Hi... I’m Martine…
Trauma Therapist, Educator, and Senior Yoga Teacher
Our work always takes a compassionate and trauma informed approach.
I am a dedicated Trauma Therapist, Educator and TCTSY Yoga Facilitator and Trainer. Drawing from Eastern and Western psychology, I have helped countless individuals heal from trauma. With over two decades of experience, I offer compassionate guidance and holistic care, integrating yoga into my therapeutic approach.
We don’t peddle quick fixes or empty promises.
We know true healing takes more than talk therapy or just popping a pill. Our mission is to provide scientifically proven therapies that help heal the whole of you. That means taking the time to listen and understand what your body is saying.
A Decade of Discovery. Unveiling the power of the body with Dr Bessel van der Kolk
Over a decade ago Martine delved into the realms of profound knowledge alongside the esteemed expert, Dr Bessel van der Kolk. There Martine unearthed a pivotal truth - true healing requires more than just understanding with our heads; it beckons us to understand what our bodies are telling us as well. Through this experience Martine embraced a harmonised and humanised approach, intertwining mind and body, pathing the path towards a more enriched understanding of whole self healing and effective treatment of trauma.
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Our approach
Simones Story
“The day I met Martine, I was desperately searching for a therapist who could propel me from the depths of emotional turmoil and a constant state of anxiety. The first thing I remember about Martine is she went above and beyond to give me the time, patience and gentle approach I needed to feel instantly safe and held.
For the last 5 years, I have been fortunate enough to work with Martine through my childhood trauma using psychotherapy, trauma sensitive yoga, EMDR, Family System Therapy and a myriad of mental health modalities that were relevant to where I was psychologically. Throughout this process, I have seen my entire life evolve into a much more stable, calm and centered space. I have been able to work through the triggers that once paralysed me and have insight into the intergenerational trauma cycles that I now have the tools to break.
I am so grateful for the way Martine has always treated me with respect, kindness, generosity and patience. Through our therapeutic relationship, I have been able to heal much of my anxious attachment style and develop my self-confidence, self-esteem and internal sense of security. Martine has always made me feel safe and held, seen and celebrated, and understood in a way I never thought was possible. I am so grateful for all the ways Martine has impacted my life, my relationships, my career and my relationship with myself. I have experienced healing with Martine in a way that I never thought was possible and because of her, I believe in the power of therapy and I highly recommend her, especially to survivors of trauma"
-Simone