Briony Pilkington Body Psychotherapy

As an actor, I would often get feedback about my voice and that it isn’t coming from the abdomen but coming out from my throat.

Several voice teachers would try to help me with physical exercises to deepen my voice and make it stronger, but it didn’t work out. That made me realise the voice issue lies deeper than the physicality. The problem seemed psychological, which brought me to Briony.

Working with Briony was an intense and rewarding experience. She would often say to me “that ALL of me is welcome here”. We have done some therapy work, shadow work, and her extensive knowledge would allow her to see where the emotions were trapped in my body. Working with her was such an immersive experience, and I could see the results faster in 3 sessions than a year of previous therapy. I felt that working with Briony required me to be open and vulnerable, and dedicated,

I managed to look into and accept certain parts of me that I was avoiding and that was standing on the way of me connecting to myself and my voice. I feel more vital as an actor and as a person, and I would be sure to come back at some point of my life for more work.

Working with Briony felt very special, and I would recommend it to someone who wants to understand themselves better, from all walks of life.

Working with Briony has resulted in me having a much higher level of self awareness and compassion. She provides a space that is warm, open and accepting in which i have been able to practice expressing all parts of myself in a safe and responsible way.

Her body work sessions are gentle, receptive and yet deeply powerful in facilitating relief and embodied awareness.

My path has involved resolving complex trauma stored in my body, reparenting my inner child and learning to live more authentically and joyfully.

I have worked closely with briony for a number of years and consider her continued effort and commitment to her work to be a true blessing. I have grown physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually with her mentorship.

For this i am grateful and would recommend her services for anyone who feels called to expore inner work.

My work with Briony began at a workshop she held, which demonstrated to me our bodies ability to release emotional/physical tensions in the body, creating liberation within us. New realms of possibility opened for me, and I knew I that this was just the tip of the iceberg. Over the past two years, I have done several workshops with Briony, several private sessions, and too many small group sessions to count. Before working with Briony, I had experienced unhealthy relationship patterns, shame, self-sabotage, co-dependency and I deeply struggled to express my needs in relationships. Throughout my time working with Briony, I have been able to shine light on parts of my psyche I didn't know existed, in order to create a deep awareness and step into my power as a human. My boundaries are exponentially more healthy, I can use my voice in a much more powerful way, and I have so much more awareness around creating a life and relationships that truly bring me joy. I couldn't be more grateful for her guidance, and what she has helped me to uncover about myself. Briony is an incredible facilitator, truly one-of-a-kind. If you are looking to work with someone with deep integrity, who is truly knowledgeable and can really help you make lasting change, Briony is the woman to reach out to.

Considering you are now ignoring my emails of me asking for my money back after booking 2 x ticket to an event earlier this year - and unfortunately myself having a mental illness situation, and needing to be seen by the acute care team the day of your course.
I have asked you for a refund - as I know the tickets were not sold out for the breath work event, and it was $290. I am in extreme financial hardship given current times and have asked you politely for a refund. Understanding it’s not your fault and asking for your care and compassion as a healer within the mental health field.
It’s actually shocking that you are dealing with and attracting people that are vulnerable, carrying traumas and now not helping them!
You didn’t loose anything by me not attending - you actually gained nearly $300 at the cost of my breakdown, so please - stop ignoring me and please refund me the money.
You have my bank details in the emails - that you have now stopped reply to.
It’s the right thing to do!
You did offer me free session but I cannot attend as I’m not in Sydney.
Please be a decent human and do the right thing. It’s my money and I did NOT use your service.
I appreciate you to make the right choice by me. Thanks.

Also in reply -
That’s a load of bull with a time frame.
You never once mentioned time frame in an email to me.
Depression meant I shut off from the world and nearly shut off full time.
Time doesn’t change a thing.
I’m glad you made money and continue to make money of the traumatised.
I hope people see through you and seek actual healers.
As the world needs less people like you - making a profit sad people.
Enjoy the free money.

Thoroughly recommend Briony workshops with her partner Will - a day of winding back home in your own body - bliss. She is a skilled (trauma-informed) body psychotherapist who understands the stories the body may hold and can majestically peel back the layers in a safe and contained environment.

Briony is passionate and skilled in the healing modality of psychotherapy. Now in my 50sI have been a yogi for the past 20 years and am very well versed in many alternative therapies which I was exposed to from an early age. Hence, I feel somewhat qualified to write this recommendation.
I first encounter her talents when I attended a day long workshop which she held with her partner and skilled breath worker Will. It was a profound day of unravelling, where we all explored finding openings, ways to nurture and build our resilience. Immediately I was struck by Briony and Will’s generosity of spirit, their ability to hold space and convey their meaning either physically or verbally was inspiring. So when at the end of the workshop Briony mentioned her weekly healing massage, sharing circles, I jumped at the prospect of continuing the already profound shift that had been set in motion. It has been approx 2 months since the workshop and now the weekly evening exchanges. During this period I have seen and felt profound positive shifts, indeed it has inspired me to connect with people and explore with brave intention my true purpose and I believe everyone’s, a path toward our ultimate expression and being. In short I would recommend Briony (Will also) to anyone who feels a desire to grow and nurture the self toward these elements so often held down suppressed in our fear of unravelling. The journey begins with the first step. Enjoy! Warmest Peter