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I saw Helena over the period of 7 months before moving from Perth. In this time Helena created a safe and engaging space for me to explore my history and blockages with clarity. It was insightful to explore the movement based practices, this was the most impactful in terms of complimenting my introspections. I felt overall I was satisfied with the outcome of my experience when evaluating what I was seeking to gain out of therapy when I engaged Helena. I was recently at a 10 day Vippasana meditation course and heard S.N. Goenka say something along the lines of any therapy that works with sensations is helping on the path to liberation. In that moment I was very thankful for my work and time with Helena. ~ lee f

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the support and guidance I've received from Richard. Over the course of our sessions, I've made incredible strides in healing. Richard has created a safe, non-judgmental space where I can explore difficult emotions and experiences at my own pace. Through compassionate listening, expert techniques, and a genuine commitment to my well-being, I've not only addressed problems but also noticed improvements in all areas of my life—relationships, career, and overall mental health. The tools and insights I've gained have empowered me to cope better, set healthier boundaries and live with more peace and confidence. I truly feel like a better version of myself, and much of that is due to the work we've done together. If you're considering therapy, I wholeheartedly recommend seeing Richard. ~ Amanda L

Dear Richard, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the support and guidance you’ve provided during our sessions. I truly appreciate the safe and welcoming environment you’ve created, which allowed me to open up and address important things. Your professionalism, empathy, and thoughtful approach have made a difference, and I have already started to notice positive changes in my mindset and well-being. I am grateful for your expertise and the tools you've helped me develop, which I know will continue to benefit me moving forward. Thank you again for everything. It’s been a pleasure working with you, and I’m truly thankful for the progress we’ve made together. Wish you all the best. ~ Werner W

As someone who spent years in traditional talk therapy, discovering somatic therapy was a complete game changer for me. It gave me a way to get out of my head and into my body. For so long, I knew how I felt intellectually, but I didn’t know how to actually feel or process those emotions in my body. Working with Helena has helped bridge that gap in a way I didn’t know was possible. I’ve been seeing her since early 2024, and in that time I’ve noticed deeper and more sustainable change than I ever experienced before. I feel more regulated, more grounded, and genuinely happier in my life. If you often find yourself stuck in your thoughts, disconnected from your body, or carrying pent-up energy that you don’t know how to release, I can’t recommend somatic therapy enough. The Energetics Institute has been an incredibly supportive and transformative space, and I’m so grateful I found it! ~ Rebecca M

I started seeing Helena mid this year after I had hit a really low point and needed additional support outside of my circle - this was the best decision I’ve made for myself in 2025. Helena has helped me in more ways than I can thank her for and her guidance and understanding has been life changing for me. Helena has helped me understand myself on a deeper level which I think everyone should explore and learn to do for themselves. My mind is clearer and calmer and I’ve learned to show more grace for myself which has in turn improved the relationships I have around me. If anyone is struggling/going through a rough patch or just wants to understand their own mind and inner world I highly recommended you sit down with Helena. I am incredibly grateful for your guidance and gentle support Helena. Thank you for all you’ve done for me this year. I really appreciate you. Julie xx ~ Julie C

I’m so grateful I found Richard. I came to him feeling overwhelmed, physically affected by stress, and unsure why my nervous system felt constantly “on edge.” Richard helped me understand the deeper emotional patterns behind what I was experiencing, and for the first time I was able to clearly see the dysfunctional dynamics that had been impacting me for years. His ability to explain things in a grounded, compassionate way has been life changing. The work we’ve done has helped calm my body, reduce the anxiety I was carrying, and finally make sense of what I’ve been struggling with. Richard is incredibly perceptive, supportive, and skilled at getting to the root of what’s really going on beneath the surface. I honestly don’t know where I’d be right now without his guidance. I’m so glad I found him, and I know he’ll continue to be an invaluable resource for me in the future. ~ Alana T

I am so grateful to Helena for helping me on my journey of healing my self and my relationships with family and friends. She is warm, kind, grounded and provides a safe space to be vulnerable. I always appreciate the intellectual and heart felt conversations we've had in our sessions. When we've done processing work, she is intuitive and knows how to express in words what I'm feeling and if it feels right for me. I feel it has helped me a lot in processing old patterns/feelings/energies. I have also seen Richard for couples counselling and appreciate his pragmatic and caring approach too. Highly recommend both Helena and Richard. Thank you so much for helping me empower myself. ~ Cecilia G

I am very grateful for my almost 2 years of therapy with Richard in his cosy and warm home. I have been on a long journey of healing and self-development through different modalities. Richard took me where I was in the present without having to dig back again in mummy/daddy issues and childhood wounds. He knew intuitively where I was on my journey and took me from there. He shared with me important tools and also life changing insights and guidance. Where cold and typical therapists treat you like a case to diagnose and to solve, Richard's approach was completely different. He empowered me to be unapologetically myself and allowed time (with patience!😊) for my own reflections and work. Richard is grounded and has so much wisdom!! I am now flying by myself but I know that I can go back to him whenever I need. Thank you again so much Richard for everything.🙏🏻 ~ Vaness 7

I found Richard when I was in crisis, and he has helped me immensely. Having already undergone CBT and other talk therapies for (historic) PTSD, I was frustrated by my inability to use those strategies when I was activated/in flight or fight mode. Richard's methods have allowed me to downregulate my overactive nervous system, which enables me to access those strategies, respond rather than react, and better manage my triggers. He also validated my experiences, helped me to identify/get out of further re-traumatising situations, and guided me out of survival mode. I highly recommend Energetics Institute for anyone at any stage of their healing journey. ~ Sara

I started seeing Helena in 2020, after COVID restrictions lifted and we could do 'in person' appointments. I was experiencing debilitating anxiety that was exacerbated by work stress. I was at a low point and sought help to develop my personal and professional resilience and confidence. Helena provided a safe space to unpack the challenges I was struggling with that had held me back for so long. She guided and supported me to understand myself and the situations I faced, and helped me to build a toolkit of strategies to navigate life better. Today I am more confident, calm, healthy and centred, than I have ever been. I am so grateful that a friend recommended Energetics Institute. The ongoing support and understanding I have experienced has changed my life for the better and set me on a positive path. Helena has been an absolute blessing and I can not recommend her highly enough. ~ Georgie F

Best decision I've ever made was starting Core energetic with Richard. I've done alot of different council and things over many year to try and heal ptsd, childhood trauma and I've lived with anxiety every day. This had truly been the only thing that has worked. I feel like I can me that I've moved alot through my body. I feel safe confident and have clear boundaries for myself is so good not living in fight or flight mode of every day. Richard creates the most safest environment and talks through what is changing and why so well. I can not recommend enough to anyone who struggle and normal therapy hasn't worked ~ Shelli R

I have been meeting Helena regularly for the past few months and I could not recommend her job as psychotherapist highly enough. It was the first time I came across a core energetics approach for my issues but, both her professionalism and knowledge on that matter, made me realize soon I was in the right place with the right person. Moreover, Helena kind approach and true understanding of what I was going trough helped me to open up properly and face my deepest fears and problems. She has got the rare gift of trying to genuinely help people to achieve their goals striving to make herself redundant so that, in time, they will have all the tools needed to overcome their issues. I can say without doubts that Helena has helped me and the relationship with my husband more than anyone else in the past ( I have in fact met several therapists in my life!!! ) and I always look forward for my fortnightly session with her. ~ Chiara C

I came to the Energetics Institute because I was interested in learning about Somatics and how to transform Emotional Energy. I love that Richard not only utilises a Holistic approach (that is tailored toward what is needed in the moment) but is also an extremely down to earth person. I very much resonated with this and as a result, thoroughly enjoy working with him. I feel much stronger within myself having worked with Richard and cannot thank him enough for his help when it has been needed. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for support in any area of their life. ~ Molly F

I came to Richard after experiencing panic attacks for the first time in my life. I had never considered myself anxious, so I couldn’t understand why it was happening—I thought I was “fine.” Fortunately, Richard specialises in somatic work and was able to teach me tools to calm and regulate my nervous system. Over the next 2+ years, my life was turbulent. I navigated major changes: the end of a marriage, a career change, realisations about my patterns, how I had ended up making the decisions that shaped my life to this point, and I began making adjustments. When you’re going through so much change, the support around you becomes crucial. Sometimes, you need someone to guide you and provide tools you didn’t have before. Other times, you just need reassurance and steady support. Richard has been a constant source of both. His guidance and knowledge made an enormous difference in this period of my life so I could build a stronger foundation for myself. ~ Bryton T

After 37 years of living, many therapists and different healing modalities Helena was the first therapist to assist me in actually shifting my anxiety. Sessions with Helena have been life changing for me. I still have work to do but where I am at now to where I was the first time I sat in Helena’s warm and inviting room is testament to Helena’s patience in getting to know me and her level of education and understanding of psychotherapy. All healing takes time I am forever grateful I was recommended to Helena to assist me on my life journey. Thank you ☺️ ~ Samantha W

My partner and I invested about 6 months seeing Richard and it helped give us the tools and understanding of how to better communicate with each other as well as understand each others needs. If we had not persisted and soaked up as well as put in to practice the knowledge that Richard gave us we would not be together anymore. So we are very grateful to Richard for his help in saving our relationship. Once we learned the communication tools we were able to use it to overcome misunderstandings and disagreements a lot easier. ~ Nisa T

I sought out Richard's assistance to address some challenges in my marriage, and I'm grateful for the clarity. His guidance has significantly improved my outlook for the future. With his support, I've gained valuable insights into my relationship dynamics, enabling me to navigate difficulties with greater understanding and confidence. Thanks to Richard's expertise, I feel more equipped to overcome obstacles and nurture a healthier, happier partnership. As a result, my optimism for the future has been greatly enhanced. ~ Michael C

Richard was fantastic, as someone who had been through many years of being the recipient of gaslighting and all the other abuses that accompany having a wife with BPD /NPD, there is a tendency to think its all in my head or that its really not that bad or its me going crazy. Richard put paid to all that and validated all I had to say- often telling me in advance what was going on before I got to tell him my full story. I highly recommend at least one session with Richard to help free your mind. Cheers Ronan ~ Ro M

When I first saw Helena I felt rotten. I had depression since the age of 15yrs. Having completed treatment exercises I had relief of the physical symptoms of depression after two months. My next relief happened eleven months later. No more heavy arms and legs, not having bottled up emotion, no tension on the face or jaw, having a lighter head instead of it being heavy. I’ve caught myself feeling happy randomly on and and off, a happiness I never have felt before. It has been a fascinating and eye opening journey. My mood also improved even though I still have work to do to fully recover. I have been medicated since my early thirties and I have seen eight psychologists, three psychiatrists and tried hypnotherapy. This treatment should be in the main stream mental health system it has been worth every cent I have spent on treatment. I had 50% relief of physical symptoms of depression in 13 months. I was told most people in my situation end up dead or a drug addict. I feel like Helena and Richard are saving my life. ~ M B

I saw Richard a few years ago when I was quite low, confused and angry at the world and kind of broken. Richard is a unique human who has many qualities such as compassion, kindness, he shares his wealth of knowledge, he is non-judgemental and somehow manages to make difficult topics lighter . His home is such a safe space. His words and wisdom ring even truer today than ever before. I am so grateful for all the insights and kindness when I really needed it. And his pet dogs are a lovely addition to the sessions. Thank you Richard ~ Laura K

I have been a client of Richard's for many years. Richard uses various healing systems depending on the issue which has helped me move forward in my journey. Over the years prior to seeing Richard I was spending money and time on various therapies where I still came away with a distorted sense of self. Through Richard I have found that healing as opposed to curing involves a resolution of dissonant rhythms and release of trapped energy. When I first went to Richard I was the door mat, now I am a person on a door mat. My sense of self grew, the fog lifted and I gained stronger boundaries and I released anger and resentment that I wasn't even aware of. Richard and Helena also ran group sessions which I found to be extremely beneficial as I could relate to the groups issues and we could all release the energy and move forward. Richard and Helena have no ego invested they only have the clients sense of well being invested. Best investment both time and money. Changed my life! Namaste, Nola ~ Nola K

Richard has been incredibly supportive and understanding. His sessions have helped me gain insights and clarity I hadn’t reached on my own, during an important stage of life. I’ve really valued his calm, caring approach and the sense of confidence I’ve gained from working with him. I would highly recommend him. I initially spoke with his wife Kath for an introductory call, she was also wonderful and offered such kind, practical advice. I felt supported right from the start. Thanks very much! ~ Catherine S

Cannot recommend enough!! I am so grateful and satisfied with Richards work. My life has transformed since I’ve been having therapy sessions with him. The knowledge and experience Richard brings to the sessions is amazing and extremely helpful! Richard took time and patience to work through my traumas, he never pushed me to open up, he made sure that I felt safe enough before working with my experience. If you are looking for a safe, effective and experienced therapy session look no further. ~ Annabel A

I have been working with Helena for 18 months now and I cannot explain in words how transformative her therapy has been. With significant trauma and deep wounds, doing somatic psychotherapy with her has been life-changing. We have moved through so many of my shadows where I feel like such a different person - more confident, more grounded and less triggered 🙌🙏. Helena is so kind, gentle, warm and deeply intuitive. I am so lucky I found her. ~ Kate W

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