My Journey

Welcome. My name is Leigh. I am a registered psychologist, clinical hypnotherapist, psychosomatic trauma therapist, IRM somatic bodyworker, somatic sexologist and a military veteran who experienced sexual assault, bullying, trauma and PTSD arising from my Royal Australian Air Force nursing and military role. My experience had a devastating impact on my life. An interest & curiosity of eastern and western perspectives of mental illness and wellness, guided me through a journey of self-discovery and recovery. I was able to address my trauma at a mind-body-spirit perspective, assisting me to heal long-standing mental and emotional wounds at all levels of my being. My darkest hour turned out to be my biggest blessing, leading to a career in allied health and wellness. As a seasoned professional, with intensive trauma counselling experience in a domestic violence, sexual abuse/assault support centre, I have now branched out into private practice and am dedicated to assisting veterans, defence force personnel and civilians impacted by trauma, mental illness, bullying, lifestyle issues and sexual abuse. I have been personally trained and supervised by Dr Andrew Harkin and Dr Frank Corrigan to advanced level in DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting). DBR is a new neuro-scientifically-guided psychotherapeutic intervention that targets the brainstem-level neurophysiological sequence that occurred during a traumatic event in the past and which persists when triggered in the present. Research so far has shown significant improvement in client outcomes for acute and complex trauma. An integrative practitioner, I engage psychosomatic therapy & somatic bodywork to help you transcend trauma on all levels of your being. I am looking forward to assisting clients return to peace and wholeness with my holistic and evidence-based psychological skillset.