Reconnect your body, when your mind holds you looped and regulate your nervous system

in a supportive, inclusive space.

Sessions in Thornbury & Online.

Trauma-Informed, Somatic Psychotherapy

in Melbourne

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What is Somatic Psychotherapy?

While traditional talk therapy focuses on the mind, somatic psychotherapy acknowledges that our stories are also held within our bodies.

Trauma, stress, and systemic harm often leave our nervous systems stuck in cycles of fight, flight, or freeze.

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  • Explaining the Somatic Approach

    1. Talk Therapy vs. Somatic Psychotherapy

    The simplest way to explain this to a client is the direction of the healing:

    • Talk Therapy (Top-Down): We use words and logic to understand your story. It’s effective for gaining insight, but sometimes your "thinking brain" knows what to do while your "feeling body" stays stuck in old patterns.

    • Somatic Psychotherapy (Bottom-Up): We listen to the "story" your body is telling through your breath, posture, and sensations. Because trauma and stress are stored in the nervous system, we work directly with the body to release tension that words alone can’t reach.

  • The core philosophy is that "the body keeps the score"—meaning your nervous system stores the physical energy of past stress and trauma long after the event has ended.

    • Nervous System Regulation

    • Releasing "Stored" Trauma

    • Improved Emotional Resilience

    • Physical Pain Management

An Inclusive, Affirming Space

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    LGBTIQA+

    Owned & Operated, Gender Diverse and Queer Affirming always

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  • People who are neurodiverse

    Neurodiversity

    We know what it means to be neurodiverse person. We provide non-pathologising support, ADHD & Autistic affirming support.

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    Indigenous Owned Therapy

    We’re Indigenous, Aboriginal-owned and operated, with a culturally safe practice.

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  • All Relationships

    Ethical Non- Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relationships. Kin, Chosen Families, Couples.

    Supporting all relationship structures.

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About Lette

My approach is deeply rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience.

I practice a non-pathologising approach to therapy, meaning I don’t see you as a “problem" to be fixed. Whether we meet at my practice in Thornbury or online, our focus is on building safety and resilience in your unique nervous system..

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Client Reviews

  • “If you’ve experienced other types of psychotherapy, take a moment to appreciate the support Lette truly provides. Somatic Psychotherapy sees you as a whole person Thanks so much, Lette and your practice — you’re terrific.”

    KW-Dooren, 2024

  • “Lette’s, aware of neurodiverse feelings, as person who has tics, and lives with many effects being AuDHD its nice to find a therapist who knows how this feels Thanks Lette, for creating a safe, and not having to explain to a therapist how this feels, She creates a non-judgemental space. I felt genuinely seen, heard and gained helpful insight and tools. I highly recommend them.”

    JO, Fitzroy 2025

  • “Lette’s a supportive and professional therapist, who created a safe, non-judgemental space. I felt genuinely seen, heard and gained helpful insight and tools. I highly recommend them.”

    Mary. Sunshine North 2023

  • Lette, has the rare ability to be both professional, knowledgeable, as well as being a human person, who is grounding to be around. She creates a safe and supportive space and has helped me to grow and develop greater awareness and resilience. I genuinely value their approach and the progress I am have made is leaps and bounds from other counsellors.

    TJ, 2024. Middle Park.

  • We came to them for couples (3 people) ethical-non-monogamy ENM-polyamory. We went to other therapists - who we had to explain what it meant- Whereas Lette - she knows, has lived a life and nothing is made to feel off the cards, or judged, made to feel fear or shame - we all commented she’s the best! thanks Lette. you're a gem!

    Lu, Ge,& Jase - 2025 Narooma, NSW.