SAMSKARA
~ Counselling & Trauma Therapy
Clients Words
“I recommend this Counsellor to literally everyone I know- no matter the need (big or small). It feels like such a comfortable safe space and has really helped me grow. I’ve worked through some very traumatic experiences, and she was there every step of the way. I felt seen, heard, and supported. I came into counselling because of child abuse, but it has helped me more than I could have imagined. I have learned that it is ok to ask for help. I felt very understood from my sessions. I felt that I was able to move on from the past. My favourite part was how welcoming and understanding Samantha was. I felt truly cared about and like I mattered. I have felt so welcomed and supported by Samantha. This is truly the most important resource in my personal opinion. Samantha has changed my life. I just appreciate how much Samantha cared about me to be quite honest. I’ve learned a lot of things, but I guess most importantly I’ve learned some better coping mechanisms. I learned to understand my hidden internal processes and frameworks that were holding me back and how to overcome them! I love that Samantha leads me to these discoveries myself! My experience has been life changing and there have been topics and trauma well outside of grief that we have continued to tackle. I have gained an appreciation for self-love. I can't explain in words how much transformation I've gone through. I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for and with me.” NC, Queensland, Australia
"Words don’t really do justice but I’ll try anyway. During a vulnerable time in life Sami offered a safe space to feel, let go, reconnect and find my way back to myself, letting go of the trauma and abuse. While the memories and triggers still arise, I am now able to navigate through them myself and they no longer drag me down for extended periods. Reconnecting mind and body in a safe space, finding your centre and learning tools to tackle life’s ups and downs is a life changer. Highly recommend Sami and Somatic therapy for anyone moving through trauma and life’s transitions."
M.L Perth, Western Australia
Thanks Sami. I so appreciate your expertise, skill, patience & experience. It has guided me to be able to be more connected with my somatic felt sense. A journey I was well aware of intellectually, but struggling to visualize in a practical sense given I didn't really know what I didn't know about how it could play out in reality. The benefits arising from our engagement have occurred on multiple fronts. Less amplitude of activation after a trigger. More resourceful and timely self management. A more effective pathway back to self regulation. Greater creativity and spontaneity across various aspects of my life and work.
I am delighted to now have a developing procedural pathway for connecting with my felt sense via curiosity, invitation, welcoming & acceptance.
I am progressing with my life with enhanced confidence that I can respond to both life's opportunities and challenges with greater capacity and capability.
I thoroughly enjoyed our engagement and profoundly valued your contribution.
With deepest appreciation."
J.B, Perth, Western Australia
The counselling session was beautiful and a very safe place. It was a space to allow some of those feelings that are very close to the surface all the time to come out, so thank you for providing that. YF, Perth, Western Australia
Ordinarily, I find it hard to open up to people around personal issues. Sami’s lack of judgment made it easy to talk about some very difficult emotions and memories. I felt safe. LK, Perth, Western Australia
Thank you so much for all of your hard work. It feels nice to have you in my corner, instead of feeling like I’m in a round room, with no corners and nobody there for me” MP, New South Wales, Australia
"Sami. I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate the sessions we have.
Each time we chat, I walk away with another tool in my tool kit and a better way of treating myself.
It is easy to listen to the old voices, and slip into the negative and judging ingrained path.
By reminding myself and showing my family that I am able to be empathic and kind to myself, and give time to be curious instead of judgemental, has been what gets me through each day. Just wanted to say thank you."
C L, Western Australia
"Thank you so very much for holding such a kind and gentle space for me yesterday, Sami. You are a remarkable and incredibly gifted woman." NF, Perth, WA
“Samantha is a highly skilled and experienced social worker who has specialized in providing trauma-informed and victim-centered services to individuals and families affected by trauma. Samantha is not only a proficient social worker, but also a compassionate and empathetic person who genuinely cares about the wellbeing and recovery of her clients. She has remarkable rapport with her clients, who trust and respect her for her professionalism, honesty and kindness.”
Selena West, Director Aboriginal Outcomes Division, Department of Communities