PSYCHOTHERAPY
Process the past. Accept the present. Embrace the future.
Zachary Phillips
Graduate Diploma of Counselling. Bachelor of Psychology & Business. Graduate Diploma of Education.
Helping you:
Identify and release the limiting beliefs that no longer serve
Shine light on your shadow and reconnect with lost parts
Love yourself whilst fixing yourself through radical self-acceptance
Attain mental clarity and calm
Clarify and communicate your divine purpose
Live your truth
Specializing in:
cPTSD, Trauma, Anxiety, addiction, spiritual & existential crisis, major life transitions, burnout, identity exploration, and goal attainment.
All sessions are trauma-informed, person-centered, and integrate aspects from counselling, coaching, Intuitive Guidance, and meditation to best support your unique circumstances, challenges, and goals.
Online via Zoom, catering to all time zones.
90-minutes session | $149 USD.
Core Principles
These short video, and audio tracks, introduce some of the key concepts that guide my work, helping you better understand the process and what to expect when working together.
How To Choose The Right Therapist
Congratulations, you have made the choice to see a therapist, but how do you choose one that is right for you?
In this video I share my experiences from both sides of the relationship, both as a client and practitioner.
Key points: Relationship matters most. Keep shopping around until you find a good fit, the client is paying the bills after all!
Ask potential therapists about their approach and who they typically work with, if they align, and you get a good feeling, try them out, but always remember you can shop around at an time until you find a good fit.
The Principles of Self-Healing
What if we could summarize the practices of all spiritual traditions and psychological practices into a simple three step framework?
Awareness. Acceptance. Action.
1: Awareness: become aware of what is happening internally and externally.
2: Acceptance: accept reality as it is (without needing to like or agree with it).
3: Action: take small, value-aligned actions toward resolution or growth.
Then, as our actions influence ourselves and the world around us, we return to awareness and begin the process again.
What Is Intuitive Guidance?
Intuitive Guidance is a form of trauma healing that combines Internal Family Systems, somatic reconnection, parts therapy, mindfulness, and deep introspection.
By slowing down the body, grounding in the self, then scanning the body for parts and feeling deeply, you connect, allowing them to express, release, and eventually reconnect.
We hold that the body keeps the score (getting stuck in fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or fantasy), emotions are messages, and that through an attitude of compassionate curiosity and calm confidence, we can heal.
Habit Change: 101
We are creatures of habit. We continue to do what worked for us in the past, even if that approach is no longer ideal.
1: Become aware of, and accept, your current reality, introspecting about what benefits your current behaviors offer.
2: Form a ‘strong why’. An anchoring point to motivate you to push on.
3: Start small and combine the new behaviour with an established one.
4: Enlist the support of friends and family
5: Accept the lag between actions and results.
6: Learn from relapses and begin again.
Client Testimonials
"I love sessions with Zac. He is an exceptional therapist. We resonate extremely well together. Approaching things from an intuitive and almost spiritual perspective works wonderfully for me, and somehow better than from a psycho-analysis angle. I can wholeheartedly recommend Zac to anyone seeking an outstanding coach!"
- Lorenz W. "Thank you for your time and support. Your insights have been invaluable to me. You have good insight and I am grateful you are willing to share it. You are helping me to learn to validate myself instead of needing that from others."
- Suzannah S. "I found our sessions very helpful. Listening and asking questions that opened up areas that are sometimes hard to look at. If you’re feeling stuck with yourself or in your life, I highly recommend working with Zac. I will come back again and again, I’m sure."
- Irene M. "Insightful, thought provoking, and profound. Each session I came away with new ways of looking at how to approach life, others, and myself."
- Kathi W. “Brilliant simple principles to apply to everyday life and inspiring concepts to strive to improve the self from within. Thank you for this inspiring journey! I am grateful for your guidance through this intense introspection. Thank you."
- Martin L. "Working with Zac has been a transformative experience. His empathetic approach is empowering and his unique blend of techniques and mindfulness practices have helped me navigate challenges and embrace my full potential."
- Tony R.
How To Book Your First Session
1: Click this link. It will open a separate Calendly booking window
2: Select a date, time and service that works for you
3: Enter your details and process payment. You will receive booking confirmation and links via email. Later I will send you an intake form to read and sign
4: You will be sent a reminder email 24 hours prior to our session and another 4 hours prior
5: If you need to reschedule email me at zac@zachary-phillips.com
FAQ’s
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Yes, absolutely. Being trauma-informed is foundational to everything I do.
That means I prioritize your emotional safety at every stage. Sessions are collaborative and paced according to your comfort. You’ll never be pushed to go somewhere you’re not ready for, and there is always space to pause, slow down, or shift direction if needed.
I focus on creating a steady, non-judgmental environment where you feel supported to explore what’s real. Consent, choice, and mutual respect are central. You decide what we talk about, how deep we go, and when to move forward.
Whether we’re doing emotional processing, strategy work, or intuitive guidance, I hold space with care and integrity. My goal is to help you reconnect with your own inner wisdom and move through your healing in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.
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No two sessions are the same. It’s shaped by you, your goals, your energy, and what’s arising in the moment.
Typically we’ll start with a check-in, explore where you’re at, then focus on what needs attention most.
Some sessions are emotional and reflective. Others are practical and momentum-building. We might explore inner parts, process past wounds, untangle limiting beliefs, or create strategies for habit change, creativity, or business alignment.
I bring a trauma-informed, intuitive approach that draws from a wide range of tools: talking, breathwork, visualization, somatic awareness, mindset shifts, and grounded action steps.
No pressure to perform. No need to have it all figured out. We work with what’s here, and we build from there.
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Yes. All sessions are held online via Zoom.
You can book from anywhere in the world and I work across all time zones.
When booking, if you don’t see a time that works for you, email me at zac@zachary-phillips.com. I may be able to open an extra slot or find a workaround.
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A psychotherapist typically works more deeply with long-standing patterns, personality structures, attachment wounds, trauma, and unconscious processes.
Examples:
Childhood trauma
Complex PTSD
Personality patterns
Attachment difficulties
Deep relational issues
Long-term emotional suffering
Psychotherapy is often longer-term than counselling, and places greater emphasis on understanding why patterns developed, not just how to manage them.
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Awareness. Acceptance. Action.
I believe that at the heart of true transformation lies the delicate balance between self-acceptance and the drive for growth.
Embracing who you are in this moment, with all your flaws and strengths, is the foundation of healing.
Yet, acknowledging your worth doesn’t mean staying stagnant; it opens the door to steady improvement and near limitless expansion.
By honoring yourself as you are, you also create space for the evolution of who you can become.
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My approach is intuitive, trauma-informed, and tailored to the individual. I do not believe in one-size-fits-all methods. Instead, I draw from a wide range of tools and traditions, choosing what fits best depending on your goals, personality, and what arises in the moment.
From a therapeutic perspective, I incorporate elements of Internal Family Systems, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychodynamic theory. These frameworks help us understand patterns, parts, and stories that may be influencing how you think, feel, and act.
From a spiritual and somatic angle, I bring in mindfulness practices, breathwork, energetic visualization, shadow work, inner child integration, and body awareness. These are especially useful when working with trauma, emotional overwhelm, and the deeper layers of healing.
As a coach, I also offer strategic and practical tools. Depending on your needs, this might include goal setting, habit formation, motivational interviewing, values clarification, creative accountability, future self visualization, and business or content strategy.
All of this is delivered in a collaborative and respectful way. You are always in control of the pace and direction of the work. Whether you are seeking clarity, emotional release, spiritual reconnection, or practical momentum, we will choose the path that honors where you are and where you want to go.
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GradCert Counseling (University Canberra)
GradDipEd (Monash University)
BacPsych&Bus (Monash University)
Meditation Teacher Level 1 (Yogamu)
Cert III & IV Fitness (Fitness Industry Training)
Reiki Master (Wislade Linage)
Breathwork Foundations Facilitator Certification (Elite Breather)
Certified Trauma-Informed Coach (The Centre For Healing).
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This depends on your goals, where you’re at, and how deep you want to go.
Some people come for a single session to gain clarity or shift perspective. Others prefer ongoing weekly or fortnightly support, especially during times of growth, healing, or change.
There’s no set number. We’ll work at your pace, and you can pause, stop, or adjust anytime.
I can guide you throughout the process, helping you decide what kind of support will serve you best.
Click here to view 6 session packages.
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Yes. Click here to download the full price list and offerings (PDF).
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Yes, I offer a voice/text coaching service.
You can reach out anytime and I’ll reply within 24–48 hours, offering support, guidance, feedback, and accountability between 1:1 sessions.Click here for booking details and prices.
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No problem.
If something’s unclear or you want to talk it through, book a free 15-minute info chat. We’ll meet, get a feel for each other, and figure out if this is the right fit.
You can also email me directly at zac@zachary-phillips.com or message me on social media (I can be found everywhere) @zacpphillips, and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can.
Want Between Session Support?
I also offer between session support through WhatsApp.
You can reach out anytime with a voice or text message and I’ll reply within 24–48 hours, offering support, guidance, feedback, and accountability between our 1:1 sessions.
To begin, click on the links below to process payment, they will open to Stripe. Then, I will send you an email with my WatsApp details to begin.