Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Collingwood, VIC
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!
Hi, I’m Amy. I support adults navigating Autism, ADHD, anxiety, burnout, masking, identity questions, workplace stress, grief and life transitions. Many people I work with are unsure whether they’re neurodivergent they just know they’re overwhelmed, exhausted or feeling out of step. You don’t need a diagnosis to see me. My approach is warm, neuroaffirming and flexible. I adapt to your pace, communication style and sensory needs so therapy feels safe, collaborative and grounding. I'm passionate about supporting people to build a life they don't need to recover from!
Hi, I’m Amy. I support adults navigating Autism, ADHD, anxiety, burnout, masking, identity questions, workplace stress, grief and life transitions. Many people I work with are unsure whether they’re neurodivergent they just know they’re overwhelmed, exhausted or feeling out of step. You don’t need a diagnosis to see me. My approach is warm, neuroaffirming and flexible. I adapt to your pace, communication style and sensory needs so therapy feels safe, collaborative and grounding. I'm passionate about supporting people to build a life they don't need to recover from!
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.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
My practice draws on a blend of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Somatic approaches.
I specialise in supporting people impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, grief and loss. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. I also support people of all ages who are exploring sexuality, gender identity and different relationship structures.
I accept referrals from individuals, couples, and young people (12+). I also offer Clinical supervision to Social Workers and other health professionals.
I can accept MH care plans from a GP.
My practice draws on a blend of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Somatic approaches.
I specialise in supporting people impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, grief and loss. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. I also support people of all ages who are exploring sexuality, gender identity and different relationship structures.
I accept referrals from individuals, couples, and young people (12+). I also offer Clinical supervision to Social Workers and other health professionals.
I can accept MH care plans from a GP.
I blend talk therapy with mindful, somatic psychotherapy.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
I blend talk therapy with mindful, somatic psychotherapy.
Are you feeling unsure how to move forward? Maybe you're navigating relationship struggles or trying to make sense of your life? Most people come to therapy because they want something to change. But lasting transformation starts with understanding how things are right now. From a young age, our nervous systems adapt to help us navigate the world, creating automatic patterns of feeling and reacting. Whilst they once served us, they can become limiting over time, keeping us stuck in ways that no longer align with who we are or what we need. I am here to help you gently uncover and understand these ingrained patterns.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
As a Māori-European, neurodivergent, queer therapist offering somatic, trauma-informed, culturally grounded care.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
Emma is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and sexologist dedicated to providing therapy that can be playful, cathartic, affirming, and enlightening all at once. She frequently sees clients in her office who are stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional avoidance, and engaged with numbing tactics to cope. They seek a genuine version of themselves that they like, that connects with others, and feels inherently worthy of joy. They value themselves enough to hope for more. Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
Emma is a psychotherapist, couples counsellor, and sexologist dedicated to providing therapy that can be playful, cathartic, affirming, and enlightening all at once. She frequently sees clients in her office who are stuck in patterns of overthinking, emotional avoidance, and engaged with numbing tactics to cope. They seek a genuine version of themselves that they like, that connects with others, and feels inherently worthy of joy. They value themselves enough to hope for more. Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
Something's not right- you're drowning, lost, afraid, carrying something too heavy to hold alone. Or maybe it's a quieter disconnection - numbness, feeling like you're just going through the motions. You might not even have words for it, you just know that things can't keep going this way.
Or maybe you're reaching out for someone you love — a partner, son, daughter, friend — and you see them struggling but don't know how to help.
Whether you're trying to make sense of what's happened/happening, stuck in patterns that aren't working, searching for meaning and purpose, or simply need a space to release what's being carried, I'm here.
Something's not right- you're drowning, lost, afraid, carrying something too heavy to hold alone. Or maybe it's a quieter disconnection - numbness, feeling like you're just going through the motions. You might not even have words for it, you just know that things can't keep going this way.
Or maybe you're reaching out for someone you love — a partner, son, daughter, friend — and you see them struggling but don't know how to help.
Whether you're trying to make sense of what's happened/happening, stuck in patterns that aren't working, searching for meaning and purpose, or simply need a space to release what's being carried, I'm here.
I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
In my practice, I offer comprehensive therapy that sheds light on your patterns, empowering you to transform your life and reclaim happiness. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with somatic experiential therapies, providing a holistic approach. By addressing unresolved trauma in the body through somatic therapy, we facilitate rapid healing.
I specialize in somatic therapy, an approach that dives deep into the core of unresolved trauma within the body, facilitating rapid healing.
In my practice, I offer comprehensive therapy that sheds light on your patterns, empowering you to transform your life and reclaim happiness. I integrate traditional psychotherapy with somatic experiential therapies, providing a holistic approach. By addressing unresolved trauma in the body through somatic therapy, we facilitate rapid healing.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to bridge the gap between you and your partner—or even within yourself. My clients often seek support for communication issues, intimacy struggles, life transitions, infidelity, or neurodiverse dynamics. You may be longing for more clarity, connection, or emotional safety. Whether you come individually or as a couple, I help you explore your inner world, understand patterns, and move toward more authentic, compassionate relationships—with others and yourself.
You might be feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to bridge the gap between you and your partner—or even within yourself. My clients often seek support for communication issues, intimacy struggles, life transitions, infidelity, or neurodiverse dynamics. You may be longing for more clarity, connection, or emotional safety. Whether you come individually or as a couple, I help you explore your inner world, understand patterns, and move toward more authentic, compassionate relationships—with others and yourself.
I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
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/
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with a strong focus on stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I offer the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a gentle, evidence-based intervention that uses specially filtered music to support calming of the nervous system and improved emotional regulation. SSP can help reduce anxiety, overwhelm, and reactivity. I deliver SSP in a trauma-informed, carefully paced way, with ongoing support to ensure the process feels safe, contained, and tailored to your needs.
Integrating IFS, EFT, somatic and contemplative approaches, and mindfulness, the body begins to feel like a safe place, you experience more choice and agency, and you come to build a secure attachment with yourself and other.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and many other human experiences.
Integrating IFS, EFT, somatic and contemplative approaches, and mindfulness, the body begins to feel like a safe place, you experience more choice and agency, and you come to build a secure attachment with yourself and other.
You might be here because you're looking for relief — from the weight of what happened or went unmet in the past, the pull of old patterns, or a relationship that keeps hitting the same wall. Perhaps you feel at the mercy of your own emotions, exhausted by cycles you can't seem to break, and feeling out of touch with yourself and others. Maybe it's a relentless feeling of perfectionism or of being worn down by hypervigilance and worry about what's going to happen next.
I'm Kelly, and I work with individuals and LGBTQIA+ couples navigating relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and many other human experiences.
I'm also trained in Hakomi somatic-based approaches and bring lived experience to my practice.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, traumatic experiences and difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the way their identity is shaping their sense of self, with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and how this is impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate these challenges in a positive, strengths-based way to safely explore internal conflicts, reframe unhelpful thoughts and tune into deeper insights.
I'm also trained in Hakomi somatic-based approaches and bring lived experience to my practice.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, traumatic experiences and difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the way their identity is shaping their sense of self, with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and how this is impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate these challenges in a positive, strengths-based way to safely explore internal conflicts, reframe unhelpful thoughts and tune into deeper insights.
Using trauma-informed talk, somatic techniques, meditation, and interoception-building skills, we process triggers and stuck emotions.
Using Somatic EMDR, talk therapies, and mindfulness, we work so you can notice and regulate your nervous system, understand patterns, and cultivate self-compassion and self-worth by changing your inner narrative. As a firm believer in lasting change, I provide practical tools, homework, and resources to support your journey beyond sessions.
Using trauma-informed talk, somatic techniques, meditation, and interoception-building skills, we process triggers and stuck emotions.
Using Somatic EMDR, talk therapies, and mindfulness, we work so you can notice and regulate your nervous system, understand patterns, and cultivate self-compassion and self-worth by changing your inner narrative. As a firm believer in lasting change, I provide practical tools, homework, and resources to support your journey beyond sessions.
A good therapist will help 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.
A good therapist will help 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.
In 0ver 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and couples with many and varied issues. I work in a way that is strongly client centred, and emotionally focused. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance issues, food disorders, grief, child-hood trauma, uncertainty around sexuality and gender, around identity and self confidence/esteem. I work well with clients who are looking to change their lives and who are open to exploring their issues; to challenge their thinking and to examine what isn't working for them and to take practical steps to shift beyond where they are now.
In 0ver 25 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and couples with many and varied issues. I work in a way that is strongly client centred, and emotionally focused. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance issues, food disorders, grief, child-hood trauma, uncertainty around sexuality and gender, around identity and self confidence/esteem. I work well with clients who are looking to change their lives and who are open to exploring their issues; to challenge their thinking and to examine what isn't working for them and to take practical steps to shift beyond where they are now.
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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.