Focusing Practitioners

melbourne

jo kennedy

Jo came to Focusing and somatic work after a background in the arts. She worked widely as an actress, writer and director before becoming a Focusing and Somatic Experiencing practitioner. 

Trained by leading Focusing teachers Ann Weiser-Cornell founder of Inner Relationship Focusing and Kevin McKevenue Whole Body Founder. Jo has been offering Focusing training for over 13 years in Australia.

Jo is a focusing co-ordinator with the International Focusing Institute, training focusing teachers around the world.

Jo is also Somatic Experiencing Trauma Practitioner and a member of the International Somatic Experiencing Institute.

Contact details
phone: 0418 141 870
email: focusingaustralia@gmail.com

Abbotsford Convent Wellbeing Centre
Level 1, Room 48
1 St Helliers Street
Abbotsford, VIC 3067

Michelle sacchetti

CFP, Grad Dip Counselling and Psychotherapy, Working with complex trauma - Foundational course, Foundations of Polyvagal Informed Practice - Part 1

Michelle came to Focusing through her combined study of psychotherapy and years as a body based therapist. She approaches sessions in a way that meets each individual where they are at, offering co-regulation as a way to safely invite change and support personal growth, self-confidence and trust. 

Michelle offers Focusing, Counselling and Nervous System support online and in person if you are based in Melbourne.

Contact details
phone: 0423 596 950
email: flowingenerqi@gmail.com

Dharmacharini Varadhi Itir Binay, Phd

Varadhi is a published academic, certified Focusing Teacher and an Ordained Buddhist in the Triratna Buddhist Tradition with a long standing interest in both Eastern and Western wisdom traditions. Her work is informed by somatic healing practices and traditional Buddhist teachings.

Originally from Turkey she has been leading retreats and teaching meditation in Australia, for over 10 years. She currently offers one-on-one focusing sessions, Focusing Foundations and expert guidance in integrating Focusing with meditation and Buddhist practices.

Contact details
phone: 0401 515 369
email: dhvaradhi@gmail.com
Website: www.wisdombeyondwords.com.au

central victoria

ILONA LERNER

CFP, Dip Couns, BA/LLB

I am a Certified Focusing Practitioner and offer individual guided Focusing sessions and small group classes in Inner Relationship Focusing online via Skype or Zoom. I combine my counselling skills with Focusing to meet each individual in their unique present moment.

I have also explored the crossing of Focusing with dance, spirituality and meditation. I love sharing the gift of Focusing with others and the infinite possibilities that the Focusing process can bring.

Contact details
phone: 0401 081 853
email: ilonalerner@outlook.com

South Australia

Carolyn West

I am a certified Focusing Practitioner offering Individual sessions and small group trainings in Inner Relationship Focusing and Focusing Partnership (in person and online).

I've a teaching background in Waldorf Education, have explored various somatic body/based art therapies, and am a graduate of the Expressive Arts therapy programme at the Tamalpa Institute.

I bring Focusing and the arts together in WholebodyArts workshops (Life/Art explorations through movement, voice, writing, and various visual and tactile arts modalities).

Contact details
phone: 0457349658
email: carolynwest01@hotmail.com

perth

Hadas Sorenson

Master of Arts (MIECAT); Grad.Dip.Art Therapy (Anthroposophic); Post Grad. Dip. Group Facilitating; Adv. Dip. Psychophonetics Counselling / Psychotherapy. Reg. Focusing Teacher.

I teach Focusing and offer counselling in English and Hebrew, in person in Perth and Israel and by telephone. I am a grandmother and a wife, psychotherapist, Focusing practitioner and Arts Therapist. Focusing has become my golden tool for regulating any stresses of life. I use its processes daily, in my personal and professional life.

I am inviting adults and young adults to walk A path of unraveling consciousness.

Contact details
phone: 0423 099 402
email: hadasar5@gmail.com

Rosie Smith

B (Couns), CFP

I am a Certified Focusing Practitioner and Counselling Psychotherapist. As an integrative practitioner I offer counselling sessions that utilise Focusing oriented techniques and expressive therapies.

I also conduct Focusing Guided Sessions and group trainings in Inner Relationship Focusing in person and on Skype.

Contact details
phone: 0402 057 443
website: www.rosiesmith.com.au