Qualifications

Overview

Andrew has always believed that qualifications were important.

He graduated with a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy in 1995, studying under Anthony Wood and Zoltan Keleman. He extended his knowledge with post diploma studies in advanced hypnotherapy techniques, rapid inductions, inner child work.

In 2009 Andrew (Therapist) completed a Diploma in Ego State Therapy with Dr Gordon Emmerson and a Diploma of Professional Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and then in 2015 graduated with a Masters Degree in Counselling from Monash University Clayton Campus, formalizing knowledge acquired over the last 25 years.

Academic Qualifications

Masters Degree in Counselling – First Class Honours – Monash University (2015)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting) – Chisholm Institute of Technology, David Syme Business School (1985)

Secular Qualifications

Doctoral PhD Candidate – Transpersonal Counselling – University of Sedona (2010-current)
Master of Metaphysical Science – University of Metaphysics (2008)
Bachelor of Metaphysical Science – University of Metaphysics (2007)

Professional Development Training and Qualifications

Addictions

Counselling Clients with Addictions – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)

Creative Arts Therapy

Diploma of Art Therapy – Health and Harmony College – Brisbane (2023)
Creative Skills Certificate ~ Life Drawing – City and Guilds (2000)
Design For Life Drawing – City and Guilds (2000)
Life Drawing – City and Guilds (2000)

Equine Assisted Therapy

Equine Assisted Therapy Certificate (2025/2026)
Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy – Equine Psychotherapy Institute – Moorooduc (2020)

Family and Relationship Counselling

Family Therapist Counselling – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)
Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)

Psychodynamic Therapies

Resource Therapy Trainer Training – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2016)
Resource Therapy Advanced Training – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2016)
Diploma of Ego State Therapist – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2010)

Transpersonal Counselling

Masters Degree in Metaphysical Science (2008)
Bachelors Degree in Metaphysical Science (2007)
Reiki Level I and II – Helene Peters (2002 / 2003)
Qualified Astrologer – The Federation of Australian Astrologers (1996)
Ki-Force Channel – Ron Urquhart (1992)
Energy Meditation Practitioner – Ron Urquhart (1991)
Advanced Certificate of Psychological Astrology – Astro-Synthesis (1988-1991)

Trauma Informed Therapies

Eye Movement Desensitization Processing

Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing – Melbourne, Australia (2016)

Brainspotting

Brainspotting Phase 4 – Sussex, UK (2023)
Brainspotting Phase 3 – Distance Learning (2021)
Brainspotting Intensive Training – Pretoria, South Africa (2019)
Brainspotting Phase 2 – Pretoria, South Africa (2019)
Brainspotting Phase 1 – Melbourne, Australia (2018)

Havening

Havening Techniques – Certified / Accredited Practitioner (2019)
Havening Techniques – Wellington, New Zealand (2018)

Energy Psychology Techniques

EmoTrance – Sandra Hillawi (2003)
Emotional Freedom Technique – Sandra Hillawi (2003)

Personality Test Training

Lusher Colour Test – Goulding Institute (2013)
Faber Colour Test – Goulding Institute (2013)

Hypnotherapy / NLP Qualifications

Mesmerism and Fascination – Dr Marco Paret (2013)
Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Tad James (1997)
Practitioner of Time Line Therapy – Tad James (1997)
Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy – NSW School of Hypnotic Sciences (1995)
Qualified Astrologer – The Federation of Australian Astrologers (1996)

Counselling Supervision and Hypnotherapy Supervision

Supervisor of Counselling – Supervision Training Services (2014)
Supervisor of Hypnotherapists – Goulding Institute (2013)

ATQF Vocational Qualifications

First Aid Level Two (HLTAID001/2/3) – Emergency First Aid (Continuously since 2008)
Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAE40110) – Inspire Education (2015)
Diploma of Professional Counselling (CHC51015) – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2010)
Certificate IV Training and Assessment (TAA40104) – Southern Cross Education (2009)
Certificate IV Financial Services (FNS40215) (Bookkeeping) – TAFE Moorabbin (2009)

Qualifications

Overview

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Secular Qualifications

Professional Development Training and Qualifications

Addictions

Creative Arts Therapy

Equine Assisted Therapy

Family and Relationship Counselling

Psychodynamic Therapies

Transpersonal Counselling

Trauma Informed Therapies

Eye Movement Desensitization Processing

Brainspotting

Havening

Energy Psychology Techniques

Personality Test Training

Hypnotherapy / NLP Qualifications

Counselling Supervision and Hypnotherapy Supervision

ATQF Vocational Qualifications

Working With Children Card – Continuously since 2008.

National Police Check – Continuously since 2008.

Professional Indemnity Insurance – Continuously since 2008.