Counselling in Melbourne with Andy Harrison
B.Sc., Dip. Transpersonal Counselling
I am a holistic counsellor in private practice offering counselling sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples.
Offering guidance based on experience
My work is informed by years of spiritual practice and psychological inquiry including training and personal work with many leading spiritual teachers.
Diverse professional training & experience
I have completed a Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling at Phoenix Institute of Australia. My professional experience includes employment and training in youth work, music education, mindfulness meditation, and project management.
Integrating contemporary psychotherapy with indigenous wisdom
My person-centered approach integrates the best of contemporary psychotherapy with wisdom traditions. Since 1996 I have received mentoring from respected indigenous elders & healers in North America and Australia.
Professional Qualifications
B.Sc. James Cook University (Cairns)
Dip. Transpersonal Counselling
Professional Development / Specialised Training:
Adult Attachment
Adult Attachment Repair Training (Level 1), with Dr David Elliott, Dr Traill Dowie & Nigel Denning.
Couples Therapy / Relationship Counselling
PACT Level 1 Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, PACT Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), Gottman Institute
Working with Client Issues of Sexuality & Intimacy, Phoenix Institute
Neuroscience
The Power of Thought: Updates in Brain Plasticity with Dr. Norman Doidge, Byron Clinic
The Divided Brain Clinic (Modules 1 - 3) with Dr. Iain McGilchrist
Brain Skool (Neurobiology training) with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton and Dr. Iain McGhilchrist
Trauma
Trauma, the Brain & Biology, with Bessel van der Kolk, Melbourne Convention Centre
PTSD Relief Therapy (Modules I, II and III) with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Advanced Trauma Therapy 1 - 3, with Dr. Janina Fisher,
Ecopsychology
Ensouling our Work: Lessons from Ecopsychology, Spiritual & Indigenous Traditions Facilitated by Professor David Tacey and Dr Suzanne Cremen
Family Therapy
Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children with Dr. Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté
Other Therepeutic Modalities
Voice Dialogue Theoretical Foundations, The Australian Centre for Voice Dialogue
Advanced Focusing Techniques, with Biliana Dearly
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Open Ground Training & Consultation
Body-Mind Centering (BMC), with Alice Cummins
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (ACT), Mod 1, with Dr. John Boorman
Professional Registrations
I am a current professional member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), as well being a registered counsellor on the Australian Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists.
Areas of Specialization / Interest
Grief & Loss
Treating Trauma
Depression & Anxiety
Stress management
Managing a chronic illness
Men's work
Sexual issues
Spiritual emergence and spiritual crisis
Eco-psychology
Mentoring and human potential
Offering guidance based on experience
My work is informed by years of spiritual practice and psychological inquiry including training and personal work with many leading spiritual teachers.
Diverse professional training & experience
I have completed a Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling at Phoenix Institute of Australia. My professional experience includes employment and training in youth work, music education, mindfulness meditation, and project management.
Integrating contemporary psychotherapy with indigenous wisdom
My person-centered approach integrates the best of contemporary psychotherapy with wisdom traditions. Since 1996 I have received mentoring from respected indigenous elders & healers in North America and Australia.
Professional Qualifications
B.Sc. James Cook University (Cairns)
Dip. Transpersonal Counselling
Professional Development / Specialised Training:
Adult Attachment
Adult Attachment Repair Training (Level 1), with Dr David Elliott, Dr Traill Dowie & Nigel Denning.
Couples Therapy / Relationship Counselling
PACT Level 1 Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy, PACT Institute
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 1), Gottman Institute
Working with Client Issues of Sexuality & Intimacy, Phoenix Institute
Neuroscience
The Power of Thought: Updates in Brain Plasticity with Dr. Norman Doidge, Byron Clinic
The Divided Brain Clinic (Modules 1 - 3) with Dr. Iain McGilchrist
Brain Skool (Neurobiology training) with Dr. Jennifer Sweeton and Dr. Iain McGhilchrist
Trauma
Trauma, the Brain & Biology, with Bessel van der Kolk, Melbourne Convention Centre
PTSD Relief Therapy (Modules I, II and III) with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Advanced Trauma Therapy 1 - 3, with Dr. Janina Fisher,
Ecopsychology
Ensouling our Work: Lessons from Ecopsychology, Spiritual & Indigenous Traditions Facilitated by Professor David Tacey and Dr Suzanne Cremen
Family Therapy
Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children with Dr. Gabor Maté and Daniel Maté
Other Therepeutic Modalities
Voice Dialogue Theoretical Foundations, The Australian Centre for Voice Dialogue
Advanced Focusing Techniques, with Biliana Dearly
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Open Ground Training & Consultation
Body-Mind Centering (BMC), with Alice Cummins
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Training (ACT), Mod 1, with Dr. John Boorman
Professional Registrations
I am a current professional member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), as well being a registered counsellor on the Australian Register of Counsellors & Psychotherapists.
Areas of Specialization / Interest
Grief & Loss
Treating Trauma
Depression & Anxiety
Stress management
Managing a chronic illness
Men's work
Sexual issues
Spiritual emergence and spiritual crisis
Eco-psychology
Mentoring and human potential
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