Philosophy & Vision
Psychoanalysis creates a time and space where our most difficult thoughts and feelings can be voiced. By speaking without censorship in a safe and private environment, the unconscious causes of our deepest suffering can be acknowledged and ultimately their grip on our destiny loosened.
Background
My practice is informed by my own analysis and five years of theoretical and clinical studies at the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis where I am a current member. I also bring my experience working with Lifeline Australia at the coalface of suicide prevention and crisis support, and a 25-year career building elite software companies. I am a father and husband, previously I raised suburban milking goats and tech companies in Melbourne and Silicon Valley.
Services
My work is grounded in the ethics, theory and practice established by Sigmund Freud and elucidated by Jacques Lacan. It recognises and seeks to articulate one’s singular subjectivity, beneath the identities and expectations we unknowingly adhere to. It is a treatment through speech, to hear, understand and possibly recognise a choice to conclude an unspoken traumatic history that is often generations in the making.
A psychotherapy with a comprehensive theoretical framework, psychoanalysis is also deeply human. It is an invitation to traverse the surprises of the soul, freeing up energy consumed by suffering for creativity and enthusiasm to live, work and love.
Quality Provision
I hold a current Working With Children Check (3330876A), a LivingWorks Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training certificate and I am fully accredited with Lifeline CHCSS00113 Crisis Support. I am a member and Practicing Analyst (Candidate) of the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Program of Clinical & Theoretical Studies - Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
- Practicing Analyst (Candidate) - Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
- Accredited Crisis Supporter - Lifeline Australia
Modalities
Freudian - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Psychosexual - Short-term Psychodynamic
Therapy Approach
People can bring a range of symptoms and diagnoses to the psychoanalytic clinic such as:
• Depression and anxiety
• Schizophrenia, bipolar, borderline or paranoid personality disorders
• ADHD, ASD, PTSD and C-PTSD
• Phobias, nightmares, insomnia
• Addictions and eating problems
Or distressing feelings and behaviours related to:
• Sexuality or relationships
• Anger, fear, panic, stress, shyness, confusion, helplessness, guilt
• Suicide and self harm
• Obsessive or compulsive thoughts and actions
• Problems with identity, existence, parents or children
While these categories signify common factors in suffering, every psychoanalysis is unique. It is a patient, durable and open-ended treatment. It can be either short or long term.
Professional Associations
- Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
Practice Locations
24 Hartington St
Northcote VIC 3070
I work from the Hartington Centre, on the corner of Arthurton Road and Hartington Street in Northcote, Australia. The centre is opposite Northcote station (Mernda line) with street parking, the 86 & 112 trams and the 508 bus.
Appointments
I am available Monday to Saturday.
If you are curious about psychoanalysis you may have already made a choice to pursue change. Contact me to schedule a preliminary session.
Fees & Insurance
My fee is $140 for sessions up to 50 minutes, concession rates available.
Payment Options
Visa and Mastercard, EFTPOS, direct bank transfer, PayPal, Cash.
Contact John
Please contact me to make an appointment