“No Thing exists in isolation. And the more we try to isolate our problems, the further we get from understanding the inherent belonging of all things in this world. This includes the role of emotion, the purpose of behavior, the need for challenges in the unfolding potential of humanity.”

-Bini

Of the many facets that shape my being, I am a Therapist, Facilitator, writer and poet, Teacher and friend. I'm a generous listener, always eager to explore the depths of existence, playfully engaging with its mysteries, and courageously evolving with each passing moment.

I began my journey as an Occupational Therapist with a desire to help people and influence peoples’ lives. Along this journey, I came to understand the inherent ethos of OT, that the environment has a huge impact on the way in which people perceive, function and interact with the world. 

In practice, I saw this when treating a morbidly obese cardiac patient in hospital, post heart attack. We were discussing habits of diet, health and movement to prevent future health decline; when his entire family of a similar health and size walked in to the ward carrying take-away bags of fast food. What hope did this patient have in changing the way he consumed food (ultimately how he functioned), if his environment was not conducive to a new thread of behaviour?

My interest took me toward understanding systemic and social influences on health, beginning early on in childhood development.

  • Working for a globally recognized organization raising awareness for and tackling violence against women and children through innovation, social entrepreneurship and campaigning.

  • Supporting a Not-for-profit school in Mumbai, India meeting the education, social and communities needs of families with children living with disabilities; that was an unfunded area of welfare in India. 

  • Consulting to a homeless shelter for women and children fleeing domestic (physical, sexual, emotional and financial) violence.

  • Co-developing a community network in country Victoria, addressing the emotional and behavioral needs of children and young people in the community; inclusive of suicide, violence and early school leaving, through innovative and evidence based programs.

  • Collaborating on a Trauma Response Team, in partnership with schools and early learning services to address emotional and behavioural needs of children, families and communities following trauma from natural disasters.

  • Leading a community of parents and educators, to co-create a Community-led Learning Model that embraced mind health, nature-based learning, intergenerational wisdom, spirituality and community. 

Through these profound experiences, connections and opportunities, whilst also walking my own path of deep self-inquiry and unpacking eastern philosophy and practices, I have come to a conclusion that shapes everything I do:

“No Thing exists in isolation.

And the more we try to isolate our problems, the further we get from understanding the inherent belonging of all things in this world. 

This includes the role of emotion, the purpose of behavior, the need for challenges in the unfolding potential of humanity.”

I came across my now teacher and mentor, Dr. Gabor Mate’; Internationally recognized expert, physician and leader in the field of early childhood development, trauma, addiction and connection between the mind and body. Fortunate we are in these times to have Dr Gabor’s ‘GENIUS’, bridging medical science with spirituality and stories, to guide true, sustainable and embodied individual and collective healing.

Dr Gabor Mate’s work has been synthesised into a process labelled ‘Compassionate Inquiry’. At it’s core, has developed my capacity as a Therapist and Practitioner to be truly present with what is in front of me, to work with people of all walks of life with no judgement, simple curiosity and confidence in the natural unfolding of one’s story, to enable safety to arise in the nervous system of those around me and to guide them, through direct experience, how to create this safety in their own intimate environments - which includes with your kids!

By working with me, you can expect to bring light to the un-conscious parts of yourself that are influencing your daily life, to feel and express that which yearns to be heard, to process, digest and come to a place of stability, empowerment, choice and embodied connection to the inherent, unchanging, fundamental quality of you that is similar in all Beings.

We do this through a series of sessions, using a combination of my skills;

  • Addressing safety in your nervous system

  • Understanding bodily reactions, behavior and their purpose in your life

  • Developing true, embodied compassion for oneself and those around you

  • Inner Child Healing and Integrated, Somatic Parts Work

  • Building strength to stay centered in the face of triggers and adversity 

  • Creating goals and strategies to implement change in your health, relationships and environments

  • Exploring communication, boundaries and healthy attachment patterns

It starts with an Inquiry Call. On this call, you are invited to share with me where you life is currently at, what is working, what is not working and where you would like it to be.

I will propose a plan for you and your family (if desired) that will require commitment and resources over a period of time, to support sustainable, integrated growth and development. If you are ready for holistic, sustainable and integrated change, click the link below and schedule your Complimentary Inquiry Call at a time that works for you.

Bini x

Education and empowering experiences

  • Compassionate Inquiry Professional Certification and Mentorship, trauma-informed psychotherapeutic training developed by Dr. Gabor Mate and Associates

  • Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honors (2016) with Monash University

  • Trauma-informed wellbeing facilitator influenced by Berry Street Education Model with Berry Street Vic, Dadirri Trauma Healing and Aboriginal Mindfulness with We.Al-li, Early Childhood Trauma recovery and community recovery from natural disaster with Emerging Minds

  • Advanced ‘Being’ Meditation Teacher with Jonni Pollard of 1 Giant Mind

  • 4 year Coaching apprenticeship with Kym Dolcimascolo of Freedom Life Coaching

  • International Coaching Federation qualified life coach with Ben Harvey of Authentic Education

  • Landmark Worldwide and Wisdom community graduate

  • 200hr Hatha Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training with Heather Elton, of Mahalaya Nepal

  • 50hr SPANDA Energetic Yoga Teacher Training with Lara Zillibowitz, of Body Poetry Yoga

  • Vipassana Meditator as taught by S.N. Goenka

  • Cha Dao as taught by the Tea Hut Tradition, with gratitude to teachings from Wu De of Global Tea Hut and Barry Boullon of Dragon Tea Temple

  • Former student of vedic wisdom, with reverence to the teachers, mentors and embodied divinity in Sri Shakti Amma, Jonni Pollard and Thom Knoles