Sound Therapy & Gongs
Rest in the deep, resonant sound and vibration of the Gong
THE SOUND WITHIN
Six People. Six Months. Six Sound Gatherings.
Supported by Sound, Somatic & Soul Journeying.
An invitation to slow down, listen inward and explore what unfolds when we make time for ourselves and connect with others.
Beginning in November 2026, The Sound Within is an intimate, six-month programme held at my home studio in the Dandenong Ranges.
More than a sound healing session, The Sound Within is an invitation to use sound as a vehicle for reflection, meditation, curiosity and journeying inward.
Across six monthly gatherings, a small, consistent group will have the opportunity to explore sound, somatic awareness and connection over time.
More than a sound session
A single sound experience can be a wonderful opportunity to pause and listen. But what happens when we return to the same space, meet with the same people and allow each gathering to become part of a wider journey?
The Sound Within offers a different way of exploring sound. Rather than attending a one-off session, you'll be part of a closed group of six people meeting monthly over six months.
Each gathering will have its own theme, creating an opportunity to explore different aspects of our inner worlds. There is time to arrive, settle into the experience, listen to the sound and reflect on what you notice.
Over time, familiarity and connection can develop naturally, without pressure to share or experience anything in a particular way.
The person behind the sound
I'm Suzanne, an Irish-born Sound Therapist with over a decade of experience in Sound Therapy and running Sound Group Programs. I am also a Somatic IFS Psychotherapist and have been living in Australia for 15 years, with the past two and a half years spent in the Dandenong Ranges — a place and landscape I absolutely love.
I come from a family of artists, singers and musicians, and music and sound have been part of my world for many years. I've been playing gongs for years and work with gongs, crystal singing bowls and other instruments to create immersive sound experiences.
I also bring my Irish heritage and the wisdom I carry from it into this work. I don't teach Irish ancestry; rather, it is something I experience as an inner knowing that finds expression through my voice and the instruments I play.
When I use my voice during a session, I feel I am channelling sound vibration and a kind of wisdom that lives within my body and moves through me. I offer this as a gift to those who come to experience the sound.
My work weaves together sound, somatic awareness and opportunities for personal exploration. I'm interested in how sound, supported by somatic practices and a safe-enough environment, can offer us another way to slow down, become curious and get to know ourselves.
What happens during a gathering?
Each gathering begins with Somatic Resourcing — time to arrive, orient to the environment and notice what helps you feel supported. We'll explore options for looking after yourself during the experience, so you can engage in a way that feels right for you.
From there, we'll move into a Gong & Sound Experience, working with the resonance of the gongs, crystal singing bowls, voice and other instruments.
Sound affects everyone differently. You might notice physical sensations, emotions, thoughts or images, or you may simply enjoy resting and listening. There is no right way to experience sound and no particular outcome you need to achieve.
You're welcome to keep your eyes open, change position, take a break or step outside whenever you need to.
We'll leave time at the end to reorient, reflect and integrate before returning to everyday life.
Between gatherings, you'll have a monthly reflection to explore in your own time. These are invitations for curiosity, not tasks to complete.
Six gatherings. Six themes.
Each month offers a different starting point for exploration. The themes are invitations rather than expectations, and we'll allow each gathering to unfold without needing to reach a particular outcome.
November — Arriving
Coming Home to Yourself
Our opening gathering is an opportunity to meet one another, become familiar with the space and begin our journey together. We'll open the circle, explore intentions and make time to arrive.
Reflection: What happens when I give myself permission to stop and listen?
December — Grounding
Finding Your Own Rhythm
An exploration of the body, the earth, support and steadiness. What helps us feel grounded and connected to ourselves?
Reflection: What helps me feel connected to myself?
January — Listening
Beyond the Noise
An invitation to explore stillness and curiosity, and to listen without needing to find an answer.
Reflection: What might I notice when I stop trying to find an answer?
February — Balance
Making Room for All of Yourself
Exploring the relationship between effort and rest, doing and being, holding on and letting go.
Reflection: Where might I be ready to make more room for myself?
March — Connection
Belonging Without Losing Yourself
Exploring connection with ourselves, others and the natural world, while recognising the importance of boundaries and remaining true to ourselves.
Reflection: What does it mean to belong while remaining true to myself?
April — Integration
Carrying the Journey Forward
Our closing gathering offers time to reflect on the journey, revisit what we've explored and consider what we want to carry forward.
Reflection: What do I want to carry forward from this journey?
A shared altar
Throughout the six months, we'll create an altar together. At each gathering, you'll be invited to bring a small object connected to the monthly theme and place it on the altar with your own intention.
The objects will remain in place, untouched, throughout the programme. As the months unfold, the altar will become part of our shared journey, and we'll return to it during our closing circle in April.
There is no need to bring anything elaborate or explain the meaning of your object unless you choose to.
Who is this for?
The Sound Within may appeal to you if you're curious about sound beyond simply listening to music, enjoy time for reflection, or want to explore a different way of connecting with yourself.
You might be interested in sound, meditation, somatic awareness or personal exploration. Or perhaps you simply feel drawn to the gongs and want to give yourself time to experience them.
No previous experience with sound therapy, meditation or somatic practices is needed.
You don't need to arrive knowing what you're looking for. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to make time for yourself and respect the shared nature of the group.
Programme details
Dates and times
Friday evenings, 6.30 pm–8.30 pm
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Friday 20 November 2026
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Friday 11 December 2026
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Friday 22 January 2027
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Friday 19 February 2027
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Friday 19 March 2027
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Friday 16 April 2027
Location: Home studio in Selby, the Dandenong Ranges, Victoria.
Full location details will be provided to confirmed participants.
Group size: Six people. This is a closed group, with the same participants meeting throughout the six months.
Investment: $555 for the complete six-month programme.
Payment option: Afterpay available.
Your place is for the full programme, rather than individual gatherings. Please check that you're available for all six dates before booking. If you miss a gathering, your place will remain yours and won't be filled by another participant.
This will be the only The Sound Within programme running at my home studio during this six-month period. Places cannot be transferred or exchanged.
Cancellation policy
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Cancellations made at least two weeks before the programme begins receive a 90% refund, less applicable administration fees.
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Cancellations made at least one week before the programme begins receive a 50% refund.
Please get in touch if you need to discuss a cancellation.
An invitation to listen within
Six people. Six months. Six sound gatherings.
A regular opportunity to pause, listen, explore and reconnect — with sound, with yourself and with others.
If you're curious about being part of this first The Sound Within programme, I'd love you to join us.
There are six places available.
If you have questions before booking, you're welcome to get in touch.
The Sound Within is a facilitated sound and personal exploration programme. It is not a substitute for individual psychotherapy or medical care
Trauma-Sensitive Sound Therapy, Gong Therapy & Nervous System Support in Melbourne
Sound Therapy is a somatic, trauma-sensitive approach that uses vibration, frequency, and resonance to support the nervous system in returning to balance — and the body in feeling more at home within itself.
It can be offered as a standalone session or integrated alongside psychotherapy and other therapeutic work, and is particularly suited to those who find it difficult to access rest, regulation, or emotional processing through talk-based approaches alone.
About My Training & Experience
I began my Sound Journey at Echoes Chamber in Perth. Then I decided to continue my studies and did a Diploma in Sound Therapy (Sound Healing Academy in the UK) and have trained extensively in Gong Therapy through years of 1:1 mentorship and direct experiential practice — developing a nuanced understanding of its emotional, physical, and psychological dimensions. My mentor was Paul Ford who is the owner of
My work integrates sound therapy with trauma-informed psychotherapy, somatic approaches, and nervous system regulation, drawing on both clinical training and lived experience of this work.
What Is Sound Therapy?
Sound Therapy uses instruments such as gongs, singing bowls, and resonant frequency-based tools to support the body and mind in shifting out of stress states and into regulation.
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nervous system regulation and relaxation
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stress reduction and emotional release
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grounding and body awareness
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integration of therapeutic or psychedelic experiences
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reduction of mental overwhelm and overthinking
Sound works through vibration and resonance, supporting the body's natural capacity to reorganise and settle.
Trauma-Sensitive Sound Therapy
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chronic stress or burnout
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emotional suppression or overwhelm
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trauma-related activation
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anxiety or nervous system dysregulation
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physical tension held in the body
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