Meet Satyam Veronica Chalmers
Founder, Depth-Oriented Coaching™
Most people know me as Satyam (pronounced Sat-ee-um), a Sanskrit name meaning "truth." It was given to me over 20 years ago during a significant period of personal and spiritual exploration, and it continues to reflect something central to both my life and work: living and relating with presence, integrity and authenticity.
Over more than 25 years of coaching, training and mentoring, my work has gradually evolved towards one central understanding:
Meaningful change often begins when we slow down enough to turn inward and give attention to what is already here.
Through my own mindfulness and contemplative practice, alongside years of working with individuals and coaches, I've become increasingly interested in how we can create the conditions for deeper self-understanding, connection and change.
I'm particularly drawn to what happens when we become curious about the parts of ourselves we might ordinarily overlook, push aside or try to change — and discover what becomes possible when we meet these experiences in a different way.
This understanding became the foundation of Depth-Oriented Coaching™, an approach that brings together mindfulness, somatic awareness, relational presence and parts-informed exploration.
Today, I share this work through individual coaching, experiential programs, teaching and mentoring, supporting people in deepening their relationship with themselves and others, and coaches in bringing greater presence and depth to their practice.
I'm also the author of Mindfulness Coaching (2018) and continue to deepen my understanding through ongoing mindfulness, somatic and contemplative practice.
I live in a quiet, leafy part of Perth, Australia, with Atol, my partner of more than 20 years. I've always felt a deep connection to nature, especially the water, and you'll often find me walking along the river, swimming in the ocean or exploring nature trails. I also love traveling, exploring new places, yoga, meditation and the simple pleasures of slowing down and enjoying life.
My Work Weaves Together:
My work integrates presence-centred coaching with somatic awareness, psychological insight and experiential approaches to personal growth and transformation. I draw from:
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Mindfulness practices to cultivate present-moment awareness, curiosity and a deeper connection with ourselves.
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Intuitive and embodied approaches to access deeper awareness and listen to the wisdom of our own experience.
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Nervous system-informed practices to support a greater sense of safety, regulation and resilience.
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Parts-informed approaches, inspired by Internal Family Systems, to explore different aspects of ourselves with curiosity and compassion.
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Inner Relationship Focusing to deepen our capacity to listen inwardly and meet our experience with acceptance and care.
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Hakomi principles to support mindful, body-centred self-inquiry and explore the core beliefs and patterns that shape our experience.
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Neuroscience-informed insights to deepen our understanding of how patterns develop and change.
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Transformational coaching approaches to explore limiting beliefs, discover new possibilities and integrate meaningful change into everyday life.
Together, these approaches create opportunities for deeper self-understanding, authentic connection and new ways of being and relating.
Professional Background
Qualifications
Professional Certified Coach (PCC) — International Coaching Federation (2008). Certificate in Professional Coaching — NeuroLeadership Institute (2000). Diploma of Professional Counselling — Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
Professional Experience
25+ years in private coaching practice, working with individuals and coaches. Head of Training & Assessment — NeuroLeadership Institute (2008–2010). Creator & Facilitator, Mindfulness Coaching — Trained hundreds of coaches internationally (2015–2025). Teaching Faculty, Woman-Centered Transformational Coaching (2018–present). Author, Mindfulness Coaching (2018)
Further Training
Hakomi Graduate — Mindfulness-Based Somatic Psychotherapy, Hakomi Institute Australia (350+ hours of training). MindBody Coaching Certificate — The Embody Lab (120 hours of training). Inner Relationship Focusing, Level 1 — Focusing Australia
And yet, beyond the qualifications, training and experience, what truly shapes my work is the ongoing practice of cultivating embodied presence. The willingness to keep listening — to myself and to those I work with. To remain curious, to continue learning and growing, and to keep returning to what is emerging here and now.
Let's Stay Connected
If what I've shared resonates with you, I'd love to stay connected.
Each week, I share reflections on mindfulness, self-connection, relationships and the deeper patterns that shape how we live and relate — along with occasional updates on programs and learning opportunities.
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