Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Chermside, QLD
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self.
That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
I support adults and adolescents through life’s challenges. My passion lies in working collaboratively with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ individuals, offering person-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based support. I believe healing and growth happen when you feel safe to show up as your authentic self.
That’s why I provide inclusive, affirming and non-pathologising counselling tailored to your unique lived experience.
Whether you are navigating a specific challenge or simply wanting to understand yourself better, I will walk alongside you with compassion, curiosity, and care.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes, you're not alone. You might be struggling with balancing emotions, navigating relationships, or adapting to new circumstances. What I offer is a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your feelings and gain clarity. Together, we'll work toward regaining a sense of calm, building resilience, and improving your mental well-being. My goal is to help you feel empowered, in control, and able to make lasting changes that bring balance and peace to your life.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life changes, you're not alone. You might be struggling with balancing emotions, navigating relationships, or adapting to new circumstances. What I offer is a safe, compassionate space where we can explore your feelings and gain clarity. Together, we'll work toward regaining a sense of calm, building resilience, and improving your mental well-being. My goal is to help you feel empowered, in control, and able to make lasting changes that bring balance and peace to your life.
You are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and behaviours. You are becoming aware that certain patterns of feeling, behaving and believing are not aligned with who you truely are.
You are looking for deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships and behaviours. You are becoming aware that certain patterns of feeling, behaving and believing are not aligned with who you truely are.
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.
Many people living between cultures appear to be coping on the outside, while internally carrying a deep sense of exhaustion, loneliness, pressure, or disconnection from themselves.
You may be struggling with:
• complex family expectations and intergenerational dynamics
• loneliness, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
• relationship difficulties and intercultural tension
• feeling lost between different identities, responsibilities, and versions of yourself
Many people living between cultures appear to be coping on the outside, while internally carrying a deep sense of exhaustion, loneliness, pressure, or disconnection from themselves.
You may be struggling with:
• complex family expectations and intergenerational dynamics
• loneliness, anxiety, burnout, or emotional overwhelm
• relationship difficulties and intercultural tension
• feeling lost between different identities, responsibilities, and versions of yourself
Hi, I’m Julie. Are you feeling stuck, misunderstood, and anxious? Do you find yourself struggling to get to sleep, replaying conversations over and over? Maybe you feel like you can’t truly be yourself, afraid of being rejected or judged. Life might feel like it’s on repeat — doing everything that’s expected, but inside, something feels off. You’re tired of keeping quiet just to fit in, but you’re unsure of what truly makes you happy. Many people feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of what they want or what excites them. You might feel lost, anxious, or flat about your life, even though everything seems "fine" on the surface.
Hi, I’m Julie. Are you feeling stuck, misunderstood, and anxious? Do you find yourself struggling to get to sleep, replaying conversations over and over? Maybe you feel like you can’t truly be yourself, afraid of being rejected or judged. Life might feel like it’s on repeat — doing everything that’s expected, but inside, something feels off. You’re tired of keeping quiet just to fit in, but you’re unsure of what truly makes you happy. Many people feel disconnected from themselves, unsure of what they want or what excites them. You might feel lost, anxious, or flat about your life, even though everything seems "fine" on the surface.
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.
I work with clients who are struggling with mental and physical health conditions, somatic symptoms, sexual and reproductive issues and trauma.
I'm a Brisbane based registered psychologist with experience in body-based, sexual and reproductive concerns as well as general mental, physical and emotional health. My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental and I focus on creating a space where people can talk openly about sex, relationships and their bodies without shame. I welcome clients of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles and take a structured, outcome-driven approach.
My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, with an understanding of how identity, culture, gender and sexuality shape experiences, challenges and struggles.
I work with clients who are struggling with mental and physical health conditions, somatic symptoms, sexual and reproductive issues and trauma.
I'm a Brisbane based registered psychologist with experience in body-based, sexual and reproductive concerns as well as general mental, physical and emotional health. My approach is warm, collaborative and non-judgemental and I focus on creating a space where people can talk openly about sex, relationships and their bodies without shame. I welcome clients of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles and take a structured, outcome-driven approach.
My practice is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming, with an understanding of how identity, culture, gender and sexuality shape experiences, challenges and struggles.
By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
I’m Jess, and I’m here to create a space where you can just show up as you are, no performance required. As a psychologist, my goal isn't to "fix" you, but to collaborate with you. We’ll get curious about what’s happening in your world and help you get back in alignment with what actually matters to you.
I bring a lot of heart, a good dose of humour, and zero judgment to our sessions. I believe therapy works best as an authentic human connection that leaves room for both the heavy stuff and the lighter moments. If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it. We’ll just take it one step at a time.
By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
I’m Jess, and I’m here to create a space where you can just show up as you are, no performance required. As a psychologist, my goal isn't to "fix" you, but to collaborate with you. We’ll get curious about what’s happening in your world and help you get back in alignment with what actually matters to you.
I bring a lot of heart, a good dose of humour, and zero judgment to our sessions. I believe therapy works best as an authentic human connection that leaves room for both the heavy stuff and the lighter moments. If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it. We’ll just take it one step at a time.
Shine Xiao - Complex Trauma (CPTSD) Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My work is structured, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, DBT, and narrative approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and the rebuilding of boundaries, self-trust, and a stable sense of self.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame).
With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
My work is structured, trauma-informed, and integrative, drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic therapy, DBT, and narrative approaches to support nervous system regulation, trauma processing, and the rebuilding of boundaries, self-trust, and a stable sense of self.
I am a Brisbane-based bilingual counsellor specialising in Complex PTSD (CPTSD), developmental trauma, and long-standing relational patterns shaped by early or chronic trauma (such as emotional overwhelm, freeze, dissociation, flashbacks, and toxic shame).
With nearly 20 years of counselling experience across China and Australia, I hold dual Master’s degrees in Mental Health and Counselling (Australia), as well as a Master’s degree in Psychology (China). I primarily work with Chinese-speaking clients and provide culturally attuned counselling for those navigating complex trauma and relational difficulties.
She treats those with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, grief, sleep, somatic, chronic pain issues and more.
She is a warm and compassionate psychologist who uses a variety of evidence based treatment approaches, mainly working from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with additional Mindfulness Based, Attachment Informed and Supportive Frameworks. Assessment/treatment plans consider stage of life, trauma history, sexual orientation and cultural background.
She treats those with depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment, grief, sleep, somatic, chronic pain issues and more.
She is a warm and compassionate psychologist who uses a variety of evidence based treatment approaches, mainly working from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with additional Mindfulness Based, Attachment Informed and Supportive Frameworks. Assessment/treatment plans consider stage of life, trauma history, sexual orientation and cultural background.
More Therapists Nearby
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed approach, and I combine the modalities of somatic therapy and parts work.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed approach, and I combine the modalities of somatic therapy and parts work.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
Clinically, I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, CBT, CPT, ACT, and Gottman Relationship Therapy, tailoring what I use to the person in front of me.
I work in the areas of trauma, sexual health, and identity. My clients include trauma survivors, first responders & health care workers, and people navigating questions about who they are and how they want to live.
I have direct experience working and living in rural and remote communities in the NT and QLD and also want to make psychology accessible to those areas by someone who understands what it's like to live and work in them.
Clinically, I draw on EMDR, Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, CBT, CPT, ACT, and Gottman Relationship Therapy, tailoring what I use to the person in front of me.
I work in the areas of trauma, sexual health, and identity. My clients include trauma survivors, first responders & health care workers, and people navigating questions about who they are and how they want to live.
I have direct experience working and living in rural and remote communities in the NT and QLD and also want to make psychology accessible to those areas by someone who understands what it's like to live and work in them.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
Healing is a personal journey.
Working for 20yrs, has guided me to know that the responsibility I carry as a therapist is to listen to your experience of pain and work collaboratively with you in recovery pathways where you feel your mind, your body and your spirit is getting stronger.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone.
At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
Are you ready to process past trauma, overcome burnout, or regain control of your life? Cynthia is a holistic psychologist who collaboratively combines EMDR and evidence-based talk therapy to help you build lasting resilience and psychological flexibility.
If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, stuck in old patterns, or carrying the impact of past experiences, you don't have to navigate it alone.
At Artemis Psychology Services, we provide trauma-informed therapy for adolescents, adults, veterans, health professionals and neurodivergent individuals seeking meaningful and lasting change.
Sophie is a registered Psychologist and sees adults and teens in Brisbane / Meanjin / Magandjin for trauma-informed, evidence-based, and neuro-affirming therapy.
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is safe and affirming of client experiences as part of LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent communities, or particular to cultural or religious background.
Sophie is a registered Psychologist and sees adults and teens in Brisbane / Meanjin / Magandjin for trauma-informed, evidence-based, and neuro-affirming therapy.
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is safe and affirming of client experiences as part of LGBTQIA+ communities, neurodivergent communities, or particular to cultural or religious background.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
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 integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, somatic, narrative, and trauma-focused therapies to support people navigating trauma, ADHD, BPD, addiction, grief, and life-changing injuries.
Many of the people I work with have spent years surviving rather than truly living. They may be carrying the effects of trauma, domestic and family violence, emotional dysregulation, addiction, ADHD, disability, chronic pain, or significant life challenges that leave them feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others.
I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals impacted by trauma, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) concerns, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), injury, chronic illness, and disability. Whether you're struggling with intense emotions or life transitions.
I integrate ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, somatic, narrative, and trauma-focused therapies to support people navigating trauma, ADHD, BPD, addiction, grief, and life-changing injuries.
Many of the people I work with have spent years surviving rather than truly living. They may be carrying the effects of trauma, domestic and family violence, emotional dysregulation, addiction, ADHD, disability, chronic pain, or significant life challenges that leave them feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from themselves and others.
I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals impacted by trauma, Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) concerns, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), injury, chronic illness, and disability. Whether you're struggling with intense emotions or life transitions.
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- Albany Creek
- Ashgrove
- Aspley
- Bridgeman Downs
- Carseldine
- Keperra
- Mitchelton
- Newmarket
- Nundah
- Stafford
- Wilston
- Windsor
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.