The Art of
Grounded
Healing
We are Tammy and Daniel. We believe that healing
doesn't require perfection, only a willingness to begin.
The Japanese Art
of Kintsugi
The Japanese art of Kintsugi repairs broken pottery by mending the pieces with gold, highlighting the broken parts — built on the premise that by embracing flaws and imperfections, we create an even stronger, more beautiful piece of art. Through an integrative process, we help you navigate the echoes of trauma, and the threads of your inner world. We seek to reveal the origin of your suffering, and create a space that is free from judgement and expectation, inviting opportunity for healing.
Meet the Team
Tammy Stander
Lead Therapist & Clinical Supervisor
Tammy focuses primarily on complex trauma, dissociation, and relational healing. Her approach integrates Relationally Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR) which weaves together EMDR, Resource Therapy (Parts Work), Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory and Polyvagal Theory.
By utilising this integrative approach, Tammy supports clients to reconnect mind and body while developing a deeper, more compassionate understanding of their inner world.
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Daniel Novikov
Provisional Psychologist
Daniel is a trauma-informed and neurodiverse-affirming Provisional Psychologist. His work is grounded in the belief that healing is not about fixing what is broken, but about creating a deepening connection to oneself and fostering inner safety.
Bringing extensive experience with young people and families, Daniel utilises a psychodynamic approach and person centered approach, integrating Somatic Therapy, Attachment Theory, Polyvagal Theory, and Resource Therapy (Parts Work) to support clients navigating the complexities of life.
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Philosophy
At Soma + Soul, we believe that healing is not the process of fixing what is broken, but the art of honouring the whole. Your history and struggles are not fragments to be hidden; they are parts of a narrative that can be integrated into a more grounded and compassionate self.
Here, we move at your pace — transforming survival patterns into a sense of agency, whilst weaving a path toward a life that feels aligned, intentional and truly like home.
Collaborative
We work alongside you to explore your lived experience, weaving a grounded presence that you can always call home.
Embodied
A space to gently explore your inner world and reconnect with the wisdom of your body.
Relational Safety
We prioritise a relational approach that honours your boundaries and moves at the pace of your nervous system.
Neurodiverse Affirming
Embracing the richness of your unique identity, rhythms and internal landscape.
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”