SEAN CUTHBERT 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sean Cuthbert is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of therapeutic experience, working across a diverse range of settings, including community organisations, public health services, and in private practice. He currently practices both in-person in Melbourne, online throughout Australia and internationally.  Throughout his career, Sean has been committed to helping individuals navigate life’s most complex emotional and psychological challenges. His therapeutic approach is grounded in warmth, authenticity, and a deep respect for each individuals unique journey.

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Sean is passionate about creating a therapeutic environment that fosters curiosity, self-exploration, emotional resilience, and meaningful change.  He draws on a variety of experiential, evidence-based methods, ensuring that his approach is highly personalised and responsive to the needs of each client.  Sean has pursued advanced training in several cutting-edge therapeutic modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and the Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM). By using experiential approaches, he helps clients access deeper layers of unprocessed psychological material, fostering a profound connection with their inner world and setting the scene for lasting change.

 

Sean has worked extensively with adolescents, young adults, and adult clients, addressing a wide range of psychological concerns, including trauma, addictive processes, anxiety, depression, shame, and grief.  His therapeutic work emphasises the importance of improving both internal and external relationships, helping clients cultivate self-compassion, navigate interpersonal dynamics with greater ease, and break free from long-standing patterns that allowed them to survive their early life but no longer serve them in the present.  He has a particular interest in men’s health and the unique psychological and emotional challenges that men face in contemporary society. His focuses on helping individual's develop greater emotional awareness, process unresolved trauma, navigate relationships with confidence, and cultivate a deeper sense of self-compassion and purpose. By incorporating experiential approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy into his practice, Sean empowers individuals to break free from long standing emotional struggles and reclaim a sense of internal harmony.

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Sean seeks to create a therapeutic space that is safe, non-judgmental, and engaging, where clients can explore their experience and emotions with honesty and openness. His down-to-earth, realistic approach to therapy is complemented by a healthy sense of humour, which helps clients feel at ease and fosters a sense of connection.  He believes in striking a balance between deep psychological work and practical, actionable strategies, ensuring that clients feel both supported and empowered as they move forward in their therapeutic journey.  Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy is central to his approach, allowing clients to gain deeper insight into their internal dynamics and foster lasting emotional growth.

 

​Sean completed his Master of Psychology (Clinical) at Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, a rigorous program that provided him with a strong foundation in psychological theory, assessment, and intervention. He is fully registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and holds an endorsement in Clinical Psychology.  His dedication to professional excellence is further reflected in his membership with the Australian Psychological Society (APS), where he is a Fellow of the Clinical College. Sean is a PBA-approved supervisor of Psychologists and has held senior supervisory roles in multiple settings.  His experience in clinical supervision allows him to guide and mentor other psychologists and therapists, supporting them in developing their clinical skills and deepening their therapeutic expertise. 

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​Sean’s work is more than a profession - it is a calling. He is committed to providing a high-quality, personalised, and professional service to every client he works with. Whether supporting individuals in navigating personal struggles, or guiding fellow therapists in their professional development, Sean brings energy, passion, and dedication to all aspects of his work. His commitment to Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy has made him a sought-after therapist, supervisor, and mentor in the field, both in Melbourne, Australia-wide and internationally.

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy 

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One of Sean’s core passions is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy.  This transformative modality approach allows clients to develop a compassionate understanding of their inner world, fostering internal harmony and integration among different parts of an individual’s psyche.  By working to explore their system, one can be freed from limiting patterns, resolve internal conflicts, and access their natural capacity for self-leadership and emotional balance.

 

Sean completed IFS L1 Training in Melbourne/Sydney in 2018, IFS L2 Training in Melbourne/Sydney in 2019/2020, and has completed IFS L3 Training twice through IFS Portugal in 2021 and 2024. He has witnessed the profound impact that Internal Family Systems (IFS) can have in helping clients recover from past challenging experiences, navigate relationships with greater ease, and develop a deeper sense of inner peace.  By providing Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy and Supervision/Consultation both in Melbourne, online Australia-wide and internationally, Sean continues to expand the reach of IFS, ensuring that more clients and supervisees alike benefit from this powerful approach to self-discovery and transformation.

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In the field of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Sean has achieved the designation of IFS Institute (IFS-I) Certified IFS Therapist and Approved IFS Clinical Consultant. In this capacity, he provides supervision to therapists of all training backgrounds seeking to integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS) into their clinical work, and he mentors Level 1 IFS graduates as they work toward IFS certification. His work in Internal Family Systems Therapy extends beyond therapy sessions and his Melbourne office, as he actively contributes to the growth of the Internal Family Systems (IFS) community through being the founding secretary of the APS Internal Family Systems (IFS) Special Interest Group which provides high quality educational offerings and community to Psychologists and other mental health professionals.