What is Rebirthing Breathwork?

Rebirthing Breathwork, also known as Conscious Connected Breathing, is a therapeutic breathing technique that uses a continuous, circular breath pattern to support emotional regulation and deep self-awareness. The practice involves breathing without pauses between the inhale and exhale, under the guidance of a trained facilitator. This steady pattern can activate both physiological and psychological processes that help individuals access and release held tension, unprocessed stress, and patterns of emotional suppression.

Developed in the 1970s yet ultimately derived from ancient yogic pranayama practices, Rebirthing Breathwork is considered an experiential therapy rather than a spiritual modality. It is based on the understanding that the breath is closely linked to the nervous system. During a session, changes in breathing rhythm can influence autonomic responses, helping people shift out of chronic stress states and access deeper layers of embodied experience. Many clients report increased clarity, reduced anxiety, and improved emotional integration following sessions.

Within a therapeutic context, Rebirthing Breathwork is used to complement mainstream mental health approaches. It provides a structured, regulated space where individuals can explore emotional material safely, with a focus on grounding, containment, and integration. Sessions are facilitated with careful attention to pacing, consent, and psychological safety, making it suitable for people seeking somatic-based support alongside traditional therapy.

What is Family Constellations Therapy?

Family Constellations is an experiential therapeutic approach that explores how patterns within family systems can influence an individual’s emotional wellbeing, relationships, and sense of identity. It is based on systemic theory—the understanding that people are shaped not only by their personal experiences, but also by the dynamics, roles, and unresolved stresses that exist within their broader family network.

Developed in the late 20th century by Bert Hellinger, the method draws on principles from family therapy, psychodrama, and transgenerational psychology, as well as insights Hellinger gained from observing Zulu relational and community practices during his time living and working in South Africa. While the contemporary clinical form is distinct, these early influences contributed to the focus on belonging, relational order, and intergenerational connection within the model.

In my practice, Family Constellations is facilitated within a trauma-informed, consent-based, and LGBTQIA+-affirming framework. I adapt the method so it is inclusive of diverse identities, family structures, and lived experiences, ensuring that clients feel welcomed and respected regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, or relationship configuration. The work is grounded, structured, and reflective, supporting individuals to increase insight, reduce emotional reactivity, and understand relational patterns that may previously have felt confusing or overwhelming.

What is Psychedelic Preparation and Integration Support?

Psychedelic preparation and integration therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to support individuals who are considering, or have already undertaken, psychedelic experiences—whether through clinical trials, legal medical programs, or personal contexts outside the therapy room. The focus is not on the substance itself, but on helping individuals build psychological readiness, clarify intentions, and develop strategies for navigating emotional or cognitive material that may arise during altered states.

Under current Australian laws, I do not facilitate, administer, supply, or supervise the use of psychedelic substances in any form. My role is strictly limited to therapeutic preparation and integration, provided with a harm-minimisation focus. This includes assisting clients to reflect on mindset and expectations, strengthen grounding skills, consider safety and wellbeing planning, and understand factors that may influence their experience—should they choose to pursue it independently of therapy. Afterward, integration sessions offer structured support to process insights, regulate emotions, make meaning of symbolic or challenging content, and translate the experience into sustainable personal change.

This work is grounded in evidence-informed psychological principles, trauma-aware practice, and a strong emphasis on consent, autonomy, and cultural respect. My approach is inclusive and affirming of neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and diverse community experiences. Preparation and integration therapy can be used as standalone support or as a complement to existing mental health treatment, providing a reflective, regulated, and non-judgemental environment to understand altered states and their impact on wellbeing.