Qualifications and Training

Bachelor of Arts (Sociology/Anthropology/English) - University of Newcastle

Graduate Diploma of Psychology - University of New England

Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Processwork Psychotherapy- Pathways Psychology Institute

Master of Counselling- Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)

Advanced Certificate in Meditation Teaching and Holistic Human Development- The Meditation Teacher Training College

Clinical EFT Practitioner Training, and EFT Trauma training- Evidence Based EFT

Currently undertaking the Internationally accredited Diplomate Training Program in Process-Oriented Psychology through Australia New Zealand Process Oriented Psychology (ANZPOP)

Usui Reiki Shiki Ryoho Shinpiden (Master)

Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC, PACFA)

Ashley Karstunen is a Registered Clinical Counsellor, Trauma-Informed Depth therapist, Somatic EFT Practitioner, Mindfulness and Meditation teacher, Mental Health Peer Worker, and Social Advocate dedicated to helping you overcome the blocks, pains, stressors and overwhelms in your life.

Since 2017 Ashley has worked with Non-Government Organisations supporting people with lifelong mental health conditions, NSW Health in their Suicide Prevention programs, with Carer Gateway supporting carers of Australian society, patients and their families in Cancer Council NSW, and most recently with students in the Victorian University system. He has also focused on community building in the LGBTQ+ community, and also led meditation and contemplative-based groups in the community.

Coming from this diverse background, combined with his love of mindfulness, contemplative studies, nature, social awareness, personal transformation, psychospiritual discovery, and a strong mindbodysoul focus and training, he now offers his one-on-services. His goal is to help even more people shift out of their wounds, their stagnation, and their pain, and help them move towards a more grounded, aligned, and powerful version of themselves.

In his spare time, Ashley loves creative writing, reading from a wide variety of genres and topics, nature/bush walks, gaming, lots of coffee, meditation, yoga, and is also a student of Goju-ryu Karate, Yoshinkan Aikido, and Kokodan Judo.

…Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead…

…Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher…

- Morihei Ueshiba (The Founder of Aikido)

PACFA Reg.Clinical 29995

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