Bronte Purcell

As a qualified somatic psychotherapist & counsellor, I support people experiencing anxiety, burn out, shut down, low self worth, body disconnection & relationship challenges. I help you develop a safe, loving relationship with your body & mind so that you can transform your relationship to yourself, and embrace the wholeness of this human experience. The approach I take is person-centred, trauma-informed and built on a foundation of openness, acceptance, curiosity & compassion. I focus on providing you with the tools that you need to thrive and getting to the root cause of the challenges you are experiencing.

I use a somatic approach to therapy so that you can integrate both your thoughts and your feelings. In session, we will create a safe space and move at a pace that honours your individual needs. The main modalities I use are: Somatics, Focusing, IFS (internal family systems), Parts Work, Process-oriented Psychology, Art Therapy, and Nervous System education.

I studied a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) for 5 years, which I completed at the start of 2019 and practiced as a Naturopath specialising in mental health. I then went on to study a Post Graduate Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy at Metavision for 2.5 years. I am accredited with PACFA, and been practicing mostly online specialising in anxiety, depression, stress, burn out, trauma, life transitions. I have continued to study and deepen my knowledge to withhold the integrity of my practice and my registration with PACFA. Some of the areas of extra study have included Polyvagal Theory, Internal Family Systems, Couples Therapy, CBT.