Estelle Snelling
Psychotherapist, Somatic Psychotherapist
Dip.AOD, B.SocSci, M.MHSc, SEP
Carlton, Melbourne VIC 3053
In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
My work is grounded in the belief that the body holds deep wisdom and the capacity to heal, given the right conditions of safety, connection, and presence.
I integrate somatic, attachment-based, systemic, and trauma-informed frameworks to support clients and professionals in cultivating resilience, embodied presence, and system-aware care.
My approach draws on ancient wisdoms and contemporary neurobiological insights to foster meaningful, sustainable change.
My vision is for trauma-informed, body-aware practice to be embedded not just in psychotherapy, but also in staff support, supervision, and broader community and organisational settings.
Background
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in diverse roles spanning trauma-informed psychotherapy, staff support, clinical supervision, and training.
A Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch® Foundation Graduate, and Constellations facilitator, she integrates body-based approaches for deep nervous system support.
Her background includes inpatient dual diagnosis treatment and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the Australian Defence Force, and family violence sector agencies. Estelle holds a Master’s in Mental Health Sciences and is also trained in EMDR and the Flash Technique.
Services
* SOMATIC EXPERIENCING
(SE™ STUDENTS - I offer Somatic Experiencing® Personal Sessions (at all levels) for SE™ students completing their certificate requirements - face to face in Carlton Vic or online via zoom
* NEURO-AFFECTIVE TOUCH
* SYSTEMIC & STRUCTURAL CONSTELLATIONS working with intergenerational trauma
Quality Provision
Estelle holds advanced qualifications, including a Masters degree in Mental Health Sciences, clinical registration with PACFA and is a PACFA endorsed Clinical Supervisor.
She follows evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally safe practices.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Somatic Experiencing
- M.MHSc (clin)
- B.SocSci
- Dip AOD
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - Developmental - EMDR - Emotional Freedom Techniques - Indigenous Healing - Inner Child - Interpersonal - Neuroscience - Person Centred - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Solution Oriented - Somatic Experiencing® - Somatic Psychotherapy - Strengths-Based - Systems Theory - Transactional Analysis - Transpersonal - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner & NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Graduate - working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock & chronic stress.
She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor and holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, Flinders Dept of Psychiatry.
Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use & complex trauma) and she is currently training in Structural & Systemic Constellations work, supporting reorganisation and addressing the inter-generational transmission of trauma through the ancestral lineage.
Estelle is curious about the interplay between ancient wisdoms and modern scientific findings.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia - Clinical
Practice Locations
Drummond st
Carlton VIC 3053
Centrally located in Carlton for trams and buses
1 hour parking out front
Fees & Insurance
$195 per hour
MEDIBANK & BUPA health fund rebates
No GP:rebates
Payment Options
Cash or direct debit - payable on the day of appointment
Contact Estelle
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult