Business Details
16 Years
experience
Trusted Somatic Psychotherapy in Rozelle, Sydney
I am a Registered Clinical Psychotherapist with over four decades of experience in helping professions, specialising in trauma-informed somatic psychotherapy. My practice integrates evidence-based modalities such as the Safe and Sound Protocol, NeuroAffective Touch, and inner parts work to address the lasting impacts of childhood trauma. With a career spanning since 1984, I have supported diverse populations, including marginalised communities, to heal from anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm. My approach prioritises creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients can rebuild self-compassion and resilience.I hold advanced qualifications in somatic psychotherapy and traumatic stress studies, and I continually update my skills through professional development and clinical supervision. My work is grounded in the understanding that unresolved trauma manifests physically and emotionally, requiring holistic interventions to restore nervous system regulation. I collaborate with clients to tailor therapies to their unique needs, fostering internal safety and empowering sustainable healing. As a PACFA-registered practitioner, I adhere to rigorous ethical standards, ensuring the highest quality of care.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Safe and Sound Protocol
NeuroAffective Touch
Trauma Counselling
Nervous System Regulation
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of trauma-specialised clinical experience since 1984.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based modalities like SSP and NeuroAffective Touch.
- We prioritise trauma-informed, non-judgmental therapeutic relationships.
- Our PACFA registration ensures adherence to strict ethical standards.
- We combine somatic techniques with inner parts work for holistic healing.
Associations and certifications
- PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia)
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
This therapy integrates body awareness with psychological techniques to address trauma stored in the nervous system. Clients learn to regulate emotions through breathwork, posture adjustments, and sensation tracking. The approach helps restore physiological safety and reduce symptoms like hypervigilance and emotional numbness.
Safe and Sound Protocol
A non-invasive auditory intervention using processed music to regulate the autonomic nervous system. Based on Polyvagal Theory, it improves social engagement, emotional control, and trauma recovery by recalibrating neural pathways related to safety perception and threat response.
NeuroAffective Touch
Combines somatic psychotherapy with attuned touch to repair preverbal developmental needs. Practiced with consent, it uses gentle tactile input to address emotional patterns stored in the body, enhancing neural integration and emotional resilience.
Trauma Counselling
Specialised support for unresolved childhood trauma manifesting as anxiety, shame, or relationship difficulties. Uses evidence-based techniques to reprocess traumatic memories, rebuild self-esteem, and develop coping strategies for emotional regulation.
Inner Parts Work
A therapeutic approach addressing fragmented aspects of self resulting from trauma. Clients develop compassionate relationships with their 'younger parts' to integrate dissociated experiences, reduce internal conflict, and foster self-acceptance.
People
Marina Suarez
Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
With 40+ years in trauma-informed care, Marina specialises in somatic psychotherapy and nervous system regulation. She integrates Safe and Sound Protocol and NeuroAffective Touch to help clients heal childhood wounds and build self-compassion through evidence-based, holistic methods.
Questions
What is somatic psychotherapy?
Somatic psychotherapy integrates body awareness with psychological techniques to address trauma stored in the nervous system, helping clients regulate emotions and reduce hypervigilance.
How does the Safe and Sound Protocol work?
SSP uses processed music to recalibrate the autonomic nervous system, improving emotional control and social engagement through Polyvagal Theory principles.
Is NeuroAffective Touch safe?
Yes, touch is always consensual and negotiated, focusing on attuned, gentle input to address emotional patterns stored in the body.
What trauma symptoms do you treat?
We address anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, shame, and relationship difficulties stemming from childhood trauma and developmental wounds.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions run 50-60 minutes, with SSP sessions potentially requiring additional time depending on individual needs and therapeutic goals.
