Holistic Psychology & Integrative Medicine for Women
Trauma-informed, compassionate support—rooted in real results.
Highly personalised one-to-one sessions for in-depth transformation from the core outwards — designed to help women heal the past that's been holding them back, and rise into the fullness of who they're here to be.
Imagine embarking on a life-changing journey that not only transforms you but also empowers you to achieve breakthroughs you never thought possible.
Imagine becoming that very beacon of hope, growth and positivity you've been searching for to guide you. Your healing could be the catalyst for another person's renewed sense of purpose, and a new-found perspective on life.
Holistic Psychology In Person
Psychologist In Person
Connect in person at our residential therapy space in Burleigh Heads, Queensland. You'll be able to soak up the good vibes we create here, and feel at ease in our space.
Your one-to-one sessions will be also be supported by a range of practical resources especially tailored for your holistic psychology sessions.
Appointments offered
Tues, Wed, Thurs
Holistic Psychology Online
Psychologist Online
Seeking psychologists online allows you to connect in the comfort of your own home / space, eliminate travel time and enjoy more flexibility with the ability to connect from almost any location.
Here at DIVE Healing you'll also have access to a range of curated resources especially tailored for your online holistic psychology sessions.
Appointments offered
Tues, Wed, Thurs
Struggling with...?
A Recent Disturbing Event or Trauma
PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Intergenerational or Ancestral Trauma
Anxiety and/or Panic
Acute or Chronic Stress
Negative Relationship Patterns
Difficulties Connecting or Staying Present
Depression or Low Mood
Life Transition or Adjustment
Low self-esteem, Motivation or Confidence
Self-sabotaging Patterns
Foggy brain, Memory or Performance Issues
Sleep difficulties, Nightmares or Insomnia
Emotional Ups and Downs Becoming Overwhelming
Headaches, Migraines, or Pain Related Issues
Women's Health Concerns (eg. PCOS, Endometriosis, Pre/Post Natal)
Meet Your Holistic Psychologist
Hello dear soul,
Arissa Brunelli here, founder and brainchild of DIVE Healing®.
You’ve likely found your way here because you’re ready to explore what’s really at the core of your health and wellbeing—and to begin the journey of true, lasting change.
I know what it’s like to carry pain you can’t explain—and to keep searching outside yourself for answers that never quite land.
But what if symptoms like anxiety, compulsive behaviours, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, or a persistent sense of disconnection — were not “the problem”, but messengers pointing to deeper needs?
What if your healing doesn’t require fixing yourself—just coming home to who you truly are?
Deep down you know that there's far more to you than the prescription meds, diagnosis or label.
This is where our unique blend of Women’s Holistic Psychology and Integrative Medicine comes in.
Here at DIVE Healing®, I’ve created a breakthrough method that’s grounded in the wisdom of science and soul.
It’s designed to help women:
- Heal the past that’s been holding them back
- Reclaim their inner power and confidence
- Rise into the fullness of who they’re here to be
Our sessions will be a meaningful collaboration, thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs and intentions. Together, we’ll create a space that supports deep healing and transformation—reaching into the subconscious and cellular layers where true, lasting change begins.
Ready to get to the core of what’s really happening with your health?
Book your session today to begin your healing journey.
Want to read more about my background, credentials, and years of experience as a practitioner?
Check out my bio via the link below:
"Within each of us is a wise, compassionate essence of goodness that knows and is capable of learning to relate harmoniously, and make decisions from a place of greater self-trust, rational understanding and intuitive knowing."
Transitioning to Holistic Practice as the preferred choice for Health Care vs. "an alternative"
When I first began practicing psychology, the word “holistic” was rarely, if ever, part of the mainstream conversation. Within many medical and psychological communities, it was often dismissed in favor of a symptom-reduction approach that prioritised short-term fixes over deeper healing. Simply mentioning the word “holistic” was enough to invite skepticism—sometimes even defensiveness—or have it written off as “woo.”
During these formative years, it was deeply disheartening to witness respected doctors within the medical community being influenced by the pharmaceutical industry's agendas—often incentivised to prescribe certain medications as a first-line response. For many patients, their health and overall wellbeing were shaped by these decisions, made by those they trusted most as primary care providers.
Thankfully, I learned to trust my intuition (a story I’d love to share with you another time). For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt called to educate and inspire others to truly understand what it means to live and heal holistically. My mission has always been to help pave the way for a more conscious, compassionate approach—one that empowers people to realise their potential, elevate their quality of life and awareness, and heal their body, mind, and spirit from a place of deeper understanding, integrity, and choice.
Today, the term “holistic” is becoming more widely recognised—and I believe that’s largely because more and more people are awakening to the truth of our interconnectedness. We're beginning to understand that health and wellbeing aren’t fixed or purely determined by genetics, but are dynamic, ever-evolving reflections of how we live, feel, think, and relate to ourselves and the world around us.
I'm ready to discover more about self-empowered healing
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What is Holistic Psychology?
HOLISM refers to the understanding that the character of “wholeness” meets us everywhere and points to something fundamental in the universe ~ that the essence of nature is to form ‘wholes’ that are greater than the sum of the parts through creative evolution.
Despite some of the best intentions, our medical system has become more about prioritising treatment of symptoms and reducing pain over understanding how patients entire lives contribute to their health and/or disease. Medical systems are designed to serve as many patients as possible, and shortages of medical providers mean that not all patients receive care when they need it.
Conversely, a holistic health practitioner may ask themselves and their patients to deeply consider the ways that bodies, minds, spirits, relationships, and the spaces we inhabit all coalesce ~ manifesting and shaping one’s health outcomes and well-being.
As a HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGIST, my approach goes beyond simply managing symptoms—I work with individuals to uncover and heal the root cause of their challenges. Rather than applying surface-level solutions, I guide people to rewire patterns at the spiritual, emotional, and somatic levels—where the true imprint of our experiences lives. Our bodies and spirits remember what the mind may try to forget, and it’s often from this deeper emotional landscape that our thoughts, behaviours, and decisions arise. By addressing the core, lasting transformation becomes possible—creating space for greater clarity, balance, and freedom.
I'm ready to start my healing journey
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How Does
Holistic Psychology Help?
True healing begins when the body feels safe. Once we expand the capacity of the nervous system and gently stretch our window of tolerance, the body can begin to relax—and in that state of safety, awareness naturally grows. From this grounded place, we can start to connect the dots between our symptoms, thought patterns, emotional responses, and behaviors—often uncovering how they’ve quietly shaped the life we’re living, and perhaps held us back from the life we long for.
Lasting change doesn't come from treating symptoms in isolation, or layering one effect over another, like masking emotional pain with medication or temporary fixes. While those interventions may offer short-term relief, they often miss the deeper drivers beneath the surface—and when those roots are left untouched, the patterns tend to repeat, intensify, or evolve into new challenges.
Equally, shifting our mindset at a purely conscious level, without addressing the emotional imprints stored in the body or the unconscious beliefs that quietly steer our decisions, rarely leads to true transformation. Sustainable healing requires us to work with the whole system—body, mind, and spirit—as one interconnected landscape.
Whether the issue is anxiety, compulsive behaviors, chronic fatigue, sleep disturbances, relationship struggles, emotional overwhelm, or a persistent sense of disconnection, a holistic approach invites us to see symptoms not as the problem, but as messengers pointing to deeper needs. As a holistic practitioner, I believe it’s not only my role—but my responsibility—to help you understand the bigger picture your symptoms belong to, and to support you in navigating your way back to wholeness with compassion, clarity, and care.
Meaningful change begins when you feel empowered to make informed choices and take responsibility for your own healing journey. This process not only improves your health, life, and relationships—it also builds deep self-trust and a renewed sense of self-love.
When you're ready to reclaim your wellbeing from the inside out, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I'm ready to make meaningful and lasting changes to my life
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What type of therapeutic approaches do you offer?
"Over the years I've learned how to facilitate meaningful change by crafting a health care approach that brings science and spirituality together - an integrative and holistic approach that gets to the core of the issue, and is personally tailored to support the whole of you ~ mind, body, and spirit. I offer a welcoming and sacred space where you can be supported in your healing journey. "
While each person’s therapeutic journey is unique and tailored to their specific needs, sessions are often grounded in mindfulness-based approaches, which serve as a core foundation for deeper healing and integration. These may include evidence-based, trauma-informed modalities such as:
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
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IFS (Internal Family Systems)
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Somatic or Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Alongside these, I often draw on mindfulness-based behavioural therapies such as:
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ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
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MBCT (Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
For those seeking a more immersive experience, longer sessions (90 minutes) may also incorporate Acutonics® Integrative Sound Medicine and/or Biofield Tuning®, offering additional support at the energetic and cellular levels.
For more information on the Integrative Sound Medicine approaches I apply as a holistic health practitioner CLICK HERE.
Astrology anatomy and Yogic numerology of the Kundalini Yoga system may also be shared where appropriate, and serve purely as a springboard for building a regular practice of yoga and self-care to strengthen one's physical vitality, breath awareness, mental balance and spirituality.
With each individualised plan, the overarching goal always remains the same ~ to support you to make meaningful change and ultimately enable you to intelligently navigate life's landscape.
Let's being your healing journey - together
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How Will You Feel After our Sessions Together?
Past clients tell us of their own experiences....
Before...
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Feeling overwhelmed, scattered, exhausted or 'burnt out'
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Feeling consumed by thoughts of worry, self-doubt, or feelings of anxiety
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Feeling insecure, lonely, or socially withdrawn
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Feeling un-motivated and held back by self-criticism, or comparing yourself negatively to others
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Negative relationship behaviours and patterns
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Nightmares, flash-backs or disturbing future predictions
After...
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Sense of safety, calmness and ease
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Greater sense of self-acceptance, compassion, and fulfillment
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Feeling confident to be yourself with others
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Energy to live your day and feel connected with the sweetness of life
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Healthier boundaries and self-worth
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The past no longer defines or holds you back
Your transformational journey towards healing and empowerment beings here