Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Belgrave, VIC
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I am an AMHSW, Accredited EMDR therapist, trained and experienced in attachment-EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption. Also with acute trauma from violence, SA, accidents, and first responders.
As an outcome-focused therapist, I work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment.
I work with people via NDIS, WorkSafe, GP referral and self referral.
I am an AMHSW, Accredited EMDR therapist, trained and experienced in attachment-EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption. Also with acute trauma from violence, SA, accidents, and first responders.
As an outcome-focused therapist, I work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment.
I work with people via NDIS, WorkSafe, GP referral and self referral.
As a trauma-infomred yoga teacher I can bring body based somatic perspective to clients that are looking for this form of body and breath work.
Many people find themselves feeling flat, disconnected, overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. Often, it isn’t a crisis — it’s a turning point.
I support adults navigating life transitions, burnout, trauma, relationship changes, caregiving pressures, trauma and the emotional weight of always needing to be the strong one.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and trauma therapist, I offer a warm, reflective and supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself, build healthier boundaries and create a life that feels more authentic, meaningful and emotionally sustainable.
As a trauma-infomred yoga teacher I can bring body based somatic perspective to clients that are looking for this form of body and breath work.
Many people find themselves feeling flat, disconnected, overwhelmed or unsure of themselves. Often, it isn’t a crisis — it’s a turning point.
I support adults navigating life transitions, burnout, trauma, relationship changes, caregiving pressures, trauma and the emotional weight of always needing to be the strong one.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and trauma therapist, I offer a warm, reflective and supportive space to help you reconnect with yourself, build healthier boundaries and create a life that feels more authentic, meaningful and emotionally sustainable.
Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families manage the specific challenges of ASD.
Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families manage the specific challenges of ASD.
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
Eliza is a child and adolescent counsellor with additional qualifications in Art Therapy and Play Therapy. She is also a qualified and registered teacher. Eliza utilises different creative modalities to assist children and their families experiencing anxiety, school refusal, trauma, grief, depression, behavioural challenges etc. Eliza has experience working with clients with ASD, ADHD, PDA, learning delays/disabilities, OCD and sensory issues. Also available for adult Art Therapy.
I offer integrative, person centered therapy that draws on insights from trauma-oriented frameworks, evidence based therapies; holistic, somatic, gestalt and existential therapeutic frameworks amongst others.
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
I offer integrative, person centered therapy that draws on insights from trauma-oriented frameworks, evidence based therapies; holistic, somatic, gestalt and existential therapeutic frameworks amongst others.
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
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Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative approach to clinical practice and psychotherapy where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with horses and animals to address therapeutic goals. This is engaging and effective for diverse clients including adults, children, adolescents, organisations, and specialist client groups.
Equine and Animal Assisted Psychotherapy is an innovative approach to clinical practice and psychotherapy where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with horses and animals to address therapeutic goals. This is engaging and effective for diverse clients including adults, children, adolescents, organisations, and specialist client groups.
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.
Welcome to Anchor Point Practice. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in repeating patterns in their relationships, thoughts, or emotional responses. Many of the people I see are experiencing anxiety, overthinking, interpersonal stress, attachment wounds, or major life transitions. They often feel exhausted by the same arguments, disconnection, or internal loops.
In our work together, we slow things down to understand the relational patterns underneath the surface — helping you process trauma, build emotional safety, strengthen boundaries, and feel more confident in how you relate to others and to yourself.
Welcome to Anchor Point Practice. I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in repeating patterns in their relationships, thoughts, or emotional responses. Many of the people I see are experiencing anxiety, overthinking, interpersonal stress, attachment wounds, or major life transitions. They often feel exhausted by the same arguments, disconnection, or internal loops.
In our work together, we slow things down to understand the relational patterns underneath the surface — helping you process trauma, build emotional safety, strengthen boundaries, and feel more confident in how you relate to others and to yourself.
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship. Do you find yourself and your significant other at a crossroads, where you often find yourself experiencing similar problems and difficulties and struggling to navigate through your differences?
Do you and your partner find yourselves stuck in negative patterns, struggling to resolve the same conflicts again and again? Are issues in your sexual relationship or parenting style causing friction?
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship. Do you find yourself and your significant other at a crossroads, where you often find yourself experiencing similar problems and difficulties and struggling to navigate through your differences?
Do you and your partner find yourselves stuck in negative patterns, struggling to resolve the same conflicts again and again? Are issues in your sexual relationship or parenting style causing friction?
I work intuitively, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapies, mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and nature-based approaches.
I support people to understand and shift patterns that may be keeping them stuck, while developing greater connection with themselves, their bodies and others. I offer EMDR, somatic and body-based therapy, mindfulness, Polyvagal-informed approaches, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and nature-based practices.
I work intuitively, drawing from EMDR, somatic therapies, mindfulness, Polyvagal Theory, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and nature-based approaches.
I support people to understand and shift patterns that may be keeping them stuck, while developing greater connection with themselves, their bodies and others. I offer EMDR, somatic and body-based therapy, mindfulness, Polyvagal-informed approaches, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), and nature-based practices.
My practice is particularly informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Somatic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Hey! Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I want you to know that you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and choosing to look inward takes courage. Whatever brought you here, I promise you don’t have to navigate it alone.
My practice is particularly informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Somatic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Hey! Welcome. I’m so glad you’re here. I want you to know that you should be proud of yourself for taking this step. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, and choosing to look inward takes courage. Whatever brought you here, I promise you don’t have to navigate it alone.
As a registered arts-based therapist, my practice integrates art materials and somatic inquiry, alongside conversation, to support clients through complex emotional experiences, identity exploration, and meaning-making.
Arts therapy is particularly helpful to clients who struggle to put words to their experience, or would benefit from a more trauma-informed, embodied approach. I offer an attuned, compassionate container for clients to engage with inner complexity and emerge with greater clarity and resilience. My practice is affirming and person-centered, always.
As a registered arts-based therapist, my practice integrates art materials and somatic inquiry, alongside conversation, to support clients through complex emotional experiences, identity exploration, and meaning-making.
Arts therapy is particularly helpful to clients who struggle to put words to their experience, or would benefit from a more trauma-informed, embodied approach. I offer an attuned, compassionate container for clients to engage with inner complexity and emerge with greater clarity and resilience. My practice is affirming and person-centered, always.
This can include somatic-based approaches, ACT, narrative therapy, process-oriented psychology and internal family systems amongst others.
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her).
I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or others to uncover new wisdom or meaning in our lives. It is a courageous and fulfilling space to explore and something I truly love doing with my clients.
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic work with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
This can include somatic-based approaches, ACT, narrative therapy, process-oriented psychology and internal family systems amongst others.
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her).
I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or others to uncover new wisdom or meaning in our lives. It is a courageous and fulfilling space to explore and something I truly love doing with my clients.
I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery.
I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic work with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including: CBT, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness & Somatic Therapies.
My name is Samantha, I'm an experienced counsellor and accredited Mental Health Social Worker. My work focuses on supporting adults who are feeling exhausted, stuck or overwhelmed by carrying the impacts of relational trauma and how it has shaped your relationship with yourself, others and your sense of safety in the world. Many clients I work with have experienced trauma in some form and are often burnt out by the demands of life in survival mode. I help clients to feel more grounded and connected, better understand their experiences and reduce feelings of shame and self-blame so they can live with greater ease and choice.
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
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.
My approach is warm, person‑centred and deeply attuned, combining CBT, ACT, polyvagal‑informed, somatic practices and psychoeducation.
Support is available for regulating the nervous system, understanding the inner world and reconnecting with your natural capacity for healing and growth. In couples work, partners are guided beyond defensive cycles to understand the emotions beneath conflict and rebuild connection with compassion.
My approach is warm, person‑centred and deeply attuned, combining CBT, ACT, polyvagal‑informed, somatic practices and psychoeducation.
Support is available for regulating the nervous system, understanding the inner world and reconnecting with your natural capacity for healing and growth. In couples work, partners are guided beyond defensive cycles to understand the emotions beneath conflict and rebuild connection with compassion.
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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.