psychotherapy that intends to draw on your innate compassion, curiosity, and openness to support being in relation with yourself, to others, the environment, and the world.
weaving relations
psychotherapies
about me & my approach
i am a qualified clinical psychologist
mpsych(clinical)
gdippsych(adv)
gdippsych
bachsci(zoology)
additional trainings
internal family systems level one
eye movement desensitisation reprocessing level one
tracy westerman aboriginal mental health and suicide prevention training
cognitive processing therapy training
narrative practice online training
if you're here, you might be wondering whether i'm someone you could feel comfortable talking to. it's important to find a psychologist you genuinely relate to – so here's a little about me and how i work.
i'm daniel, a registered clinical psychologist, with a deep curiosity about peoples' inner worlds, histories, and relationships. it's important to me to create a space that feels emotionally safe – space free from assumptions, judgement or pressure. within this space, i don't see you as defined by a diagnosis, but as a whole person carrying the insight and wisdom to heal.
responding to psychological distress takes more than empathy – it calls for skill, care, and a deep respect for the complexity of how we relate to ourselves and the world around us. that's why i've trained in trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches such as internal family systems (ifs) and eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (emdr), which honour this complexity and support meaningful change. i have enriched my practice through the guidance and supervision of therapists and teachers i deeply admire and respect. over time, this has led me to develop a therapeutic process of gently and skilfully strengthening and weaving relations – between parts of ourselves, our past and present, and our connections with others and the environment.
my work has led me to support people navigating a wide range of challenges – including anxiety, depression, loneliness, traumatic stress, intrusive thoughts, grief, shame, low confidence, relationship struggles, and emotional overwhelm. this has taken me across australia, including beautiful wurundjeri (melbourne), miriwoong (kununurra), yolngu (nhulunbuy), and larrakia (darwin) lands, where i've worked alongside first nations, western and migrant and refugee communities. along the way i've developed a deep understanding that psychological distress never occurs in isolation – it's shaped by intergenerational, cultural, and societal contexts. honouring these alongside personal experience is integral to my approach, as it helps create a strong foundation for deep and meaningful healing.
so, if something here resonates with you, i'd welcome the chance to connect and explore how we might work together.
while i have trained in several evidence-based therapies including internal family systems (ifs), eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (emdr), cognitive behaviour therapy (cbt), narrative therapy, and cognitive processing therapy (cpt), my primary approach is ifs therapy. i believe ifs captures the human experience in a way that makes the most sense. i’ve also seen how this therapy fosters connection – between oneself, others, and our shared environment.
ifs is based on the idea that we naturally move away from pain and toward comfort – physically and emotionally. just as we avoid touching a hot stove, we also try to avoid feelings like shame, loneliness, or fear.
at the heart of ifs is the understanding that the mind is naturally multiple – meaning we have different "parts" within us that hold different emotions, beliefs, and roles. this is a normal and healthy part of being human. when we go through something overwhelming, some of these parts step in to protect us from pain. over time, they form an inner system – each with its own story and purpose, often shaped by past experiences.
for example, if i were bitten by a snake while walking my dog, one part might try to keep me safe by avoiding the park, while another might push me to out anyway to avoid guilt. these parts aren't flaws – they're protectors trying their best.
ifs helps us get to know these parts with curiosity and care, so that we can move towards more harmony and self- understanding. while it can feel a little different from other therapies – i've seen the depth and effectiveness of this approach in both clients and myself.
if you’d like to explore more, here are a couple of videos to get you started:
emdr is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain reprocess distressing memories, so they no longer feel as overwhelming. it's often used to support people who've experienced trauma or painful events, but can also be helpful for anxiety, low-self worth, and other emotional difficulties.
emdr works by gently activating the brains natural helping processes – often through eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation – to help reduce the emotional charge of past experiences, so they can be remembered without being relived.
fees
a medicare rebate of $145.25 is available with a valid mental health care plan
general fee
$240 ($94.75 out of pocket with a valid mental health care plan)
students and concession card holders
$210 ($64.75 out of pocket with a valid mental health care plan)
connect with me
i am currently only available fridays. both face-to-face and telehealth appointments available.
you’re welcome to get in touch by email, and we can arrange a brief chat to see if working together feels like a good fit for you.
general practitioners please send referrals via email or fax.
email: daniel@weavingrelations.com
fax referrals: +61 272 340 504
face-to-face appointments are in therapy rooms located at 8-10 mansfield street, thornbury, victoria 3071.
conveniently located near the 86 tram and thornbury station. on street parking available.