Many people come to see me feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and like the world has become too much. Often they have already spent a long time talking about their problems, and while that has helped to a point, something still feels stuck.
In our sessions, I pay close attention to how you speak, your pace, your posture, and what is happening in your body, not just the words you are saying.
We work somatically, paying attention to the nervous system and the different parts of you that hold your experiences, using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework alongside approaches that gently process trauma and limiting beliefs.
Your story is always welcome, but you do not need to retell or relive everything in order for healing to occur.
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My background is in psychotherapy, and my work is now primarily informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic IFS, and Advanced Integrative Therapy (AIT). I also offer psychedelic integration, sound therapy, breathwork, workshops, and somatic-based learning spaces in Melbourne and online.
​Sanctuary of Embodied Therapies
FOSTERING SELF LEADERSHIP & EMBODIED SELF ENERGY
Led with Compassion, Courage & Curiosity
"When you understand that you are not sick or defective and instead see that you merely have a part playing an extreme role, you'll feel relieved and comforted"
- Richard Schwartz
HOW THIS WORK CAN HELP YOU
If you have already tried traditional therapies and still feel like something deeper needs attention, this way of working may feel different.
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Rather than trying to analyse or fix what is wrong, we become curious about what is happening inside you and learn how to work with it gently and respectfully.
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This often helps people move through emotions without becoming overwhelmed or shut down, understand long-standing patterns in a new way, and begin to shift beliefs and responses that have felt stuck for years.
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The work is non-pathologising. Nothing inside you is seen as broken. Instead, we approach your inner world with curiosity, compassion, and care.
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You are supported by a practitioner who is trauma-trained and experienced in working with a wide range of concerns, including:
Trauma & Attachment Wounds
Physical, Emotional & Psychological Abuse
Anxiety & Depression
Chronic Illness & Autoimmune Concerns
Neglect & Abandonement
Guilt, Shame & Self Criticism
Migrants living away from home
Spiritual Emergency , Spiritual Concerns & Existential Anxiety
Integrating Psychedelic Experiences
Intergenerational Trauma, Ancestral, Legacy and Cultural Burdens
My intention is to offer a grounded and compassionate space where you can slow down and begin to notice what is happening inside you, at a pace that feels manageable.
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic IFS sits at the heart of my work. It is a gentle, non-pathologising approach that helps us understand the different parts of you that developed to cope, protect, and carry your life experiences.
Through this lens, we learn how to relate to these parts with curiosity rather than judgment, allowing healing to happen without force or pressure.
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In our work together you may find yourself:
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Understanding long-held patterns in a new way
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Moving through emotions without becoming overwhelmed or shut down
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Softening old beliefs and responses that no longer serve you
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Feeling more connected to your body and your internal experience
While IFS provides the foundation, sessions may also include somatic awareness, breath, sound, or other gentle practices where helpful. These are not separate therapies, but supportive ways of helping you connect more deeply with yourself.
You are not asked to push, perform, or retell everything that has happened to you. Instead, we work with what is present, allowing your system to guide the process.
WHAT TO EXPECT IF WE WORK TOGETHER
Working with Me
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Our work begins with an initial consultation. This is a chance for us to meet, for you to share what is bringing you to therapy, and for us to see whether this way of working feels right for you.
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If you choose to continue, sessions are guided by what is happening for you week to week rather than a fixed structure. We work at a pace that feels manageable, paying attention to your nervous system, your body, and the different parts of you that hold your experiences.
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While Internal Family Systems (IFS) , Somatic IFS and Somatic Awareness form the foundation of my work, sessions may also include sound, breath, or other supportive practices where helpful. These are simply ways of helping you connect more deeply with yourself and process what is held beneath words.
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Some people choose to focus primarily on one approach, while others naturally move between them over time. Together we find what feels most supportive for you.
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At times, I may offer simple reflections or gentle practices for you to consider between sessions. These are always invitations, never expectations, and are simply ways of helping you stay connected to the work in your everyday life.
The pace of our work is guided by you. Your feedback is important, and we adjust as needed so the process feels manageable and supportive.
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This is not short-term, strategy-based counselling. Rather than focusing only on behaviours or quick solutions, we pay attention to what is happening inside you and allow change to happen from there.
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Over time, this helps you understand yourself more clearly and respond to life from a place that feels more steady and connected.
