meet anca VereeN
-MELBOURNE Somatic Psychotherapist
-Sound Therapist
-Integrative Dietitian & Nutritionist
Why I Do somatic Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, Burnout, Trauma, ADHD & Nervous System Healing
In my experience, what we call mental health conditions often reflect a body that has become depleted, imbalanced and confused. Toxicity, digestive problems, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, dehydration, inflammation, lack of movement, poor sleep and a dysregulated nervous system all change how you think and feel before we even get to the daily stressors most of us are living with.
When your foundations are wobbly, which is most people these days, even the smallest stressor can throw you off. Life, health and relationships become far harder than they actually need to be. Add trauma, chronic stress and years of putting yourself last, and eventually you end up depleted, disconnected, numb or reactive.
That is why so many of us struggle so profoundly. Not because something is wrong with you, but because your body has become depleted, and seriously out of balance.
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Why I start with your body rather than your story
This is where I believe the root cause often lies. Instead of talking about your problems for years and getting little lasting change, we'll focus on rebuilding your foundations first. We begin by identifying and correcting what is depleting you. Then I'll teach you how to listen to your body's feedback and take action that supports it, so you can stay balanced, clear and resilient rather than constantly running on empty.
You'll learn how to nourish yourself through food, movement, breath, nervous system regulation and simple lifestyle practices tailored to your body, your life and your circumstances. As your body begins to function the way it was designed to, your energy, confidence and resilience naturally return.
Only once you feel more resourced do we move into processing the anxiety, low mood, overwhelm or trauma that brought you here. Healing the scary stuff takes fuel. It takes resilience. Most people simply don't have enough of either when they first start therapy, and honestly, asking a depleted body to process painful experiences can sometimes make things worse.
That's why I'll always meet you where you're at, and you'll receive the support you need at that stage of your journey. Together we'll rebuild your body, regulate your nervous system and dissolve the limiting beliefs that have been keeping you stuck, so you can reconnect with who you truly are and learn to lead yourself with confidence.
What becomes possible
One guided step at a time, you will learn to understand your body's wisdom, trust yourself again and create lasting changes that support your health, relationships and the life you want to live. As you become more connected, authentic and aligned with your true SELF, Soul Experiencing Life Fully, your energy naturally becomes magnetic. You experience greater freedom, peace, confidence and purpose. You stop living from fear, stress and self doubt, and start making choices that align with who you are.
The more you become yourself, the more naturally you inspire and positively influence those around you. Your essence enlivens your family, your relationships, your community and ultimately the world. Because once you belong to yourself, you realise that everything you are looking for is YOU.
From this place, life is no longer about searching, striving or proving. It becomes an expression of joy, freedom and bliss, reflecting the truth that has always lived within you.
What i bring as a somatic psychotherapist | qualifications
As a Somatic and Sound therapist, Integrative Dietitian and Energy Healer I have woven decades of study and clinical practice across nutrition, biochemistry and genetics; somatic trauma therapy, nervous system healing and emotional integration; sound, movement, fascia, energy medicine and breath; and psychology, NLP, yoga, sleep science and detoxification.
From all of it I created the B.Me® Lifestyle method, which reconnects you to your body, others and the planet so you can live as your full, authentic SELF.
Mental Health
Bachelor in Psychology
Diploma of Counselling
Interpersonal Neurobiology Clinician
Sensorimotor Practitioner
Brainspotting Level 1 and 2 Practitioner
Trauma Sensitive HeartMath Practitioner
Polyvagal Trained Practitioner
Mindfulness Coaching Certificate
NLP Practitioner & Master Certificate
Nutrition, Body & Lifestyle
Bachelor in Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours)
HeartMath Certified Practitioner
Integrative & Functional Nutrition Certificates
Nutritional Genomics Certificates (Nutrigenomics Lecturer - created and taugh a nutrigenomics course for nutrition Students at La Trobe University )
Professional Diploma in Nutrition Therapy
Conscious Breathing Certificate (Breathing Coach)
Biofield Tuning Sound Practitioner
Areas of Practice
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Stress and Burnout
Medical Trauma and Chronic Disease
Sexual Abuse
Grief, Loss, Shame and Anger Management
Divorce and relationship counselling
Career Counselling
what i commonly find in people suffering from depression, anxiety, burnout and ADHD
After working with thousands of people, I can tell you what I find in every single one before we've discussed a single childhood memory:
- Gut dysfunction that directly impacts brain function and leaves you deficient and imbalanced
- Nutrient deficiencies that impair cellular function, hormones and energy
- Hormonal imbalances that throws your mood, sleep, cycle and stress tolerance off course
- Inflammation that causes dysfunction and disease
- Toxicity from sprayed foods, treated water and daily chemical exposure that disrupt healthy function, inflames and depletes you
- A dysregulated nervous system that has been hyperactive so long it has forgotten how to relax
If your biological function is not restored cognition remains impaired and emotions will run high making trauma processing very difficult if at all possible. This is why so many people do years of therapy and still feel exhausted, still cry in the car, still can't hold the insight they paid for.
It's not that the therapy was wrong. It's that the body was so depleted, overwhelmed and imbalanced that "digesting" difficult experiences becomes very difficult. Yes... your emotions and life are directly digested by your gut!
Thats why we work smarter not harder and address the root cause. We correct imbalances that have created your issues, restore energy, calm the nervous system and then once feeling more resilient and clear we go and address your deep seated issues.
What my darling clients experience
It’s been about a couple of months seeing Anca very nice lady. I went to see Anca for anxiety depression, OCD and my sleeping.
She changed my diet and in the 2 months I’m feeling really good and am off my anti depressant tablets, sleeping has improved enormously and energy levels are fantastic.
Ben
Working with Anca has been an enlightening and exulting experience. She has a very positive and personable personality and is a highly educated, informative and gifted practitioner. She has helped me to deepen my understanding of who I am as well as release some pretty heavy grief that i was carrying. She gets 5 stars from me and comes highly recommended for people who would like to go to the next level with personal healing and soul evolution.
Ellen
Working with Anca over the last 18mo has been transformative. I will admit I was sceptical at first, my body wasn't making it easy for Anca. Then I found that the sessions seemed to untangle emotional knots I didn't even realise were affecting me. The adjustments in my energy field translated into shifts in my mental and emotional state, I am feeling lighter, mentally clearer and calmer. I highly recommend Anca for anyone who is looking for a reset, growth and healing.
Teresa
Somatic PsychotherapY melbourne| FAQs
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body based approach to mental health. Instead of only talking about your problems, it works directly with your nervous system, your physical sensations and the tension your body holds, because distress lives in the body as much as the mind. In my practice somatic therapy also includes what is feeding or depleting that body, which is where nutrition, hormones and inflammation come in.
Does somatic therapy work for anxiety and depression?
In my experience yes, and often faster than talk therapy alone, because it addresses what is producing the symptoms rather than only discussing them. Anxiety and low mood are physical states before they are psychological ones. When we correct gut dysfunction, deficiencies, inflammation, hormonal imbalance and a nervous system stuck on high alert, a significant portion of the distress lifts on its own.
Who is Anca Vereen Melbourne Somatic Psychotherapist?
I am a Melbourne-based somatic psychotherapist, sound therapist, and integrative dietitian with over a decade of experience helping people heal anxiety, trauma, stress, ADHD and emotional imbalances through holistic therapy.
What make you different from other Somatic Psychotherapists ?
I am both an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a somatic psychotherapist, so I can treat the biology and the trauma in the same room. I work in a set order: correct the nutritional, gut, hormonal and nervous system foundations to restore your energy, then process trauma through the body, then rewire the beliefs driving the pattern. Most therapy begins at the third step, which is why it takes so long.
What makes your somatic therapy approach unique?
Unlike traditional therapy, I combine somatic psychotherapy, nutritional science, sound healing, energy and lifestyle medicine. This whole-person method works at the root cause, not just symptoms.
What is the B.ME® Lifestyle method?
B.Me® stands for Body, Mind, Energy and Environment. It brings somatic psychotherapy, sound healing, clinical nutrition, energy and lifestyle medicine into one body-first sequence: Nourish, Regulate and Release, Rewire
Who do you usually work with?
I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, emotional eating, and those seeking deeper connection to themselves and their purpose.
Why start with the body instead of talk therapy?
Processing trauma and difficult emotions takes energy, and most people arrive without any spare. That is why so many people do years of therapy, understand everything about themselves, and still feel exhausted. We restore your energy first so the deeper work actually holds.
What happens in a somatic therapy session?
Your first session maps what is happening in your body, your history, your symptoms, your nutrition, sleep, digestion, hormones and stress load. From there we build a personalised plan and you leave with tools you can use straight away. Later sessions move between body work, nervous system regulation, sound therapy and emotional processing depending on what you need that day.
How soon will I start feeling better using somatic therapy?
Most clients notice shifts in energy, sleep and mood within the first few weeks. You are supported from your very first session with practical tools to steady yourself and regulate your nervous system, so you are never waiting months to feel something change. What we hold off on is deep trauma processing, until your body has the reserves to do it without setting you back.
Can nutrient deficiencies really cause anxiety and depression?
Your brain builds neurotransmitters from nutrients. Low iron, B12, magnesium, zinc, omega-3s, vitamin D and unstable blood sugar all show up as anxiety, low mood, poor sleep and brain fog. It's one of the first things I assess, and one of the most common things I find.
Do you replace my doctor or psychiatrist?
No. I work alongside your medical care and I won't advise you to change prescribed medication — that conversation belongs with your prescribing doctor. My work is on the physical and nervous system foundations underneath your symptoms.
Do you offer online somatic therapy?
I see clients in-person in Balaclava, Melbourne, and online Australia-wide including Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Heal Anxiety, Stress & Trauma with Somatic Therapy in Melbourne
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