Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in North Melbourne, VIC

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Kelsey Crosling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Mental Health Occupational Therapist offering support for adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, with a special interest in working with parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and across the parenting journey. I am currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Perinatal Mental Health and have experience working across public and private mental health services, as well as alongside NDIS participants.
I am a Mental Health Occupational Therapist offering support for adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges, with a special interest in working with parents during pregnancy, postpartum, and across the parenting journey. I am currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Perinatal Mental Health and have experience working across public and private mental health services, as well as alongside NDIS participants.
0487 677 954 View 0487 677 954
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Eden Dwyer
Psychologist, PsyBA General
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Eden draws on a variety of evidence-based interventions designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing, including somatic strategies, EMDR and parts work.
Eden is a queer- and neuro-affirming psychologist who centers curiosity and compassion in their work. They provide support for those interested in exploring their identity and those struggling with a range of concerns, including gender dysphoria, Autism and ADHD, personality vulnerabilities, trauma and dissociation, self-esteem challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.
Eden draws on a variety of evidence-based interventions designed to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing, including somatic strategies, EMDR and parts work.
Eden is a queer- and neuro-affirming psychologist who centers curiosity and compassion in their work. They provide support for those interested in exploring their identity and those struggling with a range of concerns, including gender dysphoria, Autism and ADHD, personality vulnerabilities, trauma and dissociation, self-esteem challenges, and interpersonal difficulties.
0447 948 094 View 0447 948 094
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Ellen Dereve
Counsellor, MC
North Melbourne, VIC 3051
I am an expert in helping my clients (individuals and couples) to develop and practice effective long-term strategies to tackle their concerns. I provide my clients with a range of practical tools and techniques, which helps them to achieve and maintain their desired outcomes. My clients start changing their circumstances very early in the therapeutic process.
I am an expert in helping my clients (individuals and couples) to develop and practice effective long-term strategies to tackle their concerns. I provide my clients with a range of practical tools and techniques, which helps them to achieve and maintain their desired outcomes. My clients start changing their circumstances very early in the therapeutic process.
(03) 8771 4644 View (03) 8771 4644
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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
I like the therapy room to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy working with teens and adults struggling with a range of issues, no matter how complex or longstanding. I am also culturally sensitive and LGBTIQA+ inclusive. I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Jules Piccinin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work especially with men, adolescents, and young adults who may find it hard to talk openly about emotions, stress, or past experiences. I work at a pace that feels right for you, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and choice. My work is grounded in Gestalt therapy and focuses on what’s happening in the here and now — in your thoughts, feelings, body, and relationships. I support clients to notice patterns that often develop in response to earlier experiences and how these patterns can show up as stress, emotional shutdown, anger, anxiety, or feeling stuck.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can show up as you are. I work especially with men, adolescents, and young adults who may find it hard to talk openly about emotions, stress, or past experiences. I work at a pace that feels right for you, with a strong focus on safety, trust, and choice. My work is grounded in Gestalt therapy and focuses on what’s happening in the here and now — in your thoughts, feelings, body, and relationships. I support clients to notice patterns that often develop in response to earlier experiences and how these patterns can show up as stress, emotional shutdown, anger, anxiety, or feeling stuck.
(03) 8372 0545 View (03) 8372 0545
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Nick Chien-Hung Koyang
Counsellor, AASW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
0468 863 690 View 0468 863 690
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Louise O'Dwyer
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a supportive, nurturing therapist helping people resolve anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, depression, the effects of trauma and many other difficulties and concerns. I love my work and I take great pleasure witnessing people strengthen their lives as they gain support and clarity. I am passionate about helping people deepen awareness, increase well-being and growth, and experience fulfilling lives.
I am a supportive, nurturing therapist helping people resolve anxiety, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, depression, the effects of trauma and many other difficulties and concerns. I love my work and I take great pleasure witnessing people strengthen their lives as they gain support and clarity. I am passionate about helping people deepen awareness, increase well-being and growth, and experience fulfilling lives.
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Reset & Grow Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
Magda's clients vary from well-seasoned in therapy to these who never worked with a psychologist before. Many are experiencing a major life transition such as geographical relocation, relationship breakdown/dissatisfaction or a career transition. It is her vision and passion to facilitate individuals, couples and families in connect to their values, learning practical tools to cope with life's challenges more effectively, and live happier and more meaningful lives. She specialises in providing services to culturally and linguistically diverse clients, LGBTQI clients, and clients who identify as religious and/or spiritual.
(03) 9069 9783 View (03) 9069 9783
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Dr Daniel Shaw
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with kind, intelligent, and reflective individuals who, despite their outward achievements, feel trapped by unhelpful patterns and past experiences. My clients often feel a sense of being lost, broken, or tainted. They may struggle with chronic self-doubt and the belief that they are not worthy of a fulfilling life. They are looking to move from a place of simply surviving to a life of meaning and purpose.
I work with kind, intelligent, and reflective individuals who, despite their outward achievements, feel trapped by unhelpful patterns and past experiences. My clients often feel a sense of being lost, broken, or tainted. They may struggle with chronic self-doubt and the belief that they are not worthy of a fulfilling life. They are looking to move from a place of simply surviving to a life of meaning and purpose.
(03) 9969 2190 View (03) 9969 2190
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Carl Castle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
(03) 7003 2968 View (03) 7003 2968
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Alison Morris
Occupational Therapist
Serves Area
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
I have extensive experience in supporting young people, adults and families with a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, PMDD, biopolar disorder, trauma, life transitions, and work-life balance. This includes individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and people who identify as gender diverse or neurodivergent.
I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches but have a special interest in using somatic / sensory-based approaches alongside traditional talk therapies to support the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
I have extensive experience in supporting young people, adults and families with a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, PMDD, biopolar disorder, trauma, life transitions, and work-life balance. This includes individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and people who identify as gender diverse or neurodivergent.
(03) 8338 1491 View (03) 8338 1491
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Chrissy Clarke
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to forming a collaborative relationship where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My intention is for you to feel comfortable sharing your inner world and personal concerns. I also seek to understand you through a holistic lens, as I recognise the importance of mind, body and spirit in our overall wellbeing.
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy.
At the heart of my practice is a commitment to forming a collaborative relationship where you feel seen, heard, and understood. My intention is for you to feel comfortable sharing your inner world and personal concerns. I also seek to understand you through a holistic lens, as I recognise the importance of mind, body and spirit in our overall wellbeing.
(03) 9118 9058 View (03) 9118 9058
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Jess Mackenzie
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
(03) 8372 0590 View (03) 8372 0590
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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
As an experienced therapist, Casey has worked in a range of diverse settings with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Through this experience, Casey has developed a deep understanding of what it means to be human, forming her view that we are unique and complex beings with a desire for connection with self and others, even if this feels difficult.
This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
As an experienced therapist, Casey has worked in a range of diverse settings with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Through this experience, Casey has developed a deep understanding of what it means to be human, forming her view that we are unique and complex beings with a desire for connection with self and others, even if this feels difficult.
(03) 7003 2898 View (03) 7003 2898
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Natalie Anderson - Open Circle Wellbeing
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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. ​
(03) 5910 1103 View (03) 5910 1103
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Alexandra Scoleri
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Serves Area
In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body ( somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change.
I see clients as unique individuals with complex and fascinating minds, rather than a prescribed diagnostic category. Through integrative psychotherapy, I combine a range of complementary therapeutic modalities to create tailored treatments plans and include the body, emotions and therapeutic relationship in the therapeutic process.
In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body ( somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change.
I see clients as unique individuals with complex and fascinating minds, rather than a prescribed diagnostic category. Through integrative psychotherapy, I combine a range of complementary therapeutic modalities to create tailored treatments plans and include the body, emotions and therapeutic relationship in the therapeutic process.
(03) 9827 0302 View (03) 9827 0302
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Seamus John Mullins
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
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Zoë uses an integrative evidenced based intuitive approach incorporating psychosexual, psychodynamic & somatic practice models.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
Zoë uses an integrative evidenced based intuitive approach incorporating psychosexual, psychodynamic & somatic practice models.
Zoë is a registered & experienced Clinical Sexologist, Psychosexual Therapist, Sex & Relationship Therapist, the founder & principal practitioner of Sex-EQ with over 25 years psychotherapeutic experience. She can support you with issues regarding sex, sexuality, relationships, dating & sexually related mental health concerns. Do you desire enhanced trust, connection, communication, eroticism, vitality, safe sexual play, or to feel more connected to your body or find greater life purpose? Zoë offers years of wisdom, knowledge, & useful tools to help you enrich or transform your life within a safe, sex-positive, empathic space.
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Cristina Jimenez
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070
I am currently studying Somatic Experiencing - Advanced.
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
I am currently studying Somatic Experiencing - Advanced.
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
(03) 7003 2675 View (03) 7003 2675
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Michelle Downs
Social Worker, AMHSW
Tecoma, VIC 3160
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.
(03) 5905 7112 View (03) 5905 7112
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.