You don't need to push harder.
You need a nervous system that feels safer.
End the cycle of flare-ups and fear,
breaking the grip of chronic pain and illness
so you can finally feel like yourself again
Your Body Isn't Broken
...but your nervous system may be stuck in survival mode.
"Pain is not just a message from the body; it is a construction of the brain. When the nervous system becomes sensitised, it can create very real pain and symptoms in a perfectly healthy body. The good news is that what the brain has learned, it can unlearn." Dr. Howard Schubiner, Author of Unlearn Your Pain
Does this sound like you?
You’ve tried everything - mainstream and alternative, maybe even meditation and nervous system regulation. Some things helped for a while, but nothing has created lasting change.
You sense your symptoms have something to do with emotions, stress, or your nervous system. But you’re not sure how to work with that in a way that actually helps.
You want support that helps you understand your body, trust yourself again, and make choices from clarity instead of fear, not just someone who tells you what to do.
My Story
I had chronic neck pain and headaches through childhood, but it wasn’t until I developed full-body eczema that I realised something deeper was going on.
I tried everything! Creams, cleanses, Western medicine, alternative therapies and more. I pushed my body and mind to their limits trying to heal.
But when I stopped obsessing over fixing myself and started caring about how I felt, my body began to improve.
Now, 11 years later, I’m healthier, happier, and more excited by life than I’ve ever been.
Getting sick taught me what it really takes to be well: listening to my body and caring about how I feel.
Booking & Payment
Initial Consultation (80 minutes) $180 AUD
A $10 (AUD) deposit secures your appointment.
The remaining balance is only processed after your session goes ahead.
If in our first session it’s clear that this is not the right fit for you,
your deposit will be refunded in full.
Follow-Up Sessions (50 minutes) $120 AUD
There is no obligation to commit to ongoing sessions.
“Elen really understands the connection between the mind and body and helped me peel back the layers I hadn’t seen before that were causing pain and tension.
If you’re struggling with chronic pain and feel like nothing else has helped, go and see her.”
Amelia - 10+ years of neck and jaw pain
FAQs
Most treatments focus on the "hardware" (the body part that hurts or the physical symptom itself). The work we will do focuses on the "software" (the nervous system/brain). We aren't just trying another physical fix; we are addressing the engine that drives the symptoms. By shifting the focus from management to the underlying patterns, we open a door that traditional physical treatments often miss.
While "aha" moments often happen quickly, building lasting stability takes time. We usually begin with weekly sessions to build a foundation, then reduce frequency to fortnightly or monthly as you gain confidence. On average, I see major shifts within 6–8 sessions. My goal is always your independence, giving you the tools to navigate your own health without ongoing dependency on me.
Yes. I work with a wide range of persistent symptoms where a sensitized nervous system is the driver, including chronic pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and inflammatory flare-ups. Importantly, duration does not determine reversibility. The length of time you’ve been in the cycle does not change the brain's biological ability to "unlearn" a pattern and return to a state of safety.
Absolutely not. Your symptoms are 100% real. This approach is based on the biological fact that the brain and nervous system control the body's physical output, including pain and inflammation. You are NOT imagining your symptoms. We are looking at the "control centre" that is generating them.
Sessions are conversational and responsive to your current experience - fears, flare-ups, or recurring thoughts. Underneath that, we’re consistently working through three core pillars:
Clarifying Understanding: Mapping how your specific nervous system is reacting to your environment.
Changing Response: Learning how to communicate "safety" to your brain to interrupt the symptom cycle.
Addressing Patterns: Identifying the emotional or situational triggers that keep your system on high alert.
I’m a qualified counsellor with a background in massage therapy. Years of physical bodywork showed me that treating the body alone often provides only temporary relief if the nervous system is still sending danger signals. By combining professional psychological training with my lived experience of resolving decades of my own chronic pain and illness, I provide a path that is both evidence-based and deeply empathetic to the reality of life with chronic symptoms.
All sessions are conducted via GoogleMeet, allowing us to work together regardless of where you are in the world. I offer a range of appointment times to accommodate various time zones, particularly for clients in the UK, Europe, Asia, New Zealand and Australia. You’ll be able to see all available slots in your local time when you click "Book Your Appointment."
This isn't about adding more to your "to-do" list. In fact, much of our work is about doing less, learning how to stop the frantic search for a fix. While I will give you small, daily practices to shift your nervous system, they are designed to be integrated into your existing life, not to become another source of stress.
Not necessarily. While we do look at emotional patterns, our focus is "bottom-up", meaning we prioritize how your body feels now and how it responds to stress today. We go at a pace that feels safe for your system. The goal is to build resilience and safety, not to overwhelm you by digging into the past before you’re ready.
I want this process to be as low-barrier and transparent as possible. The deposit secures your time in my calendar, while the remaining balance is only processed after we’ve met and confirmed that we are a good fit to work together. It’s my way of sharing the "risk" with you. I’m committed to ensuring this is a high-value exchange for you from the very first minute.
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