I welcome individuals from all walks of life who have been impacted by trauma. This includes those who have experienced vicarious trauma within the mental health system, adults who endured childhood abuse, and anyone who identifies as a trauma victim, survivor, or thriver. I have a particular focus on supporting those with epigenetic based trauma or pre-verbal sexual abuse experiences.
Welcome Home
I understand that finding the right support when you've experienced trauma or complex- PTSD can feel overwhelming. Perhaps you've been told that healing isn't fully possible, or that you'll need therapy indefinitely.
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If you've ever felt a sense of hopelessness or heard words that diminished your capacity to heal, please know that your feelings are valid, and there is indeed hope.
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As a trauma specialist on the Gold Coast, my approach is built on compassion, collaboration, and building the hurt persons innate strength. I believe that all people are the expert of their own experiences, and my role as a trauma therapist is to walk alongside you as a team.
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This bottom-up approach recognises the powerful connection between your physical sensations and your emotional well-being, allowing for profound and lasting change.
I work with my clients at a pace that feels secure and manageable for them. I hold a deep belief in the human body's remarkable ability as a prediction machine and healing machine.
You are not alone in this journey. Your experiences are valid, and you are so much more than any label.
It would be an honour to connect with you and explore how we can work together towards your healing and well-being here on the Gold Coast.
Body-Centered Trauma Therapy for Deeper Healing
How I help people discover a parth to healing from trauma
The four stages:
Building a Foundation of Trust and Skills
Our initial focus will be on creating a safe and trusting space where you feel comfortable and understood. This involves getting to know each other at your own pace. We'll also begin to explore and build foundational skills that will be incredibly valuable throughout your healing process, preparing you for deeper trauma processing when you're ready.
Gently Strengthening Your Nervous System
We can work on building resilience within your nervous system, helping it to feel safer and more regulated. One gentle yet powerful approach we can use is Somatic Hypnotherapy. This technique can help reset your vagus nerve, which plays a key role in your body's stress response. By working with your body's sensations, Somatic Hypnotherapy can help to shift uncomfortable physical feelings associated with trauma, like tightness or heaviness, in a warmer and swifter way. This can also enhance the effectiveness of other powerful tools like Havening Techniques, which are renowned for processing trauma. The goal is to help you release trauma from your body and "felt sense" without needing to dissociate or further disconnect from your experiences.
Powerful Tools for Deeper Healing
For some traumatic experiences, more targeted approaches can be incredibly effective. We can explore powerful tools such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Brainspotting, and Havening Techniques. These methods are designed to help you process and integrate challenging memories and experiences, allowing you to come to terms with them in a profound way.
