Sutara Ling

Sutara Ling

? Something not working for you?
? Stuck?
? Down?
? Relationship hassles?
? Want to feel more pleasure in your life?
Ok... so you have some stuff to deal with...
Although therapy does mean an intense focus on one part of your life...its not all serious work!
What we will do together
I work with you to bring more sense of choicefulness into your life.
Therapy can be playful
We all hold pain - past and present.
Therapy can offer interesting and creative ways to get unstuck.
Its more than talking; we experiment so you can make your own discoveries.
Being more of yourself
Change is overated.
Whats more effective is to know more deeply who you are, and find ways to express that honestly, and skillfully.
Its about recognising your limitations, and developing your strengths.
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My first career was as an early childhood educator. I enjoyed the interaction with the children, and the focus of considering and responding to their developmental needs.
I then studied somatic and relational therapy with Dr Chris Campbell. I explored the somatic approach of Stanely Keleman, and also learned with Dr Julie Henderson.
I went on to complete a Grad Dip of Gestalt therapy. I then studied in the USA with Dr Violet Oaklander who has been at the forefront of child psychotherapy for 40 years.
In my work with adults, my interests are in the application of existential ideas, especially those around authenticity, and responsiblity. I see that most problems arise as a result of a lack of self knowledge.
I am oriented towards resilience, and see that the ownership of judgement can have a useful place in relationship and psychotherapy.
My focus is on the empowerment that can come from allowing vulnerability, at the same time as holding clear boundaries. The experiences of hurt and pain tend to be restrictive and limiting. I am interested in finding the mobilty that can come out of difficult life experiences.
In my work with children and adolescents, I find ways to support them in the ...read more