Qualifications | Thinkshift Kyabram

Overview

Andrew 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 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

Brainspotting Phase 4 – Sussex, UK (2023)
Diploma of Art Therapy – Health and Harmony College – Brisbane (2023)
Brainspotting Phase 3 – Distance Learning (2021)
Introduction to Equine Assisted Therapy – Equine Psychotherapy Institute – Moorooduc (2020)
Family Therapy Counselling – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)
Relationship Counselling and Conflict Resolution – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)
Counselling Clients with Addictions – Advanced Study Major – Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (2020)
Brainspotting Intensive Training – Pretoria, South Africa (2019)
Brainspotting Phase 2 – Pretoria, South Africa (2019)
Havening Techniques – Certified / Accredited Practitioner (2019)
Havening Techniques – Wellington, New Zealand (2018)
Brainspotting Phase 1 – Melbourne, Australia (2018)
Resource Therapy Trainer Training – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2016)
Resource Therapy Advanced Training – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2016)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (2016)
Supervisor of Counselling – Supervision Training Services (2014)

Mesmerism and Fascination – Dr Marco Paret (2013)
Supervisor of Hypnotherapists – Goulding Institute (2013)
Lusher Colour Test – Goulding Institute (2013)
Faber Colour Test – Goulding Institute (2013)
Diploma of Ego State Therapy – Prof Gordon Emmerson (2010)
EmoTrance – Sandra Hillawi (2003)
Emotional Freedom Technique – Sandra Hillawi (2003)
Reiki Level II – Helene Peters (2003)
Reiki Level I – Helene Peters (2002)
Life Drawing – City & Guilds (2000)
Design For Life Drawing – City and Guilds (2000)
Creative Skills Certificate ~ Life Drawing – City and Guilds (2000)
Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming – Tad James (1997)
Practitioner of Time Line Therapy – Tad James (1997)
Qualified Astrologer – The Federation of Australian Astrologers (1996)
Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy – NSW School of Hypnotic Sciences (1995)
Ki-Force Channel – Ron Urquhart (1992)
Energy Medication Practitioner – Ron Urquhart (1991)
Advanced Certificate of Psychological Astrology – Astro-Synthesis (1988-1991)

ATQF Vocational Qualifications

First Aid Level Two (HLTAID001/2/3) – Emergency First Aid (2018)
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)