In the middle of the road of my life, I awoke in a dark wood, where the true way was wholly lost.
- David Whyte
I am a Melbourne based Psychotherapist, Holotropic Breathwork practitioner and Men's Group facilitator.
I work from a therapy clinic on Sydney Rd in Brunswick and cater to people looking for support across a wide range of areas including anxiety, depression, spiritual emergence / emergency and more.
I work from a Gestalt-informed, Process Oriented, and Transpersonal perspective, with roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine. My approach is awareness-based, using the breath and body as central tools to support healing and personal growth.
I've been involved in the fields of healing and personal development since the late 1990s. My journey began in 1994, exploring how environmental factors influence our health. This led to a period of teaching Western Geomancy at the Australian College of Environmental Studies, where I offered "Power of Place" field trips and lectures. These focused on our relationship with place and country, using experiential methods to deepen connection with the spaces we live in.
A steady appreciation for nature has been an important part of my work over the past 20 years, and continues to inform a grounded and respectful approach to psychotherapy.
Find out more about Psychotherapy →
Holotropic Breathwork
In the late 1990's I had my first experience of Holotropic breathwork, with one of Australia's pioneering Holotropic Breathwork practitioners, the Reverend Alf Foote. Alf Foote was a part of the key month-long workshops at the Esalen community during the 1980's when Stan Grof started to form the set and setting for Holotropic Breathwork.
In 2006 I began the Grof Transpersonal Facilitator Training under Tav Sparks and in 2013 certified as a Holotropic Breathwork Facilitor. Since then I have been running regular Holotropic Breathwork workshops in Melbourne.
Find out more about Breathwork →
Men's Groups
I am also keenly interested in working in groups and working with Men to help facilitate greater personal and relational intimacy. I am personally a member of a group that has been meeting monthly for almost 15 years and have also facilitated groups since 2013.
Resources for therapy
Holotropic Breathwork & it's potential life changing impact →
Holotropic breathwork, a therapy technique often used in mental health treatment programs, is a unique method to achieve heightened self-awareness...
The Silent Hike →
A few weeks ago I had the privilege to travel to one of the most northern parts of Norway, way...
The Others within us by Robert Falconer →
A seminal book detailing the relationship between childhood and unresolved trauma and conditions such as PTSD, ADHD and other attachment...
Why is the integration of psychedelic experiences so important? →
Integration is a crucial aspect of the psychedelic experience. It refers to the process of making sense of and incorporating...
What is the role of the body in healing trauma? →
In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the role of the body in processing trauma. Traditional approaches...
What is the benefit of psycho-therapy? and how does it... →
Therapy, also known as psychotherapy or counseling, can offer numerous benefits for individuals seeking support and personal growth. Here are...
Wild Heart Psychotherapy is based in Brunswick
Anthony Olsen 0416277063
503 Sydney Rd, Brunwsick, 3056.