About Ryan:
I am a husband and father of three, and have been married for ten years. I love coffee, going to the beach, books, and power-lifting. Before moving into professional counselling and psychotherapy, I spent the past decade in pastoral ministry. Earlier in my journey, I played semi-professional rugby league and worked in cabinetmaking and carpentry.
A commitment to deep presence, emotional transformation, and the unfolding of authentic connection—within individuals, couples, and systems—is at the heart of my approach. I work experientially and relationally, informed by attachment theory, affective neuroscience, and the sacredness of the human journey.
My therapeutic work is grounded in an integrative and evidence-based approach that draws from existential-humanistic, psychodynamic, emotion-focused, and interpersonal neurobiology frameworks.
I am trained in and utilise Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP, level 2). In addition to this, I am training in Gottman Therapy (Level 2) and incorporate this model in my relationship therapy work with couples. I hold a Bachelor of Theology from Queensland Theological College and an ordained minister. In addition, I also provide Professional Pastoral Supervision. I am
completing a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy at Christian Heritage College.
Appointments are available on Thursdays.