My career arose from my background as a bodywork practitioner in shiatsu therapy (Japanese acupressure). I commenced formal study in 2003 at Shiatsu Australia and later at the Australian Shiatsu College.

The thing I enjoyed most as a shiatsu therapist was the period post-treatment, when clients would often open up on their personal issues or tell me about insights that had arisen for them. Because of this, my shiatsu treatments grew into informal counselling sessions. These sessions, and a strong interest in psychology, led me to pursue psychotherapy more formally. Additionally, I was motivated by my own healing and self-inquiry journey, and how I could put the knowledge I’d gained during that into practice.

As a practising therapist, I found myself drawn to working with couples and relationships. I saw time and again how, as people progressed in therapy, their personal relationships improved and deepened. Experience and further study drew me to the conclusion that connection is central to healing.

Connection encompasses more than relating to other people. It includes connection to our bodies, beings, families, communities, cultures and even the natural world around us. Deep connection and healthy relationships are integral to personal growth and well being. As the saying goes, no body is an island. 

Since then, I have explored such areas as relational and developmental trauma, effective communication, authentic relating, conscious intimacy, mindfulness, neo-tantra and the role of movement and body in therapy. I’m blown away by the wisdom we possess inside and the profound and lasting change that occurs when we learn how to access that wisdom. I’ve studied and practised many different breathing, movement and body awareness techniques, such as the Wim Hof Method, dynamic breathing, functional movement systems, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Butoh (Japanese ritual theatre), qi gong, and more. I’m also a qualified hatha yoga instructor and Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher. I also facilitate group healing and personal development workshops with Innate Wisdom Connection.

In addition to my being a therapist, I am an award-winning writer and poet. I’ve been published in several Australian journals, as well as featuring in Best Australian Poetry. I am advocate for men’s health, supporting men to overcome the challenges of life as a man in the twenty-first century. I’ve been a committee member for Island of Men and currently sit on the Menergy Leadership Circle.

I’ve keenly explored shamanic, esoteric and ritual technologies and I am fascinated by human potential. I maintain a developed, personal spiritual practice. Although I keep these interests separate from my professional work, I have found that many people are keen for ways of fostering more creativity and spirituality into their lives and relationships, and I have provided guidance around this when requested.

Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy (PACT) (Level 2)

Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2)

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship

Emotion Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) (Level 1)

Assessing and Treating Sex Issues in Psychotherapy

Core Ideas of Family & Systemic Therapy

Somatic Attachment Therapy Certificate

The Neurobiology of Feeling Safe

Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy with Autism & ADHD Clients

Masterclass: Working with porn

ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Training)

RISE UP Clinical Supervision training

The Non-Linear Movement Method® teacher training

The Therapist’s Inner Work in Session

Cherokee Bodywork

Thai Massage Certificate

Movement Shiatsu (Advanced)

Into the Stretch (Level 1)

Facilitating and Working with Groups