Philosophy & Vision
I am an experienced analytical psychotherapist committed to understanding and developing the capacity of the human potential and believe that self-awareness empowers individuals to embrace and facilitate change. I believe that authentic relationship is the foundation stone upon which deeper aspects of self can be experienced and I am dedicated to building strong, resilient relationships based on genuineness, warmth and clarity of focus.
Background
I have practised as a psychotherapist for 12 years.
I have worked extensively as an executive coach and facilitator at manager and director levels.
Bringing a unique perspective to my psychotherapy practice is my extensive experience with the discipline and philosophy of the Japanese martial arts.
Services
Short- or long-term psychotherapy for individuals and couples.
Coaching and mentoring for individuals and groups.
Clinical appraisal and supervision of qualified and trainee psychotherapists and coaches.
My practice is to incorporate thoughtful questioning that draws out the inherent capability of the client, so that clients contribute to their own personal and professional growth.
Quality Provision
As a clinical practitioner, appraiser, supervisor and coach mentor, I am committed to ongoing professional development and regularly attend seminars, workshops and lectures. Additionally, I read a wide range of journals and texts to ensure that my knowledge is up to date.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Diploma-Child Psychotherapy. - 1997
- Advanced Diploma-Psychotherapy - 2002
- Candidate-Diploma, Analytical Psychology. ANZSJA - current
Modalities
Dream Work - Jungian - Object Relations - Psychoanalytic - Somatic Psychotherapy
Therapy Approach
Candidates of the Australian & New Zealand Society of Jungian Analysts are trained to help people engage with the unconscious forces that to some degree affect everyone's life and relationships. Our work is based on insights and theories about the nature of self, developed by Jung and post-Jungian practitioners. My clinical practice relies on close attention to and interpretation of dreams and/or symbolic imagery, and the way this and other thoughts and feelings are expressed. Attention is focused on the unconscious psychological links between individuals and society, including the cultures of groups and institutions.
Professional Associations
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Jungian Analysts