Welcome, I'm Jaya — a somatic-experiential-creative therapist and Psychodramatist specialising in working with people who have experienced complex, developmental, or relational trauma accumulated over years, not from a single occurrence.

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 see yourself in any of the phrases below, I see you as you are.

✓ Intellectually aware of your challenges, but your body hasn't yet caught up

✓ Exhausted from trying to be perfect and need tools that foster congruence

✓ Tired of fighting with your fear and wish to understand what lies underneath

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

✓ Weighed Down by Shame 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 can't seem to find a resolution, this video illustrates why 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 companion clients with or without the formal diagnosis of C-PTSD with co-occurring hardships [eg. disordered eating, neurodiversity, race, disability, gender identity etc.], integrating body-based therapies, creative modalities, and Psychodrama approaches to work with trauma imprinted in your body. 

Many of my current clients convey having been in traditional talk therapy or CBT for over 3-5 years before they turn towards me and feel understood.

Wondering what 'Psychodrama' actually means in practice? This video shows how it gives your inner experiences a shape, watch: How I Integrate Psychodrama →

PRACTICE FOCUS

Many therapeutic approaches may not effectively cater to the sensitive terrain of complex trauma, where pace, relational safety, somatic resourcing and psychoeducation play a significant role.

I focus on learning to pause and make space. By slowing down and stepping back, we can nudge the body out of survival mode. My approach emphasises attending, resourcing and integration.

Here is an explainer of what it means to attune to our mammalian body, watch, A neuro-biological paradigm to Therapy →

If Shame feels so all-consuming, and why following the way most of us have been taught to deal with it makes it worse, not better. Watch: Understanding Shame →

If you've only ever done talk therapy, I  explain what is distinct about being body-led, watch: What Progress looks like in Body-Based Modalities →

Not sure what 'Creative Modalities' means — or worried it sounds like an art class? This video speaks to how creative processes work in a therapeutic context, and why they can access implicit experiences not possible through words alone : How I Leverage Creative Modalities →

In 1-1 sessions, relationally-focused pair (Duo) work, Integration labs and monthly Therapeutic groups, we tend to explore how unresolved experiences show up in the body and what needs attention.

🚪  Currently Accepting New Clients. If you are not sure about individual therapy, Groups or Integation labs may be a place to begin.

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

💻 Virtual sessions available throughout Victoria. 

NEXT STEPS

Step 1: The free consultation is a low-stakes engagement. to discuss your needs and whether we're 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 →

Step 2: If we both feel it's a good match, you might schedule your first session. Curious about what therapy actually asks of you? This video covers what helps and what doesn't between sessions. Watch: Choices between Sessions →