Trauma Support Providers

Professional Biography

Hello, my name is Gena Fawns. I am a somatic psychotherapist and mental health social worker, practicing in Fairfield, Melbourne, since 1989. I work with adults experiencing difficulties with any aspect of life, particularly anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, childhood trauma and abuse, relationship problems, communication, self-esteem, or addiction.

I provide a supportive, understanding and safe place where you can explore your concerns and find a way forward. I draw on many techniques, theories and my own experience, to listen and respond to each individual. My therapeutic focus includes a person's feelings, emotions and thoughts. I provide empathic understanding to help clients build cohesion and resilience, and combine an awareness of somatics and the bodily level of experience with a humanistic approach to the integration of all parts of the Self.

I see many clients who struggle with the after-effects of trauma, supporting them to resolve their feelings, make sense of their experience, and deal with their symptoms more effectively. I am trained and experienced in helping those who’ve suffered complex trauma in childhood, including sexual, emotional or physical abuse. I offer safety, understanding and creative ways forward to regulate difficult emotions and heal the sense of self.

I offer confidential counselling and psychotherapy treatment for individuals and couples. I am flexible and collaborative in setting goals with each new client, according to their needs and priorities. I can help you develop ways to relate better with others, make decisions about your life direction, and regulate your emotions in stressful situations. I assist people with specific mental health conditions, such as anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder, to learn to manage these better. I also offer solution-focused and cognitive-behaviour therapy when appropriate.

My practice involves both verbal and experiential therapy, depending on the needs of the client. I use various techniques to help clients explore, process and make sense of their feelings and thoughts. I am experienced in the use of somatic processing, emotion-focused therapy and therapeutic touch in psychotherapy, and may incorporate these methods if appropriate, in consultation with the client.

I respect the worth of all individuals, regardless of gender identity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Client Types

• Adult
• Couple
• LGBTIQ