AMANDA

BRADLEY

Somatic Therapy & Counselling

Hi, I am so glad you are here!

Our minds and bodies are profoundly and inseparably linked. This connection is at the core of the human experience. I truly believe the path to healing lies in integrating the body's wisdom with our mind's capacity for self-reflection. Somatic therapy & Counselling is a holistic, transformative approach rooted in the belief that each of us possesses an innate wholeness we can reconnect with, regardless of our past experiences. If you choose to work with me, our journey together will explore the mind-body connection and use it to guide you toward a more integrated, vibrant self.

- Amanda

Somatic Experiencing® and Internal Family Systems Therapy

Online sessions are available across Australia.

Empowerment through connection to the body

My Approach

My approach is trauma-informed and influenced by polyvagal, attachment, psychodynamic and systemic theories. These frameworks help guide my work in fostering connection and support for self-exploration. I draw on Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, and Compassionate Inquiry to support change. Together, we will work towards increasing your ability to integrate and understand your experiences so that you can choose your next steps forward, whether that is improving or developing coping skills to increase your well-being and navigate life, healing from past experiences and trauma or developing strategies and skills to achieve your goals. Our journey together is about rediscovering your strength, resilience, and the infinite potential for growth within you. It's about moving forward with empowerment and self-awareness, crafting a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Somatic Therapy and IFS Therapy

Somatic Experiencing® (SE)

Somatic Experiencing® is a body-oriented therapeutic approach that supports the nervous system in recovering from stress, overwhelm, and traumatic experiences. It recognises that difficult experiences can influence how we respond to our environment, relate to others, and experience our bodies. Through gently exploring bodily sensations, emotions, and patterns of nervous system activation, we develop greater awareness and capacity to navigate these experiences. SE supports the gradual restoration of regulation, resilience, and a greater sense of safety and connection within ourselves.

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that explores the different parts of ourselves that shape our thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and behaviours. Some parts may try to protect us from emotional pain, while others carry difficult feelings or past experiences. Rather than viewing these parts as problems to fix, IFS encourages us to approach them with curiosity, compassion, and understanding. Through this process, we can develop a deeper relationship with ourselves, understand longstanding patterns, and reconnect with our innate capacity for self-leadership, healing, and emotional integration.

Integrating SE and IFS

Integrating Somatic Experiencing® (SE) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) brings together awareness of the body and nervous system with an understanding of our inner emotional world. This approach allows us to explore bodily sensations, emotions, and protective parts with curiosity and compassion, supporting nervous system regulation, deeper self-understanding, and meaningful change.

Online Therapy

Online therapy offers a convenient and accessible way to engage in counselling from the comfort of your own space. Sessions provide a supportive, confidential environment to explore your experiences and work with SE and IFS, wherever you are in Australia.