I studied counselling and psychology and found counselling was the better fit for me. I was not drawn to the diagnostic, medical-model. I really connected with the relational approach. While studying, I also got into yoga and body work, and started noticing the connection between nervous system work and psychology.
That search led me to Somatic Experiencing and Dr Peter Levine's work — everything shifted from there, for my clients and for me. I've since trained directly with some of the world's leading SE teachers from the US, Canada and Europe, and I'm now part of the Australian assistant training team myself.
I understand complex, developmental trauma not just from study, but from personal experience. Many people have told me that after years of unhelpful therapy elsewhere, just two or three sessions with me have made a real difference.
What clients tell me most often isn't about technique — it's about how safe they feel in the room. I approach our conversations with warmth and honesty, allowing the process to unfold naturally. My ongoing personal and professional growth helps me stay grounded and present with you, even when things get tough. I am authentic, intuitive and always bring my humanity into my work.
See how I actually work →Nicole's patience, calm, and her ability to communicate in a way that built trust allowed me to process experiences safely and move more freely through life.
— Victoria, client"Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."
Dr. Peter Levine