Leigh Milne
MIND | BODY | PSYCHOLOGY | TRAUMA | COUPLES THERAPY
Meet Leigh Milne
AHPRA Registered Psychologist,
Couples Therapist,
Clinical Hypnotherapist
Psychosomatic Therapist
Hi and welcome. My practice is informed by lived experience and professional training in the ways trauma can impact mind and body. I use a holistic integrative, evidence-based approach to support adults & couples experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. My work draws from EMDR, DBR, somatic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, CBT, Schema, IMAGO & Parts therapy. Therapy is tailored to your goals and grounded in collaboration and respect. I also provide psychological services for couples where mental health concerns are impacting the relationship. Read more...
Trauma is not an event...It is a state of being that can last a lifetime and beyond...
What type of trauma
Acute Single Event
Sudden, unexpected incidents causing emotional distress.
Complex Trauma
Prolonged exposure to multiple traumatic events:
Sexual, physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, war, poverty,
Vicarious Trauma
Indirect exposure through others' experiences.
Collective Trauma
Shared experiences affecting entire communities such as war, famine, disease, financial, political, cultural, environmental.
When does it occur
Childhood
Developmental, precognitive and attachment trauma shape early experiences.
Adulthood
Acute events or ongoing stressors impact functioning.
Intergenerational
Inherited trauma responses passed through generations.
How does trauma impact
Why does healing matter
Emotional & Mental Impact
Fear, numbness, depression, anxiety, anger, sadness, self-harm, self-sabotage, suicidal thoughts, avoidance
Relational Challenges
Difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships, co-dependence, attachment issues, social avoidance, intimacy
Life Consequences
Affects career, finances, life choices, self-confidence, self-worth, focus and daily functioning, addictive habits, .
Health
Affects mental & physical health, chronic pain, unexplained pain, illness and autoimmune diseases.
May Improve Relationships
May create healthier connections with self and others.
May Enhance Mental Health
Therapy may support reductions in anxiety and depression symptoms and improve self-confidence, self-worth, thinking & beliefs
May Improve Emotional Wellbeing
May enhance emotional regulation
Optimization of Nervous system functioning
May Increase Quality of Life
May lead to greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.
May Improve Physical Wellness
De-armouring & releasing tension, changes in posture, emotion
"The body keeps the score"
Bessel Van Der Kolk
The Issue Is In the Tissue
Many experiences of stress, trauma, anxiety, grief, and emotional overwhelm are not only held in our thoughts, but can also be reflected in the body through patterns of tension in the tissue, activation, shutdown, and nervous system dysregulation.
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My approach integrates evidence-based psychology with somatic (body-aware) and trauma-informed practices that recognise the important relationship between the mind, body, emotions, relationships, and life experiences. Rather than focusing solely on thoughts and behaviours, we also explore how emotions and stress responses may be experienced physically, helping clients develop greater awareness of the signals and wisdom of their nervous system.
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Together, we explore the beliefs, emotional patterns, relationship dynamics, behavioural habits, and protective responses that may be contributing to distress or preventing meaningful change. Through a compassionate and collaborative process, clients are supported to build emotional awareness, strengthen nervous system regulation, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with their values, strengths, and sense of self.
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For couples, this approach also helps partners understand how attachment patterns, trauma responses, neurodivergence, and nervous system activation can influence communication, conflict, intimacy, and emotional connection. As awareness and regulation increase, couples often find it easier to create safety, understanding, and connection within the relationship.
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Within a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, clients are encouraged to cultivate greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, embodied connection, and personal insight. This can support lasting change, improved wellbeing, and a deeper capacity to engage fully in life and relationships.
Are you ready to start your mind body wellness journey ?
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Holistic Services Disclaimer
Psychology, trauma and couples therapy services are provided by Leigh Milne, AHPRA Registered Psychologist, under AHPRA regulation and in accordance with national professional standards.
Holistic modalities mentioned on this page (e.g., breathwork, psychosomatic work, somatic practices, retreats) are complementary wellbeing services and are not psychological therapy, not trauma treatment, and not clinical mental health services. Medicare rebates do not apply to these services.
Where psychological therapy or trauma-focused intervention is required, this is provided separately under regulated AHPRA practice.
Complementary holistic approaches may support wellbeing by enhancing body awareness, emotional regulation, and mind-body connection when used alongside evidence-based care.
To understand why professional regulation matters for trauma work, read here.