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Articles on trauma and somatic psychotherapy

Notes from my practice on trauma, the body, and what actually happens in therapy. Written by me, not by a content agency.

Starting therapy

Trauma therapy in Brisbane: what actually happens in the first few sessions
What trauma therapy looks like in practice: the first session, the pace, and what you won't be asked to do. Written by a Brisbane somatic psychotherapist.
August 15, 2026 · 3 min read
How to choose a trauma therapist (and what the profiles don't tell you)
Practical questions to ask before booking a trauma therapist in Brisbane, including the ones most people don't think to ask until session three.
August 8, 2026 · 3 min read
What happens in your first somatic therapy session?
What actually happens in a first somatic therapy session: the questions I ask, how body connection builds, and why you set the pace throughout.
July 27, 2026 · 4 min read

Somatic therapy

Funding

WorkCover and psychological injury: how counselling actually works
How WorkCover Queensland claims work for psychological injury, what sessions are like, and what gets reported. From a Brisbane counsellor.
August 5, 2026 · 3 min read

Sessions in Spanish

Therapy in Spanish in Brisbane: why your first language matters
Why doing therapy in your first language changes what's possible, and where to find Spanish-speaking psychotherapy in Brisbane.
August 1, 2026 · 3 min read

Understanding trauma

Therapeutic approaches