SEAN CUTHBERT 

Individual Therapy in Melbourne, Online throughout Australia

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Based in Melbourne, Australia, Sean offers specialised individual therapy for those navigating deep emotional wounds and complex psychological challenges.  His areas of expertise include:

• Attachment injuries and the lasting impact of early relational wounds

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), including the effects of chronic trauma

• Dissociative Disorders, such as Other Specified Dissociative Disorder (OSDD) and Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

• Addictive processes, including gambling, sex, and pornography, as well as substance use challenges (i.e, alcohol and other drugs)

• Anxiety, depression, and persistent low mood

• Shame and self-worth struggles

• Grief and loss, whether recent or long-standing

• Relational challenges—both internal (within the internal family system) and external (with others)

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Sean’s therapeutic work is grounded in the latest research on how the brain, mind, and body can transform through psychological treatment.  He integrates evidence-based experiential psychotherapies, selecting approaches based on each client’s unique needs, personal strengths, and preferences.

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Training and Certifications:

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Sean has completed Levels 1, 2, and 3 (twice) in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and is an IFS Institute (IFS-I) Certified Therapist and Clinical Consultant (Supervisor). His expertise in IFS allows him to guide clients toward profound internal connection and understanding.

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His training also includes advanced proficiency in:

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• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Introductory & Advanced Levels

• Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) – Level 1(Level 2 is in progress)

• Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) – Level 1 & Level 2

• Comprehensive Resource Model (CRM) – Level 1 & Level 2

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Additionally, Sean is trained in:

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• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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For those seeking expert trauma-focused therapy in Melbourne, and online throughout Australia, Sean provides compassionate and individualised care.

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Please note: Sean provides therapy exclusively for individual adults and does not offer services for couples, children, adolescents, or older adults (65+).

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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

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