Your partner in healing and self-discovery
I am a PACFA Registered Integrative Psychotherapist (Reg. #32932), which means I've undertaken rigorous training in multiple therapeutic modalities and commit to ongoing professional development. But beyond the credentials, what matters is this: I've chosen psychotherapy because I believe in the profound capacity humans have for growth, healing, and transformation.
My approach is somatic and relational. I work with the understanding that your body holds memories, wisdom, and patterns that your conscious mind may not have access to. When we bring presence and curiosity to these bodily experiences, extraordinary healing becomes possible. My work is deeply informed by attachment theory, which means I understand how our earliest relationships shape our nervous systems, our capacity for connection, and how we move through the world.
I specialize in working with trauma—both the singular "big T" traumas and the smaller but accumulating "little t" traumas that shape us over time. I bring gentle, evidence-based approaches to processing difficult experiences, drawing on somatic psychology, attachment work, and modern trauma understanding. Whether you're carrying the weight of past experiences or navigating present overwhelm, I meet you with presence and without judgment.
My work doesn't come from theory alone. I have a deep personal practice in contemplative traditions, which has been central to my own healing and transformation. This isn't about spiritual bypassing—it's about the genuine peace that comes when we slow down, listen to what's actually present, and meet ourselves with compassion rather than criticism.
I come to this work with lived experience. I understand what it means to carry heaviness, to feel disconnected from yourself, to wonder if things can really change. That understanding isn't something I lost once I "became a therapist"—it remains central to how I show up. This means I don't carry an air of clinical distance. Instead, I bring genuine human connection, grounded presence, and real attunement to what you're experiencing.
I've walked a diverse path—one that's included periods of deep questioning, personal therapy, spiritual exploration, and the humbling understanding that healing is not linear. This journey has taught me that authenticity matters more than perfection, that vulnerability is strength, and that true change happens in relationship.
I work with people from all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether you're navigating questions of identity, exploring your place in the world, processing cultural or relational experiences, or simply trying to feel more at home in yourself—you'll find me genuinely interested in your story and the nuances of your experience.
Clinical Supervisor
To ensure the quality and integrity of my practice, I work under regular clinical supervision with Dr Tra-ill Dowie PhD. This is both a professional requirement and a personal commitment to accountability and excellence.
What does this mean for you?
Clinical supervision ensures that your therapy is grounded in evidence-based practice, ethical standards, and professional accountability. It's an additional layer of safeguarding, a place where I bring challenging cases, reflect on the work, and commit to continuously improving my practice. This means you can trust that you're receiving therapy from someone who takes their responsibility seriously and is committed to providing you with the highest standard of care.
No matter what you've been through or where you are right now, healing and transformation are genuinely possible. Not a toxic positivity kind of "everything happens for a reason," but a grounded understanding that humans are remarkably resilient and that change can happen when we have the right conditions and support.
My job isn't to fix you or give you something you're lacking. It's to help you reconnect with your own inner wisdom, your body's intelligence, and your capacity for wholeness. You know more about yourself than anyone else ever will.
Talk therapy alone can only take us so far. Real transformation includes your nervous system, your physical sensations, your breath. When we work with the whole of you—mind, body, and spirit—that's when the deepest healing happens.
We're creatures built for connection. Loneliness and shame thrive in isolation. The therapeutic relationship itself—a space where you're fully seen and accepted—is one of the most powerful healing tools we have. That's why I show up fully present, genuine, and genuinely interested in your story.
I'd love to connect and explore whether working together feels right for you. Every journey begins with a conversation, and often that first conversation is free and simply exploratory.
Schedule Your Discovery CallReach out to schedule a free 15-minute discovery call. This is a chance for us to meet, for you to ask questions, and to explore whether therapy with me feels like a good fit.
Phone: 0490 333 809
Email: book@sebkitchentherapy.com
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 9am–6pm
Kyneton, Victoria — In-person sessions
Melbourne, Victoria — In-person sessions
Online — Available in Australia or internationally via secure video
