Mr Gregg Palmer
Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Mouna Counselling
Varsity Lakes , Gold Coast QLD 4213
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I am an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with an extensive knowledge of working with adults undergoing stress, trauma and crises. I specialise in working with deep trauma and am skilled at tolerating difficult states, such as profound despair, that, for example, intense self hatred can lead us to. That said, there is no problem that is too small, as everything is relative. Many people feel their suffering is not deserving enough of counselling. This is one of the greatest myths of all.
Background
I have been in private practice since 2010. Clinical Director of a counselling placement service allowing me to work within a multi-disciplinary team over a range of approaches.
I was CEO of a non-profit organisation that I set up and ran for over 5 years, providing psychotherapy to people otherwise without access. Working with more than 60 staff, I know well the stresses many of us can struggle with each day.
My work is based on my own experience of coping with and moving through crises, my personal commitment to growth, both professionally and spiritually, as well as my work with clients. With over 14 years experience in clinical work, I have spent time on both sides of the client/therapist relationship, which is the most valuable experience of all.
Services
Relational, depth oriented counselling and psychotherapy within a transpersonal context
Quality Provision
Grounded in the "therapeutic relationship as a body-mind process between two people who are both wounded and whole." Michael Soth
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Masters of Arts with Merit Psychotherapy - 2015 - University of East London
- Post Graduate Diploma Psychosynthesis Counselling - 2012 - University of East London
- Graduate Certificate Psychosynthesis Counselling - 2010 - University of East London
- BSc Psychology - 1998 - Goldsmiths University
Modalities
Attachment Theory - Developmental - Dream Work - Existential - Interpersonal - Meditation - Mindfulness - Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic - Psychosexual - Psychosynthesis - Solution Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Soul Centred Psychotherapy - Transpersonal
Therapy Approach
I work within a leading edge relational, embodied and psychospiritual context, primarily focused on the unconscious informed by transference and countertransference dynamics. My approach is relational depth oriented psychotherapy, particularly influenced by the view that it is the relationship itself, between therapist and client, that soothes.
We may work through layers of insecurity, inadequacy, depression, anger, rage and hate, as well as contacting more sublime feelings of love and intimacy, exploring patterns within your psyche and the many aspects to your identity, revealing your deeper self.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 3
- UK Council for Psychotherapy
Practice Locations
1102/1 Lake Orr Drive
Varsity Lakes QLD 4213
Appointments
Currently available in office or via WhatsApp video call, Skype or phone
Fees & Insurance
Each one hour, individual session, is: $120
I do offer concessions
Contact Gregg
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Gregg Palmer
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My own personal journey through the landscape of trauma and spirituality.
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My theoretical basis is steeped in psychoanalytic, intersubjectivity and developmental theory, and my interest as a counsellor and psychotherapist has always been stimulated by ideas of consciousness, embodiment and relational perspectives, and especially transference and countertransference dynamics. I work with these ideas alongside my deep entrenchment with eastern approaches to spirituality, within the broader context of self realisation.
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I think embodiment of our emotional being is essential, to undermine the survival strategies of the psyche, that can have debilitating effects on our health and relationships. Learning to tolerate tensions and conflicts within our psychic life, as embodied, felt experience, paradoxically offers a pathway to the sublime. This is key to freeing the psyche from anxiety. I would consider the awakening of consciousness to be central to health and wellbeing. Such self knowledge also brings us closer to understanding how we are creating our lives and what we could do differently.
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My main focus is on the relational moment, so the 'charge' of the session that informs my interventions and the direction of the session, arises from the unconscious field of the client. This is called countertransference. I also work with meditative based practices and imaginal work. Psychosynthesis also offers techniques such as disidentification, that help support establishing the base of true self, whilst learning to let go of subpersonalities and ego defences. Exploring what we identify with is key, in order to step back from aspects that are not supporting our highest growth. I would describe my approach as depth oriented psychotherapy, so working with the unconscious is primary. Moving through psychodynamics in order to liberate the psyche from its conditioning.
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I would hope from the first session. Taking that step and really connecting with a therapist who is a good match for them, is gold.
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It has continually challenged me to undermine my ego defences and live authentically from a more heart oriented perspective. There is no other way to extract the rich nectar of ecstasy from life.
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I love the connection each new therapeutic relationship brings and the depth of the longer term relationships. The opportunity to metabolise trauma and reveal intimacy. A chance to see each person for who they are, and to share in the rich and meaningful idiosyncrasies of each person's humanity.
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Yep. It seems no matter how self realised we may be, we are never free from psychological disturbance. I kind of love this truth. It keeps us with our humanity.
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People can have a tendency to be so mentally identified, they can disconnect from their natural being. I would place this as a root contender for pathology.
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The Primal Wound
A Transpersonal View of Trauma, Addiction, and Growth, John Firman, Ann Gila