Leisa Petersen
Registered Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), Master Gestalt Therapy, Graduate Certificate Artistic Therapies, Circle of Security Parent Educator.
Registered Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), Master Gestalt Therapy, Graduate Certificate Artistic Therapies, Circle of Security Parent Educator.
I am both a Registered Psychologist and Gestalt Therapist who is passionate about empowering you to develop a deep sense of self-acceptance and authentic expression.
I am approachable and skilled at helping adults and couples address emotional and psychological challenges in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. I invite collaboration and agency.
As a therapist, I guide you in understanding your own experiences and patterns of behaviour, aiming to promote personal growth and self-acceptance. My focus is on your functioning in the present moment experience and awareness of patterns to learn what’s required to live a rewarding and empowered life. I will help you gain self-awareness and develop a sense of personal responsibility for your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
I am particularly interested in the “selfing process” and developing your authentic voice and wisdom to be the best version of yourself. From a Gestalt perspective, I will support you in experiencing what is there and obvious for the work, in the here and now, to allow that which is unseen to be seen and worked with to integrate and/or let go.
I use various modalities, including Gestalt Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness and Compassion-based therapies.
I have worked across various settings, including universities, prisons, private rehabilitation facilities and private practice.
Bachelor of Psychology – Bpsych (Hons)
Master of Gestalt Therapy – MGest Therapy
Graduate Certificate in Artistic Therapies
Registered Circle of Security Parent Educator
“As a therapist, I guide you in understanding your own experiences and patterns of behaviour, aiming to promote personal growth and self-acceptance”.
– Leisa Petersen
Rebates and other funding may be available depending on your eligibility.