Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Toowong, QLD
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Substance Abuse, and Relationship problems. We find it gratifying to introduce clients and therapists, alike, to evidence based therapies. We have had the privilege of witnessing dramatic transformations using Psychological therapies in clients with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, suicidal ideation, general and sexual offending and substance misuse.
Many of the people who come to see me are individuals who have been carrying a lot for a long time. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or depression, feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or navigating major life transitions and relationship or parenting challenges. Often, they are looking for more than coping and healing — they want to feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and move forward with greater confidence, and control over their lives. Therapy becomes a space to slow down, address root causes, build practical skills, create meaningful change that supports wellbeing
Many of the people who come to see me are individuals who have been carrying a lot for a long time. They may be living with anxiety, trauma, chronic stress, or depression, feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or navigating major life transitions and relationship or parenting challenges. Often, they are looking for more than coping and healing — they want to feel understood, make sense of what they’ve been through, and move forward with greater confidence, and control over their lives. Therapy becomes a space to slow down, address root causes, build practical skills, create meaningful change that supports wellbeing
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.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
I work with people experiencing various psychological difficulties including anxiety and depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, difficulty coping with emotions, overwhelming stress, and managing chronic illness. I also have a special interest in working with the psychological aspects of people experiencing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and pain. I work with individuals in a non-judgemental, warm, enthusiastic, and collaborative manner to assist them with achieving their therapeutic goals and help them live valued and meaningful lives.
Hi, I understand finding a therapist you feel comfortable with can be overwhelming, especially when life is felling difficult. 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 backgrounds and issues. I am passionate about collaborating with my client's and supporting 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, I understand finding a therapist you feel comfortable with can be overwhelming, especially when life is felling difficult. 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 backgrounds and issues. I am passionate about collaborating with my client's and supporting 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.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and I help them find ways of living that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable -moving beyond just symptom management. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and capable, but feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re experiencing. I provide support for trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, grief & more. I offer a safe space to openly talk & explore your experiences, and interested in how your history, relationships, and environment have shaped the ways you cope, relate, and respond to yourself.
I work with people who want to understand themselves more deeply and I help them find ways of living that feel more grounded, connected, and sustainable -moving beyond just symptom management. Many of the people I see are thoughtful and capable, but feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re experiencing. I provide support for trauma, anxiety, depression, transitions, grief & more. I offer a safe space to openly talk & explore your experiences, and interested in how your history, relationships, and environment have shaped the ways you cope, relate, and respond to yourself.
I'm Nisha Trivedi, a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia. My approach integrates a whole-person centred care approach, attachment-aware, psychodynamic, and body-based therapies. Therapy focuses not only on understanding patterns but also on creating opportunities for new experiences, greater choices, and lasting, sustainable changes.
I'm Nisha Trivedi, a PACFA Registered Clinical Counsellor, Somatic Practitioner, and certified Trauma Centre Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator.
I offer online trauma-informed counselling and somatic therapy across Australia. My approach integrates a whole-person centred care approach, attachment-aware, psychodynamic, and body-based therapies. Therapy focuses not only on understanding patterns but also on creating opportunities for new experiences, greater choices, and lasting, sustainable changes.
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.
I tailor treatment to your specific needs, but am trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Informed Psychodynamic, EMDR and Somatic Therapy
Hi I'm Adri. With 25+ years in trauma recovery, forensic, and mental health, I can support you to identify what is no longer serving you; so you can develop practical and effective coping strategies. Counselling it tailored to your individual needs and goals. Sometimes the work will be brief and focused; or there may be a longer process needed. I am trained in psychodynamic and EMDR therapy, DBT, CBT and the assessment and treatment of problem sexual behaviours. Learn more about me on my webpage and reach out for 10 min discovery call.
I tailor treatment to your specific needs, but am trained in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Informed Psychodynamic, EMDR and Somatic Therapy
Hi I'm Adri. With 25+ years in trauma recovery, forensic, and mental health, I can support you to identify what is no longer serving you; so you can develop practical and effective coping strategies. Counselling it tailored to your individual needs and goals. Sometimes the work will be brief and focused; or there may be a longer process needed. I am trained in psychodynamic and EMDR therapy, DBT, CBT and the assessment and treatment of problem sexual behaviours. Learn more about me on my webpage and reach out for 10 min discovery call.
I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more.
Anxiety, Trauma resolution therapy, Persistent pain , Post-traumatic stress, depression, body-mind disregulation. I employ evidence-based approaches including somatic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing , Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness training (MBSR /MBCT) , inner child work, expressive therapies, symbol work. This approach is person-centered.
I work with somatic modalities to help people's bodymind heal from stress, anxiety, PTSD, early life relational trauma and more.
Anxiety, Trauma resolution therapy, Persistent pain , Post-traumatic stress, depression, body-mind disregulation. I employ evidence-based approaches including somatic psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing , Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness training (MBSR /MBCT) , inner child work, expressive therapies, symbol work. This approach is person-centered.
I am a Somatic Experiencing (SE) Practitioner, PACT couples therapist, touch therapist, creative arts therapist and Synergetic Play Therapist in training.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
I am a Somatic Experiencing (SE) Practitioner, PACT couples therapist, touch therapist, creative arts therapist and Synergetic Play Therapist in training.
For over 15 years, my work has centred on complex and developmental trauma and the ways it lives in the body, nervous system and relationships. I work with couples (especially neurodivergent couples), children, families and individuals when old patterns keep repeating despite insight, effort and love. If you keep asking, “What’s really going on?” “Why can’t I get through?” “Why can’t they hear me, feel me, see me?” or “Why does my child seem so lost, angry, unhappy or unreachable?” I can help you understand what may be happening beneath the surface and find a different way through.
I offer a space where you can be met as you are and where your experiences are explored with care, curiosity and compassion. I work with people who want to understand their patterns, navigate life’s challenges and move forward with greater clarity. In my private practice, I support people navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, difficulties in relationships, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of trauma and the perinatal period.
I offer a space where you can be met as you are and where your experiences are explored with care, curiosity and compassion. I work with people who want to understand their patterns, navigate life’s challenges and move forward with greater clarity. In my private practice, I support people navigating anxiety, low mood, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, difficulties in relationships, self-esteem concerns, and the emotional impact of trauma and the perinatal period.
Clinical Psychologist
BPsych (Hons I), MClin Psych, MAPS
Moira’s approach is compassionate and non-judgemental. Moira values creating a safe therapeutic environment and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs.
She works with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, changes in life circumstances, interpersonal and relational difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, psychosis, and grief. Moira has a special interest in childhood trauma.
Clinical Psychologist
BPsych (Hons I), MClin Psych, MAPS
Moira’s approach is compassionate and non-judgemental. Moira values creating a safe therapeutic environment and tailoring treatment to meet each client’s unique needs.
She works with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of challenges including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, changes in life circumstances, interpersonal and relational difficulties, emotional dysregulation, self-harm, psychosis, and grief. Moira has a special interest in childhood trauma.
He also trained in mindfulness body-oriented/ somatic therapies such as Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT).
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
He also trained in mindfulness body-oriented/ somatic therapies such as Trauma Release Exercises (TRE) and Guided Respiration Mindfulness Therapy (GRMT).
Psychology is a very broad field of practice and is forever growing in its quest to deepen understanding of the human emotional, psychological and relational processes. Webb works with adult individuals and couples who have relational, mental health, trauma-impacted, and behavioural difficulties. He uses a warm and engaging approach in collaborating with clients towards the planned or desired outcomes. Webb is bilingual in English and Mandarin and is highly committed to ongoing professional development in evidence-based practices to help clients achieve the psychological wellness they visualise.
It may include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT), Mindfulness Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapies, ACT, CBT, DBT, Self Compassion or Eating Disorder Therapies.
Hi, I'm Michelle, a holistic clinical psychologist dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, attachment difficulties, perimenopause and menopause support, complex trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. I aim for us to work together to help you make meaningful changes that lead to a happier and healthier life.
It may include Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFIT), Mindfulness Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Somatic Therapies, ACT, CBT, DBT, Self Compassion or Eating Disorder Therapies.
Hi, I'm Michelle, a holistic clinical psychologist dedicated to creating a calm and healing space for women where they can feel safe, heard and understood. I can help with depression and low mood, anxiety, attachment difficulties, perimenopause and menopause support, complex trauma, life transitions, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. I aim for us to work together to help you make meaningful changes that lead to a happier and healthier life.
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
Psychologist and Practice Director Ivannia Mena is an experienced therapist with a broad range of skills in the treatment of mood disorders, at-risk behaviours, criminal attitudes, addiction and trauma. Ivannia aims to provide the highest standard of psychological support to individuals looking to work at the core of their symptoms, to develop insight, increase self awareness and learn adaptive coping skills. Mindful Perspectives Psychology welcomes adolescents, adults and older adults with cognitive, behavioural, and emotional concerns, offering practical, effective and confidential support in a safe and supportive treatment space.
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.
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I am a clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of trauma, whether it is a single incident trauma or repeated traumas such as abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence, and attachment wounding. I work with clients presenting with symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as more complex presentations with multiple diagnoses and chronic health conditions. Together we identify and address significant past experiences as well as learn to acknowledge and meet own needs for love, connectedness and a sense of worthiness.
I am a clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of trauma, whether it is a single incident trauma or repeated traumas such as abuse, neglect, exposure to domestic violence, and attachment wounding. I work with clients presenting with symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression, as well as more complex presentations with multiple diagnoses and chronic health conditions. Together we identify and address significant past experiences as well as learn to acknowledge and meet own needs for love, connectedness and a sense of worthiness.
Specific modalities include EMDR, RI-EMDR (Attachment/Complex trauma), Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), IFS informed Parts Work and Somatic Experiencing, a 3-year specialisation - a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps to release trauma stored in the body.
Hi! I am Charmaine, thanks for stopping by. Are you feeling stuck? Can’t move forward? Either living in the past, hating the present or wishing for a different future? Life is tough, and sometimes we all need a little help, but finding the right person to support you is essential. For the last 12 years, I have been working with individuals to clear the patterns of the past, helping them get unstuck and move forward into the future.
As a specialist multi-modality trauma counsellor, I work with single-incident trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse/assult, pre-verbal/developmental and attachment trauma.
Specific modalities include EMDR, RI-EMDR (Attachment/Complex trauma), Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping), IFS informed Parts Work and Somatic Experiencing, a 3-year specialisation - a body-focused therapeutic approach that helps to release trauma stored in the body.
Hi! I am Charmaine, thanks for stopping by. Are you feeling stuck? Can’t move forward? Either living in the past, hating the present or wishing for a different future? Life is tough, and sometimes we all need a little help, but finding the right person to support you is essential. For the last 12 years, I have been working with individuals to clear the patterns of the past, helping them get unstuck and move forward into the future.
As a specialist multi-modality trauma counsellor, I work with single-incident trauma, PTSD, complex trauma (CPTSD), sexual abuse/assult, pre-verbal/developmental and attachment trauma.
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
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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.