My Approach To Therapy
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“Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It's a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” Pema Chödrön ​
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My Approach
Paula works uniquely and intuitively with each individual, drawing on her training as a Clinical Psychologist while integrating a holistic, trauma-informed and deeply compassionate approach to therapy.
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Her work combines both top-down and bottom-up approaches, recognising that meaningful change occurs not only through insight and understanding, but also through reconnecting with the body and nervous system. Paula has a deep understanding of how trauma, stress and early life experiences shape the patterns we carry, and she supports people to gently explore these patterns with curiosity, compassion and care.
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Many of the people who resonate with Paula’s approach are those who are ready to reflect more deeply on their inner world, and who are open to a therapeutic process that includes both thoughtful exploration and experiential work that involves the body and nervous system.
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Paula’s warm, sensitive and accepting presence helps people feel safe enough to explore difficult experiences while also reconnecting with their own inner wisdom and capacity for healing.
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Paula believes that all people have the potential to live a life that feels more wholehearted, authentic and aligned with their true self. Often the patterns, beliefs and coping strategies we have developed in response to life’s challenges once helped us survive, but over time they can also limit our ability to live with freedom, connection and vitality. Therapy offers a space to gently understand these patterns and begin to relate to ourselves in new ways.
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Her work integrates a range of evidence-based and body-oriented approaches including:
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
• Polyvagal-informed approaches
• Somatic Experiencing principles
• Mindful Self-Compassion
• EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
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Areas of Experience
Paula has experience working with a range of concerns including:
• Trauma (including PTSD and Complex Trauma)
• Anxiety and chronic stress
• Depression
• Family of origin issues
• Relationship challenges
• Parenting
• Grief and loss
• Health-related concerns
• Personal growth and self-development
• Postnatal depression
Paula currently works with adults aged 18 and over.
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Who My Work Is Best Suited For
The people who tend to benefit most from working with me are those who feel ready to explore themselves in a deeper way. They are often thoughtful, sensitive individuals who are curious about their inner world and open to reflecting on patterns that may have developed over time.
Many people are interested not only in managing symptoms, but also in understanding themselves more fully, reconnecting with their inner wisdom, and creating a life that feels more authentic and aligned.
My approach tends to resonate with people who are open to both reflective conversation and experiential work that includes the body and nervous system.
While therapy can certainly be helpful for learning practical coping strategies, my work tends to focus more on deeper healing and understanding the underlying patterns that shape our lives.
This process often involves slowing down, cultivating self-compassion, and learning to listen more deeply to both mind and body.
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About Me
I’m a wife and mother to two beautiful children, currently aged 11 and 15. I’ve always felt drawn to the path of growth and healing — both personally and professionally.
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Nature is a deep source of nourishment for me. I love the beach, dancing, music, reading, and creating a life that feels aligned with my soul. I’m often restored by movement, quiet reflection and the beauty of simple rituals — especially my favourite time of day, “golden hour,” just before sunset, when the light softens and the colours deepen.
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I love exploring new places and leaning into adventure, yet I’m equally fulfilled by life’s simple pleasures — a warm cup of tea, dinner shared with dear friends, or sitting beside a fire. Having grown up in the country, I feel most at home surrounded by animals, open space and the rhythms of the natural world.
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I now live in the stunning Northern Rivers where the wild beauty and vibrant colours of this place continue to inspire me daily. Our home is shared with two beloved dogs (this is Mozi) and a lively flock of chickens.
For as long as I can remember I have been fascinated by what makes us human. Even as a child I was drawn to autobiographies and books exploring spirituality, intuition and healing.
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One story that shaped me deeply was that of my grandmother, who experienced a spontaneous healing at the age of 57. Her journey sparked a sense of wonder in me — a curiosity about healing and transformation that continues to live at the heart of both my life and my work.
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Welcome to my corner of the world. It is an honour to walk alongside others as they reconnect with their own inner wisdom, wholeness and capacity for healing.
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