Somatic Psychologists and Therapists in Templestowe, VIC

Lilach Yeshurun
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare. If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare. If you are reading this, you may be going through a difficult time. Perhaps you are feeling overwhelmed, experiencing anxiety or low mood, or simply sensing that life has become heavy and out of balance. Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
(03) 8400 0745 View (03) 8400 0745
Kawa - Kaveh Bevrani
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Serves Area
Kawa / Kaveh is a compassionate clinician with over seven years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges. He offers a calm, respectful, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, supported, and safe to explore what is holding them back. He works with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including relationship struggles, low self-esteem, the effects of past trauma, and ongoing stress. He has particular expertise in working with complex and developmental trauma, including experiences of childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Kawa / Kaveh is a compassionate clinician with over seven years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life challenges. He offers a calm, respectful, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel understood, supported, and safe to explore what is holding them back. He works with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties, including relationship struggles, low self-esteem, the effects of past trauma, and ongoing stress. He has particular expertise in working with complex and developmental trauma, including experiences of childhood abuse or neglect, sexual assault and domestic violence.
(03) 8771 5191 View (03) 8771 5191
Helen Telfer
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
(08) 9126 9357 View (08) 9126 9357
Bel Fin
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work draws on attachment, family systems, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, and emotionally focused approaches.
I specialise in relational therapy, focusing on understanding how our past experiences shape our present relationships - both with ourselves and others. I integrate attachment theory, Family systems, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and relationship therapy, to help you explore and shift the patterns that might be holding you back.
My work draws on attachment, family systems, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, and emotionally focused approaches.
I specialise in relational therapy, focusing on understanding how our past experiences shape our present relationships - both with ourselves and others. I integrate attachment theory, Family systems, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), psychodynamic and relationship therapy, to help you explore and shift the patterns that might be holding you back.
0430 113 633 View 0430 113 633
Sue Dawson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being.
My clients choose me when they “need to do something” about reclaiming their emotional wellbeing in response to issues of overwhelm, pain, stress, depression, anxiety and trauma, grief and loss, pre and post birth support, assistance with relationship issues, self-esteem and pain management. I offer you my interest, experience and passionate commitment.
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being.
My clients choose me when they “need to do something” about reclaiming their emotional wellbeing in response to issues of overwhelm, pain, stress, depression, anxiety and trauma, grief and loss, pre and post birth support, assistance with relationship issues, self-esteem and pain management. I offer you my interest, experience and passionate commitment.
(03) 8771 5614 View (03) 8771 5614
Rebecca Zeeman
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I currently have availability for adults seeking EMDR therapy. EMDR is the primary focus of my practice, and I work with people who are looking for a structured, evidence-based approach to processing trauma, distressing life experiences, and longstanding patterns that may be keeping them stuck. As an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, I work with adults experiencing the impacts of trauma. This may include trauma related to recent events, early life experiences, sexual assault, family violence, grief and loss, birth trauma, perinatal mental health difficulties, and OCD-related presentations.
I currently have availability for adults seeking EMDR therapy. EMDR is the primary focus of my practice, and I work with people who are looking for a structured, evidence-based approach to processing trauma, distressing life experiences, and longstanding patterns that may be keeping them stuck. As an Accredited EMDR Practitioner, I work with adults experiencing the impacts of trauma. This may include trauma related to recent events, early life experiences, sexual assault, family violence, grief and loss, birth trauma, perinatal mental health difficulties, and OCD-related presentations.
(03) 8400 0257 View (03) 8400 0257

More Therapists Nearby

Christina Kioulafas
Counsellor, PACFA
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Waitlist for new clients
Somatic therapy, nervous system reset, psychoeducation and talk therapy
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Somatic therapy, nervous system reset, psychoeducation and talk therapy
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
(03) 7003 2090 View (03) 7003 2090
Mairead Cleary
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Do you ever feel out of place in your world? That there's something that's not quite right? Have you ever considered that you might be trying to adjust to a world that's fundamentally flawed? That you might be seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world? And that you're not broken? I've seen many people struggle unnecessarily from trying to fit into a mould that doesn't make sense. With that comes anxiety, self-doubt, disconnection in relationships & wobbly self-esteem. Together we'll discover what your unique place in the world is, and how to inhabit it unapologetically.
Do you ever feel out of place in your world? That there's something that's not quite right? Have you ever considered that you might be trying to adjust to a world that's fundamentally flawed? That you might be seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world? And that you're not broken? I've seen many people struggle unnecessarily from trying to fit into a mould that doesn't make sense. With that comes anxiety, self-doubt, disconnection in relationships & wobbly self-esteem. Together we'll discover what your unique place in the world is, and how to inhabit it unapologetically.
(07) 5655 7491 View (07) 5655 7491
Ché Stevenson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
(03) 9118 9050 View (03) 9118 9050
Bell Integral Therapy
Social Worker, AASW
Northcote, VIC 3070
Founded by Allison Bell (MSW), the practice integrates contemporary neuroscience, trauma-informed interpersonal psychotherapy, somatic and nervous system-based approaches, mindfulness and attachment theory to help clients better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and build richer, more connected and purposeful lives.
Clients seek support for a wide range of concerns, including: Trauma and complex PTSD Anxiety and depression Grief and loss Relationship and attachment difficulties Burnout and workplace stress Self-esteem and identity concerns Emotional regulation and resilience Major life transitions Performance anxiety and high-performance challenges
Founded by Allison Bell (MSW), the practice integrates contemporary neuroscience, trauma-informed interpersonal psychotherapy, somatic and nervous system-based approaches, mindfulness and attachment theory to help clients better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and build richer, more connected and purposeful lives.
Clients seek support for a wide range of concerns, including: Trauma and complex PTSD Anxiety and depression Grief and loss Relationship and attachment difficulties Burnout and workplace stress Self-esteem and identity concerns Emotional regulation and resilience Major life transitions Performance anxiety and high-performance challenges
(03) 6315 9276 View (03) 6315 9276
Tara Scott
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Tara! I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er. I am authentically and unashamedly myself: silly, curious, kind, funny and warm.
Hi, I’m Tara! I am an Accredited Social Worker and Sex Therapist based in Magandjin/Brisbane and a proudly queer, non-binary, Autistic ADHD’er. I am authentically and unashamedly myself: silly, curious, kind, funny and warm.
(07) 2100 4155 View (07) 2100 4155
Irena Grigorian
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Keilor Downs, VIC 3038
Helping you feel calm, clear, and in control. Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR for professionals, individuals, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. With a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach Licensed Psychotherapist / Clinical Hypnotherapist Multilingual support In-person and online sessions Flexible hours, evening, and weekend appointments
Helping you feel calm, clear, and in control. Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR for professionals, individuals, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. With a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach Licensed Psychotherapist / Clinical Hypnotherapist Multilingual support In-person and online sessions Flexible hours, evening, and weekend appointments
(03) 8338 1971 View (03) 8338 1971
George Klein
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships.
Whatever you bring with you, I will meet you where you are. In our sessions, we move at a pace that feels right for you, using mind & body awareness to explore what is happening for you in the present. Over time, this embodiment work supports you to connect with yourself more fully, identify your needs and wants, and make the changes you want in your life.
I'm George (they/them), a Gestalt Therapist offering relational, somatic, process-oriented therapy for individuals, couples & relationships.
Whatever you bring with you, I will meet you where you are. In our sessions, we move at a pace that feels right for you, using mind & body awareness to explore what is happening for you in the present. Over time, this embodiment work supports you to connect with yourself more fully, identify your needs and wants, and make the changes you want in your life.
0452 454 556 View 0452 454 556
MSRCC - Specialist Relationship Therapists
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Malvern, VIC 3144
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?
0411 615 313 View 0411 615 313
Ella Graj
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Glen Huntly, VIC 3163
Using an EMDR framework, I integrate somatic, parts-based, and cognitive techniques tailored to your needs.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Using an EMDR framework, I integrate somatic, parts-based, and cognitive techniques tailored to your needs.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
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Bronte Purcell
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Melbourne, VIC 3000
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed approach, and I combine the modalities of somatic therapy and parts work.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed approach, and I combine the modalities of somatic therapy and parts work.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
(02) 5943 7272 View (02) 5943 7272
Lina Schonfeld
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
To ensure therapy meets each person's unique needs, I also integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based methods, including Circle of Security Parenting.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
To ensure therapy meets each person's unique needs, I also integrate evidence-based approaches such as ACT, somatic techniques, and attachment-based methods, including Circle of Security Parenting.
Hi, I’m Lina Schonfeld, Clinical Psychologist and founder of Inner Grove. I work with adults across Australia experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, life transitions, or persistent self doubt. Many of my clients feel stuck in repeating patterns or have tried therapy before and are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves rather than short term coping strategies.
(08) 7008 9620 View (08) 7008 9620
Tracey - Your Inner Light
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
This is achieved through a unique blend of talk therapy, meditation, art and other creative tools, mindful nutrition, menstrual cycle awareness, sound healing and somatic processing and support.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
This is achieved through a unique blend of talk therapy, meditation, art and other creative tools, mindful nutrition, menstrual cycle awareness, sound healing and somatic processing and support.
Hi! I'm a Holistic Counsellor, Sound Healing Practitioner and Nutrition, Health & Wellness Coach. I work with women and specialise in mind-body holistic wellbeing. My approach blends Psychology, Spirituality and Wellness with a social justice and systems lens. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.
(03) 7003 2423 View (03) 7003 2423
Clarity Health Care
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
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.
(03) 9448 8028 View (03) 9448 8028
Clarissa Martinez
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Brighton, VIC 3186
My counselling approach is evidence based primarily focusing on experiential and somatic based therapies.
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling, Neurofeedback therapy and Reiki.
My counselling approach is evidence based primarily focusing on experiential and somatic based therapies.
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling, Neurofeedback therapy and Reiki.
(03) 7003 2286 View (03) 7003 2286
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.