Alpha Emmanuelle Ponce

Somatic Psychotherapist, Gestalt Therapist

Alpha Ponce

West End, Brisbane QLD 4101

In Person + Online Therapy

Philosophy & Vision

You will notice progress after about five sessions, with long-lasting changes. Are you feeling overwhelmed, or is your ability to function limited? Have you suffered trauma, and do you think this is holding you back from living your best life? I specialise in helping individuals heal from the impacts of childhood trauma, including emotional, sexual, physical, and narcissistic abuse, as well as abandonment. I can guide you toward greater self-confidence, self-assurance, happiness, and healthier relationships, ultimately enhancing your quality of life and empowering you to make your dreams come true.

Background

I am a Psychologist graduate from Mexico with a Master’s in Gestalt therapy, specialising in aiding adults in healing from the impacts of childhood trauma or Complex trauma.

My approach is somatically and client-centred. I value and honour individuals as experts in their own lives and empower them to lead their therapy journey.

Complex trauma often stems from difficult interactions with caregivers, like emotional disconnection or sudden mood shifts, resulting in a lasting sense of insecurity in the child.

Sessions are available via Zoom or in person in West End, Brisbane, dedicated to fostering healing and growth.

Services

Counselling, Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Workshops / Courses, Online Video Consultations

Short-term counselling and psychotherapy that will lead you to lasting changes. I offer my services online (Telehealth) and in person.

Counselling deals with your challenging questions, or immediate issues that can be resolved at a conscious level in a few sessions.

Psychotherapy is a fascinating evolution and a much more profound process that requires the therapist to work on a much deeper level with the client to address hidden underlying issues so that growth and transformation can flourish.

Couple / Relationship Therapy consists of a type of psychotherapy in which a therapist helps the two or more members of a romantic relationship resolve their conflicts and improve their bond.

Quality Provision

Alpha graduated with a degree in Psychology in Mexico. In Australia, Alpha has a Master's Degree in Gestalt Psychotherapy, and is trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). She has experience working with people who have ongoing problems with anxiety, addiction, trauma and depression. She also has a passion for working with immigrants who are vulnerable as a result of migration. Her beliefs are grounded in the knowledge that everyone can connect with their wisdom.

Areas of Special Interest

Abortion - Addiction - Adolescent Issues - Alcohol & Drug Dependency - Anger Related Issues - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Assertiveness - Behavioural Issues - Cultural Issues - Decision Making - Depression - Dreams - Emotional Overwhelm - Grief and Loss - Life Transitions - Loneliness - Men's Issues - Migrant Issues - Performance Anxiety - Psychosomatic - PTSD - Relationship Issues - Self Development - Self Harm - Sexual Abuse - Trauma Recovery - Violence - Women's Issues

                  Accreditations
          Relationship Therapist - 2021 - Australian Centre for Emotionally Focused Therapy
Masters in Psychotherapy - 2020 - Gestalt Therapy Brisbane 
Diploma of  Counselling - 2016 - Australian College of Applied Professions
Psychology Degree - 2002 - University San Luis Potosi; Mexico
Family Constellations  - 2024 - Rapid Core Healing 
Sensorimotor Therapy  - 2024 - Sensorimotor Therapy Insitute

      

Modalities

ACT - Attachment Theory - Dream Work - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Gestalt - Inner Child - Internal Family Systems - Marriage and Family - Narrative Therapy - Trauma-Informed

Therapy Approach

Alpha has a genuine interest in knowing and supporting you. Through her understanding, empathetic resonance and attentive care, she endeavours to create a safe and supportive environment, so you can make contact with your feelings, psychical sensations, and broad experiences. Short-term counselling and psychotherapy that will lead you to lasting changes.
By examining your feelings and the conditions around them, you will learn how to understand and accept your emotions, feelings and behaviours with empathy, so you can access and embrace your inner wisdom to begin transforming your life.

              Professional Associations
        Australian Counselling Association
Gestalt Australia & New Zealand
Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
    

A conversation with Alpha Emmanuelle Ponce

HOLISTIC
We are always in relationship: that we are fully embedded in a relational world. We, therefore, bring to our clients a curiosity for the full context of their lives.

Gestalt therapy has a here-and-now focus on the clients' awareness of the world they live in and their relationships with others. Gestalt therapy has a sensitivity to the ways that past experience (and future hopes and fears) may be organising current experience.

The relational worldview is informed by the foundational gestalt philosophical principles of field theory, existential phenomenology and existential dialogic relating. These philosophies support more nuanced and complex ways of staying with experience. Including as much of the client's world as possible, understanding is slowly arrived at together.

GROUNDED IN THE CLIENT/ THERAPIST RELATIONSHIP
The working relationship provides an opportunity for an authentic and meaningful meeting where the focus is on the relationship and there is an acknowledgement of mutual influence and co-creation of the therapeutic process.
Emotionally focused Therapy
Gestalt
Relational
Humanistic
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dream Work
Somatic Work
Internal Family System
It can take time to create changes and see permanent results; however, you should see some level of significant progress after the first sessions.