Aicha Brogan

Welcome to Aicha Brogan, a psychotherapy institution located in Warburton, Australia. As a psychotherapist, I primarily practice from a Gestalt therapy framework, integrating various theories such as somatic experiencing, attachment, polyvagal, and trauma theories into my approach. I am deeply interested in practices that support both self-regulation and co-regulation.

People seek therapy for various reasons. They may feel stuck, weighed down, or sense something missing from their lives. Many individuals I work with struggle with relationships, loss, loneliness, disconnection, or a general sense of discontentment. Some are looking for an opportunity to understand themselves more fully. In our modern world, we often lose the connection between our body and mind, leading to feelings of emptiness, anxiety, fear, unresolved anger, and dissatisfaction. The pressures of society can make our natural sensitivities and longings objects of derision and shame.

Therapy is a commitment to oneself, a commitment to wanting a life that is different from the current one – more fulfilling, vital, and connected to oneself, others, and the environment. It is common to become stuck in anxiety or depression, cut off from parts of ourselves, self-critical, unable to shift from experiences of grief or anger, or trapped in an unfulfilling way of living.

My aim is to support you in accepting and embracing parts of yourself that have been disowned, disallowed, or disavowed. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive space for you to develop a growth-oriented and dynamic therapeutic relationship. Gestalt therapy recognizes the paradox that change occurs when we become who we truly are, not when we try to become what we are not. I believe that our bodies have important messages to tell us, and I encourage you to notice your felt sense and internal sensations. My intention is to heighten your self-awareness, allowing you to feel more alive and empowered in your life. Rather than providing advice or strategies, I aim to decrease self-doubt and enhance your sense of agency.

Psychotherapy offers an opportunity to explore the ways in which we live our lives and identify aspects that no longer support us. It provides a supportive, compassionate, and sometimes challenging environment to delve into our experiences. I have extensive experience working with clients facing difficulties in relationships, anxiety, work-related struggles, uncertainty, addictive behaviors, life changes, carer stress, traumatic events, parenting challenges, loneliness, Borderline personality struggles, complex-PTSD, depression, grief, anger, frustration, isolation, and a general sense that life could be more satisfying.

I firmly believe in the transformative power of a therapeutic relationship, which can offer aliveness, change, and a sense of connection to ourselves and others. It provides a space where we can feel deeply held and understood, healing wounds that may have arisen from past relationships. My goal is to support you in cultivating a deeper connection with yourself and others.

At the core of my practice is the belief that we all have the capacity to live more consciously. Therapy has the potential to help individuals become aware of their habitual reactions to life, leading to deeper levels of meaningfulness and connection. It allows us to connect with our inner landscape and live more fulfilling lives.

If you are ready to embark on a transformative journey towards self-discovery, growth, and connection, I invite you to explore the possibilities that psychotherapy at Aicha Brogan can offer.