Working with other Trauma Survivors is my passion

"As a trauma survivor and a woman in her fifties, who has made the transition from barely surviving to joyful presence, I am passionate about walking with others as they overcome their own life traumas. My clients cannot walk my path, but I can certainly listen and understand, and perhaps share tips that helped me heal, so that my beautiful clients find their own healing path through trauma, anxiety and/or an inability to focus and be present to life. My heart is warmed by the many small and big victories my clients’ experience. WORKING AS A COUNSELLOR WITH OTHER TRAUMA SURVIVORS IS THE GREATEST HONOUR OF MY LIFE. I also love combining neurofeedback with meditation and creativity to heal the heart and mind."

Inez de Vega

I am a trauma-Informed Therapist, An Artist, a Meditation Teacher and a NeuroFeedback Trainer. I am passionate about helping people achieve changes in their Brain, Heart and Spirit so they can live their best lives!  

Initially, I gained my professional experience working creatively with groups at the Prahran Mission: running art, writing and meditation groups for trauma survivors, people with mental illness, young people and the homeless. Prior to that, I facilitated a support group with Advocates for Survivors of Child Abuse (now called the Blue Knot Foundation) for almost a decade creating a safe space for sharing, healing and self-reflection for survivors of childhood trauma. This work inspired me to go back to university to become a Counsellor.

As a meditation teacher, I run mindfulness and self-compassion workshops. I have been a student of Buddhist meditation since 2004. The cultivation of SELF-COMPASSION is so important while on the journey to wellbeing. As our capacity to come into the moment with a kind heart increases, we become more resilient, we feel less fearful of life and more energised to live from the depth and breadth of all that we are.

Prior to becoming a counsellor, I was an award-winning artist. My art practice was multi-faceted and used a variety of methods such as performance art, storytelling, textiles, song, video and painting to investigate art's relationship with emotion and healing. I exhibited widely in Australia and overseas. Today, I love combining neurofeedback, meditation and creativity in my workshops.