- Bill Plotkin
Philosophy & Vision
I am a trauma informed and attachment informed integrative psychotherapist assisting people appreciate who they are, and who they want to become.
Many of us have old stories and ways of being which get in the way of uncovering and recognising our unique gifts to ourselves and the world. My passion is helping people flourish through realising their potential in personal mission, vocation, self development, and relationships.
I do this by helping you address anxiety, depression, purpose and meaning, relationships and interpersonal issues, grief and loss, life stage transition, role transition, and spiritual emergence.
Alongside an interest in life stage transition, I am interested in how psychotherapy can work hand-in-hand with soul-centric, spiritual, and ritualistic modalities - helping to integrate and make good sense of the gifts and lessons of transpersonal experiences.
Background
I have been involved in sacred earth based rituals, nature based personal development and learning, community support circles, and mens initiations for 14 years and decided to bring western perspective to this grass roots and indigenously inspired self development by studying a Bachelor of Counseling and Psychotherapy.
I have participated and supported people in a variety of ordeal and initiatory experiences, and wish to help the continued integration of these experiences in the individual and in the community.
Services
Currently welcoming clients to online video therapy.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Counseling and Psychotherapy - 2023 - Ikon Institute Australia
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - Conversational Model - Developmental - Ecological Psychotherapy - Existential - Experiential - Focusing - Inner Child - Integrative - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Narrative Therapy - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Somatic Psychotherapy - Soul Centred Psychotherapy - Strengths-Based - Systems Theory - Transpersonal - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
I look to co-create a therapeutic relationship in which we work together to discover and clarify the goals of therapy, and how our time together is shaped. I hold this collaboration with patience, kindness, and compassion so as to create a safe and trustworthy space with room for curiosity, exploration and care.
My therapeutic presence is informed by Person-Centred, Humanistic, Existential, Attachment, Sensorimotor, Psychodynamic, Ecotherapy, Metacognitive, and Mentalisation-based schools of thought, as well as twelve years experience with earth ritual, rites of passage, and eco therapy practices.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 2
Appointments
Currently available on Thursdays for online video consultations.
Fees & Insurance
Free 15 / 20 Minute initial consult.
$140 per 1 hour session.
Payment Options
EFT
PayID
Contact Ben
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult