Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Clayfield, 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.
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.
Hi, finding a therapist you feel comfortable with can be overwhelming, especially when life is feeling challenging. When speaking with me, you will find I am a warm, empathetic and down-to-earth psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working with adults from various professions, backgrounds, and issues. I am passionate about collaborating with my client's and helping them with care and compassion. I will take time to listen, and I value your unique perspective. Together, we will identify new perspectives and practical strategies that suit your needs and situation. I look forward to speaking and meeting with you.
Hi, finding a therapist you feel comfortable with can be overwhelming, especially when life is feeling challenging. When speaking with me, you will find I am a warm, empathetic and down-to-earth psychologist with over 20 years’ experience working with adults from various professions, backgrounds, and issues. I am passionate about collaborating with my client's and helping them with care and compassion. I will take time to listen, and I value your unique perspective. Together, we will identify new perspectives and practical strategies that suit your needs and situation. I look forward to speaking and meeting with you.
By blending traditional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
Hi, I’m Jess, a registered psychologist who works with young adults navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and the impact of attachment-based trauma.
You might be used to holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure of yourself underneath. Perhaps you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, overthinking, or wondering why everyday life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Therapy can be a space to put some of that down and begin making sense of your experiences.
By blending traditional talk therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
Hi, I’m Jess, a registered psychologist who works with young adults navigating neurodivergence, anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and the impact of attachment-based trauma.
You might be used to holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or unsure of yourself underneath. Perhaps you've spent years masking, people-pleasing, overthinking, or wondering why everyday life feels harder than it seems to for everyone else. Therapy can be a space to put some of that down and begin making sense of your experiences.
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Something brought you here—maybe a feeling, a question, or a sense that things could be different. Whatever it is, I’m glad you’re exploring this next step.
I provide a warm, attuned space where you can bring whatever you’re going through, whether it’s; anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, relationship issues, sexuality, identity or that you're simply feeling stuck in life.
Something brought you here—maybe a feeling, a question, or a sense that things could be different. Whatever it is, I’m glad you’re exploring this next step.
I provide a warm, attuned space where you can bring whatever you’re going through, whether it’s; anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, relationship issues, sexuality, identity or that you're simply feeling stuck in life.
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.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker trained in somatic therapy
Whether you’re moving through emotional stress, past experiences that still feel present, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your surroundings, Vanessa Astrid Counselling offers support to reconnect with your identity, strengthen boundaries, and re-build self-trust through embodied, trauma-informed care.
This is a space for thoughtful, collaborative work at your pace.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker trained in somatic therapy
Whether you’re moving through emotional stress, past experiences that still feel present, or a sense of disconnection from yourself or your surroundings, Vanessa Astrid Counselling offers support to reconnect with your identity, strengthen boundaries, and re-build self-trust through embodied, trauma-informed care.
This is a space for thoughtful, collaborative work at your pace.
Hi. My name is Cori. I am a person-centred, neuroaffirming therapist. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and centred on what matters most to you. I bring a sense of warmth and ease to sessions and understand us to be equals in the therapeutic process.
I have significant experience working with people whose identities and experiences are not as often reflected in mainstream spaces and there are no topics off-limits.
I work with clients on a broad range of topics and I'm drawn to doing deep work which expands your understanding of self and creates real, lasting changes to your mental health and wellness.
Hi. My name is Cori. I am a person-centred, neuroaffirming therapist. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and centred on what matters most to you. I bring a sense of warmth and ease to sessions and understand us to be equals in the therapeutic process.
I have significant experience working with people whose identities and experiences are not as often reflected in mainstream spaces and there are no topics off-limits.
I work with clients on a broad range of topics and I'm drawn to doing deep work which expands your understanding of self and creates real, lasting changes to your mental health and wellness.
They’re seeking depth, insight, and practical tools to shift longstanding patterns, and are drawn to an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, and compassionate curiosity.
I offer a safe focused space to untangle what’s no longer working drawing on approaches including EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT & parts work to help clients make sense of their story, regulate their nervous system, & build new ways of relating to the world. Along with my therapy dog Keeva, I have a deep respect for nature-based & body-informed ways of healing.
They’re seeking depth, insight, and practical tools to shift longstanding patterns, and are drawn to an integrative approach that blends evidence-based therapy, somatic work, and compassionate curiosity.
I offer a safe focused space to untangle what’s no longer working drawing on approaches including EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT & parts work to help clients make sense of their story, regulate their nervous system, & build new ways of relating to the world. Along with my therapy dog Keeva, I have a deep respect for nature-based & body-informed ways of healing.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
Navigating the world as a neurodivergent person can be incredibly challenging, especially without adequate support. If you're autistic, have ADHD, are part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or are a trauma survivor, you know the unique hurdles that come with higher rates of trauma and PTSD. Life can feel overwhelming when you're managing sensory differences, executive functioning struggles, and the exhausting work of masking.
My unique approach is tailored to each individual and includes somatic embodiment, somatic experiencing, mindfulness based therapies, ACT and EFT to achieve the best outcome.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
My unique approach is tailored to each individual and includes somatic embodiment, somatic experiencing, mindfulness based therapies, ACT and EFT to achieve the best outcome.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Hi lovely,
Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
Hi lovely,
Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
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
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.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from carrying so much for so long? On the outside, things may look “fine,” but inside, it can feel heavy, confusing, or lonely. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep holding it all together by yourself.
At Renewed Life, I am passionate about walking alongside women on their journey toward healing, growth, and renewal. With a heart for genuine connection and care, I offer a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, valued, and truly understood.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from carrying so much for so long? On the outside, things may look “fine,” but inside, it can feel heavy, confusing, or lonely. If this resonates, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep holding it all together by yourself.
At Renewed Life, I am passionate about walking alongside women on their journey toward healing, growth, and renewal. With a heart for genuine connection and care, I offer a safe, empathetic space where you can feel heard, valued, and truly understood.
I’m Tracey Gray, a counsellor with more than thirty years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. With a master’s degree in counselling and a strong background in health and wellbeing, I combine evidence-based approaches with practical strategies that lead to real outcomes. As a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association, I support clients to move through challenges such as relationship conflict, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. My focus is on helping you gain insight, develop new skills, and achieve the goals that matter most to you
I’m Tracey Gray, a counsellor with more than thirty years of experience helping individuals, couples, and families create meaningful and lasting change. With a master’s degree in counselling and a strong background in health and wellbeing, I combine evidence-based approaches with practical strategies that lead to real outcomes. As a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association, I support clients to move through challenges such as relationship conflict, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. My focus is on helping you gain insight, develop new skills, and achieve the goals that matter most to you
I integrate talk therapy with somatic and creative modalities to honour your emotional experiences and build a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel grounded, safe, seen, and supported wherever you are on your healing journey.
I have a demonstrated capacity to build safe therapeutic relationships and provide recovery-oriented care that promotes dignity, autonomy, and meaningful connection.
I integrate talk therapy with somatic and creative modalities to honour your emotional experiences and build a collaborative therapeutic relationship in which you feel grounded, safe, seen, and supported wherever you are on your healing journey.
I have a demonstrated capacity to build safe therapeutic relationships and provide recovery-oriented care that promotes dignity, autonomy, and meaningful connection.
I also bring in embodied recovery ( somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
I have additional qualifications as a non-diet and weight-inclusive dietitian which I combine with my psychotherapy training. I have a special interest in working with 'eating disorders', body and health-related stigma and anxiety. My work is informed by social justice, embodied activism, Health at Every Size (HAES), and body liberation.
I also bring in embodied recovery ( somatic) techniques which I find can be very helpful for building resilience and resetting the nervous system.
I have additional qualifications as a non-diet and weight-inclusive dietitian which I combine with my psychotherapy training. I have a special interest in working with 'eating disorders', body and health-related stigma and anxiety. My work is informed by social justice, embodied activism, Health at Every Size (HAES), and body liberation.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the pressures of high performance. Some are navigating ADHD, OCD, or feel stuck in repeating patterns that affect their personal or professional lives. Others are at a crossroads, facing major life transitions or questions about meaning and identity. Whether you're a business leader, a creative, or simply someone seeking clarity and relief, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and grow. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and work toward meaningful change.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or the pressures of high performance. Some are navigating ADHD, OCD, or feel stuck in repeating patterns that affect their personal or professional lives. Others are at a crossroads, facing major life transitions or questions about meaning and identity. Whether you're a business leader, a creative, or simply someone seeking clarity and relief, therapy offers a space to pause, reflect, and grow. Together, we’ll identify what’s holding you back and work toward meaningful change.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
I am an experienced, accredited EMDR and trauma-oriented clinician with extensive expertise in treating clinicians, veterans, and civilians. My approach is ethical, evidence-based, and client-centered, and draws upon a diverse repertoire of specialized skills and advanced training. I am committed to providing a safe, effective, and tailored therapeutic experience to my clients, many of whom are extremely vulnerable, and fearful of engaging with a therapist.
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.