Acceptance and Commitment Therapy therapists in Claremont, Western Australia WA, Australia AU

Hello and welcome! I am a registered Arts Therapist and counselor based in Sydney. Through my practice, I make an intentional commitment to support individuals in their health and wellbeing journey. My mission is to enrich and empower the lives of others through creativity and connection. My passion for expressive creative arts has inspired me to further explore how art can be used as a tool for healing, and the ways it can be used in mental health recovery as a psychotherapeutic modality.  

After having a fulfilling career in the business sector, I have spent the past 15 years working as a yoga teacher and psychotherapist in Sydney, Australia. My extensive experience has given me a unique perspective and enables me to support individuals dealing with various physical, emotional, and mental challenges. ​ I have a Master of Counselling degree and am qualified as a Level One IFS practitioner. Additionally, I am proud to be a certified member of PAFCA (Professional Association of Family Counsellors and Psychotherapists), as this ensures that I maintain ethical and professional standards. With my expertise and genuine desire to help others, I am committed to providing guidance and assistance to those who seek a healthier and more balanced life.  

Are you trapped in an unhappy marriage, tiptoeing around each other with a constant knot in your stomach, desperately yearning for the trust, intimacy, and connection you once cherished? Do you long to rekindle the flames of passion and rediscover the bond of best friends and lovers you once shared? If this resonates with you, let me introduce myself. I'm Grant, and I specialize in coaching married couples who find themselves navigating the treacherous waters of troubled marriages. I understand the turmoil and frustration that comes with feeling like your relationship is falling apart. Are you eager to work on your marriage, but your partner seems emotionally distant, leaving you unsure of where to even begin? Perhaps you've heard those heart-wrenching words from your partner: "I'm not in love with you anymore," leaving you with a sense of hopelessness. The thought of divorce may haunt your thoughts, weighed down by the emotional toll it would take, the financial costs, and the impact it would have on your children. Sleepless nights may be your constant companion, as anger, anxiety, fear, and feelings of betrayal consume your thoughts, leaving you wondering if there's a glimmer of hope for revitalizing your marriage. Instead of the closeness and intimacy you once enjoyed, you might feel like mere roommates, sharing a bed but worlds apart. Intimacy and passion may have become distant memories, leaving you yearning for the connection you once had. You've likely sought advice from well-meaning friends, scoured blogs, and even attempted couples therapy, but nothing seems to mend the rift in your relationship. Allow me to share my story. With over 40 years of experience and training as a professional licensed counsellor and in various couples therapy modalities, I have helped thousands of individuals and couples navigate the complexities of troubled relationships. I am the founder of the Million Dollar Marriage Program and The Marriage Whisperer, a 7-day intensive couples program designed to reignite the spark in your marriage. I firmly believe that healing relationships can have a ripple effect, not only on couples but also on their children and entire families, ultimately making the world a better place. My own journey towards happiness and fulfillment wasn't always smooth, but today, I cherish a wonderful life filled with loving children and grandchildren. Now, my mission is to extend a helping hand to other families and marriages in need of transformation. Together with my partner, Christine, I am committed to being the best husband, father, grandfather, therapist, and coach I can be. Our shared passion is to contribute to the betterment of relationships worldwide. From the depths of my heart, I want to emphasize that it's never too late to have an amazing relationship. If your marriage is struggling, and you're grappling with unhappiness, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'm here to guide you on the path to healing and rediscovering the love and connection you deserve. For my free training: The 5 Step Gameplan From Lonely To Love: Visit www.grantwattie.com/resources  

As a registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma. Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing. I then work together with the client to explore how they navigate life within their social and environmental surroundings, as well as how to establish an environment and support system that is conducive to growth and healthy self-esteem. As a therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding mental health work. I also aim to move away from binary and the pathologisation of queerness and neurodiversity, and provide dedicated support for people who feel they fall outside of the margins of the dominant societal group. Peer support towards queerness and neurodiversity is an important therapeutic element that I provide - living actively in the queer community and with neurodiversity myself, I am able to genuinely connect with others who may identify with similar experiences.  

As a warm and approachable therapist, I create a safe and empathetic space where clients can explore their relationships and/or past traumas. My sessions are characterized by a sincere connection with you as I genuinely invest in understanding and responding to your unique stories and challenges. My aim is to guide clients in recognising unhelpful patterns, uncovering their strengths, developing effective coping strategies, improving communication, and building resilience. I strive to empower my clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and to live in alignment with their core values.