Hello, my name is Diana.
I believe the freer we feel with our emotions, our truths and our body, the more we can live a life of authenticity, power and aliveness.
Reconnecting to that freedom can be experienced through receiving attuned touch, embodied compassionate listening and intentional movement practice in a safe therapeutic relationship.
What I offer, I have personally spent years delving into to anchor myself as a highly sensitive person in a busy world. I have a deep desire to support you to stand in your embodied ease and power and I hope to have the opportunity to journey alongside you.
Reclaim your authentic expression, reconnect to your body, ease your stress and support your sensitivity with somatic therapy
Perhaps you have often been told you are “too sensitive” and as a result often feel like you are “too much” in your emotions, needs or how you respond to situations. Many clients who find their way to my practice are Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), whether they realise it or not (you can take a test here!), and the body-oriented work we explore can offer much relief and support.
Or perhaps you are going through a significant life transition, find setting boundaries challenging, or are feeling triggered in personal or professional relationships. You might feel disconnected from your body or emotions, or experience chronic stress, insomnia, fatigue, emotion or pain in your body that does not seem to go away. If so, what I offer might be for you. You do not need to bear this alone. Through somatic therapy that draws on mind-body trauma integration modalities, parts work, inner child healing and polyvagal-informed therapeutic touch, you will be supported to return to a place of greater ease.
The right fit is so important for therapeutic work, so I welcome you to schedule a complimentary 15min exploration call together above to see if what I offer is for you.
Gain insight, clarity and alignment with somatic coaching
If you are in the midst of a transition, feeling stuck or wanting to shift old habits that are no longer serving you, somatic coaching might be for you. We combine the power of the mind, along with the rich wisdom of the body to bring about sustained shifts in your life to move you closer towards what really matters to you in your life.
Enliven your body and voice through TRE, qigong or vibrational alchemy
Movement can help us reconnect to our body’s innate sense of aliveness and wholeness. If you might be feeling stuck, TRE is a powerful way to tap into our body’s in-built system of reconnecting, releasing and rewiring old patterns of gripping and holding to bring a sense of inner freedom. Or perhaps if you’re finding regular meditation practice or quieting the mind challenging, qigong and somatic meditation offer a blend of mindful movement and gentle guidance which practised over time can help soothe the nervous system and strengthen body awareness.
At other times, you might feel fatigued with your inner journey and are looking for a space where you can have a reboot and be replenished. Or you might be desiring more alignment between what your heart feels and your authentic expression. Vibrational alchemy sessions, which can be either more restorative resonance rebalancing or more active vocal re-awakening, might be for you.
Kind words from clients:
“I can’t express enough how grateful I am to work with Diana on my life journey of healing and growth. She has a welcoming presence, holds amazing ground, and always facilitates a session through exploration. I have been doing somatic coaching and touch therapy with her for over a year, and I have gained so many insights, deepened awareness, somatic tools, and built my mind-body connection, sense of safety and groundedness within myself.”
“I am deeply grateful to Diana for opening me up to the gifts of somatic therapy. In the time I worked with her, I learned so much about myself, and how to listen to the subtle but powerful messages of my body. Diana is a treasure of resources! She taught me simple but powerful body-based tools that support me in challenging situations and relationships. I have no doubt that these insights and tools will be useful to me for life.
I felt truly heard and supported with Diana. She intuitively picks up on what is needed in the moment - whether supportive touch, or expression through voice or movement. Sessions with her connected me to some of the most restful moments I have experienced in my life. I wish that more people could experience the life-changing support of somatic sessions.”
“I have worked with Diana for the past 2.5 years and it has been one of the best choices I made in my healing journey. I have seen noticeable shifts as a result of our work together - I am now able to set healthier boundaries, exist more fully in the here and now as well as possess a more intimate understanding of my body and tools to tend to myself in times of need.
Back then, I approached Diana as I was slowly finding talk therapy insufficient, and felt a desire to pair it with somatic work. She was my therapist of choice as she is well-versed in different modalities and more importantly, exudes deep safety and an ability to hold deep material competently. In my time working with her, this has proven true consistently. Diana has an uncanny ability to intuit subtle energies and movements happening in the space - with her, I was able to touch deeper into my felt sense and access insights that were only possible through the body, resulting in crucial moments of awareness for myself.
Thank you for all that you’ve taught me - it will carry me on for the long haul!”
“I had a really positive experience with somatic therapy. What stood out the most was the emphasis on the body’s reactions, allowing me to gain new insights into my own emotions and reactions. I now feel more equipped to read these cues and navigate situations that may be uncomfortable or challenging. Diana was great at picking up on subtle cues and asked questions that helped me open up, creating a space where I felt comfortable expressing myself. The therapy room provided a warm, safe, and comfortable environment. ”
“Sessions with Diana have really helped me develop deeper intimacy and trust in myself, and I feel more resourced to move through challenging moments in life. I used to feel quite numb, and persistently stuck in negative emotions and trying to fix myself. In Diana’s steady presence, I learnt what it means to really come home to my body and trust in my body’s intelligence, to honour my feelings instead of trying to fix them, and to be gentler and more compassionate with myself.
Diana is extremely skilled at what she does, insightful and wise, and a calm and regulating presence. When you enter a therapeutic container with Diana, know that you are in excellent hands”
“What stood out for me during my somatic therapy sessions with Diana was the way we combined the needs of the body and the mind. It led to moments of deep healing and allowed me to nurture a stronger connection with myself. I truly felt heard and seen in her presence, which gave me a safe space to be vulnerable and open so that we could work through some of my concerns that arose. ”
“Coming across Diana, her kindness and capacity to support others has been one of the most important moments of my life - it shifted so much for me. She appeared in my life at a time when I (finally) started to realise that I lacked the capacity to show compassion and care for myself in ways that I knew I needed. But had never learnt. Little did I know - my mind, body, soul had been craving for a lot more than I had the capacity to give them. Over time, one somatic therapy session after another, I started to break down the barriers and the old operating systems that were keeping my body locked up. I’m amazed at how much love and compassion I have for myself today.
Let Diana show you compassion that you don’t have the capacity to show for yourself right now. Give yourself that gift. ”
“The somatic therapy sessions have been abundantly helpful in bringing me into greater communion with my body. You’ve helped bring awareness to and even redirect some of my lived day to day tendencies and emotional trap-pools. The care has been transparent and the holding- gentle. My body has received a lot of softness in your presence. Thank you.”
“I am deeply thankful that my somatic therapy journey started with Diana. She held up a mirror for me to see clearly the complexities of my trauma and most importantly, she gave me a space where all my emotions are honoured and validated. After several sessions, I feel more equipped emotionally to encounter my past pain. I always leave the sessions knowing that I am healing and I am okay.”
“I highly recommend working with Diana, she is an inspiring somatic coach and a beautiful soul. The space she offers feels sacred and safe...She has guided me through challenging times...Not only do I feel happier again, but I feel much more confident and connected to myself than ever before. ”
“The coaching with Diana over the past weeks has helped me a lot. I regained a lot of clarity, and most importantly I feel more connected to myself and others again. It was a beautiful journey letting my body discover what makes me feel alive, what my borders and needs are and the abundance of life and my body.”
“The one thing I kept feeling throughout the TRE session, was that this is life-changing. I’ve done other kinds of bodywork, but I don’t think any of them gave me such clarity. I felt acceptance and that all is okay. Nothing is wrong and nothing is wrong with me. It is an experience I highly recommend and she is so nurturing, holding a safe space for connections and deep conversations with your inner being. ”
“Elemental QiFlow is a beautiful, gentle, profound practice. As a newcomer to qigong, this class has been a wonderful window into another realm of movement and awareness. Diana is a wonderful practitioner-teacher; she holds a loving, welcoming, curiosity-encouraging space...Her encouragement and guidance are invaluable to my ongoing journey of embodiment. ”
