
What I believe is that we thrive in life, when we feel secure & nourished in our relationships
~ and that begins in our relationship with ourselves
Sharlene

“Life can only be
understood backwards;
but it must be lived forwards”
― Søren Kierkegaard
Personal and relationship freedom happens when you:
Understand your barriers, triggers and raw spots
Tune into the wisdom of the body through somatic awareness
Have the inner confidence to show up for all emotions
Build your capacity to self-regulate
Learn to clearly communicate needs and boundaries
Make sense of the past and the ways it shows up in the present
Heal your inner child and
Experience wholehearted self-acceptance and self-compassion.
“When something becomes fully itself, it starts to change into something else and becomes part of the seasonality of existence”
― David Whyte
Welcome
I am a holistic somatic psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples to facilitate deep personal and relationship transformation. You can read a little more about me here.
At the heart of my approach is integration of mind, body & soul.
Healing occurs when you feel supported to reunite the wounded parts of yourself in the presence of a safe 'other'.
~ we are relational beings and we heal in relationship ~ & therapy can be one such relationship ~
I facilitate collaborative and curious conversations that will bring you deeper self-understanding. I aim to inspire and empower you through education, self-awareness, embodiment practices and new relational possibilities.
As a somatic, holistic practitioner, I work from a foundation of self (who am I), body (how do you experience, store and manage your emotions) to foster mind body awareness and integration. Theoretical foundations of my work can be found in attachment theory, trauma-informed care, polyvagal theory, yoga psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology and developmental psychology. I am inspired and influenced by a broad range of theories and philosophies.
I strongly advocate the importance of a genuine connection with your therapist so I offer a FREE 15-minute personal phone consult prior to booking your first session.
Why Barefoot?
Being barefoot is grounding for the body and soothing to the nervous system. I welcome all those who work with me to kick off their shoes, relax into the sofa, take a deep grounding breath and find your feet too.
I invite you to make yourself at home in my beautifully curated, soothing space and experience therapy in a whole new way.

I felt so calm in Sharlene's presence. Her voice and the way she put things resonates so deeply with me. Everyone says 'do the work' but you have to find the right person to go where you need to go ... I found the right person and it's been absolutely amazing
Ms K, Victoria
Discoveries | Curiosities | Wisdoms
by Sharlene
The hummingbird reminds us
to pause and reflect
to find meaning in the past
and seek joy in the present.
Then with wisdom and grace,
persistence and balance,
look toward the sweetness of life,
and a new lightness of being"
- Sharlene, 2019

Contact Info
bookings by appointment
Phone
0482 502 394
Appointments
Wednesday - Saturday
Licensed PACFA Member: 26636


Address
Suite 5b
15-17 Stanley Street
St Ives, NSW, 2075.
Sydney, Australia.
