This is Where the
Earth, Your Mind & Body Meet... and Authentic Connection Emerges
Peel back the layers of your past that no longer serve you, drop into the wisdom of your body in the present moment, connect with nature's wisdom and be guided by your authentic Self toward Sovereingty.
About Us"Once you start approaching your body with curiosity, instead of fear, everything shifts."
BESSEL VAN DER KOLK
Welcome to
Somatic Sovereignty.
We guide womxn through the transformative journey of healing from complex developmental trauma. We bring presence and compassionate witness to the untold story living in your body, your dreams and your repeating patterns, as you align with an emerging sense of Self and Sovereignty.
Do you ever feel disconnected from your body, as if it’s holding onto pain or trauma that you just can’t seem to release? Perhaps you long to feel truly at home in your body but are unsure where to start. For those who have experienced complex developmental trauma, the road to reclaiming sovereignty often begins with understanding that the body holds the key to healing.
Are you ready to reclaim your sense of safety, confidence and joy, but feel stuck in patterns that keep you from fully stepping into your power? Maybe you’ve tried countless approaches to healing yet still struggle with feeling overwhelmed by the emotional and physical burdens of your past. We're here to help you connect with the deepest parts of yourself, to heal from within and to restore what was lost or damaged through early relational trauma.
Do you long for connection and belonging, but find trusting others feels impossible? Attachment disruptions are often at the root of these challenges. If you find yourself unsure of how to create truly safe, meaningful relationships, or even to feel safe with yourself, you're not alone. Attachment trauma—whether from abandonment, neglect or inconsistent caregiving—leaves deep scars that affect how you trust, love and care for yourself and others.
Do you find it difficult to nurture and care for yourself, as if the love and support you needed was never there when you were young? You might feel like you're always giving more in relationships than you're receiving, or that your needs are never fully met, even when you try to communicate them. These patterns are often rooted in early experiences where your emotional needs weren’t consistently met, leaving you unsure of how to give yourself the care you deserve.
If you’re ready to break free from these cycles and create a more secure, loving and empowered life, Somatic Sovereignty is here to guide you. Through Somatic Experiencing®, NeuroAffective Touch®, Jungian Sandplay Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Family and Systemic Constellations, Eco-Psychotherapy, Expressive Therapies, Yoga and Lomilomi Massage we can begin to heal the deep, relational wounds that have shaped your sense of self. Together, we’ll work to restore your innate sense of safety, self-worth and authentic power, allowing you to finally step into the fullness of who you are.
Transform Today
Welcome!
I'm Monique Pangari, Somatic Psychotherapist & Director of Somatic Sovereignty.
I guide womxn to reconnect with their bodies, the natural world and their intuition to rediscover their vibrancy, creativity and power.
Healing isn’t just about the mind. It’s about the relationship between your mind, body and the living world around you.
When stress, trauma or disconnection shape our inner world, they also shape how we move through life—how we relate to others, how we feel in our bodies and how we experience the world. Many of us have learned to override our instincts, ignore our sensations and repress our emotions.
But your body is not the enemy. It’s the gateway to resilience, belonging and wholeness.
Somatic Psychotherapy Helps You:
- Rebuild trust between your mind and body
- Release patterns of chronic stress, anxiety or shutdown
- Cultivate a nervous system that supports connection & safety
- Feel deeply rooted in yourself—and in the natural world
- Awaken a sense of aliveness, pleasure and sovereignty
Just as the earth thrives in cycles of renewal and balance, so does your body. The same forces that shape rivers, trees and ecosystems also shape your nervous system. Through working with us, you’ll learn to listen deeply to your body’s wisdom, restore balance and feel more connected to yourself, others and the world around you.
Because healing isn’t just about the mind—it’s about earth | mind | body | unity.
This journey is about remembering who you are at your core—whole, radiant and deeply alive—without apology or compromise. It’s time to reclaim the space to honour your cycles of rest and creativity, to nurture your well-being and to come home to yourself, to your deepest truth and to the life energy that is waiting to be fully expressed.
It would be a great privilege to support you on your unique healing journey, offering compassion and expertise as you move from surviving in stress physiology to thriving in connection and community. I have come to understand that talk therapy alone is not enough. To truly heal, we must include the wisdom of the body, our inherent creativity, the orders of love, safety in community and our powerful, undeniable interconnection with the natural world and the beauty and insight it holds.
Let's Work Together.
See Our Unique and Specialised Offerings for Individuals and Small Groups.
Somatic Experiencing®
A body-focused therapeutic approach designed to help you process and release stored energy due to trauma by tuning into physical sensations, restoring balance and fostering a greater sense of safety and resilience.
NeuroAffective Touch®
A gentle approach that uses therapeutic touch as a vital bridge to body-mind integration. It addresses attachment, emotional and relational deficits that cannot be reached by verbal means alone.
Jungian Sandplay Therapy
A non-verbal depth psychotherapeutic process where you create and interact with your internal world in a sandtray. Using the power of symbols and the organising wisdom of Self, it helps restructure unconscious aspects of your psyche, accesses internal resources and fosters self-discovery and healing in a safe, nurturing environment.
Trauma-Informed Yoga
A 90-min integrative mindbody class that gently supports emotional regulation and resilience through somatic awareness & movement. Join this safe space where you can reconnect with your mind, body & soul to enhance self-awareness and regain a sense of empowerment and aliveness.
Seasonal 1/2 Day Retreats
Join us each season in the rainforest studio for a themed 1/2 Day Retreat focused on embodied safety and expansion. Each retreat offers guided somatic practices, symbol work, journalling, nature-based expressive therapy, gentle movement, therapeutic touch with warm weighted cushion and ample time for rest and reflection.
Lomilomi Massage
This is all about receiving!
A holistic, heart-centred, 90 minute healing experience that combines rhythmic, flowing movements with deep relaxation techniques to nurture your body, release tension and promote a profound sense of harmony and rejuvenation.
Cultivate Your Own Healing.
Get Started Today with the 21-Day Nurture Your Nervous System Program! A foundational self-study online program that teaches you the basics of nervous system science so you can develop mind-body connection, the essential key to trauma healing.
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Healing & Connection.
Surprise a loved one with a meaningful gift that nurtures their well-being and personal growth. Our gift vouchers offer access to transformative yoga classes, lomi lomi massage, retreat days, yatra nature immersions and sessions in Somatic Experiencing®, Attachment Therapy, NeuroAffective Touch® and Jungian Sandplay Therapy, providing a path to healing and self-discovery. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or simply to show you care, these vouchers can be redeemed for any of our services and are a thoughtful way to support someone on their journey to wellness. Purchase a gift voucher today and give the gift of renewal and reconnection.
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Testimonials.
Let Others Inspire You.
"Monique is marvelous, present, safe, groovy, caring, joyful, open and full of wisdom. It wouldn't surprise me if I stumbled across her walking in a magical forest in a little cabin, fire place warm and door open to share her wisdom."
Jane
"Thank you Monique! You have such a beautiful, embodied resonance that held me with such softness and safety. I love what you offer, how you offer it and what you bring to the therapy world. It has changed and transformed my practice. Your inspiration for learning inspires me to keep learning and growing.
Joana
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Acknowledgement of Country
We respectfully acknowledge the Gubbi Gubbi people as the original custodians of the stolen land on which we live and work, and we honour their enduring connection to country. We extend our gratitude to all peoples worldwide who maintain respectful, humble and wise relationships with the earth and each other. We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded and that colonisation continues to impact our First Nations people today. We support decolonisation through truth telling and treaty. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal Land.
We Celebrate Diversity!
At Somatic Sovereignty, our inclusive approach ensures that every body feels seen, respected and valued. We are committed to creating a welcoming space where diverse experiences and perspectives enrich our collective journey towards healing and growth.
While we honour and respect all gender identitites, our focus is on womxn. The term "womxn" used throughout this website is an inclusive variation of the word "woman". It is used to emphasize the inclusion of all those who identify as female or non-binary, particularly those who may not fit within the traditional binary gender norms, including transgender womxn, sistergirls and non-binary individuals. By using "womxn," the intention is to acknowledge and respect the diverse experiences and identities across the gender spectrum, promoting a more inclusive and equitable approach to gender.
