ABOUT ME
Education & Courses
Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Professional Training - Metavision Institute (PACFA registered)
Recovery & Wellness Coaching (Internationally certified)
Emotional Mastery Coaching - Authentic Living
Women's Circles Teacher Training (WCTT)
The Foundation for Shamanic Studies Asia (FSS) Core Shamanism
Shamanic Spirit Medicine - The Fundamentals of Shamanism
Somatic Experiencing (SEP)
My Mission
ENLIVEN. INSPIRE. EMPOWER.
To empower individuals, couples and groups to unleash their creative force, so that together we can powerfully embody our true essence.
“What drains your spirit drains your body. What fuels your spirit fuels your body.”
— Caroline Myss, Anatomy of the Spirit
Welcome to a space where healing, empowerment, and transformation come together. I’m Sandy Farac, the Centre Director of The Trauma & Well-Being Centre, a clinical psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and coach. My mission is to guide you toward a life filled with meaning, vitality, and resilience.
My Story
My journey into somatic experiencing, psychotherapy and coaching is deeply personal. It was shaped by the challenges and adversities I faced throughout my life. I grew up in Western Sydney as a first-generation Australian born to migrant parents.
I had to navigate the complex reality of a challenging childhood, including overcoming the damage of my parent’s divorce, sexual abuse, getting out of a coercive controlling and abusive relationship. These experiences, compounded by physical, sexual, mental, emotional, and financial abuse, gifted me profound insight and empathy, qualities that now define my approach to therapy and coaching.
I faced the pain of abandonment and the struggle of addiction during my teens, 20s, and 30s. Surviving these challenges I uncovered the strength and courage needed to rebuild and transform. This personal evolution is the foundation of my commitment to helping others heal and grow.
My Professional Journey
Before embracing the world of therapy and coaching, I spent over 25 years as a hairdresser, working alongside some of Sydney’s top stylists. My career in the hair industry allowed me to work with a diverse clientele from all walks of life, including entrepreneurs, professionals, tradespeople, celebrities, actors, models, and musicians. I participated in fashion weeks, weddings, shows, and editorial campaigns. This experience honed my ability to connect deeply with people whoever they may be, a skill that now enriches my therapeutic practice.
However, my time working in businesses owned by others was not without its challenges. I encountered environments where my values and vision for authentic connection and holistic well-being were not always shared. These experiences inspired me to carve out my own path, one where I could fully align my work with my passion for helping others thrive.
The Trauma & Well-Being Centre
In 2020 my partner and I established The Trauma & Well-Being Centre in Canberra where we educate, inform and inspire people to metabolise trauma so that together we can create a meaningful, vibrant, connected and thriving community. We do this by providing individual, couples or group sessions at our office or online. We also offer a suite courses, check out Life University.
Wellbeing for Creatives
My experiences in both the hair industry and psychotherapy have led to the birth of my new venture, Wellbeing for Creatives. This aspect of my business is dedicated to developing trauma informed emotional intelligence leadership and providing support for salon owners and teams, with a focus on creating thriving, connected, and resilient businesses. The Wellbeing for Creatives initiative was born from my vision to revolutionise the hair industry, addressing the unique challenges salon owners face, particularly in regarding building teams that stay together (e.g. staff retention and creating environments where everyone’s needs are met).
As a business owner myself, I understand the pressures and stresses that come with running a creative business, and I’m passionate about helping leaders in the industry cultivate a work culture that is fun and promotes well-being, reduces turnover, and fosters lasting success.
My Approach
At the heart of my work is the belief that true healing, transformation and creative flow occur when we align our emotional, mental, social, physical, and spiritual intelligence. I am dedicated to helping you tap into your creative force, turning trauma into a catalyst for growth. My holistic approach integrates various modalities such as process-oriented psychology, Somatic Experiencing, shamanic healing, and coaching.
Whether you’re seeking to heal from past traumas, navigate challenging relationships, or step into your power, I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
Let’s Work Together
Your journey toward awakening, evolving, and transforming starts here. Together, we can uncover your inner strength and move beyond pain and suffering into a life filled with purpose, connection, and joy.
I look forward to connecting with you!
Sandy 😊
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I offer a number of services which you can choose from. You can either book a session straight away and we can dive in, or if you prefer, you can book a free 20-minute discovery session below.
“If we can stay with the tension of opposites long enough —sustain it, be true to it—we can sometimes become vessels within which the divine opposites come together and give birth to a new reality.”
— Marie-Louise von Franz