Open Birdcage
Online psychology for the freedom-curious
Your life is your art
Open Birdcage is an online psychology practice devoted to principles of freedom and feeling inspired. Although psychology is the science of the mind and behaviour, it was originally considered the science of the soul.
With sixteen-plus years' experience as a multi-disciplinary creative and psychologist, my practice is particularly well suited to clients who bring a willingness to advance not only their psychological well-being, but their creative and spiritual dimensions.
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At Open Birdcage, I am particularly interested in exploring the client journey through the lens of a more full understanding of the disconnection that has come about through family and cultural programming, and adopting strategies and tools to reclaim energy, meaning and self-trust.
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Science | Art | Soul
These are the pillars of intervention that create the foundation of Open Birdcage; they involve the marriage of the tactical, scientific, and energetic.​
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Science: Physical and emotional health are intimately intertwined in the mind-body connection. Our biological chemistry fuels every aspect of our ability to function – physically, right through to our moods and emotions. In combination with our habitual thoughts and beliefs which creates its own physical manifestation in the body, this leads to the overall energy we feel and our state of well-being.
Art: We are inherently creative beings as we design the lives we are living. Creativity is really just another term for expression. Seeking to examine how we express and live into our values holds the key to how fulfilling our lives feel.
Soul: This is how we connect with ourselves - our bodies, our innate wisdom and intuition, our sense of purpose and direction; and how we connect with our environments and other people. Soul connection is also about healthy boundary setting through which we develop relationships that feel safe and authentic.
Clients
Open Birdcage caters to individuals who are interested in exploring and taking responsibility for their physical, cognitive, as well as energetic elements of healing. As I work with only a small number of clients at any one time, I provide an optional brief discovery call before commencing therapy to ensure I can support your needs,. See more on the Info & Fees page.
Approach
Open Birdcage delivers evidence-based modalities using an integrative approach to therapy. My approach is warm, individualised and practical, and will appeal to individuals who are seeking a more 'coaching-like' approach to therapy. See Therapeutic Approach.
Mission
To inspire individuals with the insights, skills, and self-empowerment to attain and sustain vibrant emotional wellness by coming into the true freedom of who they truly are.