LIVING FREE: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO HEALING, HEALTH AND LONGEVITY
Recovery. Resilience. Transcendence.
About Us
Living Free is a private institute providing psychotherapy, training and consultancy for trauma, addiction, stress and lifestyle-related illnesses, and optimisation for longevity. Therapy here goes beyond talk. We bring together mind, body and nervous system, along with the daily foundations of sleep, nutrition, movement and stress. Our methods are evidence-based and neuroscience-informed, and our care is compassionate and client-centred. We help you understand your experiences, regulate your nervous system, build healthier ways of living, and develop the capacity not only to heal, but to thrive.
THE LIVING FREE JOURNEY
Survival to recovery
Recovery to resilience
Resilience to longevity
What We do
THERAPY, COUNSELLING & COACHING
Personalised, evidence-based sessions for trauma, PTSD, addiction, stress and lifestyle-related illness.
TRAINING, EDUCATION & RESOURCES
Books, manuals, publications, trainings and seminars on the Living Free Clinical Program™.
CONSULTANCY & COLLABORATION
Licensing the Living Free Clinical Program™, plus custom-built programs for stress and addiction.
Our Vision and Our Approach
OUR VISION
A world where every person has the knowledge and support to heal, to thrive, and to live a long life free from the aftereffects of trauma, chronic stress and addiction.
OUR APPROACH
Evidence-based practice grounded in neuroscience, psychology and stress physiology, delivered with empathy and respect for each person's story. We treat mind and body as one system, helping people move from surviving, to thriving, to optimising for the years ahead.
Conditions we treat
TRAUMA
Trauma is defined not by the event itself, but by its impact: the point at which a person's neurocircuitry and neurophysiology are overwhelmed and can no longer cope. When we cannot adapt to, or find meaning in, what happened, our neuropsychological systems maladapt, and these maladaptations become traumatic symptoms. Complex trauma is interpersonal and often repeated or prolonged, such as robbery, assault, sexual assault, or abuse and violence. Left unresolved, it can also affect physical health, so we treat mind and body together.
SUBSTANCE USE & OTHER ADDICTIONS
Addiction includes dependence on alcohol, drugs or prescription medication, and behavioural addictions such as gambling, gaming and compulsive spending. It is a health condition, not a moral failing. It often begins as a way to cope with pain, stress or trauma, then reshapes the brain's reward and stress systems. We treat its biological, psychological and social drivers together, so recovery lasts.
STRESS & LIFESTYLE-RELATED ILLNESS
Chronic stress doesn't stay in the mind. Its cumulative wear and tear, known as allostatic load, is linked to poor sleep, metabolic and cardiovascular strain, and burnout. We treat the biological, psychological and social drivers, working with individuals to achieve a holistic recovery and resilience.
OPTIMISATION FOR LONGEVITY
Quality Added Life Years (QALYs) - Adding life to years, not just years to life. Using the Living Free Allostatic Stress-Diathesis Model, we help you lower your stress load and build the resilience behind healthy ageing. Ready to go further? See The Engelian Superman.
Meet Our Team
Every team member shares the same vision: to help individuals move beyond trauma and embrace a more fulfilling life. The Living Free team brings together professionals from psychotherapy, counselling, somatic practices, breathwork, and movement.
Clinical Team
Dr Resh Joseph, MBChB, MSc
Clinical Director & Psychotherapist | PTSD, Complex Trauma & Addiction
Resh is the Clinical Director of Living Free and a psychotherapist specialising in the treatment of PTSD, Complex Psychological Trauma, Addictions, and Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS).
Alexis Fosler, MA, MSc, MSc
Psychotherapist | Addiction, Trauma & Eating Disorders
Alexis is a psychotherapist specialising in the treatment of addiction, trauma, PTSD, and Disorders of Extreme Stress Not Otherwise Specified (DESNOS), including eating disorders.
Katrina de Laszlo
Psychotherapist & Counsellor | PACFA Registered
Katrina is a PACFA-certified holistic psychotherapist and counsellor who offers a compassionate, client-led approach to healing. Her training includes Process Work, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness.
Emma Donlevy
Counsellor & Psychotherapist | ACA Level 2 Registered Member
Emma is a registered counsellor with over 20 years of experience working with trauma, disability and complex mental health. She takes a neuroaffirming, person-centred approach, integrating evidence-based therapies to support each client’s individual needs.
Annie Di Natale
Yoga Instructor
Annie is a yoga instructor with over 20 years of practice, supporting individuals in reconnecting with themselves through body, breath and mind. Based in the Southern Highlands of Australia, she brings a mindful, compassionate and embodied approach to her teaching.
Sinéad Quinn
Somatic & Breathwork Healing Guide
Sinéad is a trauma-informed Somatic and Breathwork Healing Guide with over 20 years of experience. She has trained internationally in somatic embodiment, breathwork, EFT and spinal energetics, supporting individuals navigating stress, trauma and life transitions.
Management Team
Desti Feriyani
General Manager, Operations
Desti is the General Manager, Operations at Living Free, supporting the organisation across its day-to-day operations, administration, and internal coordination. She oversees HR and financial administration, coordinates team operations, and supports a range of business and operational projects to help keep the practice organised and running smoothly. With a background in administration, executive support, and business operations, Desti brings a structured and practical approach to the work behind the scenes, helping create the systems and support that enable the Living Free team to focus on their clients and professional work.
Rifka Setia Arianti
Website Developer
Rifka is the Website Developer at Living Free, responsible for developing and maintaining the organisation’s digital presence. She combines technical expertise with a strong understanding of design and functionality to create clean, user-friendly websites that reflect the Living Free brand and its professional identity.
With a background in digital media and website development, Rifka works across website structure, content presentation, functionality, and ongoing improvements, helping ensure that the Living Free website remains clear, engaging, and accessible to its audience.
Ayu Priska Saraswati
Client Liaison & Executive Assistant to the Clinical Director
Ayu is the Client Liaison & Executive Assistant to the Clinical Director at Living Free, supporting client communication, scheduling, administration, and the day-to-day coordination of the practice. She helps ensure that clients receive clear and thoughtful communication throughout their experience, while providing administrative and organisational support to the Clinical Director. With a strong focus on organisation and communication, Ayu helps keep client-related processes running smoothly and supports the team with the coordination needed behind the scenes.
