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've spent years trying to figure yourself out intellectually and feel stuck in your body, you're in the right place. If you see yourself in any of the phrases below, you're not alone — I see you.

✓  Cognitively aware of your challenges, but your body has been left behind

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

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

✓  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 unsettled with your coping 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 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. 

Wondering what 'Psychodrama' actually means in practice? This video shows how it gives your inner experiences a shape.

Watch: How I Integrate Psychodrama →

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

PRACTICE FOCUS

Most dominant 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.

By slowing down, pausing, making space and stepping back, we can nudge the body out of survival mode. My approach emphasises listening, experiencing, resourcing and integration.

Watch : A neuro-biological paradigm to Therapy →

Watch: What Progress looks like in Body-Based Modalities →

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

🚪  Currently Accepting New Clients. If you are not sure about individual therapy, Duo space, 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.