Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Highgate Hill, QLD
My name is Rachael Vishram, and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with adults. My therapeutic style is one of compassion and warmth to authentically connect with you and help you feel comfortable in session to work towards achieving meaningful and sustainable change.
My name is Rachael Vishram, and I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with adults. My therapeutic style is one of compassion and warmth to authentically connect with you and help you feel comfortable in session to work towards achieving meaningful and sustainable change.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
My work as a counsellor and psychotherapist is founded on the cornerstones of kindness and compassion. As a Gestalt-informed mental health professional, I take joy in working with both individuals, couples/ relationships. For the past two decades I have worked locally and around the globe as a professional and volunteer in the social welfare, not-for-profit and creative arts sectors. In my therapeutic practice, I combine this life experience with my academic training to offer a specialised approach to this deep and important work.
I work with people who appreciate inner-work and creative understanding and want to integrate a deeper level of soul and meaning into their lives. Many people I see have reached a point of seeing how old conditioning and patterns have been limiting their inner and outer lives and are wanting to make significant changes. Many people are at a crossroads, undergoing real loss, grief, or disappointment, and needing to find new meaning and direction.
I work with people who appreciate inner-work and creative understanding and want to integrate a deeper level of soul and meaning into their lives. Many people I see have reached a point of seeing how old conditioning and patterns have been limiting their inner and outer lives and are wanting to make significant changes. Many people are at a crossroads, undergoing real loss, grief, or disappointment, and needing to find new meaning and direction.
Try a somatic approach to recover from anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and relationship issues.
I am an anxiety specialist. I am a warm and friendly university-trained somatic psychotherapist and somatic-movement therapist. I combine talk therapy with regulation techniques, movement and breathing to help you feel calmer, safer, grounded, and even energised.
Try a somatic approach to recover from anxiety, panic attacks, trauma, and relationship issues.
I am an anxiety specialist. I am a warm and friendly university-trained somatic psychotherapist and somatic-movement therapist. I combine talk therapy with regulation techniques, movement and breathing to help you feel calmer, safer, grounded, and even energised.
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.
Using EMDR alongside somatic and creative approaches, I help you process and integrate these experiences at a pace that feels safe for you.
I offer a warm, grounded, relational approach to counselling, drawing on EMDR, somatic and trauma-informed care, and focus on your unique goals and capacity to heal. Sessions are between 60-90 minutes. Medicare rebates available with a GP referral/Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Using EMDR alongside somatic and creative approaches, I help you process and integrate these experiences at a pace that feels safe for you.
I offer a warm, grounded, relational approach to counselling, drawing on EMDR, somatic and trauma-informed care, and focus on your unique goals and capacity to heal. Sessions are between 60-90 minutes. Medicare rebates available with a GP referral/Mental Health Treatment Plan.
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I blend talk therapy with mindful, somatic psychotherapy.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
I blend talk therapy with mindful, somatic psychotherapy.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
I specialise in couples and relationship therapy, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and somatic approaches to support deeper connection and lasting change.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
I specialise in couples and relationship therapy, drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Relational Life Therapy (RLT), and somatic approaches to support deeper connection and lasting change.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Deb is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and a Masters in Grief and Loss, as well as Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Counselling. Deb is experiences working with a wide range of people and she values Telehealth as it increases access to psychological support for everyone. Deb works with anyone aged 16 years and older experiencing life challenges such as: anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, life transition, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family violence, career and work challenges, study-related difficulties and substance use.
Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Practitioner and Relationship & Separation Coach offering a collaborative, personalised approach. Drawing on Attachment Theory, Neuropsychology, Parts Work, Somatic Practices, EFT, ACT, CBT & The Gottman Method, I tailor therapy to support deep healing, clarity and lasting change.
Combining psychotherapy with somatic, nervous system and evidence-informed holistic approaches, I help clients move beyond insight to create meaningful, lasting change.
I am a Psychotherapist, Breathwork Practitioner and Relationship & Separation Coach offering a collaborative, personalised approach. Drawing on Attachment Theory, Neuropsychology, Parts Work, Somatic Practices, EFT, ACT, CBT & The Gottman Method, I tailor therapy to support deep healing, clarity and lasting change.
I work with children, teens, and adults, offering a safe, supportive space to talk, heal, and grow. I help those experiencing anxiety, trauma, school refusal, or life stressors build confidence and coping skills, while also guiding parents on supporting their child. For young adults and adults feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I provide a calm, understanding space to explore thoughts and find a path forward. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and tailored to each person’s needs.
Mon, Wed 2.30 - 5.00 pm
Friday 12.00 - 5.30pm
Sat 8.00 - 1.00pm
Tues and Thurs by apt only
I work with children, teens, and adults, offering a safe, supportive space to talk, heal, and grow. I help those experiencing anxiety, trauma, school refusal, or life stressors build confidence and coping skills, while also guiding parents on supporting their child. For young adults and adults feeling overwhelmed or stuck, I provide a calm, understanding space to explore thoughts and find a path forward. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and tailored to each person’s needs.
Mon, Wed 2.30 - 5.00 pm
Friday 12.00 - 5.30pm
Sat 8.00 - 1.00pm
Tues and Thurs by apt only
I am a dedicated practitioner with passion for helping individuals between the ages of 12 and 65 overcome their emotional challenges and live fulfilling lives. In my practice, I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering each individual as a unique whole. I believe that mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD are not isolated conditions but rather manifestations of deeper underlying factors. By working collaboratively with the client, we are able to identify and understand the root causes, recognising that each person's experiences and challenges are multifaceted and complex.
I am a dedicated practitioner with passion for helping individuals between the ages of 12 and 65 overcome their emotional challenges and live fulfilling lives. In my practice, I take a holistic approach to therapy, considering each individual as a unique whole. I believe that mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, PTSD, and complex PTSD are not isolated conditions but rather manifestations of deeper underlying factors. By working collaboratively with the client, we are able to identify and understand the root causes, recognising that each person's experiences and challenges are multifaceted and complex.
I draw on attachment-based, psychodynamic, somatic, and IFS approaches, alongside humanistic and multicultural lenses, integrating them to fit your specific needs.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
I draw on attachment-based, psychodynamic, somatic, and IFS approaches, alongside humanistic and multicultural lenses, integrating them to fit your specific needs.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
We draw on a range of evidence-based and integrative approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, schema therapy, psychodynamic, somatic, and attachment-based therapies.
At Third Harmony Therapy Services, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and neurodevelopmental differences. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking clarity and meaningful change. Our multidisciplinary team offers thoughtful, collaborative care, considering biological, psychological, relational, and sociocultural factors. We work alongside clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support sustainable wellbeing and growth.
We draw on a range of evidence-based and integrative approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, schema therapy, psychodynamic, somatic, and attachment-based therapies.
At Third Harmony Therapy Services, we support children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, life transitions, and neurodevelopmental differences. Many clients come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking clarity and meaningful change. Our multidisciplinary team offers thoughtful, collaborative care, considering biological, psychological, relational, and sociocultural factors. We work alongside clients to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support sustainable wellbeing and growth.
To ensure therapy meets each person's unique needs, I also integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based methods, including Circle of Security Parenting.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
To ensure therapy meets each person's unique needs, I also integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based methods, including Circle of Security Parenting.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
Kate has over 20 years experience as a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults with a trauma informed framework. I believe in meeting my client's unique needs in a supportive and compassionate approach; using the latest evidence based practise. Integration of mind and body for maximum recovery. I work in all areas including depression, anxiety, work stress, eating disorders, postnatal depression and have a special interest in trauma. For further information see www.ourspacepsychology.com.au
Kate has over 20 years experience as a clinical psychologist working with children, adolescents and adults with a trauma informed framework. I believe in meeting my client's unique needs in a supportive and compassionate approach; using the latest evidence based practise. Integration of mind and body for maximum recovery. I work in all areas including depression, anxiety, work stress, eating disorders, postnatal depression and have a special interest in trauma. For further information see www.ourspacepsychology.com.au
This is achieved through a unique blend of talk therapy, meditation, art and other creative tools, mindful nutrition, menstrual cycle awareness, sound healing and somatic processing and support.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
This is achieved through a unique blend of talk therapy, meditation, art and other creative tools, mindful nutrition, menstrual cycle awareness, sound healing and somatic processing and support.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
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.
Life can feel overwhelming, even if you can't explain why. You may be feeling emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, disconnected, overthinking, struggling in your relationships, or trying to make sense of a relationship breakdown, infidelity, grief, or a major life change. Together, we'll explore what's happening beneath the surface and build practical skills to help you move forward. Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience of significant life transitions and relationship challenges, offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
Life can feel overwhelming, even if you can't explain why. You may be feeling emotionally exhausted, constantly on edge, disconnected, overthinking, struggling in your relationships, or trying to make sense of a relationship breakdown, infidelity, grief, or a major life change. Together, we'll explore what's happening beneath the surface and build practical skills to help you move forward. Alongside my professional training, I bring lived experience of significant life transitions and relationship challenges, offering a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and understood.
I help high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally reactive regain calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Im a Richmond based psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology.
I provide:
Burnout prevention. Relationship counselling. Adolescent mental health support inc. parenting support. Life adjustments. Mood disorders. Psychological first aid training. psychological treatment for chronic pain, injury and illness. Boundaries and assertiveness training. Diagnostic reports. ADHD assessment.
I help high-functioning adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally reactive regain calm, clarity, and self-trust.
Im a Richmond based psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology.
I provide:
Burnout prevention. Relationship counselling. Adolescent mental health support inc. parenting support. Life adjustments. Mood disorders. Psychological first aid training. psychological treatment for chronic pain, injury and illness. Boundaries and assertiveness training. Diagnostic reports. ADHD assessment.
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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.