Namaste, I am Jaya — a somatic-experiential-creative therapist and Psychodramatist specialising in working with people who have experienced complex, developmental, or relational trauma accumulated over years.

Here is a short introduction that gives you a feel for who I am,  how I work, and if I might be the right kind of therapeutic support for you.

Watch : Video Introduction →

If you have spent years trying to understand yourself and recognise something of your experience below, you are not alone.

✓  Cognitively aware of your challenges, but your body is left behind

✓  Exhausted from trying to be perfect and needing support to foster congruence

✓  Tired of fighting with your fear and curious to understand what it is protecting

✓  Seeking practical tools for daily life, not just therapy insights that fade over time

✓  Weighed down by shame, self-doubt, or guilt, which shows up everywhere

✓  Unconsciously reinforcing coping patterns that feel immobilising

Wherever you are on your journey, I appreciate your courage in seeking support.

Read: Client Experiences→

YOU ARE AT THE RIGHT PLACE IF

You have been self-critical and unsettled with your coping (survival) strategies; this video illustrates that our instinctive responses make complete sense. Survival responses aren't character flaws. They're the mind-heart-body doing exactly what it has learned.

Watch : My Coping Responses Make Sense →

I work with people living with the effects of complex, developmental and relational trauma, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis of C-PTSD. My practice is culturally attuned and welcomes neurodivergent, disabled, gender-diverse and culturally diverse people. I draw from body-led therapy, creative practices and Psychodrama to explore how trauma and protective responses continue to be held and communicated through the body.

If you are wondering what 'Psychodrama' actually means in practice? This video shows how it gives shape to your inner experiences.

Watch: How I Integrate Psychodrama →

My approach emphasises deep listening, embodied experience, resourcing and integration—making space for the body to become part of the therapeutic process.

PRACTICE FOCUS

In the sensitive terrain of complex trauma, I focus on slowing down and making space—honouring the importance of relational safety, somatic resourcing and psychoeducation while gently supporting the body to move out of stuckness.

Watch : A neuro-biological paradigm to Therapy →

We can work together through Individual Therapy, Therapeutic Groups, Integration Lab or Duo Space. 

To decide what maybe supportive, you may look at a suitability chart here.

📍 In Person at Fairfield (3078) and Preston (3072) in Melbourne's northern suburbs

NEXT STEPS

The free consultation to discuss your specific needs and whether I am a good fit. Book A Free 15-Minute Video Consultation →

Choosing a therapist is hard — this video walks through what actually matters, so you can make the decision with more clarity and less guesswork.

Watch: What To Look For When Searching For A Therapist →