Mr Patrick Ruggles
Psychotherapist, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
Patrick Ruggles Psychotherapy
Fitzroy North, Melbourne VIC 3068
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
I am an Existential & Psychoanalytic oriented psychotherapist based in Fitzroy North, Melbourne.
I work with individuals to bring speech to their suffering - to take account of and explore hitherto uncovered aspects of themselves. Through this process, we find relief from existential malaise, anxiety, and the multitude of symptoms that blanket our being-in-the-world with unnecessary weight. Ultimately creative, the process leads to the transformation of overdetermined issues into a spaciousness particular to each individual; facilitating the circumscribing of their particular desire in the service of living more freely.
Background
I have previous studies in Psychology, Neuroscience and Eastern Philosophy and currently working toward a PhD through the lens of Psychoanalysis. In addition, I am a lecturer in Psychology and Counselling at the Cairnmillar Institute.
Services
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Science - 2011 - University of Queensland
- Graduate Diploma in Psychology - 2013 - University of Melbourne
- Master of Psychotherapy and Counselling - 2019 - The Cairnmillar Institute
- Master of Humanities and Social Science - 2024 - Global Centre for Advanced Studies
Modalities
Existential - Psychoanalytic
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
842 Nicholson Street
Fitzroy North VIC 3068
118 Queen Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Fees & Insurance
$140/session. Consideration given to those on low incomes.
Contact Patrick
Please contact me to make an appointment