Somatic Psychotherapy with Sharon Mann
Welcome, I’m really glad you’re here. I offer a gentle, embodied approach to psychotherapy that invites you to slow down, become curious about your inner experience, and listen to what your body may be communicating. Drawing on Hakomi and other somatic approaches, we use mindfulness, embodied awareness and a compassionate therapeutic relationship to gently explore the patterns and beliefs that shape how you experience yourself and the world. Rather than forcing change, we create the conditions for something new to emerge, allowing your own natural unfolding to happen at a pace that honours your nervous system.
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Why This Approach?
Many people come to therapy understanding why they feel the way they do, yet still find themselves repeating the same patterns.
This is often because trauma, stress and early protective responses sit beneath conscious awareness, continuing to shape how we feel and respond in the present.
You might notice anxiety, overwhelm, emotional reactivity, or familiar patterns that don’t seem to change. Even with insight and understanding, you may still find stress, tension or emotional pain living in the body. At times, thinking your way through it just doesn’t seem to create the change you’re looking for.
I don’t see you as broken or needing fixing. I see the ways your mind, body and nervous system have adapted in order to protect you and help you get through. Those adaptations made sense at the time, even if they now feel heavy, limiting or exhausting.
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How Healing Unfolds Here
My approach is gentle, body centred and guided by curiosity rather than judgement.
Together we slow down.
We notice.
We become curious.
We trust the wisdom of your system.
Rather than forcing change, we make space for your innate wisdom and capacity to heal to emerge.
If this way of working feels like what you've been looking for, you're warmly invited to get in touch. Whether you'd like to book an appointment or arrange a free 15-minute consultation, I'd love to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer a blend of trauma-informed, body-based therapies including Hakomi, Embodied Processing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Brainspotting. These approaches support healing not just through talking and insight, but by gently working with the nervous system, emotions, and the deeper parts of your experience, meeting both the mind and body with care, curiosity, and respect for your unique journey.
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I hold a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy (Clinical) from the University of Adelaide and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the University of South Australia. I am Hakomi Level 1 Trained, Level 2 Certified Embodied Processing, Phase 2 Brainspotting, and have completed Frank Anderson’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) Trauma Treatment.
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Yes, I offer online therapy sessions when preferred.
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Medibank Private, BUPA, HCF, AHM, Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) that includes: Australian Defence Force, Doctor's Health, HBF, St Luke's Health, Police Health, GMHBA, Westfund, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, see-u by HBF, AIA Health, Mildura Health, Teachers Union Health, Teachers Health, Nurses & Midwives Health and Unihealth. Rebates available will depend on the individual health funds
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During our first session together, we will discuss your reasons for seeking therapy, your personal history, and any specific goals you have. This session helps us to get to know each other and to start building our therapeutic relationship.
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Individual therapy sessions last 60 minutes.
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The frequency of therapy sessions depends on your individual needs and goals. Some clients benefit from weekly sessions, while others may attend bi-weekly or monthly.
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To get started, either fill out the contact form on my websbite, or book an appointment directly. I will respond to your request for an appointment as soon as possible.
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Yes, therapy sessions are confidential. Information shared in therapy will not be disclosed without your written consent, except in cases where disclosure is required by law, such as when there is a risk of harm to yourself or others.
