We are a team of psychotherapists and counsellors dedicated to offering clients professional support to work through personal issues in a safe environment. We are passionate about providing the highest quality care. This is why we are fully qualified, have completed accredited courses and are currently registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).
Martina Palombi 0423 184 955 Grad.Dip.Gestalt & Counselling, BFA, Adv.Cert.Bowen Family Systems Theory, Gottman Method Couples Therapy level 2, PACFA Reg.Clinical 23338
Post-graduate psychotherapist and counsellor, couple & family therapy, drug & alcohol specialty.
Martina is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with qualifications in Gestalt psychotherapy, counselling and Bowen Family Systems Theory. She is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Martina has been in private practice for ten years working successfully with individuals, couples and families. She works both from Affinity Psychotherapy in Bondi Junction and from The Family Systems Institute in Neutral Bay (http://www.thefsp.com.au/martina-palombi-counsellor/)
Martina offers counselling and psychotherapy for a variety of concerns and problems such as:
Areas of interest Martina has extensive experience in drug & alcohol having worked in relapse prevention programs and is highly skilled in the area of addictions and recovery as well as versed in 12 step programs. She has also worked in organisations such as ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales) and has experience working with LGBTI people as well as people with HIV. Martina has been a faculty member of two Sydney based psychotherapy institutes. She has experience in facilitating therapy groups and mindfulness based groups. Martina has been embedded in contemplative practices and the healing arts for over 20 years, with experience in the practice and teaching of Yoga, a Diploma in Zen Shiatsu and a long term commitment to meditation in the Theradavan Buddhist tradition. Martina integrates her meditation experience with a family systems approach locating people's strength and resilience in order to deal with challenging life issues and relationships.
Qualifications
B.F.A. (UNSW) Grad. Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapy (Sydney Gestalt Institute) Advanced Certificate in Bowen Family Systems Theory (The Family Systems Institute) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2 (The Gottman Institute)
Publications
Martina published a paper in September 2016 in the peer reviewed Australian & NZ Journal of Family Therapy on the impact of separations and family relationship disruptions in childhood and the efficacy of family of origin work in adapting to childhood stressors in adulthood. To read Martina's blog and publications go to http://bondipsychotherapy.com.au
Martina is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor with qualifications in Gestalt psychotherapy, counselling and Bowen Family Systems Theory. She is a clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Martina has been in private practice for ten years working successfully with individuals, couples and families. She works both from Affinity Psychotherapy in Bondi Junction and from The Family Systems Institute in Neutral Bay (http://www.thefsp.com.au/martina-palombi-counsellor/)
Martina offers counselling and psychotherapy for a variety of concerns and problems such as:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Work related issues
- Relocation stress
- Drugs and alcohol
- Parenting problems
- Relationship counselling
- Grief and loss
Areas of interest Martina has extensive experience in drug & alcohol having worked in relapse prevention programs and is highly skilled in the area of addictions and recovery as well as versed in 12 step programs. She has also worked in organisations such as ACON (AIDS Council of New South Wales) and has experience working with LGBTI people as well as people with HIV. Martina has been a faculty member of two Sydney based psychotherapy institutes. She has experience in facilitating therapy groups and mindfulness based groups. Martina has been embedded in contemplative practices and the healing arts for over 20 years, with experience in the practice and teaching of Yoga, a Diploma in Zen Shiatsu and a long term commitment to meditation in the Theradavan Buddhist tradition. Martina integrates her meditation experience with a family systems approach locating people's strength and resilience in order to deal with challenging life issues and relationships.
Qualifications
B.F.A. (UNSW) Grad. Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapy (Sydney Gestalt Institute) Advanced Certificate in Bowen Family Systems Theory (The Family Systems Institute) Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2 (The Gottman Institute)
Publications
Martina published a paper in September 2016 in the peer reviewed Australian & NZ Journal of Family Therapy on the impact of separations and family relationship disruptions in childhood and the efficacy of family of origin work in adapting to childhood stressors in adulthood. To read Martina's blog and publications go to http://bondipsychotherapy.com.au
John Gordon 0418 225 347 Grad Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapy & Counselling, B. Economics, Grad. Member of GANZ
John is an accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist and Counsellor. He brings a wealth of life experience in supporting others to grow. He has been a corporate leader and understands the complexities of the human spirit living in urban societies. He conducts seminars and retreats in Psychological growth, healing, dream-work, intuition, creativity and spirituality.
He has studied and practiced the ancient realms and mysteries of Shamanism in South America and appreciates the transformative nature of allowing the interconnectedness of all that ‘is’ to serve as a beacon of change. Alchemic to this is the person’s emerging capacity to develop choice around expanding their own awareness and as to how it relates to their inner and external environments, thereby creating shifts in consciousness.
He is a trained and accredited group facilitator. A father of four he works in private practice as well as having provided therapeutic support to rehabilitation centres - Rendu Youth Services and GLOO . Both of these centres provide a safe environment for the recovery of those experiencing drug and alcoholic addictions .
“ And my soul yearns to discover individuals who can join me in exploring the mystery of life, who can do so without defense and with strength, vulnerability and a sense of inspiration”...Brugh Joy
He has studied and practiced the ancient realms and mysteries of Shamanism in South America and appreciates the transformative nature of allowing the interconnectedness of all that ‘is’ to serve as a beacon of change. Alchemic to this is the person’s emerging capacity to develop choice around expanding their own awareness and as to how it relates to their inner and external environments, thereby creating shifts in consciousness.
He is a trained and accredited group facilitator. A father of four he works in private practice as well as having provided therapeutic support to rehabilitation centres - Rendu Youth Services and GLOO . Both of these centres provide a safe environment for the recovery of those experiencing drug and alcoholic addictions .
“ And my soul yearns to discover individuals who can join me in exploring the mystery of life, who can do so without defense and with strength, vulnerability and a sense of inspiration”...Brugh Joy
Declan Brady 0405 272 862 Grad Dip. Gestalt Psychotherapy & Counselling, Bachelors (Honours) degree in Applied Computing, Member of GANZ
Declan is a qualified Gestalt psychotherapist, counsellor and educator. Declan has over 25 years experience working in the corporate sector, having held senior positions in multinational organisations in the financial services and insurance sectors. He understands the stresses and strains of daily life in the corporate sector and is ideally placed to provide support to people working in this sector. Visit his corporate website here: www.gestaltAtTheCentre.com. He also served as a core faculty member of the Terrigal Gestalt Institute and worked in several rehabilitation centres as a psychotherapist helping clients in recovery from addictions and trauma.
Declan has a particular interest in living a spiritual life and has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 25 years. He is a qualified senior trainer with the Potential Project who offer Corporate Based Mindfulness Training to organisations looking to enhance performance and well-being in the work setting. He believes that having a core spiritual life provides support, strength and nourishment in our daily lives and he brings this passion into his therapeutic relationships with his clients. Having also studied Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga over many years, Declan works with his clients in a truly holistic way.
Having two children, Declan also understands the responsibilities, challenges and joys of being a parent.
Declan has a particular interest in living a spiritual life and has been practicing mindfulness meditation for over 25 years. He is a qualified senior trainer with the Potential Project who offer Corporate Based Mindfulness Training to organisations looking to enhance performance and well-being in the work setting. He believes that having a core spiritual life provides support, strength and nourishment in our daily lives and he brings this passion into his therapeutic relationships with his clients. Having also studied Tai Chi, Chi Kung and Yoga over many years, Declan works with his clients in a truly holistic way.
Having two children, Declan also understands the responsibilities, challenges and joys of being a parent.
