Heal From Trauma Safely, Gently, and Deeply with somatic therapy
Trauma isn't just what happened to you — it's how your body has learned to survive it. Whether you’ve experienced developmental trauma, emotional neglect, abuse, medical trauma or chronic stress, the impact lives in your nervous system. At BME Lifestyle, I offer safe, integrative trauma counselling to help you release stored stress, rewire your system, and rebuild emotional safety. Why... because life is too short to live in the trauma, hurt and pain of your past.
Somatic trauma therapy australia wide for
Developmental trauma- abuse (physical, mental, sexual, Neglect, Shame
Medical injuries/ surgeries, Miscarriages & Birth Trauma
Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar, Chronic Disease and Pain
Accidents, PTSD, Domestic Violence,Death, Loss & Grief, Anger
Why Choose BME Lifestyle for Trauma Recovery?
- Body-Led Healing: Work directly with the nervous system, not just your thoughts.
- Trauma-Informed & Somatic Approach: Gently process pain while staying grounded and empowered.
- Integrative & Personalised: We combine somatic therapy, sound healing, nutrition, breathwork, and trauma-informed counselling for full-body recovery.
Your sessions may include:
- Somatic Experiencing & Body Mapping
- Polyvagal-informed breath & grounding practices
- Brainspotting, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Sound Therapy
- Nutrition & nervous system nourishment
- Emotional processing at your own pace
What You Can Expect working with the whole you
Release chronic tension, fear, and survival patterns
Restore nervous system balance and resilience
Reconnect with your body and sense of safety
Build emotional strength and self-trust
Real Client Stories of Trauma Healing & Transformation
I’ve been attending Anca’s practice for a year now post chemotherapy treatment and have transformed many aspects of my life. Anca supports me with my diet, spiritual, physical and emotional health. My horizon has expanded. Through discussions, sound healing and changing my habits I have become focused, happier and healthier. I am thrilled Anca has been my support throughout my recovery.
I highly recommend Anca as a holistic grounded and powerful support.
Rose
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
What Is Trauma, Really?
Trauma is not the event, but how your system responded. When something overwhelms your ability to cope, your body stores the memory in patterns of:
- Fight, flight, freeze or fawn
- Anxiety, shutdown, hypervigilance
- Emotional disconnection, chronic tension, insomnia
You don’t have to relive the story to heal. Somatic therapy helps you process safely, slowly, and without re-traumatising.
How Somatic Therapy Helps Heal Trauma Safely
Through the BME Lifestyle approach, I help you:
- Reconnect to your body in a way that feels safe
- Release old patterns of survival
- Rebuild your nervous system capacity
- Rewire limiting beliefs and emotional blocks
- Regain trust in your body, relationships and future
You are not broken. You are becoming by healing, growing and transforming.
Trauma Therapy & Counselling Australia | Gentle Somatic Healing & Nervous System Recovery
What is trauma and how do I know if I have it?
Trauma is not just what happened to you, but how your body and nervous system responded to overwhelming or unsafe experiences. You may have trauma even if you cannot recall a specific event. Signs include anxiety, emotional numbness, chronic tension, fatigue, digestive issues, difficulty trusting others, or feeling stuck in the past. Trauma can result from childhood neglect, relational wounds, loss, abuse, or even subtle long-term stress that your system could not process at the time
How is somatic trauma therapy different from talk therapy?
Somatic trauma therapy works with the body, not just the mind. It helps you feel into your body safely, regulate your nervous system, and release stored stress or trauma patterns without needing to relive or analyse the past in detail. This body-first approach often leads to deeper, more lasting shifts because trauma is held in the body, not only in memory.
Do I need a diagnosis or past trauma to benefit from this therapy?
No formal diagnosis is needed. Many people come without identifying a specific trauma but feel stuck, disconnected, anxious or emotionally overwhelmed. If you find it hard to relax, trust, focus or feel at home in your body, this work may be exactly what your system needs.
What can I expect in a trauma therapy session?
Each session is personalised and paced to support your nervous system. We begin with simple grounding and awareness practices, and gradually work with body sensation, breath, sound, nutrition and emotional release in ways that feel safe. You are always in control, and there is no pressure to talk about anything before you are ready.
What techniques do you use in your trauma work?
I integrate a range of approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Sensorimotor Therapy, Brainspotting, Polyvagal Theory, sound healing, and the BME Lifestyle method. Depending on your needs, we may also explore nutrition, sleep, movement and detoxification to support healing from the inside out.
How many sessions will I need?
Healing trauma is not a one-size-fits-all process. Some people feel major shifts within a few sessions, while others benefit from longer-term support. We move at your pace, with your capacity, and adapt the process as your system becomes more resourced and resilient.
Do you offer trauma therapy online or only in Melbourne?
I offer both in-person sessions in Melbourne and online trauma therapy for clients across Australia and internationally. The work can be just as powerful over video when supported with presence, safety and guidance.
Can I claim trauma therapy through private health?
Some services may be eligible depending on your health fund and the specific therapy provided. I can guide you through what may be claimable and provide appropriate receipts for submission.
Ready to Reclaim Your Calm, Safety and Strength?
Let’s begin your trauma healing journey— gently, together. Feel seen, held and supported in safe environment.
