A warm, safe space to heal, nurture and grow.


Somatic Psychotherapy | Holistic Counselling | Attachment-Focused EMDR
Fremantle, Perth and online across Australia

Holistic Counselling, Somatic Therapy and Attachment Focused EMDR
for Emotional Healing


Jemma Doak is a somatic psychotherapist and counsellor in Fremantle, Perth, specialising in anxiety, trauma, and pre- and perinatal psychology. She is a PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor, offering somatic therapy and Attachment-Focused EMDR in person in Fremantle or online across Australia, to adults and young people aged 8+.

Jemma provides a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to heal, nurture and grow, honouring your unique timing and process.

She offers a trauma-informed, integrative approach to support you through the tender, tangled seasons of life: times of change, loss, longing, becoming and unravelling. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or tender from past experiences, you’ll find compassionate support tailored to your unique journey.

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

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Areas of Support

  • Individual Therapy and Counselling

    Support for anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and feeling stuck. Using somatic therapy and Attachment-Focused EMDR, we work with your body and nervous system, not just your thoughts, so you can heal and move forward with more clarity and ease.

    INDIVIDUAL

  • Couples, Relationship and Family Counselling

    Support to repair trust, improve communication and rebuild connection, whether you're facing conflict, distance, grief or a major life change. Sessions are trauma-informed and look at the patterns underneath, so understanding and emotional safety can grow.

    COUPLES & FAMILY

  • Fertility, Pregnancy and Birth Trauma Counselling

    Trauma-informed support through trying to conceive, pregnancy, birth and early parenting, including fertility grief, birth trauma and anxiety in pregnancy. Sessions help you process overwhelm, reconnect with your body and baby, and feel held at every step.

    FERTILITY & BIRTH

  • Counselling for Women in Midlife and Transition

    Support through perimenopause and menopause, separation or divorce, grief and identity change. Together we make space for what's ending and what's emerging, so you can move forward with steadiness and self-trust.

    WOMEN'S MIDLIFE
Jemma Doak – somatic psychotherapist and trauma-informed holistic counsellor in Fremantle and online

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 and mind, reconnect with their true selves, and feel more grounded and whole.

I offer a blend of somatic therapy, Attachment-Focused EMDR, trauma-sensitive mindfulness, and pre- and perinatal psychology to support nervous system regulation and deep emotional healing.

PACFA Certified Practising Counsellor · Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy · Trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR with Dr Laurel Parnell · Pre- and Perinatal Psychology

Somatic Psychotherapist | Holistic Counsellor | EMDR Therapist | Trauma-Informed Practitioner

A Compassionate Guide For Your Journey.

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Questions You Might Have

Whatever you're going through, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

  • You don't need to know what to call it, or have the right words. Many people begin with just a feeling that something needs to change, or that they can't keep carrying it alone.

    Book a session and bring whatever feels most present. We'll go at your pace and find where to start together.

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  • No. You don't need to have the words, or to know exactly what's wrong. We go slowly, at your pace, and listen to what your body and emotions are telling us.

  • Adults and young people aged 8+, as individuals, couples and families. I welcome people of all backgrounds, bodies and identities. My specialties are anxiety, trauma, and pre- and perinatal psychology, and I also support people through grief, separation, relationship difficulties and midlife transitions.

  • Yes. Online sessions are by Zoom, anywhere in Australia, and you'll receive a secure link on the morning of your session. In-person sessions are in O'Connor, in the Fremantle area.

  • 55 minutes - $185 + GST
    75 minutes - $252 + GST.

    The longer session suits couples, families and more complex situations. Weekday evening and Saturday sessions include an After Hours surcharge.

  • No referral is needed, and you can book directly. Medicare rebates aren't available for counselling under a Mental Health Care Plan, and I don't offer health fund rebates. Many workplaces cover counselling through an Employee Assistance Program, so it's worth asking your employer.

  • It varies. Some people come for short-term support with a specific issue, and others stay longer for deeper healing. My work isn't about quick fixes. It's about real, lasting change in a safe therapeutic relationship. description

What is somatic 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. Sessions involve no touch.

Curious to learn more?

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What is EMDR therapy?

Some experiences stay with us long after they’re over.

EMDR helps your brain and body process them, so they become memories of the past rather than something that keeps shaping the present. It can help with long-held trauma, and soon after a difficult incident.

I’m trained in Attachment-Focused EMDR with Dr Laurel Parnell.

Curious to learn more?

LEARN MORE ABOUT EMDR THERAPY

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 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 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 brings a deep sense of compassion, care, and calm to her work. I had the opportunity to work with Jemma one-on-one in emotional somatic healing and body-based practices. Her depth of experience and training in this field, combined with her natural sensitivity and safety, allows her to gently unravel emotional layers in ways that felt both profound and rare for me. She often perceives what others have overlooked, bringing a level of deep insight that helped me to personally access parts of myself I hadn’t been able to reach before. Jemma also brought a refreshing lightness, a quirky warmth combined with a radiant smile that truly created a sense of connection and trust on a deeper level in our sessions. " Kim D

  • "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

  • "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

  • "Jemma is such a delightful, wonderful and exceptional person. She has helped many people I know with her services, approaching each person as an individual rather than using the same text book carbon copy technique I have experienced with other mental health professionals. Within my household I have seen a massive shift in the well-being of my family and this is because of the ongoing support of Jemma’s services. I now know that peace and reconciliation is possible, regardless of how big the trauma feels and that anyone can move beyond their limitations if they find the right person to help them. Thank you Jemma! " Astrid

  • "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

  • “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

  • “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

  • "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 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

Ready to begin your healing journey?


Whether you're exploring therapy for the first time or returning to yourself again, you're welcome here.

In person in Fremantle or online across Australia.

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