Trauma Psychologist & Somatic Therapist in Brisbane
Helping people experiencing complex trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and dissociation through an integrative, trauma-informed approach grounded in somatic therapy, embodiment, and relational healing.
How Trauma Affects the Nervous System
Whether you have been exposed to acute trauma from a recent incident, ongoing chronic trauma, or complex trauma starting in childhood, you may relate to any of the following:
- feeling constantly on edge
- shutting down emotionally
- chronic shame or self-criticism
- difficulty feeling safe in relationships
- shifting between fight, flight, freeze or fawn states
- numbness or dissociation
- exhaustion from staying in survival mode
In my own personal healing journey and clinical work, I have found that resolving the impact trauma has on the nervous system requires more than cognitive insight alone. Working with the body, nervous system and emotions plays an essential role in trauma recovery. Relational healing occurs when therapy is grounded in emotional safety, attunement and presence, and I am able to provide these because I have done my own trauma work.
My Work in Trauma
I support people who have experienced:
- Complex trauma / CPTSD
- Religious trauma
- Attachment trauma
- PTSD & trauma recovery
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic stress, overwhelm & burnout
- Nervous system dysregulation
- Dissociation & emotional shutdown
- Relationship difficulties
Here is a brief overview of the therapies I incorporate into my work:
- Somatic psychotherapy
- Parts work / IFS therapy
- EMDR
- Polyvagal approach
- Mindfulness
- Gottman couples therapy
Get in Touch
My office is based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane and I also offer online appointments to clients around Australia. If you’re considering therapy, you’re welcome to get in touch to see whether working together feels like a good fit.