Somatic Therapist - Invercargill - Penelope

	Penelope 48 Helmsdale Street 9810 Invercargill
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Penelope | Somatic Therapist

Introduction

Penelope is a Somatic Practitioner and Registered Social Worker who walks alongside people through life’s tender and transformative moments. Drawing on her skills in trauma, grief, couples work, mindset shifts, and embodied ritual, she weaves together the grounding of somatic healing with the expansion of intuitive movement.

She guides individuals and couples through healing, transformation, and growth.

As a Yoga Teacher and Somatic Healer, her sessions invite the body to speak, the heart to open, and the spirit to remember its own wisdom. Guided by her love for family, nature, and the elements, Penelope creates sacred, supportive spaces where clients can unravel what no longer serves them and step into deeper connection, clarity, and wholeness.

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Online therapy

Our online sessions are designed to feel just as connected, safe, and supportive as if we were in the same room. We meet via WhatsApp, a secure and accessible platform that allows for both video and audio calls. You’ll need a stable internet connection, a quiet, private space where you can relax, and a device with the WhatsApp app installed. You add your phone number into WhatsApp and this is how we connect.

Before our first session, I’ll send you a simple guide to help you set up your space so you feel comfortable and grounded—perhaps with a cup of tea, your journal, or a cosy blanket. Once our call begins, we’ll dive into the work together, using the same approaches I offer in-person: somatic practices, gentle guidance, and tailored therapeutic support.

WhatsApp also allows for easy communication between sessions, so you can share reflections or receive brief check-ins as needed (within agreed boundaries). This way, your healing journey can flow with consistency, even from the comfort of your own home.

Qualifications and registrations

Registered Social Worker
Yoga Teacher Training 500hours
Somatic Healing Certification
Trauma Informed CPD
Reiki I, II
Romiromi & Mirimiri
Grief Specialities

Registrations

I offer therapy in

✓ English

✓ Māori

Specialisations

1. Trauma Healing
2. Grief & Loss Support
3. Couples & Relational Therapy
4. Mindset Shifts
5. Somatic Practices
6. Ritual & Ceremony
7. Life Transitions
8. Emotional Regulation
9. Intuitive Movement
10. Personal Transformation

Specialisations and Expertises

I specialise in somatic therapy, trauma recovery, grief support, couples work, and guiding personal transformation. My approach weaves together evidence-based therapeutic practices, intuitive movement, ritual, and body-based awareness to support deep, lasting change.

I most often work with people navigating unresolved trauma, significant loss, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm, and times of deep change or uncertainty. Many clients also come seeking support to reconnect with themselves, shift limiting beliefs, or integrate spiritual and ritual practices into their healing.

The number of sessions depends on your unique needs and goals. Some clients find clarity and direction in as few as 3–6 sessions, while deeper trauma or relationship work often benefits from 10–20 sessions or more. We’ll regularly review progress together, ensuring the pace and depth of the work feel supportive for you.

Most common issues I support people with:

Trauma and PTSD – gently processing and integrating past experiences through somatic and therapeutic approaches

Grief and loss – creating space to honour its many layers and allow emotions to move in their own time

Relationship and couples challenges – guiding deeper connection, communication, and repair

Mindset and self-belief shifts – reframing limiting patterns and opening pathways for personal growth

Life transitions – navigating change with clarity, resilience, and embodied presence

Areas of counselling I can help with

Fees

Fees per Session

Individual Therapy (Somatic, Trauma, Grief, Life Transitions)

60 minutes – $90 NZD
90 minutes – $120 NZD

Relational Therapy (Interpersonal & Family Connections)
60 minutes – $120 NZD
90 minutes – $150 NZD

Discounts & Concessions
Low-income concession – 10% discount (limited spaces available)
Students – 10% discount

Payment Methods
Bank transfer prior to session, or cash for in-person bookings.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations on the day of the appointment time will incur the full session fee, unless due to emergencies.

Availability (Opening hours)

Monday	9-3
Tuesday	-
Wednesday	9-3
Thursday	10-6
Friday	-
Saturday	-
Sunday	-

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