Pamela, Māori counsellor and Romiromi practitioner at Tūāhu Wellness, Central West Queensland

Counselling · Māori Healing · Central West Queensland· Online Services

You keep finding yourself in the same place.

Same feelings. Same reactions. Same loop.

There is a reason — and a way through.

I’m Pamela, a counsellor and practitioner of Romiromi and Mirimiri —traditional Māori healing arts. I work with women ready to explore and understand the roots of their patterns, gently guiding them toward meaningful change.

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Does any of this sound familiar?

“I keep reacting the same way, even though I know better.”

“I feel a heaviness in my body but I can’t explain why.”

“My mind won’t stop going around in circles — I just want it to be quiet.”

“I’ve spoken to someone before, but nothing seems to actually shift.”

“I know something is holding me back. I just can’t name what it is.”

“I want to understand my own emotions — not just survive them.”

 

If you recognise yourself here, you are in the right place.  This is exactly the work I do — helping women understand what is underneath these patterns, and find their way through them. 

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Many women find themselves going through the same internal cycles — feeling like they are on autopilot, reacting before they have even had a chance to think. Whether it shows up as tension, anxiety, burnout, or that low hum of unease you cannot quite explain, these responses are not a flaw in your character. They are patterns your mind and body learned — often long ago — as a way to protect you.

The problem is that what once kept you safe can start running the show long after the original reason is gone. You find yourself snapping at someone you love, shutting down when you want to speak up, or lying awake with a mind that will not be quiet — and wondering why you keep ending up here.

Your mind and your body are part of the same conversation

Most approaches to wellbeing focus on either the mind or the body—but rarely both together. Talk-based therapy helps you understand your thoughts, but it does not always address what the body is holding. Bodywork addresses physical tension, but without a mental framework, the relief may not last.

Tūāhu Wellness brings both together. Māori bodywork — Romiromi and Mirimiri — combined with counselling practice, this work helps you understand what is happening inside you — and gives you real tools to respond differently, not just in a session room, but in the moments that matter most.

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Three ways to work with Pamela

Tūāhu Individual Journey
8 weeks · One on one  · In person (Barcaldine)

For women ready to work deeply — bringing together counselling and traditional Māori healing, because what we carry in our minds and our bodies are never really separate.

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Tūāhu group Journey
6 weeks · Small group · in person (Barcaldine)

For women who want to understand their patterns alongside others who get it — in a structured, supportive setting.

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1:1 Counselling Sessions
60 minutes · In person (Barcaldine) or online

A private space to begin exploring what is going on for you, at your own pace and without any fixed agenda.

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Counselling · Māori Healing · Central West QLD & Online

I want to share my appreciation for Pamela and the Romiromi and Mirimiri sessions she provided for both myself and my elderly mum. Having Pamela provide this work in the comfort of our own home made the process highly accessible and effective.

Pamela’s approach is deeply grounded in tikanga Māori, which ensured the space remained respectful, professional, and structured throughout.

Her care for my mum was particularly professional and attentive. She was patient and clear in her communication, which made my mum feel completely supported and at ease. My mum has noted a real difference in her physical well-being since the session.

For me, the session was restorative, providing a significant physical and emotional shift. I am grateful for her support and look forward to working with her again.

 

Detta Wilson & Annie Di Pasquazio • Romiromi & Mirimiri

 

It was both my pleasure and good fortune to have an integrated Romiromi and Mirimiri session with Pamela. From the moment I entered, I felt completely at ease. It is a space that encourages you to just take a deep breath.

I had been experiencing persistent pain and stiffness down one side, and everything I had tried only provided temporary relief. After my time with Pamela, the chronic stiffness and tension had disappeared, and I felt so good, pain free and rejuvenated.

I highly recommend Pamela’s integrated approach. I loved the use of the oils, and the combination of soft touch (Mirimiri) and the firmness on the pressure points (Romiromi). It is an experience I wish to have again and again.

Sharon Whitfield • Romiromi & Mirimiri

 

From the moment I walked in, Pamela was welcoming and professional. The session was exactly what I needed; Pamela held a calm, focused environment where I felt entirely safe and supported. I walked away feeling significantly more grounded and clear. I highly recommend Romiromi and Mirimiri sessions with Pamela to anyone looking to address persistent stress and muscle tension. I’ll definitely be back!

Kimberley Saxby • Romiromi & Mirimiri

 

I recently had an integrated Romiromi and Mirimiri session with Pamela, and it was truly a turning point for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed and at ease in an environment that was professional and focused. Pamela was incredibly skilled and attuned to my body’s specific needs, using a blend of traditional techniques that left me feeling far more regulated both physically and emotionally.

The combination of deep tissue work and precise manipulations allowed me to reconnect with my body in a way I hadn’t experienced before. I left the session feeling more balanced, centred, and with a profound sense of clarity.

I highly recommend an integrated Romiromi and Mirimiri session with Pamela to anyone seeking genuine healing and structural balance. It’s an incredible process for nervous system regulation and self-awareness that I can’t wait to experience again.

Natalie Christou • Romiromi & Mirimiri

I usually only book relaxation sessions because other bodywork has left me feeling sore and bruised, so I was tentative about trying Romiromi and Mirimiri.

It was a very therapeutic and well-managed experience. From the moment I entered, I felt at ease. While the session involved deep tissue release, I didn’t have any bruising or tenderness afterwards—just a sense of being relaxed and physically balanced.

I highly recommend booking in with Pamela for a bodywork session

Eleanore Borg • Romiromi & Mirimiri

 
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