Van Weelden Therapy
Integrative Somatic Therapy and Clinical Counselling
Perhaps you’re longing to feel more at home in yourself
If you have felt stuck in anxiety, depression, painful dynamics in your relationship with yourself and others, or if you battle with addiction and painful coping behaviours, know that you are not alone and there is a way back to yourself.
My integrative, somatic and compassionate approach provides a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the different parts of yourself, gently process past pain and trauma, and move toward greater balance and connection to yourself and those you love.
How I Can Support You:
Somatic Therapy & Brainspotting
Are you struggling with deep-rooted issues such as trauma, addiction, grief, or unhelpful patterns that talk therapy hasn’t been able to resolve? Many people intellectually understand their challenges but find that their emotions and reactions remain unchanged in difficult situations. If this resonates with you, then Brainspotting and Somatic Psychotherapy may offer the shift you’ve been looking for. A somatic approach is central to how I support people and, in my experience, can facilitate the most meaningful change as it allows for processing of trauma and emotional pain, create deeper self-connection and a greater sense of safety and calm in your body.
Counselling
At times, life can feel overwhelming, or you may face challenges and life changes that are difficult to navigate alone. Person-centered counselling provides a supportive space to find a way out of the maze of your mind, uncover underlying issues, and find your way back to more balance. I tailor my approach to you as an individual, integrating different therapy modalities to meet your unique situation and need for support.
Substances & Coping Behaviours
“Don’t ask why the addiction, ask why the pain.” – Dr. Gabor Maté
Have you been struggling with a substance or behaviour that once helped you cope but is now hurting you or impacting your quality of life? Most, if not all, people struggle at some point in their life with addiction, compulsive behaviour or a way of coping that over time becomes a source of pain. My approach integrates different therapy modalities to explore the underlying dynamics of your relationship with yourself and your coping mechanisms. Through somatic processing in a connected, compassionate space we steer towards a life that feels more and more free.
Start with a free 15-minute call
Level 1 | 2/ 13 Dale Street | Brookvale | NSW 2100
| therapy@vanweelden.life |
I welcome people of all body sizes, abilities, races, sexualities, genders, and religions. You are seen, you are valued, and you are safe here.