Ms Deborah Bullen
Psychotherapist, Gestalt Therapist
Deborah Bullen Counselling and Psychotherapy
Sunnybank Hills, Brisbane QLD 4109
In Person + Online Therapy
Philosophy & Vision
....Sometimes it is necessary to reteach a thing its loveliness....
Until it flowers again from within....Galway Kinnell
I strongly believe that the relationship between a person and their therapist is the most important foundation in creating meaningful change. I will create a therapeutic space for you, where you feel heard, valued, respected and safe.
I work with adults experiencing relationship issues, life transitions, grief and loss, the effects of inter-generational trauma, including addictions, adoption, fostering and institutional care.
I have a special interest in working with family members affected by another’s addictions and/or trauma and have a solid understanding of the 12-step model.
Background
I have been practicing as a Gestalt Therapist since 2014, and prior to that, had twenty-four years of experience in programs dedicated to supporting people whose lives have been affected by another’s addiction. I was instrumental in founding the first support group for adults who were impacted by their childhood experiences of living with addiction and provided support and mentoring for other members of these groups.
Through these programs, I have found that it is building a relationship based on mutual trust and safety that allows the holistic healing of the mind, body, and spirit to unfold—and this is the therapeutic space I create for our work together. Treating and healing from relationship trauma is a process.
Services
I provide therapeutic support to increase self-awareness and insight, promote change and growth and most importantly, a greater sense of self-acceptance and compassion for yourself.
I have a special interest in working with family members affected by another’s addictions and/or trauma and have a solid understanding of the 12-step model of support.
Quality Provision
I continue to support my practice with regular supervision and ongoing professional development in the areas of addiction, trauma, attachment and neuroscience with leading experts in Gestalt therapy, brain-body-based trauma therapies and addiction recovery:
Dr Pat Ogden - Dr Janina Fisher - Babette Rothschild - Dr Bessel van der Kolk - Jane Clapp – Professor Stephen Porges - Miriam Taylor, Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse - Dr Joseph Cruse - John Lee – Dr Gabor Mate - Dr Tian Dayton - Pia Mellody.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master Gestalt Therapy - 2014 - Gestalt Therapy Brisbane
Modalities
Existential - Experiential - Gestalt - Inner Child - Interpersonal - Mindfulness - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Safety, trust validation and compassion are important values that I hold as we sit together. My aim is to be with you, supporting you to build awareness of your own needs, and connect deeply with yourself and the wisdom that is often hidden within patterns or beliefs.
I understand that trauma affects not only those who are directly exposed to it, but also those around them. The resulting emotional pain sometimes goes hand in hand with self-medicating, compulsive behaviours and addictions. I bring empathy and compassion for all the parts of you that had to creatively adjust.
Professional Associations
- Gestalt Australia & New Zealand
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
Sunnybank Hills QLD 4109
Plenty on street parking.
Very close to Bus and Train Services
Appointments
Please phone or email to book your appointment with me. Evening appointments available.
Fees & Insurance
Individual Therapy $100 Sunnybank Hills
(Concession Fee $80 Sunnybank Hills only)
Phone Consultation $100
Online Consultation $100
Payment Options
Cash OR EFT [Payment on the Day required]
Contact Deborah
Please contact me to make an appointment