Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Noosaville, QLD
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals.
Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, supporting adults & young people aged 13+. She also works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Katrina is a registered WorkCover Queensland provider and offers private health fund rebates through participating funds.
Counselling is available face-to-face, online & walk & talk sessions
Katrina is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She provides both short and long-term psychotherapy and counselling for individuals.
Katrina welcomes both neurodivergent and neurotypical clients, supporting adults & young people aged 13+. She also works with self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants. Katrina is a registered WorkCover Queensland provider and offers private health fund rebates through participating funds.
Counselling is available face-to-face, online & walk & talk sessions
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
I am very privileged to work with clients who are interested in their self growth and development. Most of the time when people come to see a psychologist they are wanting to have some change in their life and they need the space to talk through their issues. I love providing a safe, confidential place for people to explore the difficulties and life experiences that have been challenging for them.
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.
In 35yrs I've trained in various therapies - top down (CBT, ACT, SFBT, MI) and bottom up (EMDR, somatic, MBSR).
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
In 35yrs I've trained in various therapies - top down (CBT, ACT, SFBT, MI) and bottom up (EMDR, somatic, MBSR).
In over 30 years practice experience & ongoing professional development; I have had the privilege of working with children, young people and adults whose engagement, potential and enjoyment in education, employment, social recreational & family contexts has been compromised through challenging acute (short) or chronic (long term) experiences – affecting their mental health and overall wellbeing. Through an integrative therapeutic model we have many positive, wonderful, inspiring and occasionally surprising outcomes; with felt and observable progress - often from our very first session.
I integrate experiential modalities that go beyond what talking therapies can achieve: Coherence Therapy, AEDP, somatic and expressive approaches, all founded in attachment theory and informed by Polyvagal Theory.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain.
Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves.
I help people who carry similar patterns.
I integrate experiential modalities that go beyond what talking therapies can achieve: Coherence Therapy, AEDP, somatic and expressive approaches, all founded in attachment theory and informed by Polyvagal Theory.
What we label as harsh self-criticism, addiction, perfectionism, depression, mood disorders, or anxiety can be understood in a different light. These aren't signs of weakness or flaws. Rather: protective patterns. They reflect the mind’s effort to cope, to endure, and to keep going under strain.
Trauma is not always a single, defining event. More often, it is shaped slowly through repeated experiences of overwhelm and a lack of control. It can grow in environments where love felt uncertain, criticism was frequent, expectations were high, or where caregivers were struggling themselves.
I help people who carry similar patterns.
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.
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.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
I support individuals who have come to a point in their life where things are “just not right”, whether it is a general feeling of dissatisfaction, loss of meaning, or a specific situation causing them significant distress (e.g. issues in relationships, health, workplace,…). Opening a safe space to share what is going on is a first step towards feeling better and moving forward. Sometimes, exploring past events and emotions brings an understanding that can appease and help to let go. When you are ready, I work with you to better understand your context, resources and obstacles, and help you build a more grounded and meaningful life.
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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.
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.
Hey I’m Sheena Schuy. I am a Holistic Therapist (BPsych, MCoun, MSW). We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout. We help women go from exhausted, tired, and strung out to calm, clear and content with our psychology and life coaching services. The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
Hey I’m Sheena Schuy. I am a Holistic Therapist (BPsych, MCoun, MSW). We are a womens mental health online practice - we specialise in helping high-achieving women create balance in their life so that can be the best leaders, entrepreneurs, partners, mothers, and friends - without the burnout. We help women go from exhausted, tired, and strung out to calm, clear and content with our psychology and life coaching services. The main issues we work with are anxiety, burnout, relationships, ADHD and depression but can also help with career development, mindset, personal development, leadership, business strategy and entrepreneurship.
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing.
Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community.
I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
My main focus is helping my clients - through relationship with me - feel more connected to themselves and their lives, loved ones, friends and work. Together we explore present difficulties and discover patterns that may have been there for a long time. This gives access to personal growth and healing.
Many of my clients have had psychiatric diagnosis; ASD L2, (C) PTSD, BPD, ADHD.
I offer Medicare rebates (10 sessions) and Bulk-Bill (No Gap Fee) as I am committed to making quality therapy accessible to the whole local community.
I do offer a telehealth option for sessions but prefer face-to-face when possible.
I draw on person-centred counselling, various mindfulness based approaches, a range of ( somatic) body-focused modalities, and in more recent years very often Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
I am a PACFA registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience, a certified Level 2 IFS psychotherapist, and a certified mindfulness teacher. I have a special interest in trauma informed, mindfulness and body-based approaches. I specialize in working with complex childhood trauma, but can also help with a range of other issues.
My clients have often tried various psychological modalities which helped to some degree, but continued to struggle with certain issues. The combination of therapeutic modalities I use, particularly IFS, often helps people go much deeper within themselves and resolve those issues.
I draw on person-centred counselling, various mindfulness based approaches, a range of ( somatic) body-focused modalities, and in more recent years very often Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.
I am a PACFA registered clinical counsellor with over 20 years of experience, a certified Level 2 IFS psychotherapist, and a certified mindfulness teacher. I have a special interest in trauma informed, mindfulness and body-based approaches. I specialize in working with complex childhood trauma, but can also help with a range of other issues.
My clients have often tried various psychological modalities which helped to some degree, but continued to struggle with certain issues. The combination of therapeutic modalities I use, particularly IFS, often helps people go much deeper within themselves and resolve those issues.
Trained as an Internal Family Systems practitioner, this model contains attachment theory, polyvagal theory, somatic and trauma informed stabilisation.
From personal experience, I know I can guide you in healing core wounds that lay under behavioral and emotional adaptions that kept you safe when young. It could have been around attachment neglect or abuse, violence, abandonment or even medical treatment (C-PTSD or PTSD diagnosed or not).
Our brains are designed for survival adaption and I emphasise that it's normal to develop defense behaviours like; numbness, violence, avoidance, appeasing, or confusion. These bound energies can be released from their holding patterns and find new expression in feeling safe to; feel, be assertive, loving, courageous, spontaneous and wise-minded.
Trained as an Internal Family Systems practitioner, this model contains attachment theory, polyvagal theory, somatic and trauma informed stabilisation.
From personal experience, I know I can guide you in healing core wounds that lay under behavioral and emotional adaptions that kept you safe when young. It could have been around attachment neglect or abuse, violence, abandonment or even medical treatment (C-PTSD or PTSD diagnosed or not).
Our brains are designed for survival adaption and I emphasise that it's normal to develop defense behaviours like; numbness, violence, avoidance, appeasing, or confusion. These bound energies can be released from their holding patterns and find new expression in feeling safe to; feel, be assertive, loving, courageous, spontaneous and wise-minded.
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.
Her approach is inclusive of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, IFS Therapy, Inner Child Work, CBT, Somatic Body Therapy, Neuroplasticity, Compassionate Inquiry
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Her approach is inclusive of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, IFS Therapy, Inner Child Work, CBT, Somatic Body Therapy, Neuroplasticity, Compassionate Inquiry
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 14 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
All therapy programs include a integrative blend pf psychotherapy and somatic therapy and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
I work with individuals and couples who want to build healthy, connected relationships.
For couples - our sessions focus on building healthy communication, resolving conflict, and improving connection. I also have a special focus in infidelity repair and intimacy therapy.
All therapy programs include a integrative blend pf psychotherapy and somatic therapy and can be accessed online from anywhere in the world.
I work with individuals and couples who want to build healthy, connected relationships.
For couples - our sessions focus on building healthy communication, resolving conflict, and improving connection. I also have a special focus in infidelity repair and intimacy therapy.
With over 11 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection.
I help women navigate challenges by combining empathy and curiosity to uncover patterns and foster self‑awareness. Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies. Together, we'll find practical, values‑aligned steps for change.
With over 11 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection.
I help women navigate challenges by combining empathy and curiosity to uncover patterns and foster self‑awareness. Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies. Together, we'll find practical, values‑aligned steps for change.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
People may seek therapy when the impact of life’s demands, past experiences, or protective patterns starts to exceed capacity, and that strain shows up as disconnection—potentially from purpose, from the body, or from relationships. You may be carrying the effects of painful or overwhelming experiences that still shape how you feel and relate today. Reaching out is a significant step, and you don’t have to work out the next ones alone. I offer compassionate, collaborative therapy informed by years of clinical experience, extensive training, and my work as a facilitator and trainer with the Blue Knot Foundation.
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
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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.