Restore Calm with Somatic Therapy

Trauma Healing & Holistic Counselling | Fremantle, Perth &
Australia wide Online

Holistic Counselling & Somatic Therapy for Emotional Healing


At Jemma Doak Somatic Therapy and Holistic Counselling, I offer trauma-informed, body-based therapy to support you through the tender, tangled seasons of life — the times of change, loss, longing, becoming, and unraveling. Whether you’re moving through identity shifts, relationship complexity, the ache of grief, fertility and birth experiences, trauma, or the quiet transitions of midlife and peri-menopause…


Drawing on somatic therapy, somatic EMDR, mindfulness-based counselling, and nervous system regulation, I help you gently heal emotional wounds, restore balance, and reconnect with your inner clarity. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or tender from past experiences, you’ll find compassionate support tailored to your unique journey — in Fremantle, Perth or online, across Australia.


Begin your journey toward clarity, calm, and emotional healing today.

Book a session online or explore the service that resonates with you most.

Areas of Support

  • Individual Therapy and Counselling

    A safe, supportive space to explore your inner world, unravel emotional patterns, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, grieving, or simply stuck, individual therapy offers compassionate support to help you process life’s challenges, heal old wounds, and move forward with more clarity and ease.

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  • Couples, Relationship and Family Counselling

    Every relationship has its tender moments. These sessions offer a supportive space to repair trust, navigate challenges, and rediscover connection. Whether you're facing communication breakdowns, grief, life transitions, or growing apart, couples and family therapy helps you rebuild understanding, emotional safety, and meaningful bonds.

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  • Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth Trauma Counselling

    Holistic, trauma-informed support for your fertility, pregnancy, and birth journey. These sessions help you process emotional overwhelm, release unresolved experiences, and reconnect with your body, baby, and sense of self. Whether you're trying to conceive, preparing for birth, or healing after a difficult experience, you're held with care at every step.

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  • Counselling for Women Navigating Life Transitions, Loss & Change

    Life’s transitions can be tender and disorienting. These sessions offer grounded, compassionate support through grief, menopause, identity shifts, or endings that are asking something new of you. Together we create space to honour what’s changing, explore what’s emerging, and help you move forward with steadiness, clarity, and self-trust.

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Jemma Doak – somatic psychotherapist and trauma-informed holistic counsellor in Fremantle and online

Somatic Psychotherapist | Holistic Counsellor | Trauma-Informed Practitioner

A Compassionate Guide For Your Journey.

Hi, I’m Jemma.

Life can feel heavy, confusing, or disconnected sometimes. If you're longing for more ease, clarity, or healing, you're not alone. For over 20 years, I’ve supported people to gently release what’s held in the body, reconnect with their true selves, and feel more grounded and whole — emotionally, physically, and energetically.

I work with a holistic blend of somatic therapy, EMDR, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and pre- and perinatal psychology to support nervous system regulation, deep emotional healing, and embodied transformation.

PACFA Registered Counsellor · Somatic EMDR · Process-Oriented Psychotherapy · Pre- and Perinatal Psychology · Polyvagal-Informed & Trauma-Sensitive Care

What Are You Needing Support With?

Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Choose the statement that resonates most, and I’ll guide you to the support that fits your needs.

  • and I want to feel more calm, grounded, and at peace within myself.”

    Explore: Individual Therapy & Counselling
    (for anxiety, trauma, or emotional healing)

    Or: Therapy for Women

  • with conflict, communication issues, or emotional distance. We want support to reconnect, heal, or move forward together.”

    Explore: Couples, Relationship & Family Therapy
    (support for communication, emotional repair, or navigating change)

  • and need emotional support to navigate this transition with clarity and care.”

    Explore: Individual Therapy & Counselling

    Or: Couples, Relationship & Family Therapy
    (for separation, post-divorce, or family system support)

  • and I want support for my whole self — body, mind, and heart.”

    Explore: Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth Support
    (trauma-informed care for every stage of the journey)

  • and I want to feel safe in my body again and gently begin to heal.”

    Explore: Individual Therapy & Counselling

    Or: Therapy for Women

    Or: Fertility, Pregnancy & Birth Counselling
    (birth trauma, grief, or emotional overwhelm)

  • and I need support to find clarity, resilience, and reconnection.”

    Explore: Individual Therapy & Counselling

    Or: Therapy for Women
    (for grief, identity, or emotional transformation)

  • especially after trauma, childbirth, or emotional disconnection.”

    Explore: Embodied Feminine Healing

    Or: Individual Therapy & Counselling
    (body-based support for feminine healing and empowerment)

What is somatic/body oriented psychotherapy?

Your body holds what words can’t always express.

Somatic therapy is a gentle, body-based approach that helps you release stored tension, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with yourself from the inside out.

Curious to learn more?

Testimonials

  • “I felt very welcomed and comforted. Anxiety was gone or very low after a session. It is a safe space to confront any deeper issues and you can open up to a woman who is like minded and experienced. I always felt strong and more secure after a session with Jemma. Grounded and balanced. I would recommend her sessions to anyone who wants to go deeper and work on themselves.” Britta

  • “I love coming to a session and safely opening up the playground of life with you, exploring what it is that is causing chaos and how to nurture and calm my system. I never know what to expect or where it will go - and that is the beauty of a session. The rawness and unpredictability allows for gentle challenge and growth. The practical guidance and personalised experience offered - it is very unique, unlike any other healing session I’ve previously experienced.” Amy

  • “I loved the way Jemma was able to flow with whatever came up yet was always prepared and ready based on my previous session and feedback. I liked the way we used different techniques - meditation, body senses, essential oils and I loved the tapping. I explored and released self limiting beliefs. I gained certainty and clarity on my next steps forward. I found an inner voice and trusted my own guidance and timing. I gained energy and excitement for the next chapter without the hustle. I found a new way of being.” Amanda

  • “I appreciate the compassion you show and the wisdom you share. My sessions seem to declutter my mind and bring forth the important information for me to process and work through. I feel like there’s a lot of dot joining that goes one during each session. Every session has been so unique and tailored to my individual needs on that day, and I’ve never left feeling heavier than when I walked in… always lighter and more grounded/filled with love. My husband loves the way I return after a session!” Amy

  • “Jemma is an amazing therapist, coach and healer. Together with Jemma I explored big dreams and big blocks that were holding me back. Jemma's style of session is intuitive, impactful and powerful and she combines her various methods to provide a unique tailored session based on what you need most. Jemma provides a safe, comforting place to explore whatever area of your life or yourself you may want to shift, peel back the layers and rediscover the truth of your innate power.” Amanda

  • “The presence that you create is soothing, calming and comforting which brought me a feeling of ease and an ability to comfortably be open and honest during sessions and conversations. I value having someone who i feel comfortable to talk to honestly and truthfully about the world and life. You have helped me reflect on my experiences, what I hold value of and what I want to see change.” Gabby

  • “My jade egg coaching with Jemma was powerful, sacred and beautiful. Jemma is very wise and her wisdom and perspective holds potent medicine. I feel more connected to my body, sexuality and sensuality. My sexual energy is supercharged! And I have a growing discernment in my intimate relationships”. Karen

  • “The meditation at the beginning of the day resulted in me feeling a sense of connectedness to something outside of myself and to all women in the world. Honoring of the feminine and connection with other women supported this. The tapping was really useful and the yoga and meditation grounding and softening.” Claire

  • “Your wisdom, perspective and the sense of total support for me and my well-being. Feeling so supported and valued as a woman. Being deeply listened to. The wisdom that you hold and share. Greater connection to my body, sensuality and more discernment in my romantic / intimate relationships. Enhancement / deepening of my sexual energy. The transformations / elevation I experienced has been amazing! “ Karen

  • I have had the pleasure of working with Jemma across some years. I have found her sessions to be most valuable, always shifting energies quickly and effectively. I have been astounded at how gently things come to the surface and dissolve. Many of these issues I have worked on for years in counselling only to have them return to my life. With Jemma’s skills and intuition, permanent shifts are made. I can’t recommend Jemma highly enough not only for her knowledge and expertise but also her ability to hold a safe and encouraging space. Thank you Jemma. We are lucky to have you working in our midst.” Helen

  • Jemma’s hypnobirthing course was an incredible experience for my partner and me as we prepare for our first baby. We started with little knowledge, but Jemma’s passion, expertise, and support made all the difference. The course goes beyond meditation and relaxation—it teaches how to bond with your baby, understand the labor process, and create a calm birth experience. We loved the strong focus on partner involvement and now feel confident, informed, and empowered. We highly recommend Jemma to anyone expecting! Jess & Morgan

  • My partner and I recently finished our hypnobirthing course with Jemma and we couldn’t speak more highly of her and the course. We learnt so much about not only hypnobirthing but education around being pregnant, labour, birth and the over all experience for myself, my partner and our baby. I feel much more confident now and am not fearful of the experience, more so excited to go through it and feel ready and comfortable with the process that we have chosen. Jemma talked through everything really thoroughly with us both and created a great environment that we looked forward to each session. We would highly recommend her as an educator and really enjoyed our experience! Jenna & Rob

  • "I had a number of psychotherapy sessions with Jemma and found her to be very calm, grounded and methodical. She held space for me and I felt safe to explore deeper levels of my trauma. She is very well learned and using a variety of skills intuitively and always knows what I need. At the same time she also allowed me the space to explore in my own process which was refreshing. She helped me integrate the sessions with practical and tangible solutions which has helped in various ways. Thank you Jemma .. I really appreciate the passion and dedication to have to your craft and helping others!" Rowena

  • "Jemma is more than a therapist, she is coach, a guide and a mentor who combines her vast experience and knowledge to create profound shifts and healing. Each session is unique and tailored to whatever you need most, inviting an opportunity to really explore what the issues are in a safe and supportive space. I highly recommend Jemma and can't thank her enough for the impact her support and wisdom has had in my life." Amanda

  • "Working with Jemma has been profoundly transformative. I have discovered more about myself in the short time I’ve worked with her than I have throughout all of the numerous courses I have taken. Jemma has a way of holding a mirror so I can see more clearly how my thoughts are either serving me or hindering me. And while some conversations can be challenging, it never feels confrontational. I am truly blessed to have found Jemma!" Kimberly

  • "Jemma is a jewel! I've been seeing her for a little over a year now and have made tremendous progress. She has helped guide me through a ton of stored trauma in my body while holding space. I always feel comfortable with here, and her wisdom is beyond this world. I highly recommend her!" Adrienne

  • "Jemma is an extremely compassionate therapist. She has always made me feel safe in our sessions. Jemma’s warm presence and focused attention makes me feel seen, heard and understood by her. I would highly recommend her." Margaret

  • "It’s apparent how well educated and experienced Jemma is and continues to grow in her work. She’s professional and exudes true care with consistently providing a safe space. Every encounter has been a growing experience. I am beyond grateful." Jet

  • "Jemma is extremely good at her job. The sessions I have had with her have been extremely helpful. I now feel I have the tools to help me move forward in my career. Thankyou Jemma." Mark

  • "Highly recommend working with Jemma. She creates a safe, nurturing space for her clients to explore and journey their innermost thoughts and feelings with expertise and professionalism." Lisa

  • "Jemma’s group classes are amazing. You get so much from them. Jemma is empathetic and caring and you always feel safe and supported. Highly recommend." Tecia

  • "Jemma's name kind of says it all... she is a rare GEM who kindly creates space to allow you to explore life's ups and downs. Her ability to guide you into a connection with your authentic self is a gift that will ensure you have the tools and confidence to embrace yourself and your unique journey." Aimee

  • "Jemma is a uniquely gifted and truly wonderful therapist, cannot recommend highly enough." Michelle

  • " Jemma is an absolutely joy to work with. Her professional and personal approach to therapy that incorporates healing the nervous system, and understanding the conscious and subconscious mind, is truly exceptional. As a life long learner, Jemma offers a through and thoughtful information and approach to healing. I appreciate that Jemma shares the latest insights from her own research and studies as it relates to cultivating and healing life on a psychological level. I always left sessions with clarity & resolve to continue moving in the direction of my highest alignment, in a calm and confident manner, thanks to Jemma's guidance, care, and concern." Jill

  • "I have known Jemma for several years through a related industry, and I cannot recommend her highly enough. The love, empathy, and kindness towards others that she embodies is matched equally by her expert knowledge, skill, and intuition. Jemma is a generous and kind human being who also conducts herself with elite professionalism, warmth and safety. Jemma is motivated and dedicated to helping her clients, and she creates a safe and understanding space to enable and support their healing. Her focussed guidance is empowering and gentle; uplifting and patient. Wherever someone is on their individual journey, Jemma will be able to meet that person where they are and help them take their next steps in their healing. Jemma is a remarkable person, who shares her insightful gifts with you and helps you rediscover your sparkle so you can move through life feeling mentally lighter, while also helping you ground yourself in the present. I will always refer to her, and if I could give ten stars I would!" Meaghan

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