Attachment-Based and Somatic Psychotherapy in Melbourne
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, ongoing stress, relationship difficulties, or emotional patterns that feel difficult to shift.
You may understand why these reactions happen, but still find yourself pulled into the same responses, such as overthinking, shutting down, becoming highly self-critical, or feeling constantly on edge.
Therapy can help slow these reactions down so they become easier to understand and less automatic over time.
In our sessions, we pay attention to these reactions as they are experienced emotionally, physically, and relationally, rather than focusing on insight alone.
Therapy works best when there is enough safety, trust, and space to slow things down together.
In-person sessions in Thornbury and online across Australia.
Master of Counselling (Deakin University). PACFA Certified Practising member.
Josh Wasniewski
Psychotherapist
You might notice things like:
anxiety that is hard to switch off
overthinking and constant self-monitoring
relationship conflict that keeps repeating
emotional shutdown or numbness
harsh self-criticism
difficulty feeling secure or settled in relationships
stress responses that feel automatic or overwhelming
Why these patterns can feel difficult to change
Many emotional reactions develop gradually through repeated experiences, particularly within close relationships or environments where stress has become ongoing or difficult to escape.
You may know logically that something is safe, while another part of you still responds as though it is under threat.
Therapy can help create new experiences that allow these reactions to become less automatic over time.
My approach
My work is informed by:
attachment theory
developmental neuroscience
somatic therapies such as Somatic Experiencing
Alongside talking and reflection, we may also pay attention to:
tension or activation in the body
impulses to withdraw, appease, or react
emotional shifts as they happen
patterns that emerge within relationships, including the therapeutic relationship itself
The aim is not just symptom reduction, but to develop greater emotional regulation and capacity within daily life and relationships.
Practical details
60-minute sessions
In-person in Thornbury and online across Australia
Session fee: $165
If you’d like to get a sense of how I work and whether this feels like a good fit, you’re welcome to book a free 15-minute intro call.
If you’re considering therapy
If you’d like to enquire or book a session, you can use the form or contact me directly. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a time or answer any questions.