WILD MIND ASSOCIATES

Sean O’Carroll has teamed up with a number of associate practitioners in order to offer services more widely. Wild Mind practitioners meet regularly for supervision in order to support one another in practice. Read more about our Wild Mind associates below, or book a session here.

Cherie Levy

PSYCHOLOGIST

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a deep appreciation and respect for nature and the transpersonal. I help clients gain insight into their inner nature, and support them in their journey of growing as a human being.

As a Clinical Psychologist I have a thorough understanding of human development, personality structure and specific issues of mental health, along with extensive experience and understanding in the treatment of psychological distress. I always seek to provide a safe therapeutic container that fosters awareness, curiosity, and growth.

I draw upon a range of evidenced-based techniques and interventions such as mindfulness & compassion-based cognitive-behavioural therapy; acceptance and commitment therapy and interpersonal therapy, positive psychology, psychodynamic psychotherapy, internal family systems, attachment-based therapy, gestalt therapy and depth psychology.

I have particular interest in working with:

• Issues of trauma

• Nature connection

• Life transitions

• Substance use & addiction

• Relationships and social challenges

• Old patterns and destructive habits

Beyond my practice

I lecture in counselling and psychotherapy, with a focus on bringing myth and ritual into healing pathways. I am a trained ‘Vision Quest Protector’ and work as part of a team offering 4-day solo nature quests for people wishing to connect more deeply with themselves and the natural world. Other areas of training and interest also include: yoga, dynamic movement therapy, Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine.

Education & Training

Master of Psychology - Clinical (Australian Catholic University)

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Monash University)

Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience - Psychology (Monash University)

Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Counselling (Phoenix Institute of Australia)

WORKING WITH Cherie

If you are interested in working with me, please fill out the expression of interest form here.

ARIELLA GERY

PSYCHOTHERAPIST

Therapy with me involves a deep and supported exploration of your relationships, your struggles, your longings, and the intrinsic nature of who you are. I combine talk therapy with somatic or body-focused practices, experiential techniques and imagery work to help you access hidden facets of your psyche, to make meaning of your lived experience, and move toward a more authentic and soul-filled life. 

I completed my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counselling in the United States. I am a certified Gestalt Therapist, PACT Couples Therapist and Mindfulness Instructor. I have also trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Dan Siegel’s Interpersonal Neurobiology. I have a particular interest in the healing potential of relationships, and help couples and individuals deepen their connections.

My work is informed by a unique combination of contemporary research in neuroscience, attachment theory and relational therapy, as well as Buddhist and depth psychology, the wisdom of the natural world, the arts, mythology and other soul-centred approaches to healing and growing.

Education & Training

Master of Clinical Mental Health Counselling - Transpersonal (Naropa University)

Certificate of Gestalt Therapy (Gestalt Institute of the Rockies)

Certified Couples Therapist - Level 2 (PACT Institute)

Certified Mindfulness Instructor (Naropa University)

Bachelor of Law (Monash University)

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Anthropology (Monash University)

Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Level 2