunities for new experiences, greater choices, and lasting, sustainable changes.
I'm Nisha Trivedi, a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia. My approach integrates a whole-person centred care approach, attachment-aware, psychodynamic, and body-based therapies. Therapy focuses not only on understanding patterns but also on creating opportunities for new experiences, greater choices, and lasting, sustainable changes.
(07) 2100 4754 View (07) 2100 4754
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Katrina Vlcek
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short- and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals. Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients into her practice, and also works with NDIS participants. She supports adults and young people aged 13+, offering counselling via face-to-face appointments, online sessions, and walk-and-talk therapy.
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short- and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals. Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients into her practice, and also works with NDIS participants. She supports adults and young people aged 13+, offering counselling via face-to-face appointments, online sessions, and walk-and-talk therapy.
(07) 5240 2075 View (07) 5240 2075
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Sarah Rodda - Daylight Psychology Studio
Psychologist, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi I’m Sarah, I’m a registered psychologist who’s passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are. I approach our work with curiosity, warmth, and respect and strive to help people connect with their values, moving towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic. I’m about building a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space, and take a flexible approach to therapy and believe in collaborating together every step of the way.
Hi I’m Sarah, I’m a registered psychologist who’s passionate about creating a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported just as you are. I approach our work with curiosity, warmth, and respect and strive to help people connect with their values, moving towards a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic. I’m about building a warm, inclusive, and non-judgemental space, and take a flexible approach to therapy and believe in collaborating together every step of the way.
(03) 7003 2668 View (03) 7003 2668
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New Mind Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Ormiston, QLD 4160
I integrate different modalities such as Narrative and Somatic therapies, hypnosis, CBT, and ACT in order to offer a tailor-made experience to my clients.
Life transitions can unsettle your sense of self at any age. Women of all ages experience changes and transitions that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly lost. You may be facing immigration, menopause, health concerns, career changes, grief, or an identity that no longer fits. Even positive change can feel disorienting. Even long-awaited milestones can carry unexpected grief. Standing at the threshold of adulthood, about to get married, or navigating motherhood can still be challenging. You do not need to be in crisis to seek support.
I integrate different modalities such as Narrative and Somatic therapies, hypnosis, CBT, and ACT in order to offer a tailor-made experience to my clients.
Life transitions can unsettle your sense of self at any age. Women of all ages experience changes and transitions that leave them feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or quietly lost. You may be facing immigration, menopause, health concerns, career changes, grief, or an identity that no longer fits. Even positive change can feel disorienting. Even long-awaited milestones can carry unexpected grief. Standing at the threshold of adulthood, about to get married, or navigating motherhood can still be challenging. You do not need to be in crisis to seek support.
(07) 3477 9221 View (07) 3477 9221
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Patricia Beckenham
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I integrate Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), which looks at how past trauma is affecting your present, with Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy combined with IFS, Somatic, and Compassion focused therapy to help you manage living in your best way.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
I integrate Trauma-Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST), which looks at how past trauma is affecting your present, with Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy combined with IFS, Somatic, and Compassion focused therapy to help you manage living in your best way.
My ideal counselling client is someone who may be late-diagnosed or curious about being an Autistic or an ADHD person who needs support in figuring out how to deal with life their way. They are willing to actively participate in the therapeutic process by becoming aware, curious, and nonjudgemental toward themselves and others. They may have experienced trauma through growing up and want to find a safe person to help them heal and find better ways of living in the present.
(02) 9159 6074 View (02) 9159 6074
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Natalee Cooper
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a trauma specialist I am aware that CBT and DBT are not always successful for everyone and some people require a mix of cognitive mind approaches along with body based somatic modalities.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
As a trauma specialist I am aware that CBT and DBT are not always successful for everyone and some people require a mix of cognitive mind approaches along with body based somatic modalities.
I support teens and adults navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, burnout, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. You may feel exhausted from masking, coping alone, overthinking, or trying to hold everything together possibly feeling misunderstood by family, friends, or others around you. Therapy offers a supportive space where you can feel genuinely heard, gain insight into your experiences, strengthen emotional regulation, improve relationships, and reconnect with a greater sense of safety, confidence, and direction.
(07) 4243 4377 View (07) 4243 4377
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Shelly Clark
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Senior Social Worker / Counsellor / Clinical Supervisor I am a senior social worker and counsellor providing trauma-informed counselling and clinical supervision for individuals and professionals navigating complexity, adversity, and change. My work is clinically rigorous, ethically governed, and relational in practice. I support people impacted by mental health challenges, damaging relationships, coercive control, life disruption, and workplace injury. Alongside counselling, I provide clinical supervision to To view google reviews look up selfawarenesscultivation on google maps. To book google selfawarenesscultivation.
Senior Social Worker / Counsellor / Clinical Supervisor I am a senior social worker and counsellor providing trauma-informed counselling and clinical supervision for individuals and professionals navigating complexity, adversity, and change. My work is clinically rigorous, ethically governed, and relational in practice. I support people impacted by mental health challenges, damaging relationships, coercive control, life disruption, and workplace injury. Alongside counselling, I provide clinical supervision to To view google reviews look up selfawarenesscultivation on google maps. To book google selfawarenesscultivation.
(07) 2100 4034 View (07) 2100 4034
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Tracy Bergel
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Fairfield, QLD 4103
My work is informed by training in Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Core Energetics.
When you’ve been carrying stress for a long time, it can feel like you're just surviving — disconnected from yourself, from others, and from the life you want to live. The body often speaks through unease, tension, or symptoms like anxiety, burnout, sleep issues, or chronic pain. These are not signs of failure — they’re messages asking for your attention and care.
My work is informed by training in Gestalt Therapy, Somatic Experiencing and Core Energetics.
When you’ve been carrying stress for a long time, it can feel like you're just surviving — disconnected from yourself, from others, and from the life you want to live. The body often speaks through unease, tension, or symptoms like anxiety, burnout, sleep issues, or chronic pain. These are not signs of failure — they’re messages asking for your attention and care.
(07) 4243 4757 View (07) 4243 4757
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Still Strong Counselling (Antigone/Tiggy Foster)
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you trying to manage the impacts of difficult family relationships but are struggling? Do you suspect you are neurodivergent but aren't sure whether you want a diagnosis? Are you a young queer person finding your way? Perhaps you have an invisible disability. Perhaps you are harder on yourself than on anyone else, and it's exhausting. Or your nervous system is dysregulated, and you need new skills to soothe it. I can help. Hello and welcome <3 I'm a master's-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a warm, calming presence, who uses body-based approaches and talk therapy to support your unique self as you adapt to change.
Are you trying to manage the impacts of difficult family relationships but are struggling? Do you suspect you are neurodivergent but aren't sure whether you want a diagnosis? Are you a young queer person finding your way? Perhaps you have an invisible disability. Perhaps you are harder on yourself than on anyone else, and it's exhausting. Or your nervous system is dysregulated, and you need new skills to soothe it. I can help. Hello and welcome <3 I'm a master's-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a warm, calming presence, who uses body-based approaches and talk therapy to support your unique self as you adapt to change.
(07) 4270 7827 View (07) 4270 7827
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A Piece Of Your Story
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Herston, QLD 4006
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
Hello, I’m Anthony, and I’m passionate about supporting people who are ready to make positive changes in their lives. Life can be overwhelming at times, and many individuals face challenges such as anxiety, depression, and relying on old coping mechanisms that no longer serve them. My approach is to walk alongside you as we explore what aligns with your values and goals, helping you move towards growth, developing new stories or beliefs, while letting go of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I bring a compassionate, empathetic, trauma informed approach, along with lived experience, to our work together.
(07) 3132 3742 View (07) 3132 3742
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Amy Della-Torre
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Hiya, I'm Amy. I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist who aims to create a space where you can show up, be real and talk about the hard stuff in life. My aim is not to fix but rather to be someone who you can cofide in and who genuinely cares about you! I work with adults and young people on things like trauma and its ongoing impacts, life transitions, stress and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, grief and loss... All the hard, human stuff.
Hiya, I'm Amy. I'm a Gestalt Psychotherapist who aims to create a space where you can show up, be real and talk about the hard stuff in life. My aim is not to fix but rather to be someone who you can cofide in and who genuinely cares about you! I work with adults and young people on things like trauma and its ongoing impacts, life transitions, stress and burnout, sexuality and gender identity, grief and loss... All the hard, human stuff.
(07) 2100 4671 View (07) 2100 4671
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Wendy Corliss
Psychotherapist, MSc, ANZAP Graduate
Serves Area
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
I am a calm, compassionate, and non-judgmental individual and couple therapist. I work to develop relationships of deep trust and understanding with you. I have a great deal of experience helping people overcome complex and persistent problems. I will never give up on you. I will hold the hope for you even if you are feeling discouraged or hopeless. As a nurse practitioner as well as a psychotherapist, I can prescribe psychotropic medication if needed. I can provide medicare rebates for every session because I am also a nurse practitioner.
(02) 9158 6638 View (02) 9158 6638
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Jessica Carlisi
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Greenslopes, QLD 4120
If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy but felt that something was missing, somatic therapy might help you work through things in a more integrated way.
I offer somatic, relational therapy aiming to help you understand your body's wisdom and explore your inner world with curiosity and safety. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed. My style is collaborative, conversational, and down-to-earth. My goal is to support your healing through the security and attunement of our therapeutic relationship.
If you’ve tried traditional talk therapy but felt that something was missing, somatic therapy might help you work through things in a more integrated way.
I offer somatic, relational therapy aiming to help you understand your body's wisdom and explore your inner world with curiosity and safety. My approach is attachment-based and trauma-informed. My style is collaborative, conversational, and down-to-earth. My goal is to support your healing through the security and attunement of our therapeutic relationship.
(07) 2100 4506 View (07) 2100 4506
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Specific modalities include EMDR, RI-EMDR (Attachment/Complex trauma), Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), IFS informed Parts Work and Somatic Experiencing, a 3-year specialisation - a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps to release trauma stored in the body.
Hi! I am Charmaine, thanks for stopping by. Are you feeling stuck? Can’t move forward? Either living in the past, hating the present or wishing for a different future? Life is tough, and sometimes we all need a little help, but finding the right person to support you is essential. For the last 12 years, I have been working with individuals to clear the patterns of the past, helping them get unstuck and move forward into the future. As a specialist multi-modality trauma counsellor, I work with single-incident trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse/assult, pre-verbal/developmental and attachment trauma.
Specific modalities include EMDR, RI-EMDR (Attachment/Complex trauma), Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), IFS informed Parts Work and Somatic Experiencing, a 3-year specialisation - a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps to release trauma stored in the body.
Hi! I am Charmaine, thanks for stopping by. Are you feeling stuck? Can’t move forward? Either living in the past, hating the present or wishing for a different future? Life is tough, and sometimes we all need a little help, but finding the right person to support you is essential. For the last 12 years, I have been working with individuals to clear the patterns of the past, helping them get unstuck and move forward into the future. As a specialist multi-modality trauma counsellor, I work with single-incident trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse/assult, pre-verbal/developmental and attachment trauma.
0406 411 466 View 0406 411 466
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Rhi Gibson Trauma Informed Counselling
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
1 Endorsed
Greenslopes, QLD 4120
Hi, I’m Rhi (they/them), a queer, non-binary mental health social worker counsellor dedicated to supporting LGBTQA+ young people and adults. Medicare rebates available for Mental Health Care Plan GP referrals. With 25+ years of community experience, I specialise in mental health, relationships, addiction, disability, experiences of violence, and professional supervision. I’m available in person at Greenslopes Meanjin/Brisbane, or via video Telehealth. I offer gender, sexual and neurodivergent-affirming counselling using a range of tailored therapeutic approaches. I’m also founder of a trauma informed LGBTQA+ martial arts school.
Hi, I’m Rhi (they/them), a queer, non-binary mental health social worker counsellor dedicated to supporting LGBTQA+ young people and adults. Medicare rebates available for Mental Health Care Plan GP referrals. With 25+ years of community experience, I specialise in mental health, relationships, addiction, disability, experiences of violence, and professional supervision. I’m available in person at Greenslopes Meanjin/Brisbane, or via video Telehealth. I offer gender, sexual and neurodivergent-affirming counselling using a range of tailored therapeutic approaches. I’m also founder of a trauma informed LGBTQA+ martial arts school.
(07) 3132 1774 View (07) 3132 1774
Somatic Therapists
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.