Discover the benefits of Somatic Psychotherapy

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Traditional talk therapy focuses primarily on thoughts, emotions, and behaviours through conversation. While this can be helpful, it often remains in the thinking mind, relying on logic and words to process experiences. Somatic Psychotherapy, on the other hand, works with the body as well as the mind, recognising that many of our responses to stress, trauma, and emotions are stored in the body, not just in our thoughts.

What is Somatic Counselling and polyvagal therapy?

Why is it different?

In Somatic Psychotherapy, the body can heal itself. Just as a cut on your hand heals naturally, your nervous system also knows how to return to a state of calm and connection. However, after a stressful or traumatic event, this balance may not always restore itself.

While traditional talk therapy may not always address deep, physical responses, Somatic Psychotherapy helps by focusing on body sensations, movement, and breath to release stored stress and tension.

Holistic, Trauma-Informed Counselling in your local area

locations - Preston, Reservoir, Northcote & Thornbury

A little more about Lette…

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As an LGBTQIA+ Owned Counsellor, Maori Indigenous with ties to Kin Mob Therapist, I am a Somatically trained trauma Therapist with over 10+ years of therapeutic experience. I have been practicing Hypnotherapy for over 10 years, and in the last 5 more years in counselling, with over 25 years in leadership and Development - teaching Adult Learning outcomes and HR practices.

Discover Somatic Psychotherapy Benefits

  1. Somatic Therapy & Polyvagal Counselling (Healing trauma through awareness of neuroception and body-based approaches)

  2. LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy (Safe, inclusive therapy for all identities)

  3. Neurodiverse Spicy Aware Affirming Counselling (Support for ADHD, ADD, AuDHD, autism, and neurodivergent individuals) & Safe Indigenous-Informed Therapy (Supporting connection to culture and identity).

Just like the moons and like the suns with the certainty of the tides, just like the hopes springing high; still I RISE!
— Maya Angelou

Are you ready to start your journey?