About Danica

Hi, I’m Danica, a therapist specialising in somatic and trauma-informed approaches that weave together Eastern wisdom, Western science, and an understanding of diverse cultures and lived experiences. My roots in sports and exercise studies, along with integrative psychosomatic therapy, ground my understanding of the body-mind connection and shape the way I support people in their healing.

Since 2017, I’ve been offering mindfulness, compassion, and somatic-based therapy, coaching, and training for individuals, groups, and organisations. My early work focused on supporting athletes and sports teams, as well as young people and adults seeking growth and performance balance. Over time, this naturally evolved into deeper therapeutic work, supporting individuals hoping to manage psychosomatic pain or healing from sexual trauma, rangatahi and their whānau navigating addictions, and members of rainbow and neurodiverse communities.

I primarily draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic trauma therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and sound therapy. I also integrate elements of ACT, CBT, MI, sensory modulation, and therapeutic yoga as needed, to meet each person where they are. I hope to offer a grounded, non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your inner world with curiosity, compassion, and a sense of connection.

What started in 2016 with my first project, Six Spac, focused on mindfulness-based training, has since evolved into Soma Circle Wellness, the heart of my work today. Through Soma Circle Wellness, I’m dedicated to helping people reconnect with themselves and experience the natural wholeness of mind-body integration.

Mission

Supporting every individual whom we cross paths with to guide them to their own experience of oneness in their somatics within a safe environment so that they have the capability to face life adversities and discover what it means to live a meaningful and purposeful life.

Work with Danica

Vision

Through an East-West perspective, equipping curious minds and open hearts for all to feel empowered to live with greater health and well-being, for collectivism of the population serving environmentalism and humanity for the greater good.

Values

We embody our practice as practitioners to allow our client’s healing journey to be truly authentic and connected.

We offer non-judgement and embrace differences and diversity.

We are non-superior to others, hence we guide at the pace of each individual and meet them where they’re at in the present moment.

Professional accreditation & experiences

Internal Family Systems Trained Therapist

NZ, USA

Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Trained

Mindful Self-Compassion Trained Teacher

NL, USA

USA

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Registered Teacher

Emotion-Focused Therapy Trained

AUS

Positive Neuroplasticity Therapy Trained

USA

Masters of Counselling; ACT & CBT Trained

AUS

MSc in Exercise & Sports Studies; Mindfulness & Performance Psychology

Yoga Therapist (IAYT-800hr)

USA

Yoga Therapeutic Specialist with Yoga Medicine (RYT-500)

AUS

Testimonials

sam, nz

Danica was this most compassionate being when she first approached me knowing that I was in need of help. She was very professional and knew when participants were facing difficulty with their practice.
rong, sg

“I’ve been unable to sleep through the night (never 6 hours straight) unless I take medication; I would either jump/be startled in the middle of the night or I’d always be dreaming. With mindfulness and meditation, I managed to sleep through the night and I feel a lot more well-rested.
I’ve learned to evaluate myself with more self-care rather than just punishing myself. It helped with my anxiety and “inner voice” that I may hear at times”
annonymus, sg

“MBSR with Danica has been one of the best decisions that I have made in my life. It has helped me to be more kind to myself, to others and to come to the realization of what matters to you in life. I faced some challenging times before the MBSR and the way I reacted was I wished for the challenging moments to vanish. However now, I know that you can only handle those challenging times in a better manner by accepting them, making peace with some emotions, changing unhelpful thought patterns and mainly, it is my choice on how I make myself feel. The community of people that I practiced together with have been the best and I felt a deeper connection with them than people who I have known for a longer time. Thank you Danica for being amazing!”