Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Somatic Therapy Partner in Sydney
Michael Muir Somatic Psychotherapy has been dedicated to supporting individuals in achieving lasting personal transformation since 2004. Founded by Michael Muir, a qualified somatic psychotherapist with a background in medical microbiology, the practice combines traditional therapeutic techniques with holistic bodywork and shamanic practices. Our approach integrates psychodynamic theory, biodynamic massage, and channelled sound healing to address anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, and life transitions. With physical locations in Crows Nest (Sydney) and Peregian Beach (Queensland), as well as online sessions and periodic visits to Melbourne, Byron Bay, Cairns, and Margaret River, we offer flexible, client-centred care. Our services are tailored to individual needs, whether through verbal therapy, hands-on bodywork, or a combination of modalities.We prioritise creating a safe, supportive space for clients to explore self-acceptance, emotional stability, and connection to their authentic selves. Our commitment to ongoing professional development ensures our methods remain evidence-based and effective. By addressing the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit, we empower clients to cultivate confidence, clarity, and a renewed enthusiasm for life. Our practice reflects Michael's personal journey from scientist to therapist, informed by over two decades of experience and a deep understanding of human psychology. We are dedicated to ethical, transparent practice, focusing on sustainable growth and holistic well-being for every client.
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Transformational Bodywork
Online Therapy Sessions
Shamanic Sound Healing
Biodynamic Massage
Room Hire Services
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined somatic therapy experience with scientific and holistic training
- Our practice integrates psychodynamic theory, biodynamic massage, and shamanic sound healing
- We provide flexible session formats: in-person, online, and location-specific appointments
- Our trauma-informed approach addresses both mental and physical manifestations of distress
- We maintain ongoing professional development in emerging somatic therapy methodologies
Services
Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic psychotherapy integrates verbal engagement and bodywork techniques like biodynamic massage to address limiting beliefs. This holistic approach fosters emotional stability, creativity, and improved self-awareness by reconnecting clients with their physical and mental states. Sessions adapt to individual preferences for talk therapy, physical techniques, or combined modalities.
Transformational Bodywork
Transformational bodywork utilises channelled sound vibrations to clear energetic patterns and activate DNA potential. This modality enhances connection to personal purpose through vibrational healing that addresses subconscious blockages and promotes spiritual alignment with individual needs determining session focus.
Online Therapy Sessions
Online therapy sessions via Zoom maintain therapeutic continuity for remote clients. These sessions preserve the same structured approach as in-person meetings, combining verbal therapy and somatic techniques adapted for digital delivery while maintaining professional standards and client confidentiality.
People
Michael Muir
Therapist, Counsellor and Bodyworker
Former medical microbiologist turned somatic psychotherapist with 20+ years experience. Holds qualifications in somatic integration therapy and advanced somatic practices. Specialises in anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery through mind-body integration techniques.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide somatic psychotherapy, transformational bodywork, biodynamic massage, and shamanic sound healing sessions tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer online therapy sessions?
Yes, we conduct online sessions via Zoom for clients unable to attend in-person appointments.
What locations do you service?
We operate from Crows Nest (Sydney) and Peregian Beach (Queensland), with periodic visits to Melbourne, Byron Bay, Cairns, and Margaret River.
What issues do you specialise in?
Our practice specialises in anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, men's and LGBTQ+ issues, and life transitions.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 60 minutes to ensure adequate time for therapeutic engagement and processing.
