Nervous System Expert, Somatic Therapist, Breathwork Coach, Speaker
“Know all the theories, master all the techniques, but as you touch a human soul be just another human soul.” – Carl Jung
Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken. It’s about creating the safety needed for what is already whole to emerge. Our nervous system carries the story of what we’ve lived through, and many of the patterns we struggle with today once helped us survive. When we understand the body, our survival responses, and the relational experiences that shaped us, those patterns can begin to shift with compassion rather than force.
Real change doesn’t come from insight alone. It happens when the body feels safe enough to experience life differently. Through somatic and relational work, we slowly build the capacity to feel, connect, and belong in ways that may not have been possible before. And when one nervous system heals, it quietly changes what becomes possible for the generations that follow.
My intention is to support your nervous system, body, and mind in moving toward greater safety, regulation, and well-being.
The space I create invites you to arrive exactly as you are. Rather than rushing to analyse or fix, we slow down and listen to what your body, emotions, and nervous system are communicating. Together we gently explore sensations, patterns, and responses that may have formed through early relationships, life experiences, and generational histories.
Trauma and stress are not only remembered through thoughts, they are held in the nervous system. As we bring awareness to these patterns, the body can begin to find new pathways toward safety, connection, and choice.
In our sessions, we stay curious about what is unfolding in the moment. I offer reflections and guidance as we explore the patterns shaping your life. Over time, this work creates space for new ways of responding, relating, and inhabiting your life.
The therapeutic relationship itself becomes an important part of the process. Healing often happens through the experience of being met, supported, and understood in ways that may not have been possible before.
We’ll set up a free exploratory call to see if we’re a good fit to work together. This initial conversation allows us to discuss your goals, answer any questions, and ensure that my approach aligns with your needs.
If we decide to move forward, we’ll meet for 60-minute sessions every week or every other week. There’s no set timeline for how long we’ll work together—we’ll continue for as long as you feel it’s beneficial and until you’re ready to move on.
My practice is affirmative, open, and supportive to people of all genders, sexual orientation (LGBTQ+ affirming), backgrounds, ethnicities, and religious practices. I will honor and support your beliefs and your practices while offering you the opportunity for understanding and growth.
My work supports healing at the level of the body, nervous system, and relationships, where many patterns of protection and survival are formed and repeated. While insight can be valuable, lasting change often happens when we include the body and the relational experiences that shaped us.
My approach integrates three core areas:
Together, this work helps shift life from being organised around survival toward greater safety, presence, and connection.
"I am not sure where to begin. Honestly, I was very nervous at my 1st session and i can't believe 10 sessions have passed. It all began with a positive smile and comforting words of yours to build the rapport. The safe , and non judgemental space was felt as the sessions passed. As a person who has the curiosity to know about myself , your suggestion of activities made me aware of who i am. Thank you for letting me see the inner child and understand her needs. As the sessions passed I was able to see a realistic change in my thoughts, behaviour and emotions. Thank you for helping me understand more about myself. It did create an incredible impact."
Smylee has an incredible ability to blend mind and body work. I came to her feeling stuck in my head, constantly overthinking and disconnected from my body. Her gentle somatic practices helped me feel grounded again and understand my emotional patterns. She helped me regain a sense of inner safety and self-trust. I’ve never felt more whole. Thank you so much
Smylee has an incredible ability to create a space where I feel fully seen and safe. Working with her, I’ve learned how to understand the signals my body is sending and how to release tension that I’ve carried for years. She also helped me reframe the way I think and approach difficult emotions, giving me practical tools to navigate life with more balance and ease. I’m deeply grateful for the transformation I’ve experienced.
After working with several therapists over the years, I finally found what I was looking for with Smylee. She offers something different. Her sessions allowed me to connect with myself in a way I hadn’t before, helping me not only understand my emotions but also how they showed up physically in my body. Her approach helped me break free from old patterns and gave me clarity and a sense of peace I’d been searching for.
I came to Smylee overwhelmed by mother guilt, feeling like I was never enough for my kids or myself. She gently helped me understand where this guilt was coming from and how much of it was rooted in my own childhood experiences. Through our work, I was able to reconnect with my inner child and offer her the compassion and love she never received. This process has not only transformed how I show up for my children but also how I care for myself.
When we first started my sessions, I came with this feeling of lost and unsure of myself. I was constantly comparing myself to others and feeling like I didn’t measure up. Through our work together, I learned how to quiet those negative thoughts and find a sense of acceptance within. Smylee’s compassionate approach helped me realize that I don’t have to be perfect to be worthy of love and happiness. I’m finally learning to appreciate who I am, flaws and all.
Thank you, Smylee, for your incredible support! You’ve guided me to a place of self-love and acceptance that I didn’t know was possible. I’m so glad to have worked with you—you’ve truly helped me step into a more authentic and confident version of myself.
