In-Person in Potts Point, NSW 2011
I am a qualified Gestalt and Somatic psychotherapist, as well as a clinical supervisor.
I am specialising in working with people who have experienced early childhood developmental trauma, anxiety, depression, and relational challenges. Using a blend of modalities, I tap into personal awareness, freedom, and self-direction.
My attention is focused on an intuitive, creative, and spontaneous process that centres on what is happening in the present moment between me and the client. Working somatically, I focus on the connection between the MIND and BODY to address mental and emotional health issues, especially trauma. "Inner Child" work is one of my key passions, and it plays a significant role in shaping my therapeutic approach. My focus on trauma is addressing the root causes rather than just the symptoms.
My Philosophy... "It is not essential what happened to us in the PAST; what matters most is how we make sense of it NOW."
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Buddhist, Christian, LGBTQ+, Men clients.
Languages: English, Polish
Treatment Approach
- Existential / Humanistic Therapy Encourages people to explore meaning, freedom, and authenticity in their lives. It focuses on personal growth and living in alignment with one’s values.
- Experiential Therapy Involves hands-on activities to bring emotions into the present moment. It helps clients process feelings more deeply than through conversation alone.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Hypnotherapy Uses guided relaxation and focus to access the subconscious mind. It is often used for habits, anxiety, and pain management.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: Gestalt Therapy is a holistic (Existential, Experimental, Experiential), intuitive, creative, and spontaneous approach that focuses on the present moment interactions between the therapist and the client. The goal is to enhance the client's AWARENESS. Through Gestalt therapy, you learn to uncover feelings that may have been suppressed or hidden by other emotions and to accept and trust your feelings. Ultimately, Gestalt Therapy helps people gain a better understanding of how their emotional and physical needs are connected.
Somatic Therapy is a therapy that focuses on the connection between the MIND and BODY to address mental and emotional health issues, especially trauma. The therapist uses body-centred techniques to help clients become aware of their bodily sensations, release tension and stress, and process emotions that are stuck in the body.
Education & Credentials
Gregory Poll MA
- Male
- License # ABN: 16 985 130 192
- Licensed in NSW, Australia
- Practicing Since 2015
Education: • Certificate of Somatic Experiencing, Sydney, NSW 2019 – 2022
• Certificate of Professional Clinical Supervision. Sydney, NSW 2020
• Master of Gestalt therapy, Gestalt Therapy Sydney - Sydney, NSW, 2012 - 2016
• Bachelor of Social Psychology - Warsaw, Poland, 1999 – 2003
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $180
- Accepts Insurance
- Private Health Fund rebates with: BUPA, Medibank Private, Westfund, HBF, Phoenix Health, Doctors Health, Teachers Health, Midura Health, St Luke's Health, GMHBA, Police Health, AIA Health, Nurses & Midwives Health, Emergency Services Health.
Gregory Poll Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Potts Point, NSW 2011
- Available Online for residents of Australia, Poland
- Online Therapy Details: Zoom, Teams
Growing Heart was established after my great understanding of the importance of feelings in creating nurturing and supportive connections with others. The notion of being in a supportive and fully accepting relationship enables people to thrive and blossom.
My service focuses on removing limiting beliefs to foster healthy emotional relationships, first with yourself, and then with others. The goal of the therapy is to heighten one’s awareness in order to provide a choice in doing something differently.
In Growing Heart therapy, you will be able to identify and explore your painful feelings, understand your individual needs, name and shift your general blocks and experience overall positive changes in the body, mind, and spirit.