• My Aim as a Psychotherapist/Holistic Counsellor
  I will work with you in a holistic, integrative way which honours your values and inner knowing. Together we will create opportunities for you to discover yourself and your ways of being in a safe, supportive and compassionate environment. This can enable you to feel the courage to make the changes you want, reclaim all parts of yourself as a whole and experience life with increased joy and self awareness .
• Modalities
  Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy
  Mindfulness
  Focussing
  Sandplay
  Voice Dialogue
• What is Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy?
  Hakomi is a mindfulness-based approach to self-understanding. Much more than a method or set of techniques, Hakomi is a way of looking at the world that is compassionate, mindful, curious, non-invasive, humorous and respectful. Hakomi encourages you study the organisation of your experience – how you meet the world, what kind of world you perceive, what beliefs you hold about yourself and so on. Gaining insight and understanding through your direct experience in this way, usually has a deeper and longer lasting impact than working things out with your mind only.
  For more information about Hakomi go to www.hakomi.com.au.
• What is Mindfulness?
  Mindfulness is paying attention to your present moment experience ie: any thoughts, memories, images, feelings, sensations, with an attitude of kindness, acceptance and gentle curiosity. In a mindful state, you will gain a greater awareness of parts of yourself, needs or beliefs than is usually available to you.
• How is this approach Holistic ?
  By embracing the interconnection between all aspects of us, the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional and also the people and environment that surround us. It recognises our natural impulse to unfold towards wholeness and healing, and assists in deepening our connection to and acceptance of ourselves, others and our World.
  It is an integrated approach to growth and transformation which assists healing on all levels, allowing you to access and be true to your own Essence.
• In which way is it Integrative?
  Everyone has different needs at different times. By drawing on a range of creative psychotherapeutic approaches we can work with what is most appropriate and helpful for you at any one time and allow you to move in your own way at your own pace.
• Before we can make changes we need to be fully aware of how things are in the Here and Now
  The way we relate to the world now is a result of past experiences and the beliefs and patterns we carry from them, often without even realising. By being mindful, you can bypass the often conflicting chatter of your mind and access what is usually just out of awareness. In this way you learn to understand and gain insight into these patterns and beliefs and reassess whether they are still helpful in your life today . You can then learn tolisten to your deeper wisdom and discover new ways of relating .
• The Therapeutic Relationship

The relationship between the therapist and the client is a co-created partnership. Each person has the wisdom and freedom to choose their own direction. Sometimes we just need assistance to hear ourselves! In offering my skills and experience to help you access this inner wisdom and identify what holds you back, I will be fully present with you on your journey of discovery .

  What You Can Expect
One-hour sessions in a peaceful environment in which there is authenticity and acceptance, trust and respect, safety and confidentiality and room for humour!
   Who can benefit from Pyschotherapy/Holistic Counselling?
Most people! Counselling or Therapy is no longer considered only something we do if there is something wrong with us. It is now widely accepted that life is challenging at times and that giving ourselves the opportunity to explore what is going on for us from a new perspective is a responsible step towards beneficial change.
Please feel free to contact me for an obligation free chat to find out more about psychotherapy or holistic counselling or to make an appointment.
Print out this page for a free 15 minute face to face appointment, in which you can find out more and get a sense of how we might work together.

QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Graduate Hakomi Psychotherapy
Diploma Holistic Counselling and Life Care
Certificate Holistic Life Coaching
Experienced Mediator
Registered Nurse
Clinical Member CAPA (Counsellors & Psychotherapists Assoc NSW)
Member HAA (Hakomi Association Australia)

Available for bookings on Wednesday's 12noon - 9pm
For more information contact Deb direct on  (02) 9664 1686
or the clinic 95179725 for appointments (Not recogonised by Health Funds)