​Gemma is a Complex-Trauma Recovery Guide & accredited Outdoor Recreation Educator

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Gemma provides counselling, mentorships, workshops and trauma-informed adventures for those recovering from complex-trauma. Perfect for those seeking personalised alternative therapies and self-mastery skills. With over 10 years experience as a leader of personal development workshops and outdoor education programs in NSW, VIC & Tasmania.

Gemma offers a wealth of practices and knowledge, including a dedicated focus on trauma-recovery skills, acquired from over 5 years of training in yoga practices, intuitive sounding arts, somatic practices & trauma-informed art therapy.

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Gemma’s areas of speciality include supporting adults with:​​​​

• Complex-Trauma or C-PTSD Symptoms

• Childhood Trauma from Neglect and/or Abuse

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Low self-esteem 

• Understanding Coercive Control 
• Co-dependence vs interdependence

• Understanding toxic vs healthy relationships

• Sexual Abuse Recovery

• Identity Confusion & Exploration

• Exploring internal authority/personal power

• Somatic Reconnection (voice, movement, music & art)

• Nature Connection for Recovery

• Self-expression & building natural confidence

Gemma brings a warmth, an attuned and compassionate approach. She provides an encouraging and non-judgemental space - so clients are free to safely explore their personal challenges with gentle and inspiring guidance. 

With over ten years experience in mental health service, and with lived-experience of complex-trauma recovery, Gemma’s therapeutic approaches build client's internal empowerment, focusing on acknowledging individual strengths whilst releasing the past to step towards freedom through resilience. Participants are able to identify where to make changes; learning how to reprogram their own minds and bodies, to enjoy lives full of freedom, satisfaction and purpose.

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​​Gemma uses principles of Human Behaviour Analysis, Parts Work, Nature Therapy, Art Therapy and Somatic Reconnection Practices. She helps clients to identify beliefs, behaviour patterns and thought processes that are generating self-limiting barriers.

Prepare for an expansive exploration of the Self, idea, expression and Interconnections, at a pace that you set and process you choose.
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To Contact Gemma:​​​ 
 

Email: theselfworkwork@gmail.com