Hi! I'm Matt Healey
I’ve been practicing psychotherapy for 11 years. I’ve worked in many different settings including organisational, private practice and retreat centres.
I was initially drawn to brainspotting because I was frustrated with the ineffectiveness of talk based therapy to heal many forms of trauma.
As a complex trauma survivor myself, I am passionate about learning the best ways to heal. That led me around the world and into many different kinds of therapy. Professionally and personally I have been on a mission to make that journey easier.
My training was first in New Zealand, then Australia. Later followed by a three year apprenticeship at a traditional healing centre in Peru, utilising plant Medicines.
I then moved to France, got married, and had two children.
Discovering Brainspotting really changed my life, it allowed me to heal on a level that I didn’t realise was possible.
The results were tangible, my nervous system relaxed, my looping thoughts subsided, and my body released its pain and rigidity held deep within.
I decided to devote my practice to brainspotting. So I trained and became certified. This year I was accepted into a program to become a Certified Brainspotting consultant.
I use brainspotting because it harnesses the natural ability of your brain and body to heal, correct and harmonise.
My style
Deeply compassionate and client-centered. I have a strong body-centered and emotion-focused background. I incorporate Parts work, creative and expressive modalities, and intergenerational and shamanic principles.
All my work is trauma and attachment informed.
Where appropriate I include strategic goal setting, mindset adjustment, skills-based training for emotional regulation, and emotional intelligence.
I work with clients from all over the world. All sessions are via Zoom.
Training and education
Dip Transpersonal Counselling. The Phoenix Institute, Melbourne, Australia
Asc Degree in Holistic Counselling. The Phoenix Institute, Melbourne, Australia
Grad Dip Therapeutic Arts Practice (Arts Therapy) MIECAT , Melbourne, Australia
CCTP 1 & 2
Certified in Brainspotting Phase 1, 2, 3 & 4
Advanced Specialty Training Brainspotting Performance and FLOW
Advanced Specialty Training Generational Brainspotting
Brainspotting Consultant in Training
What's next?
Finding the right therapist or coach is pretty stressful, I offer a free 30 min consultation to make that a little bit easier. The consult is designed to provide you with clarity and confidence about your brainspotting experience. I’m currently accepting new clients.