About Jeorge
Jeorge is passionate about empowering others to open to a expanded perspective of possibility within themselves and for the world they live in.
While studying the fine arts in her early twenties, Jeorge developed an interest in how the creative process could be used as a vehicle for self-awareness, growth and transformation. She became intrigued with Jungian psychology, exploring the unconscious realm through art, dreams and psychodrama.
Years on, this creative and transpersonal approach enabled Jeorge to navigate her way through her own physical and mental health challenges. This consolidated a deep and lifelong trust in the ability to heal and transform from unconscious and self defeating ways of being.
Looking to give context, grounding and meaning to her intuitive process to healing, she went on to complete a Diploma in Transpersonal Art therapy at the IKON institute, followed by a Bachelor degree in Counselling at Notre Dame University.
Seeking to refine and deepen the full embodied therapeutic experience for her clients, Jeorge then undertook a further four years of training to become a Certified Hakomi Somatic psychotherapist.
Her training and experience as a therapist, and her implicit belief in the healing process, enables Jeorge to hold a safe and liberating space for her clients to navigate and transform through their own personal challenges with confidence.
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“My work as a therapist has become a rich and meaningful expression of gratitude. However this is only sustained by an ongoing commitment to my inward exploration and personal development.
I believe that this is an integral requirement for those who have the privilege of holding a therapeutic space for another.”
Jeorge’s professional qualifications & experience
Qualifications
Certified Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapist (Hakomi Institute. USA)
Bachelor of Counselling (University of Notre Dame. WA)
Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy (IKON Institute Australia. WA)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) training including areas in trauma, anxiety, depression & adolescence
Certified Meditation & Mindfulness teacher (Perth meditation centre)
Expressive therapies in art, sandtray, symbols & movement
Cert. in Alternative to Violence Program (AVP)
Cert. in MDMA for PTSD Psychedelic Assisted therapy (MAPS /Monash University)
Cert. Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (Mind Medicine Australia)
Cert. Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy (Wild-Mind)
Professional experience
Professional experience:
Extensive experience as a Senior Counsellor at a major health service organisation that supports people with chronic health and neurological conditions providing: counselling, somatic psychotherapy, peer supervision and facilitation & development of groups.
Private counselling practice with individuals, couples and group facilitation.
Group & workshop development and facilitation:
Therapeutic groups for people with chronic health conditions (incorporating somatic approaches)
Mindfulness and meditation groups for both clients and health professionals
Wellness weekend retreats
Anxiety and depression workshops incorporating Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) principles
Dream groups - lucid and collective dreaming exploring symbology, meaning, guidance and integration
Internal family systems - experiential using sand tray symbols and somatic experience
Art therapy - body dialogue, focusing and transpersonal psychology
Alternative to violence program (AVP) - co facilitator for programs held in schools, community and prisons.
Professional affiliations
Level 4 ACA Member
