My approach to this work

As a Somatic-Based Therapist and Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, I combine professional training with deeply embodied experience. I’ve completed advanced training in somatic therapy, transpersonal psychotherapy, emotional eating psychology, autoimmune nutrition, and nervous system regulation.

I’ve worked with evidence-based tools and integrative healing approaches — but what brings it all together is this:

I know what it feels like when life doesn't go to plan.
When you're trying to hold it all together on the outside but feel disconnected, anxious, or chronically unwell inside.
When you're tired of bouncing between protocols, practitioners, and promises that don’t quite land.

I don’t offer quick fixes.
I offer real support.
A steady presence. A deep respect for your unique process.
And a path that meets you where you are — physically, emotionally, spiritually.

My work is grounded in somatic therapy, nervous system regulation, and emotional processing — always attuned to the body’s own timing. I also support clients in exploring how food affects their mood, energy, and symptoms, especially when navigating autoimmune or gut-related challenges. Together, we can gently uncover a way of eating that truly supports you — physically and emotionally.

Who I work with

I work with people who feel overwhelmed by their health, their emotions, or the sheer pressure to keep it all together.

You might be living with autoimmune issues, chronic fatigue, burnout, or a sense that your nervous system never truly rests.
You might be doing “all the right things” — but still not feeling like yourself.
You might sense that what’s needed isn’t just another protocol — but a different way of relating to your body, your food, your emotions, and your life.

You can read what others have shared about their experience working with me here — in their own words.

What I believe

I believe healing is both an art and a science.
It’s practical — and deeply personal.
It’s grounded in what we eat, how we move, how we rest — and also in how we feel, what we believe, and what we carry in our nervous system.

I believe the body holds what the mind cannot name — and that true healing often begins when we learn to feel, not just to think.

I believe that food affects mood.
That emotion affects digestion.
And that what’s unprocessed emotionally often shows up physically.

I believe in gentle but powerful tools:
Nature’s food, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and deep listening.

I believe you don’t need fixing — you need space, support, and a safe place to come home to yourself.

Get in Touch

I’d love to hear from you — whether you have a question, want to explore working together, or just feel drawn to say hello.

You can connect with me directly on Facebook, where I often share insights, reflections, and gentle reminders for your healing journey. Feel free to send me a message anytime.

Other ways to get in touch:
📱 Mobile/Text/WhatsApp: +61 408 414 359
✉️ Email: CoachAl@InnerGoldHealthCoaching.com.au

I’m based in Sydney, Australia — so please keep the time zone in mind (AEST/AEDT depending on the season) if you're reaching out by phone or text.

If you're curious about working together, you can book a free Wellness Vision Strategy Call — or just reach out and say hi. We can always jump on a quick call and have a chat, no pressure at all.

My Professional Qualifications

My work is grounded in both lived experience and formal training. I’ve studied widely in the fields of coaching, nutrition, somatic therapy, and psychology. I hold the following credentials and certifications:

• National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC)

• Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) Certified Coach

• Embodied Processing Practitioner – Centre for Healing, Melbourne

• Professional Diploma in Applied Transpersonal Psychology – The Crucible Centre

• Integrative Nutrition Health Coach – Institute for Integrative Nutrition
  – with additional training in Gut Health, Emotional Eating Psychology, and Hormone Health

• Diploma of Life Coaching & Master Practitioner of NLP – The Coaching Institute

• Certified Yoga Teacher – International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA)

• BSc (Hons) in Mathematics & Computing – Leicester Polytechnic, UK

• Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Modelling & Computer Simulation – Coventry University, UK

• Additional technical certifications from a prior career in IT, including:
  – Applied Certification in Business Analysis™ (ACBA)
  – Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSE)
  – Novell Certified Engineer (CNE)

If you're ready to start where you are — no pressure, no perfection — I'm here.

Not just as someone who's lived it.
But as someone who's studied, trained, and learned how to walk this road with others — professionally and with care.