Business Details
Somatic Psychotherapy & Counselling in Sydney
Core Development is a dedicated practice specialising in somatic psychotherapy and emotional learning, founded on over 45 years of professional experience. Our approach prioritises personal growth over clinical diagnosis, helping individuals, couples, and families navigate stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges. We combine experiential techniques with structural thinking to uncover hidden strengths and address underlying emotional patterns.Our services extend to in-person sessions in Sydney and virtual consultations globally, supported by a legacy of training and presentations at international conferences. We are committed to fostering self-awareness, resilience, and meaningful life transformations through a client-centred, non-judgmental framework.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Stress Management
Relationship Counselling
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Parent-Teen Sessions
Workshops & Seminars
Highlights and features
- We offer over 45 years of experience in somatic psychotherapy and emotional learning.
- Our approach prioritises personal growth over clinical diagnosis.
- We provide tailored sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
- Our founder has trained with leading pioneers in Europe and America.
- We facilitate global virtual sessions for accessibility and convenience.
What people say
Incredibly powerful
Safe space
Transformative process
Genuine care
Regained control
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic Psychotherapy integrates body awareness with emotional healing to address stress, anxiety, and trauma. This approach helps clients reconnect with physical sensations to release stored emotions and improve mental well-being. It is particularly effective for those seeking holistic solutions to long-standing psychological challenges.
Stress Management
Stress Management programs identify root causes of chronic stress through personalised emotional learning. Techniques focus on restoring life balance by addressing workplace pressures, family dynamics, and self-imposed expectations. Clients develop sustainable strategies to reduce burnout and enhance overall well-being through guided self-reflection.
Relationship Counselling
Relationship Counselling addresses communication breakdowns and emotional disconnects between partners or family members. Sessions explore underlying patterns contributing to conflict while fostering mutual understanding. This service supports rebuilding trust and creating healthier interpersonal dynamics through experiential exercises and dialogue.
Individual Therapy
Individual Therapy offers a confidential space to explore personal challenges and life transitions. Using Core Development's learning-based approach, clients uncover hidden strengths to overcome depression, self-doubt, or recurring emotional patterns. The process empowers self-directed healing and authentic self-expression.
Parent-Teen Sessions
Parent-Teen Sessions facilitate constructive communication between adolescents and caregivers. This service addresses generational misunderstandings while respecting individual perspectives. Through guided interactions, families develop tools to navigate teenage challenges while maintaining emotional connection and mutual respect.
People
Donald Marmara
Founder & Somatic Psychotherapist
Donald Marmara pioneered Core Development after 45+ years in somatic psychotherapy. He trained with European and American pioneers, blending bodywork with emotional learning. His work focuses on transforming stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges through client-centred, non-clinical approaches.
Questions
What is somatic psychotherapy and how does it work?
Somatic psychotherapy integrates body awareness with emotional healing to release stored tension and resolve psychological challenges through physical sensations.
Do I need a mental health diagnosis to benefit from your services?
No diagnosis required. Our learning-based approach supports personal growth, stress management, and relationship improvement for all clients.
Are sessions available outside Sydney?
Yes, we offer Zoom and phone sessions globally for clients unable to attend in-person appointments in Artarmon.
How long does the therapeutic process typically take?
Duration varies by individual needs. Some clients experience breakthroughs in weeks, while deeper transformations may span months.
What qualifications does Donald Marmara hold?
Donald trained with somatic psychotherapy pioneers in Europe and America, with 45+ years of clinical experience and international teaching credentials.
Can couples and families attend sessions together?
Yes, we offer joint sessions for couples and families, alongside individual appointments to address specific relationship dynamics.
Videos
