Trauma-Informed, Somatic Psychotherapy in Melbourne

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

in a supportive, inclusive space.

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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

    Talk therapy (Top‑Down): Uses words and thinking to understand your story. It can bring insight, but your body may stay stuck in old patterns.

    Somatic psychotherapy (Bottom‑Up): Focuses on what the body shows—breathing, posture and sensations. Trauma and stress sit in the nervous system, so we work 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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    We're LGBTIQA+ operated

    Owned & Operated, Gender Diverse and Queer Affirming always

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  • People who are neurodiverse

    We're Neurodiverse

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

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    We're Indigenous Owned

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

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    We support all relationships

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

    Supporting all relationship structures.

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About Lette

Welcome. I offer affirming, trauma-informed therapy for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed neurodivergence, and LGBTIQA+ communities. As an Indigenous Māori-European, queer, neurodivergent practitioner with lived experience of trauma and survival, I provide a space grounded in safety, authenticity, and relational care.

My approach is rooted in the belief that you are the expert of your own experience. I practice from a non-pathologising framework, meaning I don’t see you as a problem to be fixed. Together, we focus on understanding your nervous system, reducing overwhelm and masking fatigue, and building greater connection, regulation, and resilience.

Whether we meet in Thornbury or online across Australia, therapy moves at your pace.

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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-Doreen, 2023

  • “Lette’s, aware of living as a neurodiverse person who has tics, and lives with many effects and judgements in the world, living with AuDHD its nice to find a therapist who knows how this feels. Thanks, Lette, for creating a safeplace, and not having to explain to a therapist how this feels, they are non-judgemental, and non-ableist. I felt genuinely seen, heard and gained helpful insight and tools. I highly recommend them.”

    J O, 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.”

    Client Sunshine North 2023

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

    TJ, 2024 Middle Park.

  • We came to them for couples (3 people), ethical non-monogamy (ENM), and 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, They’re the best! thanks Lette.

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

  • When approaching another person, my fear was off the charts. I have been seeing lette now for over 3 years, they’re a person I count on. A person who has had so many intersectional areas that are the same as me. I have felt a person to walk with me through my darkest pain. No words are possible.

    RZ Coburg 2026

  • “Lette is an exceptional therapist. They create a safe place to connect and have allowed me to access therapy in more authentic ways. They took time to build a therapeutic relationship with me where I feel accepted. This was really important, as in the past I have masked a lot with therapists. I also believe Lette has so much wisdom and knows how to integrate somatic practices to support my goals. This never feels forced, but importantly, Lette knows how to challenge me to increase my capacity.” Diamond Creek Client 2026