ABOUT ME - SUZANNE HERRITY
The path to absolute self love, leadership & compassion begins when you learn to honour yourself as a full and whole human being.
It was my own journey and lived experience that led me here today.
In my mid-twenties I had a deep desire to learn more about my inner workings. This led me to explore Psychotherapy, Psycho-Spiritual Therapy and Integrative Therapeutic practices to assist me with my lived experience of trauma and to begin to reclaim my own being.
Anxiety, depression, isolation, loneliness,neglect, abuse, eating distress and body image concerns have all been a part of my personal journey. I have had to learn how to be in my own power, respect my personal boundaries and offer myself care and compassion
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Through my own personal journey and healing I have been able to sit with those parts that I rejected, criticised and ridiculed. I have had to learn how to find peace within myself that came from the inside out in a non pathologising way .
I offer my personal experiences to you as a way for you to connect deeply with yourself and guide you towards a relationship of connection , strength and courage in your own existence
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Back in 2018, I made the decision to go into private practice which allows me to interweave Integrative therapies with Psychotherapy including Sound Therapy, Breathwork, Somatic Therapies, IFS (Somatic IFS & Psychedelic IFS), Shamanic Practices, Transpersonal Therapy.
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There have been many moments of joy in my life and at the same time a lot of suffering, trauma and pain. I have learnt that my behaviours, emotions and ways of being in the world were ways that I attempted to protect myself so I didnt feel abandonement, shame, isolation and neglect. At the same time I have also been lucky to follow my passions, dreams and use my creativity in the work that I offer.
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On my journey I have learnt that compassion, courage, curiosity and wisdom is an ongoing and developing relationship within myself.
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My hope for everyone that I work alongside is that you allow yourself to experience all aspects of who you are so you can walk your own path of absolute Self Love, Leadership & Compassion.
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I enjoy working with people to support them on their journey and I have particular interest in working with people who live with or who identify with any of the following
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- ADHD, Autism & AuDHD, Neurodiversity
- Anxiety & Depression
- Narcissistic Abuse
- Abandonement & Neglect
- PTSD & CPTSD
- Small Business Owners
- Therapists & Coaches
- Creatives (Artists, Dreamers, Painters, Singers, Musicians)
- Spiritual Deep Divers, Healers & Psychonauts
- Highly Sensitive People
- Those who are looking for a more holistic approach to Psychotherapy & Healing
- Interested in expanded states of consciousness and Psychedelic Experiences
​A little more about me personally
Originally from Ireland moving to Australia on reflection was a means from me to escape familial and cultural pain and burdens that I was holding onto in my own system. I put expectations on myself from a very early age that less than perfect was not good enough, to be a success in the world I needed to follow a pattern that did not fit with who I was truly.
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I spent many years in a polarised position between who I wanted to be versus who I was expected to be in the world. This lead to an immense amount of Toxic Shame & Guilt which the world saw as anxiety, depression & body hate, perfectionism and shut down.All of which I managed by modes of Numbing myself including drugs, alcohol, eating, Hypo & Hyper Aroused Behaviours.
In my early 30's as a single parent I made the decision to study Counselling & Psychotherapy. It was a great opportunity for me to take stock and question who I was in the world, what did I want from my life, what did I need, What were my values & beliefs and how did I want to show up in the world and be the best version of myself? The last 15 years have offered me that opportunity;
firstly, by engaging in my own personal psychotherapy journey.
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WHAT I USE TO SUPPORT MYSELF AS PART OF MY OWN JOURNEY
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Therapists are humans too and as part of my own healing journey I am a firm believer that we must do our own healing work. I am someone who is passionate about following the path of healing and as a therapist it is important to live with integrity and authenticity as part of that work so my learning is ongoing.
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There are many ways in which I support myself to do the work that I do including:
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- I have my own IFS Therapist, IFS Supervisor and Psychotherapy Supervisor which I see all regularly and ongoing
- Participating in Holotropic Breathwork Modules and Workshops
- Using Ancient Plant Medicines and Psychedelics for healing in legal settings
- On the Druid Path that supports my connection to my own history, lineage and ancestors
- I use meditation, voice . sound work & energy work to support my wellbeing
- Daily connection to the forest, walking & other physical exercise
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Sometimes my two 14 yr old dogs might come along to session depending on their availability. They absolutely LOVE humans but if you are not keen on them please let me know, they get its not personal !!!
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If you’re ready to begin your own healing journey towards self love, leadership & compassion go to the "Book an Appointment" link to arrange an initial consultation with me. I offer a FREE 20 minute no obligation phone call prior to us meeting
