About Deb Formosa
In the early 1990's my oldest son was diagnosed with (ASD) Autism Spectrum Disorder. Seeking to improve his life and understand how to cope and deal with him I discovered a wide range of therapies, that not only helped me but enabled him to create strategies in which he could function in this highly demanding world.
Through the years I have sought to improve my education, skills and development as a person, to help my life and the lives of others.
I have had many good teachers and met many different people who helped and guided me along the way and for this I am truly grateful...
A good friend and teacher taught me the art of Meditation and with out this fundamental tool I would not have coped with the grueling routines of an autistic child.
With a recommendation from my sons psychiatrist, and gaining confidence in my abilities, I completed a short course in basic CBT.
With its application and the vast improvement in behaviour and attitute of my son, I continued to develop my skills in CBT, to get a better understanding of how I could help him further . I then went on and sought out and studied in a wide range of psychotherapies to help and empower others at all different developmental stages.
I have a keen interest in the therapeutic use of Evolutionary psychotherapy and the plasticity of the mind. I believe if we offered more attention into these areas we would have a very different perspective of life, a better understanding and more common ground into ultimately why we feel the way we feel and why we do the things we do.
Every step of our lives we are evolving, we are a survival based race driven to seek individuation (the process of becoming as complete a human being as possible, given one's circumstances), Our existence potentially craves balance and harmony -(Homeostasis) on many levels,
physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual.
Every one of us has different needs, it is for this reason
I continue to evolve and develop skills in different areas
and come at therapy with an Integrative Approach.
Skills and Training include:
B.Clin. Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Adv.Dip.Clin.Hyp.Psych.,CHMNGH.CMAHA.AMICHP(Australia)
Lecturer, Supervisor and Training Analyst ICHP(AUSTRALIA)
Registered Training Analyst for Hypno-Analysts / Hypnotherapists
Supervisor for Hypno-Analysts / Hypnotherapists
Certified Health Counsellor-ICHP(Australia)
HLTCOM-4a basic communications and counselling plus Additions
Foundation Certificate in Hypno-Psychotherapy
Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Advanced Diploma in Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy
Competency Training In Mental Health - ICHP (Australia)
Certificate in Certificate - Mindful Meditation-Vipassana
Competancy Training in enhanced CBT(Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
Competancy Training inHypno-analysis, Regression,NLP, Gestalt, Ego State and conflict resolution Parts Therapy.Membership
Associate Member and Trainer of the Institute of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy (ICHP) Australia 00497B
Founded in 1990 by Dr Joseph Keaney to provide therapists with information, on going training, protection and supervision.
Over the Years ICHP has developed internationally to become recognized by many other well founded Associations all over the world including the (AHA )Australian Hypnotherapy Association,the oldest association in Australia.
Clinical Member of the Australian Hypnotherapists AssociationThe AHA is the National Registration Body for hypnotherapists and has been the Peak Body for hypnotherapy and hypnotherapists since 1949, it is the oldest and largest hypnotherapy organisation in Australia.
Australian Hypnotherapists Association- www.ahahypnotherapy.org.au/
Certified Clinical Member of National Guild of Hypnotists (NGH) 30732
NGH is the largest and oldest Hypnotherapy Association in The United States of America having members in 65 countries around the world.
Membership is only granted to Certified Hypnotherapists who have successfully completed approved courses by NGH. Following the National Guide of Hypnotists Code Of Ethics,Members must also conform to a Code of Ethics and the NGH recommended standards for the practice of Hypnotherapy.
DEB FORMOSA
5b Glen Street Millicent- (08) 8733 4342
