Our Team

Stacey Hampshire | Director

Hi, I’m Stacey — Founder and Director of Lotus Embodied Therapy and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

My work has always focused on connection, safety, and resilience and I believe our bodies hold deep wisdom and the capacity to heal the wounds that keep us stuck in survival mode. Through an evidence-based and somatic approach, I support people to reconnect with themselves and develop an embodied sense of safety, self-awareness, and presence. I know that starting therapy can feel daunting, especially when you’re unsure what to expect or whether you’ll feel safe enough to open up. That’s why I take time to build a relationship that feels grounded, respectful, collaborative and where your voice is central and your experience is honoured.

With a blend of specialist mental health and social work perspectives, I bring a holistic and compassionate approach to each session, supporting you to explore both your inner world and the external systems that shape your life. Together, we’ll work in a way that feels right for you.

Stacey’s areas of expertise:

  • Trauma

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Parenting

  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Abuse

  • Life transitions | Adjustment

  • Women’s health and well-being

  • Professional clinical supervision and consultation

Kiara Smith | Practice Manager

Kiara is the friendly and knowledgeable point of contact here at Lotus Embodied Therapy. With a warm and down-to-earth approach, she brings both professionalism and genuine care to her role ensuring that every Lotus client and their significant others feel supported from their very first interaction.

Highly organised, responsive, and intuitive to individual needs, Kiara helps make the process of starting, or continuing, therapy smooth and stress-free. Whether you have questions about appointments, want to know what to expect, or just need a little reassurance before your first session, she’s here to help.

Her natural ability to connect with people, combined with her thoughtful attention to detail, makes her an invaluable part of the team and someone clients often describe as approachable, calming, and incredibly helpful.

In her spare time, Kiara loves to spend time with her friends and family, she is also about to finish her Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at USC.