Find a Therapist

Meggin Kirby

Social Worker AMHSW, Gestalt Therapist

Equine Psychotherapy Daylesford

Mt Prospect, Daylesford VIC 3364

In Person + Telehealth

Philosophy & Vision

I enjoy the privilege of assisting people move towards greater Awareness, Health and Fulfilling Relationships.

I work traditionally in the consultation room, and in the very new and innovative field of 'healing with horses' - Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning. In my practice I support people to slow down, breath, and develop awareness of emotions, thoughts, beliefs, and behaviour that may have previously been out of awareness.

Background

I have been working in Adult Community Psychiatry, Child, Adolescent & Family Mental Health (CAMHS), and private practice as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist for over 10 years.

Services

Counselling, Psychotherapy, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Assessment, Workshops / Courses, Workplace Training, Clinical Supervision, Phone Consultations

I provide Counselling and Psychotherapy for Individuals, Couples, and Families.
Additionally I provide Equine (horse) Assisted Psychotherapy, Growth & Learning (known as EAP) for Individuals, Couples, Families, and Organisational Teams.

Areas of Special Interest

Addiction - Anger Related Issues - Anxiety & Panic Attacks - Assertiveness - Behavioural Issues - Communication Issues - Conflict Resolution - Depression - Emotional Overwhelm - Existential Issues - Family and Parenting - Gender and Sexuality - Grief and Loss - Guilt Feelings - Life Transitions - Self Development

                  Accreditations
          Bachelor Of Arts - 1990 - Monash University
Bachelor of Social Work - 1992 - La Trobe University
Diploma of Gestalt Therapy - 1998

      

Modalities

Equine Assisted Therapy - Experiential - Gestalt - Inner Child - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Process Oriented - Psychodynamic

Therapy Approach

My primary orientation is as a Gestalt Therapist and Mental Health Social Worker combining Systems & Field theory, Psychodynamic theory, Existentialism & Phenomenology, and Dialogic existentialism.

              Professional Associations
        Australian Association of Social Workers
International Transactional Analysis Association
    