Somatic Freedom
“From trauma to freedom – start your healing journey here via breathwork & somatic psychotherapy”.
Putting the pieces of yourself back together gently.
Somatic psychotherapy, influenced by the Hakomi method, offers a gentle and experiential way to understand the deeper patterns that shape how you relate to yourself and others. Instead of focusing only on thoughts or stories, we listen to the intelligence of your body — the subtle sensations, tensions, and impulses that reveal how past experiences and unprocessed trauma live in your nervous system. Drawing on Polyvagal Theory, parts work (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, inner-child work and attachment theory, we explore how your system learned to protect you and how those protective strategies may now show up in relationships as shutting down, over-functioning, people-pleasing, conflict cycles, or feeling “too much” or “not enough.”
Working together, I will support you in navigating relationship challenges, addiction, codependency, abuse recovery, anxiety, and the long-term impact of emotional neglect. Through mindful awareness, compassionate presence, and nervous-system-based tools, we gently uncover the roots of these patterns so you can soften old survival responses, reconnect with your authentic self, and move toward relationships that feel safe, balanced, and truly nourishing.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to book a free discovery call and begin your journey toward healing, clarity, and deeper connection.
Services
Hakomi: Mindfulness somatic psychotherapy
Hakomi is gentle and non violent, yet yields dramatic and rapid results. Its highly experiential approach evokes a deep “felt sense” that allows clients to take genuine ownership of their core material, its transformation, and resulting changes. Hakomi embraces Frieda Fromm Reichman’s belief that “the patient needs an experience, not an explanation.”
Biodynamic breathwork for trauma release system
BBTRS created by Giten Tonkov is a therapeutic approach that uses breath as the main tool with the help of supporting elements such as movement, touch, sound, conscious emotional expression and meditation to support trauma release and healing on the somatic level. BioDynamic Breathwork heals trauma by releasing core tension and supporting clients to complete arrested trauma-related Fight/Flight or Dissociated responses.
What you will need for a breathwork or psychotherapy online session?
Wether you choose a breathwork session for trauma release or a Hakomi psychotherapy session, you will have to prepare your space so you have the best conditions to support your somatic exploration. You will need a good internet connection, a laptop or desktop, very good lighting (lots of natural light or a light ring is best), a safe private space where you will not be interrupted and where you feel safe to move, sound and breath ( a yoga mat size space is enough). It is preferable to have some water and tissues accessible as well as a pillow and a cover.
A safe space
A good internet connection
Good lighting
Glass of water
Sessions at my clinics
Sessions are held either at my rainforest clinic, 20 min from Mullumbimby, NSW or at my clinic in Mullumbimby (Thursdays).
Meet Estelle
Hi, I’m Estelle. I am a Biodynamic Breathwork Facilitator and a Hakomi-informed somatic psychotherapist. At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to supporting people through meaningful, embodied transformation.
Many of the people I work with come with a longing to understand and shift the relational patterns that keep repeating in their lives—patterns shaped by early attachment wounds, stress, or trauma. You may find yourself feeling anxious in relationships, stuck in cycles of codependency, navigating addiction, recovering from neglect or abuse, or simply sensing that something deeper is calling for attention. Together, we gently explore these experiences so you can move toward greater clarity, self-connection, and emotional freedom.
My approach integrates Hakomi, Polyvagal Theory, Parts Work (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, inner child work, attachment theory, mindfulness, and breathwork. These modalities help us connect with the wisdom of your body, uncover the protective strategies and beliefs held in the unconscious, and create new possibilities for relating—to yourself, to others, and to the world around you.
I have seen again and again that when you are supported with attunement, safety, and compassion, profound change becomes possible. You are far more capable than you may realise. With time and care, you can understand yourself in new ways, heal old wounds, and step into a more empowered and grounded version of who you are.
If you feel ready to explore what might be holding you back—and to create new patterns that support deeper connection and self-trust—I’d love to walk alongside you.
Reach out on 0401 482 245 or email me at somatic-freedom@protonmail.com for a warm, no-pressure chat.
Areas of concern
- Relationships
- Depression/anxiety
- Complex post traumatic disorder
- Transgenerational trauma
- Feeling stuck
- Attachment issues
- Unwanted/harmful behaviours
- Emotional abuse
- Chronic pain/ health issues
BOOK a BREATHWORK or a SOMATIC PSYCHOTHERAPY SESSION
CONTACT ME for a chat
0401482245
somatic-freedom@protonmail.com
Let’s connect!
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Client’s Reviews
I have had the good fortune to work with Estelle from Somatic Freedom over 3 sessions now. Using zoom for the session has been as powerful, intimate and effective as doing somatic work in person. To be able to attend the session in my own home, without worrying about driving to and from the session has been perfect. During each session we have worked with breath, body processes, chakras, safety, body wisdom and takeaway practices to settle my nervous system. Estelle is highly tuned to the process of somatic release, and I always felt safe knowing she was well versed in her knowledge and very natural in how she worked with me. I highly recommend Estelle as a support practitioner on the journey of self awareness and healing. I am forever grateful for what she brings to each session. Thank you so much Estelle
Pamela F.
“I have had the good fortune of working with Estelle over about six sessions via Zoom. After getting to know her a little, I trusted her implicitly to dive into traumatic memory and re-story my experiences. The work felt safe, powerful and deeply transformative.
I couldn’t recommend Estelle more highly. She creates a harmonious container in which to explore and ultimately find freedom from trauma.
Thank you Estelle. I am forever grateful.”
Roe R.
I was privileged to do some Biodynamic Breath Work with Estelle, as a Somatic practitioner myself my experience was made so much more valuable by her ability to hold me through enquiry and my somatic experience. What I loved about Estelle’s work is her gentleness, her professionalism, her authenticity and her capacity to take you deeper gently. She is a beautiful holder of safety and warmth. Thank you Estelle.
Jody B.
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