Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Abbotsford, VIC
I am a registered Psychotherapist with PACFA, ACA and member of the ACA College of Supervisors. Jake is the principle psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at the Australian Centre for Embodied Practice (ACEP). In addition to being a certified therapist in Comprehensive Attachment Repair (Attachment Theory), and I am currently undergoing further training in Mentalization-Based Treatment for Personality Disorders and implement embodied approaches in therapy. Jake frequently lectures in the Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Ikon Institute and Tutors in the Bachelor of Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU)
I am a registered Psychotherapist with PACFA, ACA and member of the ACA College of Supervisors. Jake is the principle psychotherapist and clinical supervisor at the Australian Centre for Embodied Practice (ACEP). In addition to being a certified therapist in Comprehensive Attachment Repair (Attachment Theory), and I am currently undergoing further training in Mentalization-Based Treatment for Personality Disorders and implement embodied approaches in therapy. Jake frequently lectures in the Bachelor of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Ikon Institute and Tutors in the Bachelor of Psychology at the Australian National University (ANU)
I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, having worked for more than 10 years as a clinician in the community mental health field supporting young people, adolescents, adults and families facing significant complex trauma.
I am someone who values authenticity, humor and real connections. I try to keep therapy as human as possible, no unnecessary jargon, just genuine conversations that meet you where you are. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
I am an experienced psychotherapist, having worked for more than 10 years as a clinician in the community mental health field supporting young people, adolescents, adults and families facing significant complex trauma.
I am someone who values authenticity, humor and real connections. I try to keep therapy as human as possible, no unnecessary jargon, just genuine conversations that meet you where you are. If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
I aim to offer a space where men can slow down and begin to make sense of experiences that feel stuck, challenging, or difficult to hold alone. You may find yourself here in the midst of transition, loss, relational difficulty, or uncertainty - or simply when familiar ways of living or coping no longer feel sustainable, and life begins to feel less steady than before.
In this work, we turn toward what is present with care and curiosity - the patterns, the parts, the places in you that formed long ago in response to life, relationships, and the broader environments you have moved through.
I aim to offer a space where men can slow down and begin to make sense of experiences that feel stuck, challenging, or difficult to hold alone. You may find yourself here in the midst of transition, loss, relational difficulty, or uncertainty - or simply when familiar ways of living or coping no longer feel sustainable, and life begins to feel less steady than before.
In this work, we turn toward what is present with care and curiosity - the patterns, the parts, the places in you that formed long ago in response to life, relationships, and the broader environments you have moved through.
Talk therapy is combined with somatic and mindfulness practices, experiential techniques and imagery work to help access hidden facets of the psyche, make meaning of lived experiences, and move towards a richer and more fulfilling life.
Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.
Talk therapy is combined with somatic and mindfulness practices, experiential techniques and imagery work to help access hidden facets of the psyche, make meaning of lived experiences, and move towards a richer and more fulfilling life.
Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.
I provide online therapy for highly sensitive people and for those with trauma and general concerns, in a safe container 1:1 in the form of psychotherapy and holistic counselling. I understand the challenges that come with being a sensitive person in a fast-paced world, and I’m here to support you in finding your own path to peace and self-acceptance. My work is not just about addressing immediate concerns like anxiety, depression, or life transitions, but about empowering you to embrace who you are at your core.
I provide online therapy for highly sensitive people and for those with trauma and general concerns, in a safe container 1:1 in the form of psychotherapy and holistic counselling. I understand the challenges that come with being a sensitive person in a fast-paced world, and I’m here to support you in finding your own path to peace and self-acceptance. My work is not just about addressing immediate concerns like anxiety, depression, or life transitions, but about empowering you to embrace who you are at your core.
I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.
I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.
Sophie is a relational gestalt psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) & clinical supervisor informed by attachment and developmental approaches.
As a psychotherapist I don’t push for change, but work with you to gain deeper understanding of yourself and your experience. I have found that in time, from this place of deep self-understanding and acceptance, change takes place naturally and spontaneously.
Sophie is a relational gestalt psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) & clinical supervisor informed by attachment and developmental approaches.
As a psychotherapist I don’t push for change, but work with you to gain deeper understanding of yourself and your experience. I have found that in time, from this place of deep self-understanding and acceptance, change takes place naturally and spontaneously.
I am passionate about listening to people and helping them make sense of their personal stories. My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice where I have worked predominantly with young adults, autism spectrum disorder, and culturally and linguistically diverse clients (particularly from regions across Asia and the Middle East).
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
I am passionate about listening to people and helping them make sense of their personal stories. My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice where I have worked predominantly with young adults, autism spectrum disorder, and culturally and linguistically diverse clients (particularly from regions across Asia and the Middle East).
I work with clients seeking support for life transitions and adjustments; anxiety, stress and low mood; attachment and relationship patterns; values, identity exploration, and self-understanding.
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed techniques such as CPT and draw from cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to assist our clients.
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
Our therapists are trained in trauma informed techniques such as CPT and draw from cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to assist our clients.
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
Elizabeth is a warm and caring Clinical Psychologist who creates a collaborative therapeutic partnership with clients to ensure a safe and supportive space for all. She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties. Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet the needs of each individual according to their particular goals.
Elizabeth is a warm and caring Clinical Psychologist who creates a collaborative therapeutic partnership with clients to ensure a safe and supportive space for all. She adopts a strengths based and trauma informed framework to address a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, depression, panic, grief and loss, relationship challenges, body image concerns, sleep issues, stress management, menopause, eating disorders and adjustment difficulties. Elizabeth tailors treatment to meet the needs of each individual according to their particular goals.
I will help you to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
I will help you to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
I am influenced by narrative and somatic approaches to therapy, harm minimisation, and trauma-informed practice.
One of the miraculous things about being queer or trans is that our experiences do not fit in any box. Yet at times, we find ourselves isolated and uncertain, navigating our lives without a blueprint. Whether you are courageously working to heal troubled relationships with eating and food (including intersections with gender dysphoria or neurodivergence), navigating IVF, pregnancy or miscarriage as a queer person, working out non-normative relationship structures and transitions, or seeking to connect wiith what helps you to stay alive in this world, counselling with me is a safe and trusting space to reflect, heal and grow.
I am influenced by narrative and somatic approaches to therapy, harm minimisation, and trauma-informed practice.
One of the miraculous things about being queer or trans is that our experiences do not fit in any box. Yet at times, we find ourselves isolated and uncertain, navigating our lives without a blueprint. Whether you are courageously working to heal troubled relationships with eating and food (including intersections with gender dysphoria or neurodivergence), navigating IVF, pregnancy or miscarriage as a queer person, working out non-normative relationship structures and transitions, or seeking to connect wiith what helps you to stay alive in this world, counselling with me is a safe and trusting space to reflect, heal and grow.
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/
I use a range of specialist interventions when working with Trauma, such as Somatic Therapy, TF-CBT ,EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) psycho-education, and stabilisation techniques.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker & Accredited E.M.D.R Practitioner with more than 16 years experience working in the area of Trauma. I have experience working with adults who have suffered from childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse and neglect, as well as those who have been affected by a recent traumatic event. I have a particular interest in trauma and how it impacts on a person's ability to have a harmonious relationships with themselves and others. https://www.breathcounselling.com.au/
My approach integrates somatic-based and internal family system practices, CBT tools, psychodynamic reflection, and expressive therapies.
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
My approach integrates somatic-based and internal family system practices, CBT tools, psychodynamic reflection, and expressive therapies.
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Sophia is a psychotherapist in private practice who works with individuals and couples. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Sophia works collaboratively with a relational focus to accommodate the individual needs of her clients. She hopes to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in meaningful personal exploration. Working with an awareness of both mind and body, Sophia believes strongly in our innate capacity to create lasting personal change.
Sophia is a psychotherapist in private practice who works with individuals and couples. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, Sophia works collaboratively with a relational focus to accommodate the individual needs of her clients. She hopes to create a safe and supportive environment for clients to engage in meaningful personal exploration. Working with an awareness of both mind and body, Sophia believes strongly in our innate capacity to create lasting personal change.
My work is rooted in a somatic approach that deepens connection between mind and body.
I am a PACFA registered Gestalt psychotherapist passionate about change, embodiment, and relationships. My approach is grounded in Gestalt's holistic, non-pathologising philosophy — one that believes in your inherent wholeness, resilience, and interconnectedness. I aim to create a welcoming environment where you can expand your awareness and develop the inner resources needed to meet life's challenges. Drawing on my decade as an Open Floor teacher — a therapeutic movement practice — I foster deeper mind-body awareness. This embodied approach helps address root issues, supporting your healing, growth, and greater agency in life.
My work is rooted in a somatic approach that deepens connection between mind and body.
I am a PACFA registered Gestalt psychotherapist passionate about change, embodiment, and relationships. My approach is grounded in Gestalt's holistic, non-pathologising philosophy — one that believes in your inherent wholeness, resilience, and interconnectedness. I aim to create a welcoming environment where you can expand your awareness and develop the inner resources needed to meet life's challenges. Drawing on my decade as an Open Floor teacher — a therapeutic movement practice — I foster deeper mind-body awareness. This embodied approach helps address root issues, supporting your healing, growth, and greater agency in life.
In consideration of your needs, I draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindful self-compassion, and mind-body approaches such as parts work and somatic practices for helping to regulate the nervous system and process emotions.
I am currently offering psychological support via Telehealth to individuals experiencing fatigue-related conditions such as long covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurodivergent burnout. I also have an interest in supporting neurodivergent adults who have been late-diagnosed or who self-identify with ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism. My therapeutic approach is informed by my values of authenticity, empathy, and connection, and I aim to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your unique challenges and strengths.
In consideration of your needs, I draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindful self-compassion, and mind-body approaches such as parts work and somatic practices for helping to regulate the nervous system and process emotions.
I am currently offering psychological support via Telehealth to individuals experiencing fatigue-related conditions such as long covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurodivergent burnout. I also have an interest in supporting neurodivergent adults who have been late-diagnosed or who self-identify with ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism. My therapeutic approach is informed by my values of authenticity, empathy, and connection, and I aim to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your unique challenges and strengths.
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I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
I am a Teochew person working on Gadigal land, working to decolonise myself and my therapy to offer culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling to people of all cultures and identities. I offer trauma-informed, integrative therapy that will be tailored to your needs, taking into account mind, body, nervous system, emotions and context. I believe in the innate capacity of each person to heal and will work collaboratively with you to uncover and grow this. I have provided holistic counselling and case management support to young people and adults experiencing complex trauma in the not for profit and health sectors since 2015.
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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.