Dr Denholm Adventure-Heart

Psychology Sessions

If you are seeking a psychologist for mental health support, want help clarifying and achieving your goals, wish to maximise your overall self-development, or if you're simply feeling stuck, I can help.

How I can help:

Mental Health Support. I can provide therapy for a range of mental health problems. I have a particular interest in trauma-related disorders (e.g. PTSD), ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders, complex health difficulties, and low self-esteem. I can also help you maintain your mental health during times of stress, such as when you're experiencing a significant loss, or a major life transition.

Direction and Meaning. I can help you to cultivate a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This often involves strategies to identify and express your own core values, your unique strengths, and the things that matter to you most. I can also help you explore deeper spiritual and philosophical questions related to purpose and meaning in life.

Psychedelic Integration. Psychedelic therapy is an area of special interest for me. I can provide evidence-based information about harm minimisation, help you make sense of psychedelic experiences you have already had, and help you to integrate psychedelic healings and insights to create lasting change. I am exploring legal avenues to provide psychedelic assisted therapy in government-approved clinical trials, However, I do not provide psychedelic-assisted therapy at this time.

If you are interested in working with me, please watch the video below - you'll hear an overview of my qualifications and experience, but more importantly, you'll get a sense of who I am and why I love what I do:

Nick Sesh (left) interviewing Dr Adventure-Heart (right) for the Selfseeker Psychedelic Conference, Brisbane, March 2024.

Qualifications and Experience:

Master of Clinical Psychology
PhD in Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
Diploma of Counselling
Registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
Visiting Research Fellow (VRF) at the University of Adelaide
Chapter Lead of the Australian Psychedelic Society Brisbane Chapter.

I’ve gained international recognition for my scientific research on Lucid Dreaming, Meditation, and Connectedness to Humanity. I’ve worked with people in a wide range of contexts including private practice, volunteering with Lifeline Australia, lecturing and tutoring at the University of Adelaide, and my workshops and other public events.

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Public talk for the Australian Psychedelic Society Brisbane Chapter, February 2024.

What to Expect:

We'll start by assessing the root cause of what you need help with. Once we understand the cause, we'll explore a range of concrete evidence-based strategies to support you. We'll then implement a plan for therapy that feels right for you, tracking progress over time and making adjustments as needed.

I use an integrative approach, which means that I use a wide range of psychological theories and techniques. This includes Person-Centred Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focussed Therapy, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). The service I provide is holistic and tailored to your unique needs and preferences.

You can expect to feel deeply heard and empathised with. You can expect to be treated with unconditional positive regard at all times. I may provide suggestions and insights, but I won't tell you what to do; I'll always honour your own preferences and decisions. I will be your personal ally, dedicated to helping you live a balanced and meaningful life.

Sessions and Fees:

If you are interested in booking psychology sessions with me, the first step is to complete the New Client Information Form below. I will usually reply within 24-48 hours (except weekends) with details about booking your first session. Sessions may be via Zoom (Wednesdays) or in-clinic at Burpengary, Brisbane, QLD (Tuesdays).

Please note that you must be:

18 years or older
Not actively experiencing psychosis
Mild-moderate level of mental health needs
Not seeking assistance with any legal matters
Not seeking assistance with work cover or insurance claims
An Australian resident

If you are interested in working with me, please fill out the following form and I will reply to you soon: