I’m an attachment-informed transpersonal psychotherapist focussed on relational and complex trauma. My approach is integrative, blending clinical and holistic therapies to treat causes rather than symptoms.

I’ve spent decades working abroad — in humanitarian organisations and rehabilitation centres, conflict zones and refugee camps, yoga teacher trainings and wellness retreats.

Born in Australia – with European, British, Asian, Middle Eastern heritage – I now work internationally with clients from across the globe.

What I’ve learnt from Life is this: We are transformational beings. The human spirit has an innate capacity to heal and transform, no matter the context.

Healing happens from within, when we are witnessed, accepted and supported in safe connection.

My role is to help you face what lies beneath the surface symptoms and to reclaim what’s essential — what really matters to you.

I invite you to discover a deeper, more genuine way of living. Through courage, curiosity and compassion, we uncover our essence.

In loving presence, we become real.

  • MSc in Consciousness, Spirituality & Transpersonal Psychology (current)
    Liverpool John Moores University, UK

    Diploma in Transpersonal Couples & Intimate Relationship Therapy (current)
    Centre for Counselling & Psychotherapy Education, UK

    Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Therapy & Counselling
    College of Complementary 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

  • Bleiker, Roland, Campbell, David, Hutchison, Emma, and Nicholson, Xzarina (2013). The Visual Dehumanisation of Refugees. Australian Journal of Political Science 48 (3) 398-416. https://doi.org/10.1080/10361146.2013.840769

Simple line drawing of a person bending over a shoreline reaching towards a floating flower with a pearl in the centre.

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 issues

  • 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.