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I am and always will be very grateful for Barbara's work with me. She has changed my life profoundly.
I was haunted by childhood memories which stifled my ability to live joyfully and affected not only my health but my relationships. Barbara helped me move through layers of trauma much more quickly and more effectively than any other counsellor I have seen over twenty years of searching for help.
Once I experienced the enormous relief gained by her methods I knew I didn't need to search any further. I have been happily married now for over three years, an amazing achievement brought about by the new perspectives that I now have on life.
I talked my partner at the time into seeing her and he was also amazed at the dramatic results he gained in only a short time, I would not have married him without those changes.
If you have the chance to work with her I envy you.
Anna (Teacher)

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I am a 55 year old woman, who has suffered from panic disorder since my early 20s. During that time I have undertaken extensive counselling, therapy and personal development opportunities with a myriad therapists and practitioners, in order to manage this condition. Whilst I appreciate the treatment and support that I have received over the years, I have nevertheless experienced only limited relief from the symptoms of my condition, together with ongoing anxiety and poor self esteem.
During my time working with Barbara, I have found her skill set enormously beneficial, as I feel it released for the first time much old deep seated trauma. Barbara offers a powerful healing tool which has the capacity to reprogram the brain’s software in order to change thought patterns and release emotions.
Barbara is an ideal therapist to undertake this kind of work because of her relaxed, bubbly personality, professionalism and efficient training/treatment strategies. After eight sessions I feel I have turned the corner and am now equipped to undertake the next phase of my journey with renewed energy and optimism. Thank you Barbara! Yours with integrity,
Debra (Performer)

Extract from an e-mail:
“I don't know how to thank you... you changed my life completely
and X's too and because of your work we believe we can make it in our marriage and easier in our lives as well. That is such a huge thing that any thank you seems completely inadequate.”

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Barbara has been an inspiration for me to look within to get a clear understanding of my mind, body and soul. When you find a person with such skills that you can connect to, you tend to keep them close and want to seek whatever knowledge they have to offer.
Barbara has seen me grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally and taught me to overcome clinical depression, drug and alcohol abuse, concerns about sexuality, conflict in the workplace and personal relationships. Without Barbara’s help I wouldn’t be the woman I am today. I am delighted in knowing her; she has been a mentor, a friend, a true warrior.
Barbara will be missed by all people who had anything to do with her. I speak these words from the bottom of my heart and I wish her all the best.
Karyn (Aged carer)

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I have suffered with mental illness for the past 20 years and consequently have seen numerous psychologists and psychiatrists. Since seeing Barbara Schmidt over the past year, incredibly I have made more progress than ever before. Each session with Barbara brought increasing clarity and/or clearing of my issues. As a result I am now free of anti-depressants and have been given valuable tools to help cope with my anxiety. I definitely feel like a more hopeful and happier person from my time spent with Barbara. I will miss her immensely. Sincerely,
Barbara (Administrative Officer)

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Barbara’s skills have enabled me to understand the unanswered “WHYs’ in my younger life thus making me today at peace within myself. For the first time in my life I am now in a very happy state of well being—I am 62. Barbara has in so many ways lead me from the darkness into the world of enlightenment and to a true understanding of my most inner self. Just to say thank you seems way short of all the hope and happiness she has lead me to. Yours most thankfully
Curly S. (Construction worker)

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Barbara Schmidt has been my therapist for more than three years. In that time she has proven herself to be patient, kind and insightful, employing skills and tools enough to help me learn to live with what some other therapists said would be unresolvable problems.
I have felt very fortunate that Barbara has come into my life. Her understanding and deep perceptions have allowed me a place to heal and feel safe in the process.
I will miss her and of course I’m sorry to see her go however I am grateful for her efforts, commitment and feedback. Healing and living with the effects of abuse is a daily battle, so when at times the going gets tough I now have the tools to help me feel more hopeful. I can start to live without the fear that has haunted me for decades. Something I didn’t think I would be able to do.
Thanking Ms Schmidt just doesn’t seem enough.
I trust that with her knowledge base and beautiful temperament, Barbara will touch and help heal many souls along the way.
Alexandra (Pensioner)

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I am an Indigenous woman who has just completed my Masters of Indigenous Studies Wellbeing and my Bachelor of indigenous studies Trauma and Healing. I first went to see Barbara Schmidt to help me release some of the pain and stored trauma that I was experiencing as result of being a victim of an armed robbery in my home, and a childhood of abuse and neglect. I was having trouble with many relationships with my family and other people at the time, and I was also having a lot of trouble dealing with my consumption of alcohol. My habits and ways of relating to people were dysfunctional coping mechanisms that helped me to deal with my unresolved trauma. I went to Barbara for around 3 years and she really helped me to visit those memories of pain in a safe and supported environment. Her skills in somatic release enabled me to unload the stored trauma from my body with simple yet effective techniques. Her ability to remain present and provide an anchor while I explored my inner world was intrinsically pivotal to my process of recovery. Barbara is a sensitive, reliable and strong therapist, who embodies all the qualities of an empathetic and in-depth healer. Barbara was able to help me reach in and venture to those places that I feared and were quite unbearable, while providing exemplary patience and tact. Barbara’s use of visualization gave me the tools I needed when I was most vulnerable, as well helping me to stay grounded during the journey of self-discovery. I could not recommend Barbara more highly to any one, for her narrative, somatic release and visualization skills and therapeutic qualities. Barbara has enabled me to go on and succeed in my life and helped me evolve into the high functioning University graduate and competent mother I am today. I am genuinely grateful to Barbara and know that she was an integral aspect to my successful recovery.
Tanietta de Launey