Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Buderim, QLD

Kelly Anne Mitchell
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Buderim, QLD 4556
All therapy programs include a integrative blend pf psychotherapy and somatic therapy and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
I help you break your biggest relationship patterns and create the love you desire. Do you see these issues in your relationship/s? The same patterns and conversations repeat over and over. You drive important areas of the relationship in case they miss something important. You have different levels of emotional maturity, and you feel a lack of depth. Your intimacy is not where you want it to be, and you’re scared you won’t have more. You were seriously let down somewhere and it hasn’t been resolved. You are battling the dance of anxious-avoidant attachment. You love aspects of the relationship but there are core things missing.
All therapy programs include a integrative blend pf psychotherapy and somatic therapy and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
I help you break your biggest relationship patterns and create the love you desire. Do you see these issues in your relationship/s? The same patterns and conversations repeat over and over. You drive important areas of the relationship in case they miss something important. You have different levels of emotional maturity, and you feel a lack of depth. Your intimacy is not where you want it to be, and you’re scared you won’t have more. You were seriously let down somewhere and it hasn’t been resolved. You are battling the dance of anxious-avoidant attachment. You love aspects of the relationship but there are core things missing.
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Suzanne Robertson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
When work is what hurt you, simply trying harder isn't the answer. Whether you're experiencing burnout, workplace trauma, moral injury, workplace bullying, or the cumulative impact of chronic workplace stress, recovery begins with understanding what happened—not blaming yourself. I have a particular passion for supporting helping professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and first responders whose work has taken a significant psychological toll. I also support adults exploring ADHD and Autism, often after years of feeling misunderstood, masking, or wondering why life has always seemed harder than it should. I work with people e
When work is what hurt you, simply trying harder isn't the answer. Whether you're experiencing burnout, workplace trauma, moral injury, workplace bullying, or the cumulative impact of chronic workplace stress, recovery begins with understanding what happened—not blaming yourself. I have a particular passion for supporting helping professionals, educators, healthcare workers, and first responders whose work has taken a significant psychological toll. I also support adults exploring ADHD and Autism, often after years of feeling misunderstood, masking, or wondering why life has always seemed harder than it should. I work with people e
(07) 5241 1857 View (07) 5241 1857
Julie Bolton Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Buderim, QLD 4556
The shock of a frightening medical diagnosis, significant loss, or other traumatic event in our lives can severely overwhelm our nervous system leaving us feeling fearful, anxious, panicky, unable to relax or sleep, emotional and very reactive to everyone around us. It is an awful place to find ourselves in and as humans we often try to avoid or distract ourselves from these unpleasant thoughts, feelings and emotions as best we can in an attempt to cope. Some of the behaviours we may use to bring short term relief, may be harmful to us in the long term, impact on our relationships, lead to depression or reduce our quality of life.
The shock of a frightening medical diagnosis, significant loss, or other traumatic event in our lives can severely overwhelm our nervous system leaving us feeling fearful, anxious, panicky, unable to relax or sleep, emotional and very reactive to everyone around us. It is an awful place to find ourselves in and as humans we often try to avoid or distract ourselves from these unpleasant thoughts, feelings and emotions as best we can in an attempt to cope. Some of the behaviours we may use to bring short term relief, may be harmful to us in the long term, impact on our relationships, lead to depression or reduce our quality of life.
(07) 5230 8917 View (07) 5230 8917
Heidi Christie - Nurtured Hearts
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Buderim, QLD 4556
My integrative trauma-informed approach combines evidence-informed therapies with somatic practice, attachment-based work, and nervous system regulation.
You are so much more than a symptom, a struggle, or a diagnosis. People come to therapy for different reasons—often to work through challenges, and also in search of something more: greater self-understanding, connection or meaning. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore both life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. I'm guided by a holistic understanding that our inner and outer worlds are deeply interconnected through mind, body, emotion, relationship, health, environment and spirit. I am passionate about these connections, particularly in the areas of complex trauma, chronic health conditions and ancestral patterns
My integrative trauma-informed approach combines evidence-informed therapies with somatic practice, attachment-based work, and nervous system regulation.
You are so much more than a symptom, a struggle, or a diagnosis. People come to therapy for different reasons—often to work through challenges, and also in search of something more: greater self-understanding, connection or meaning. I offer a safe, compassionate space to explore both life’s challenges and opportunities for growth. I'm guided by a holistic understanding that our inner and outer worlds are deeply interconnected through mind, body, emotion, relationship, health, environment and spirit. I am passionate about these connections, particularly in the areas of complex trauma, chronic health conditions and ancestral patterns
(07) 5241 4441 View (07) 5241 4441
DT Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Buderim, QLD 4556
I also use breath and somatic work to help release deep emotions.
I am a 'person-centred' therapist so I walk alongside you to support and listen to your needs. I provide home visits, included in my fee and online via Zoom (platform cost also included in my fee).
I also use breath and somatic work to help release deep emotions.
I am a 'person-centred' therapist so I walk alongside you to support and listen to your needs. I provide home visits, included in my fee and online via Zoom (platform cost also included in my fee).
(07) 3608 1819 View (07) 3608 1819
Ocean Blue Social Work and Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I support adults aged 18 and over, with a particular interest in grief, loss and bereavement. You may be grieving someone significant, adjusting to changes in health or relationships, or experiencing trauma, anxiety or depression. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of who you are. Together, we can explore what has changed, build on your strengths and find a way forward that honours your experiences and what matters to you. I provide Telehealth services Australia-Wideunder Medicare Mental Health Treament Plans, NDIS participants, aged care, WorkCover, DVA and privately funded individuals.
I support adults aged 18 and over, with a particular interest in grief, loss and bereavement. You may be grieving someone significant, adjusting to changes in health or relationships, or experiencing trauma, anxiety or depression. These experiences can leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected or unsure of who you are. Together, we can explore what has changed, build on your strengths and find a way forward that honours your experiences and what matters to you. I provide Telehealth services Australia-Wideunder Medicare Mental Health Treament Plans, NDIS participants, aged care, WorkCover, DVA and privately funded individuals.
(07) 5240 9754 View (07) 5240 9754
Embodying Hope - Tessa Gordon
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Eating disorders can feel hopeless, but they aren’t. Whether this is your first time seeking help or your umpteenth time, I believe everyone can recover. Just as there are many reasons why an eating disorder manifests in your life, the way you recover will be just as unique. If there were a one-size-fits-all solution, that would perhaps be as deceptive as the problem itself. Whether it’s perfectionism, judgment, loneliness, self-improvement, health, fear, family issues…Together, we will discover what invites these problems into your life and begin to find what recovery means for you.
Eating disorders can feel hopeless, but they aren’t. Whether this is your first time seeking help or your umpteenth time, I believe everyone can recover. Just as there are many reasons why an eating disorder manifests in your life, the way you recover will be just as unique. If there were a one-size-fits-all solution, that would perhaps be as deceptive as the problem itself. Whether it’s perfectionism, judgment, loneliness, self-improvement, health, fear, family issues…Together, we will discover what invites these problems into your life and begin to find what recovery means for you.
(07) 5241 1642 View (07) 5241 1642
Linda Thomson, M.Couns, MSW - Couples Counsellor
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Serves Area
Why work with me? I combine lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia with two master’s degrees and 30 years’ experience across more than 30,000 counselling sessions. I specialise in couples counselling, marriage counselling, sex therapy, neurodiverse relationships and infidelity recovery. If you feel trapped in recurring arguments, misunderstood, disconnected or unsure how to rebuild trust and intimacy, I offer clear, practical strategies to help you communicate your needs, understand each other and create meaningful change.
Why work with me? I combine lived experience of ADHD and dyslexia with two master’s degrees and 30 years’ experience across more than 30,000 counselling sessions. I specialise in couples counselling, marriage counselling, sex therapy, neurodiverse relationships and infidelity recovery. If you feel trapped in recurring arguments, misunderstood, disconnected or unsure how to rebuild trust and intimacy, I offer clear, practical strategies to help you communicate your needs, understand each other and create meaningful change.
(07) 5230 7395 View (07) 5230 7395
Kimberly Freeman
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I draw on a blend of ACT, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy, tailoring my approach to what works best for you.
You've spent years being told you were too much, or not enough. Too scattered, too emotional, too forgetful- or holding everything together on the outside while quietly drowning inside. ADHD in women looks nothing like the textbook version. It hides behind perfectionism and people-pleasing. It shows up as overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, and a bone-deep exhaustion no amount of sleep fixes. And for too long, it's been missed- in classrooms, GP offices, and therapy rooms.
I draw on a blend of ACT, CBT, DBT, and Somatic Therapy, tailoring my approach to what works best for you.
You've spent years being told you were too much, or not enough. Too scattered, too emotional, too forgetful- or holding everything together on the outside while quietly drowning inside. ADHD in women looks nothing like the textbook version. It hides behind perfectionism and people-pleasing. It shows up as overwhelm, emotional dysregulation, and a bone-deep exhaustion no amount of sleep fixes. And for too long, it's been missed- in classrooms, GP offices, and therapy rooms.
(07) 5241 4173 View (07) 5241 4173
Christine Davies
Counsellor
Serves Area
Christine has qualifications in psychology, counselling, EMDR therapy, yoga (including mindfulness and meditation training) as well as somatic therapies.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space. Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
Christine has qualifications in psychology, counselling, EMDR therapy, yoga (including mindfulness and meditation training) as well as somatic therapies.
EMDR Therapy - Nueroaffirming - Trauma-informed - LGBTQIA+ Safe Space. Christine (MCounsPsych) supports anxious, burnt-out professionals to understand and overcome their blocks to wellbeing. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual. She creates a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms.
(03) 4320 5110 View (03) 4320 5110
Tamara Evans Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
​I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation
I draw on a range of modalities and interventions, and include your whole experience..your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and somatic (body based) sensations to develop your self awareness, increase self acceptance, and build the skills to communicate your needs, feelings, desires, and expectations in constructive and authentic ways.
​I am a trauma informed counsellor with tertiary and post graduate qualifications in Person Centred Counselling, Gestalt Relational Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy, Somatic Psychotherapy, Yoga, Mindfulness, and group facilitation
I draw on a range of modalities and interventions, and include your whole experience..your thoughts, feelings, emotions, and somatic (body based) sensations to develop your self awareness, increase self acceptance, and build the skills to communicate your needs, feelings, desires, and expectations in constructive and authentic ways.
(07) 5240 7802 View (07) 5240 7802
Laurita Gorman
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I use a trauma-informed nervous-system approach to ease anxiety and strengthen boundaries.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
As a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, I use a trauma-informed nervous-system approach to ease anxiety and strengthen boundaries.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
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Mary Ann Killian-Dover
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I have 18 years experience as a counsellor, from being a school counselor to managing a woman's crisis refuge and in private practice. Counselling is a safe and confidential space where you are able to express yourself without judgment and where you will become more aware of who you are. This unique environment helps you overcome life-speed bumps and place of personal growth and empowers you to become the best you.
I have 18 years experience as a counsellor, from being a school counselor to managing a woman's crisis refuge and in private practice. Counselling is a safe and confidential space where you are able to express yourself without judgment and where you will become more aware of who you are. This unique environment helps you overcome life-speed bumps and place of personal growth and empowers you to become the best you.
(07) 5241 4102 View (07) 5241 4102
Jennifer Malecki & Assoc. Pty. Ltd.
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
The clinic is located in the heart of Mooloolaba where I offer high quality, personalised approach to mental health care. You can expect to receive more one-to-one active attention from an experienced psychologist who will assess and treat your mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and eating disorders. I have an interest in treating adults from all walks of life and published research read globally. I can assist you to make sense of and process the origins of your mental health concerns and the skills to make changes needed to build a happier and more meaningful life.
The clinic is located in the heart of Mooloolaba where I offer high quality, personalised approach to mental health care. You can expect to receive more one-to-one active attention from an experienced psychologist who will assess and treat your mental health concerns including PTSD, depression, anxiety, personality disorders and eating disorders. I have an interest in treating adults from all walks of life and published research read globally. I can assist you to make sense of and process the origins of your mental health concerns and the skills to make changes needed to build a happier and more meaningful life.
0404 174 184 View 0404 174 184
Rebeccah Evans Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
We can all be challenged from time to time regulating our emotional state. It can be a struggle to articulate whats going on for us and thats where it help's to talk and explore whats going on. Sometimes however, it is difficult to open up to family and friends, particularly when you are experiencing anxiety, depression, personal or work related stress or family/relationship concerns. As a Clinical and International Psychotherapist, I offer relief by providing emotional support, psycho-education and the ability to truly hear and challenge what is going on for you via flexible appointments, both in Person, Telehealth or Telephone.
(07) 5451 4012 View (07) 5451 4012
Elaine Redford
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Approaches are Internal Family Systems Model, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic based and other trauma informed practices including Dual Awareness and Relaxation techniques for calm and happiness in your daily life.
I'm passionate about sharing experience and knowledge to help you understand your patterns, emotions and heal core wounds to return your sense of wholeness, innate personal power and Self-agency. Those treasures of 'Being' are yours already; vibrancy, clarity, courage, creativity, compassion, connectedness, curiosity and wise confidence. It's an empowering journey toward feeling at ease and safe in your being, your mind and emotions with an added dimension of spirituality and meaning for your life if that's for you. I know it's possible because I've taken the journey myself.
Approaches are Internal Family Systems Model, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic based and other trauma informed practices including Dual Awareness and Relaxation techniques for calm and happiness in your daily life.
I'm passionate about sharing experience and knowledge to help you understand your patterns, emotions and heal core wounds to return your sense of wholeness, innate personal power and Self-agency. Those treasures of 'Being' are yours already; vibrancy, clarity, courage, creativity, compassion, connectedness, curiosity and wise confidence. It's an empowering journey toward feeling at ease and safe in your being, your mind and emotions with an added dimension of spirituality and meaning for your life if that's for you. I know it's possible because I've taken the journey myself.
(07) 5235 8803 View (07) 5235 8803
With Grace Therapy - Sunshine Coast
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next. Maybe you and your partner are going through a rough patch, you're a teen trying to make sense of anxiety or life transitions, or an adult feeling burnt out or low in confidence. You’re looking for clarity, connection, and real strategies that help. You want a space where you can talk things through without judgment and begin to feel more in control, more understood, and more like yourself again. With Grace Therapy is here to help! We have a team of experienced therapists ready to work with you.
Thinking about therapy and not sure where to start? You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what’s next. Maybe you and your partner are going through a rough patch, you're a teen trying to make sense of anxiety or life transitions, or an adult feeling burnt out or low in confidence. You’re looking for clarity, connection, and real strategies that help. You want a space where you can talk things through without judgment and begin to feel more in control, more understood, and more like yourself again. With Grace Therapy is here to help! We have a team of experienced therapists ready to work with you.
(07) 5230 8748 View (07) 5230 8748
Reflective Practices & Supervision - Lisa King
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR therapist. I employ a trauma-informed, attachment-focused approach to people’s paths to triumphant transformation. Their healing paths are paved with kindness, compassion, curiosity, humour, and play. I have provided 33+ years of highly-skilled therapy for diverse people with complex needs, e.g., anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, transgenerational trauma, dissociative disorders, complex PTSD, mental illnesses, identity exploration and D&FV. Specialising in complex childhood trauma, I use empowering evidence-based treatments that help people from 12+ years of age.
(07) 5240 9006 View (07) 5240 9006
Synergy Mind Solutions - Brad Everton
Psychologist, MPsych
Serves Area
FACT IS: "It's not a matter of IF life will throw obstacles and hurdles at you... it's WHEN." For 20 years I have been counselling people from all walks of life (CEOs, surgeons and psychologists through to miners, call centre staff, managers and cleaners). And what I've noticed is how many people struggle with their relationships - that could be the relationship with their partner, their child, their parents, their co-workers, their mates or the biggest and most important relationship of them all... THEMSELVES! Now, they don't always know it's their relationship at first, because it might look like stress, conflict, anxiety, etc.
FACT IS: "It's not a matter of IF life will throw obstacles and hurdles at you... it's WHEN." For 20 years I have been counselling people from all walks of life (CEOs, surgeons and psychologists through to miners, call centre staff, managers and cleaners). And what I've noticed is how many people struggle with their relationships - that could be the relationship with their partner, their child, their parents, their co-workers, their mates or the biggest and most important relationship of them all... THEMSELVES! Now, they don't always know it's their relationship at first, because it might look like stress, conflict, anxiety, etc.
(07) 5451 4085 View (07) 5451 4085

More Therapists Nearby

Mel Sutton
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or supporting others. You might be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or impacted by past experiences that still feel close. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and informal space where you can feel safe, heard and supported during vulnerable times.
(07) 5241 4479 View (07) 5241 4479

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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.