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Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle.


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Therapeutic Approaches and Modalities

Psychodynamic Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Rooted in depth-oriented psychology, psychodynamic therapy helps clients uncover unconscious patterns shaped by early experiences, fostering insight and long-term emotional growth.

 For couples, it illuminates attachment dynamics and emotional defences, while trauma survivors gain insight into longstanding emotional themes.
Psychology Today Australia – Psychodynamic Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

IFS enables individuals and couples to explore the inner landscape of “parts” within us—protectors, exiles, and the core Self—offering a non-pathologising, integrative approach to healing trauma and emotional distress.
 This trauma-informed model fosters self-leadership and emotional integration, making it especially powerful for healing relational wounds and childhood trauma.

Video: Intro to IFS


Existential Therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Existential Therapy

Existential therapy is a philosophical approach that invites clients to explore meaning, freedom, isolation and mortality - empowering them to live authentically and with purpose. 

It is especially supportive for those facing life transitions, grief, or relational uncertainty, helping couples and individuals reconnect with purpose and values.

Existential Therapy Overview 

Gestalt Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Existential Therapy

Gestalt therapy emphasises present-moment awareness, personal responsibility, and emotional expression through the integration of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations for holistic healing.

 It supports individuals and couples in navigating conflict and fosters relational trauma healing
Simply Psychology – Gestalt Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Narrative therapy empowers clients to re-author their life stories, externalising problems and highlighting strengths, values, and preferred identities.  

It was founded through learnings of the worldviews of Australian Indigenous cultural beliefs, wisdom and traditions.

For couples, it fosters shared meaning and helps reframe conflict through a collaborative lens.

Psychology Today – Narrative Therapy

Sand Tray Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Using symbolic miniatures in a sand tray, this expressive modality allows clients to externalise inner experiences in a safe space without the expectation for verbal expression.
It incorporates practices of art and play therapies and enables deeper unconscious thoughts, feelings and beliefs to be explored, processed and expressed beyond words.
How Sand Tray Therapy works

Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS)

FPS includes evidence-based techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, and interpersonal therapy. These strategies are particularly effective for anxiety, depression, and trauma recovery, and are recognised under Australia’s Better Access initiative.
Evidence Based Psychological Interventions

Animal Assistance Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Focused Psychological Strategies (FPS)

Dr Herbie is available to provide additional therapeutic support in psychotherapy, counselling and s

Animal Assisted Therapy has been found to have significant positive outcomes within the context of therapeutic goals specific to impacts of crisis, trauma and grief, enabling nurturing and safer 

environments for clients. The inclusion of Animal Assisted Therapy  in psychotherapy and counselling sessions can assist with emotional regulation and improve mental and social wellbeing. 

The Role of Animal Assisted Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured trauma therapy that helps clients reprocess distressing memories and restore emotional balance using bilateral stimulation. 

It’s highly effective for PTSD, relational trauma, and emotional regulation.  

Video: EMDR Therapy

Hypnotherapy

Therapeutic Coaching

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation to access the subconscious, supporting behavioural change, emotional healing and self-empowerment.

It offers a deeper exploration of thoughts, feelings and memories at a sub-conscious level that is helpful for processing painful experiences, unhelpful beliefs and problematic patterns of behaviour.

What is Hypnotherapy?

Therapeutic Coaching

Therapeutic Coaching

Therapeutic Coaching

Integrating coaching with psychotherapeutic insight, this approach supports couples and individuals with long-term transformational change.  Clients are empowered to achieve clarity, resilience, and emotional growth. 

It is ideal for navigating transitions and setting relational goals.

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