Hello, my name is Xzarina

Xarina Nicholson, Transpersonal Trauma Therapist. A woman in a white shirt standing confidently with crossed arms, outside in a garden with trees and bushes, and a house in the background.

Originally from Australia, I now live and work between the UK, Thailand and Australia.

I’m a transpersonal psychotherapist who works mostly with relational and complex trauma. My approach blends evidence-based clinical and holistic therapies to treat underlying causes of distress.

My experience comes from working as a therapist and trainer internationally, in humanitarian organisations and luxury rehabilitation centres, conflict zones and refugee camps, yoga teacher trainings and wellness retreats.

My work has taught me that the human spirit has an innate capacity to heal, transform and regenerate, no matter the context. I’m constantly inspired and humbled by my clients and our work together.

My job is to help people face deeper struggles, reclaim their lives and transform their relationships. Healing happens from within when we’re witnessed and supported in spaces of safety, connection and acceptance.

I invite you to discover a deeper, more genuine self and way of living and being in this world. Through courage, presence and compassion, we uncover our essence. We become real.

  • MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology (current)

    Liverpool John Moores University, UK

    Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Therapy & Counselling

    College of Complimentary Medicine, Sydney, Australia

    Bachelor of Arts (Honours First Class) in International Relations

    University of Queensland, Australia

    Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Culture and Religion

    University of Queensland, Australia

  • Holistic Therapists Australia Inc.

    EMDR Practioner Training (Levels 1 & 2), EMDRIA

    Internal Family System (Foundational), IFS Institute

    Relational Life Therapy (Foundational), RLT Institute

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What I can help with . . .

  • Symptoms of trauma & PTSD (e.g. addiction, disordered eating, intimacy & relational difficulties, flashbacks, prolonged fear).

  • Psychosomatic illness, chronic fatigue, pain, PMDD, etc.

  • Love, relationship & intimacy concerns

  • Spiritual emergence, emergency or life transformation

  • Burnout, anxiety or depression

  • Grief, loss, divorce, emptiness, hopelessness or low self-esteem

  • Recovery beyond addiction: Thriving beyond sobriety.

  • Anyone wanting to infuse more joy and meaning into their lives through self-discovery

“Xzarina is extremely intelligent, highly intuitive, has a big heart and natural compassion. She understands what deep soul work is and what it entails and has a great capacity to quickly understand complex issues.”

- Serge Beddington-Behrens M.A. (Oxon.), Ph.D., K.O.M.L.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is trauma?

Trauma symptoms include anxiety, depression, addiction, disordered eating, self-harm or self-sabotage, pervasive fear and intimacy/relationship issues.

Big ‘T’ (acute) traumas are single-event, life-threatening events that can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). These are obvious traumatic events like accidents, war, disasters, divorce, etc.

Small ‘t’ (chronic/complex) traumas occur repeatedly over a period of time, affecting our sense of self, belonging and well-being.

What is EMDR?

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is recognised by the World Health Organisation as a powerful, evidence-based therapy for trauma treatment.

It requires minimal talking. If suitable, we will discuss how to integrate EMDR into your treatment plan after consultation.

What is transpersonal therapy?

Transpersonal means ‘beyond’ (trans) + ‘the ego’ (persona)’.

This therapy is holistic, integrative and transformational. We work deeply with all aspects of the being and human experience, including subtle and unconscious aspects.

The aim is to work with resistance and blocks to transform, guided by a person’s essence towards wholeness and healing in body, mind, heart, environment, culture, family history, etc.

Some people call it ‘spiritual psychology’. I like to think of it as ‘soul’ therapy.

We’re so much more than we ‘think’ we are.

How many sessions will I need?

This depends on you and the nature of what we’re working through.

Big ‘T’ traumas can be treated relatively quickly with EMDR (6—10 sessions).

Small ‘t’ traumas are easily overlooked but are often more complex. These kinds of relational wounds take time, patience, trust and safety to heal. But it’s worth it!

What do sessions involve?

That depends on you. Every client is unique and comes with his/her own story, history, family, challenges, resources and needs.

I listen carefully to help clients discover what works for them in the moment. We each already possess the requisite medicine for the wound, and the client’s Self is the healer.

This might involve talk, breathwork, creative expression, music, somatics/movement, EMDR, guided meditation/visualisation, dreamwork, ritual or emotional regulation.

What if I cannot afford therapy?

If you feel you would benefit from working together but are experiencing financial hardship, please enquire about my sliding-scale prices.