Face-to-Face and Online
Somatic Body-Mind Therapy
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for nervous system resilience in challenging times
Face-to-Face and Online
Somatic Body-Mind Therapy
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for nervous system resilience in challenging times
Somatic
Mind-Body Therapy
for nervous system resilience
& trauma resolution
Avril Hamlin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Mind-Body Trauma Therapist
Nature Therapist
"My committment to you is to help you to achieve mind-body resilience and wellbeing through personalised care, utilising gentle and effective treatment approaches"
About
Avril Hamlin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner
Qualified Lifeline Counsellor
Cert. Early Developmental Trauma
Cert. Trauma Through a Child's Eyes
Dip. CranioSacral Therapy
NZCS Medical Science
It's a privilege and a joy to help clients resolve their health and wellbeing concerns and see them go on to live fuller, healthier lives.
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With over 20 years experience in healthcare fields, combined with
10 years as a Somatic Experiencing & Trauma Therapy practitioner, my specialty area is working with stress and trauma-related conditions, especially trauma connected to childhood. ​
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Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed from something in the past? Have you experienced trauma? I understand and respect the courage and strength it takes to begin, then continue the trauma healing journey.
Whether trauma is affecting you physically, mentally and/or emotionally, I welcome the opportunity to help you - please feel free to contact me to chat more, or to book an appointment.
Background & Experience
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Trauma Practitioner Training​
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Completed 3 year professional Trauma Training to Advanced level with the International Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Institute, USA - founded by Dr Peter Levine PhD, trauma researcher and world-leading Practitioner of trauma healing and recovery
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Developmental and Relational Trauma Therapy training with The NeuroAffective Touch® Institute founded by Dr Aline LaPierre, (USA)
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Early Developmental Trauma training with Myrna Martin (Canada)
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Childhood Trauma training with Psychotherapist Maggie Kline (USA)
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Trained as an accredited Lifeline Counsellor
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Somatic Therapies
Trained in a range of somatic therapies, including:
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Biodynamic Cranio Sacral Therapy​
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Completed 1-year Somatic Psychotherapy Hakomi training
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Nature-based therapy - Ecotherapy
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Trained in Ecotherapy clinicial practices with the Earthbody Institute (USA)
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Other trainings & workshops​
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Internal Family Systems
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Medical Science
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Trained in and studied Medical Science (Medical Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Bacteriology, Haematology)
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Worked for 4 years at Auckland DHB's National Women’s Health
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Held Senior Management roles with various Healthcare providers​​
