Experience

I came to this work through my own journey. Through my own experiences with therapy, I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in each of our lives.

I bring my own lived experienced of what it means to be navigating the fullness of an authentic, meaningful and humanly imperfect life.

Together with years of therapeutic experience, I also bring 15 years’ experience working with young people in education settings, as well as lived experience as a father and long-term partner. I am also an accredited surfing instructor and musician. I like to spend time surfing and playing music whenever I can.

Approach

I practise a creative, trauma informed and integrated therapeutic approach, combining relational psychotherapy with research in neuroscience, attachment theory and mindfulness.

My approach is safe, gentle, evidence-based and grounded in relationship. I believe life is better with support. I view therapy as a privilege and opportunity to be fully present with another human and strive to practise as a support rather than an expert.

In a non-pathologizing, non-judgemental way, I walk alongside people to cultivate a greater connection to self, each other and the planet.

Qualifications

I completed undergraduate qualifications in Education (BA/BEd) and postgraduate qualifications in Gestalt therapy (M Gest Therapy), with focused studies on transforming developmental trauma through relationships. I have further training in relationships and trauma, including The Art and Science of Love; and Trauma, Neuroscience and the Evolving Therapy of Traumatised Children and Adults.

Masters in Gestalt Therapy
Gestalt Therapy Brisbane

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Education
University of Newcastle, Australia
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
The Brisbane Centre for EFT (BCEFT)

Staying in Love: The Art Of Fierce Intimacy, Real Self Esteem
Relational Life Therapy (Terry Real, RLT)

The Art and Science of Love, Bringing Baby Home
The Gottman Institute

‍IFS-Informed (Online Circle)

Trauma, Neuroscience and the Evolving Therapy of Traumatised Children and Adults
Bessel Van Der Kolk, Byron Clinic

Memberships

These memberships guide and inform the ethics and professionalism I bring to my practice.

Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ).
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Welcome Here Project with ACON celebrating diversity and inclusion.
Australian Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy (ACEFT).
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).

Australian Centre for Emotionally Focussed Therapy

Relational
My approach is relational, meaning I value the … supported by current neuroscience that supports what is natural. I view psychotherapy as the art of improvising a real relationship rather than of analysing the mind of the client.

Inclusive
I value diversity and inclusion and I am committed to supporting relationships, families, communities and individuals regardless of colour, gender, religion or sexual orientation. I hope to deepen my awareness, remain open to learning, genuine dialogue and connection.

Humanistic
My approach is deeply human. I value the wisdom inherent in all human beings and support clients to recognise their own wisdom. As such, my full presence as a fellow human is deemed paramount. I endeavour to walk beside rather than ahead of those I work with - acting as a guide rather than an ‘expert’ I aim to ‘be with’ rather than ‘do to’.

Non-hierarchical
I strive to minimise the power imbalance by creating therapeutic experiences that are co-created and collaborative.

Non pathologising
I see mental well-being as a constantly changing and developing experience, rather than something fixed and diagnosed. Instead of only focusing on people's disorders, I understand and appreciate the inherent strength and resilience that exists within everyone. My goal is to uncover and support the inner resilience that lies beneath a person's challenges and symptoms.

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"Ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."

~ Leonard Cohen

My Story and Approach

Jack Tully

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Approach

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"Ring the bells that still can ring, forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in."

~ Leonard Cohen

My Story
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