Somatic Counselling & Breathwork in Perth

Each session begins with a conversation to set an intention, then moves between talk therapy and guided breathwork so the mind has words and the body has a way to release what words alone can’t reach. If you choose, Zenthai Shiatsu bodywork can be woven in to help the body settle. You’ll typically leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more like yourself, with each session building gently on the last.

Zenthai Shiatsu is a floor based form of bodywork developed in Australia by Gwyn Williams, who began teaching it in 1999. It blends Zen Shiatsu, traditional Thai massage, osteopathic principles and yoga philosophy, using sustained pressure, gentle stretches and mindful touch while you stay fully clothed. Here it is offered as an optional part of counselling and breathwork sessions, to help the body feel safe and settled.

No. Bodywork is always optional and consent led. We talk about it beforehand, you choose whether to include it, and you can pause or stop at any point. Many people begin with conversation and breath and add touch later, once trust is established.

9D Breathwork is a guided breathwork journey experienced through headphones. Conscious breathing is layered with binaural beats, isochronic tones, solfeggio frequencies, 432Hz music, bioacoustic sound, subliminal suggestion and a guiding voice. Sessions here often use 9D, though João may choose a different breathwork approach depending on what you need on the day. You can read how the nine layers work on the home page.

No referral is needed. João is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association, so you can book directly. The first step is a free 15 minute discovery call to see if it’s the right fit before you commit to anything.

In person sessions in Southern River run for 2 hours at $250 per session. Most people meet weekly or fortnightly to begin with, then monthly as things settle. The online option is a focused 1 hour format at $150 per session, held weekly.