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Shariann

I'm a modern-day psychotherapist serving Melbourne's inner north with an eclectic range of therapeutic skills designed to help you live your best life. Specialising in trauma therapy, life transitions, and nature-based healing, I offer a holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing.

At our Moonee Ponds clinic, I combine clinical hypnotherapy, eco-psychotherapy, Reiki healing, and mindfulness practices to support your journey towards self-regulation, resilience, and deeper connection to self, spirit, and community. My trauma-informed approach carefully paces therapeutic work to match your nervous system's capacity for healing.

Just as 'en plein air' artists moved from studios to the open air, I take therapy beyond traditional boundaries, integrating the healing power of nature into our therapeutic process. Together, we'll help you embrace all that you are, heal your relationship with the natural world, and create meaningful solutions for the life you truly want to live.

Located in Moonee Ponds with telehealth options available, I'm here to guide you towards feeling alive, loved, connected, and living with purpose.

My Integrated & Nature-Informed Approach

As an integrative therapist, I adopt a holistic approach to understanding your challenges. I draw inspiration from the natural world and its inherent wisdom to guide you toward discovering realistic and meaningful solutions. My aim is to support you in co-creating the life you truly desire.

I am committed to continuous professional development, building upon established therapeutic knowledge and consistently seeking further education to enhance my ability to guide clients effectively. This ensures I am always equipped to support you in achieving your desired outcomes.

Please refer below for a comprehensive list of my most recent training and education.

  • Over 20 years experience in Mental Health.

    • 2024 Accredited & Registered Meditation Teacher (MBSM) - Meditation Australia

    • 2024 Somatic Experiencing® Practitioner - Somatic Experiencing Australia

    • 2024 Level 1 Facilitator Training - The Sister Circles

    • 2024 Strategy Based Smoking Cessation - Ernest McLeod

    • 2024 Adv. MBSM - (Practical Spirituality) Eartheart School of Meditation Teacher Training

    • 2024 Level 1 MBSM Teacher Training - The Gawler Institute of Meditation

    • 2024 Trauma Informed Yoga Foundations - Yoga for Humankind with Mei Lai Swan

    • 2024 Continuum Workshop 'The Untamed Body' - Amber Gray

    • 2024 The Science of Happiness - Bill O' Hanlon

    • 2023 Solution Focused Brief Therapy Certification: Level One Training - Elliot Connie

    • 2023 3-Month Online Certificate Program on Treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents - Dr. Lindsay Gibson

    • 2023 Workshop: 'Re-thinking Depression, Anxiety, and Hypnotherapy' - Dr. Michael Yapko & Mindset Health

    • 2023 Solution Focused Brief Therapy - Micheal Durrant, Brief Therapy Institute of Sydney Pty Ltd

    • 2023 Adv. MBSM - (Mindfulness of the Chakras) - Eartheart School of Meditation Teacher Training

    • 2023 Level 1 Clinical Hypnotherapy + NLP - HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2023 HypnoFit® Success System -HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2023 HypnoFit® Therapy System - HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2023 HypnoFit® Weight Loss System - HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2023 HypnoFit® Resource Revival Code - HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2023 HypnoFit® Drop Your Clients' Limits - HypnoFit® Academy

    • 2022 MBSM (Mindful Self-Compassion & Guided Imagery) - Eartheart School of Meditation Teacher Training

    • 2022 Trauma Treatment with EMDR, CBT and Somatic-Based Interventions: A Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Training Course - Evergreen Certification

    • 2022 Two Day Intensive Workshop: Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • 2022 Foundations in Polyvagal Theory with Deb Dana- Mind Beyond & Rhythm of Regulation

    • 2022 Foundations In The IFS Model - 6 Months with Dr. Richard Schwartz, Pamela Krause & Toni Herbine-Blank

    • 2021 Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy - Academy of Hypnotic Science

    • 2021 Intro to IFS (Internal Family Systems) - Simon d’Orsogna - Mind Beyond Institute

    • 2021 Intro to Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT Mindfully

    • 2021 Intro to Eco-Psychotherapy - The Wild Mind institute

    • 2021 Intro to Bowen Theory - The Family Systems Institute

    • 2021 ThetaHealing Advanced DNA - Theta Healing Institute of Knowledge

    • 2021 Bad Trip Integration (Altered State Harm Reduction Therapy) with Sean O'Carroll - The Wild Mind Institute

    • 2020 Reiki Level 3A - Sara Brooke 'The Space In Between'

    • 2020 Critical Thinking - Macquarie University

    • 1997 Adv Cert in Residential and Community Services- Intellectual Disabilities - Victoria University

    • [Currently Studying] Diploma of Counselling - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

    • Shamanic Practitioner In Training with Shamanic Energy Training®

    • Foundations in The IFS Model - Pesi (Internal Family Systems),

    • Applied Jung 'Magnum Opus' - The Centre of Applied Jungian Studies

    • [Currently Studying] Certificate of Applied Psychotherapy (Human Givens)

“I aim to introduce restorative practices that promote a reclamation of our humanity through safety and healing,
one heart at a time by fostering connection to Self, connection to land and connection to community.”

— Shariann