I support people to move beyond survival into extraordinary thriving lives

About Addy

I am a somatic psychotherapist, providing individual, relationship and group therapy.

My work focuses on all aspects of love, sex, sexuality, empowerment, vitality, creativity, personal & interpersonal relationships, and physical, mental & emotional health and wellbeing.

I am passionate about supporting individuals, couples and groups to grow beyond survival into extraordinary thriving lives.

Professional

I am a PACFA Accredited psychotherapist with a post-graduate Diploma and Masters degree in Counselling.

I am a trained trauma therapist, working with EMDR, Flash, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, and Emotionally Focused Therapy.

My relationship work includes accreditations in Gottman Relational Therapy, Bowen Family Systems Therapy, Wheel of Consent, & Sex, Love and Relationship coaching.

I also have tertiary qualifications in gender philosophy, art and language.

I have focused my ongoing professional development in the fields of trauma, somatics, relationships, emotional management, ethical non-monogamy, queer experience, addiction, family violence, and behaviour change.

I have worked extensively as a therapist in the fields of personal, relationship, and family counselling.

My work history includes years spent in criminal law, drug & alcohol recovery, supporting families of people with addictions, and group facilitation.

Personal

I adore spending time in nature and gardens

getting back to my soul

moving my body

I love to dance and tune in with musical rhythms

My fascination with and compassion for human beings drives my passion to support people

I deeply understand and empathise with what it means to be human, with all the struggles, challenges joys, & pleasures that come with it

Parenthood

I am the mother of a son and daughter who have been my great teachers. My journey as a parent has taken me through some of the most incredible, memorable experiences of my life.

As with all life journeys, parenthood has brought with it many challenges and learning curves. I am grateful for this experience and deeply believe that it has enriched my understanding of human relationships.

Learning

I have a lust for learning that is reflected in my diverse studies. I have studied fine arts, gender, philosophy, patternmaking, dressmaking, linguistics, literature, tarot, astrology, ancient civilisations, feminism, sociology, horticulture, permaculture, psychology, counselling, addiction, relationships, sex & sexuality, somatics, consent, knitting, deep ecology & the Alexander technique.

I experience true delight in supporting people through their personal transformations