Your Change Facilitator: Clarissa Mosley B.Sc Hons
As a registered psychologist and certified psychotherapist Clarissa possesses a wealth of knowledge and skills holding 2 degress and a diploma totalling 10 years university and tertiary training with ongoing professional development. Clarissa is known for her warm empathic approach and straightforward life wisdom gained through over 30 years in the field. Her mission has been to find out all she can about emotional healing and transformation, personally investigating a plethora of approaches alongside a rich journey of parenting, life experience and exploring pathways to health and wellness.
Clarissa's therapeutic approach integrates various modalities to provide you with the most effective and tailored support possible. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps you identify and modify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Through interpersonal therapy, and her training in PACT couples therapy, she explores your relationships and social interactions, fostering healthier connections and communication.
Clarissa was originally trained in Gestalt Therapy, one of the original self-awareness and personal growth therapies that helps you focus on the present moment and work through outworn ego defences. Dovetailling this with the popular adjunct of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Clarissa can guide you to witness disparate parts of self, and explore depths that may never be touched with regular CBT. Further, she is currently training in Systemic Family Constellations, informing the often neglected element of intergenerational effects.
With additional expertise in somatic and trauma-informed therapy, Clarissa recognises the profound impact that body memory and past traumatic experiences can have on your current emotional regulation. When the time is right, painful experiences can be processed with Brain Spotting Therapy (BSB), an elegant and profound alternative to EMDR.
Clarissa has studied nutrition and specialist courses to understand more about the effects of biochemical imbalances on mood. With her knowledge and awareness, she can help you explore the interplay between your mental health and physiological factors, offering insights around health practices to support your well-being.
Having undergone extensive advanced courses in mindfulness and expanding awareness, Clarissa's interest in transpersonal or spiritual psychology provides a unique dimension to her practice. While maintaining a non-religious (secular) approach, she acknowledges the significance of the soul, spirit, or connection to the creative field of source energy in personal growth and self-discovery. This holistic perspective allows her to guide you in exploring your deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than yourself.
With such extensive training and experience, the only thing to establish will be your willingness to engage in the work necessary to bring you in contact with the fullness of who you can be. While sometimes difficult, the journey is well worth the effort.
Clarissa's therapeutic approach integrates various modalities to provide you with the most effective and tailored support possible. Drawing from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), she helps you identify and modify unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Through interpersonal therapy, and her training in PACT couples therapy, she explores your relationships and social interactions, fostering healthier connections and communication.
Clarissa was originally trained in Gestalt Therapy, one of the original self-awareness and personal growth therapies that helps you focus on the present moment and work through outworn ego defences. Dovetailling this with the popular adjunct of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Clarissa can guide you to witness disparate parts of self, and explore depths that may never be touched with regular CBT. Further, she is currently training in Systemic Family Constellations, informing the often neglected element of intergenerational effects.
With additional expertise in somatic and trauma-informed therapy, Clarissa recognises the profound impact that body memory and past traumatic experiences can have on your current emotional regulation. When the time is right, painful experiences can be processed with Brain Spotting Therapy (BSB), an elegant and profound alternative to EMDR.
Clarissa has studied nutrition and specialist courses to understand more about the effects of biochemical imbalances on mood. With her knowledge and awareness, she can help you explore the interplay between your mental health and physiological factors, offering insights around health practices to support your well-being.
Having undergone extensive advanced courses in mindfulness and expanding awareness, Clarissa's interest in transpersonal or spiritual psychology provides a unique dimension to her practice. While maintaining a non-religious (secular) approach, she acknowledges the significance of the soul, spirit, or connection to the creative field of source energy in personal growth and self-discovery. This holistic perspective allows her to guide you in exploring your deeper sense of meaning, purpose, and connection to something greater than yourself.
With such extensive training and experience, the only thing to establish will be your willingness to engage in the work necessary to bring you in contact with the fullness of who you can be. While sometimes difficult, the journey is well worth the effort.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science Honours, Psychology - University of Southern Queensland, 2003
Graduate Diploma Psychology - Macquarie University, 2000
Diploma Gestalt Therapy - Gestalt Institute, Sydney, 1996
Diploma Remedial Therapies - Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 1992
Professional Certificate in Nutritional Science - Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy Major - University of New South Wales, 1991
Graduate Diploma Psychology - Macquarie University, 2000
Diploma Gestalt Therapy - Gestalt Institute, Sydney, 1996
Diploma Remedial Therapies - Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 1992
Professional Certificate in Nutritional Science - Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy Major - University of New South Wales, 1991
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SEMINARS & TRAINING
International Family Systemic Constellation Training - In progress
Systemic Family Constellations Intensive - Sydney October 2022
Path of Awakening & Walking the Path (online) - Luminous Awareness Institute CA- December 2020 - June 2021
SAT Yoga - Visionaries Retreat (online) December 2020-January 2021
Gestalt Group Facilitation Training - Margarete Koenning February - 2020
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health - Sydney - June 2019
The Art & Science of Psychotherapy & Neuroscience - Dr. Allan Schore - May 2019
Kundalini Activation Process & Immersion - Apr-Oct 2018
Singularity University - 3 day seminar - Sydney - Feb 2018
Evolutionary Collective Core Training - NYC and Berkeley CA - Feb 2017
Mutual Awakening Teacher Training - Berkeley CA - July 2017
Frontiers in the Treatment of Trauma - NICABM
MINDD Practitioner Training - 2015
A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Practioner Training - 2015
The Role of Methylation & Epigenetics in Brain Disorders - Walsh Research Institute
MTHFR & Mental Health - Mensah Medical
Human Microbiome Project - Coursera
MATES Trauma Resourcing - Dr. Roby Abeles
Magic 1-2-3 Parent Training - Parentshop
MINDD Foundation Practitioner Training - 2014
Accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program Provider
Partners in Depression Group Facilitator & Trainer
Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Strategies for Mood Disorders
Brain-Based Therapy - Theory and Practice
Science of Nutrition in Medicine & Healthcare Conference - Melbourne Medical Practitioner
Neurotransmitters - Testing & Treatment - Nutripath Practitioner Training
ACNEM (Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine) online training - 2015
Bio-Balance Walsh Research Institute Conference - Autism Spectrum and Behaviour Disorders
Domestic Violence in Couple Relationships
Understanding the Perpetrator of Family Violence
Sexuality & Intimacy when Working with Couples
Art & Science of Love - Gottman Institute
Perinatal Non-directive Counselling
COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness eTraining
6th Sexual Dysfunction Conference - Sydney - 2015International Family, Systemic Constellation Training
Systemic Family Constellations Intensive - Sydney October 2022
Path of Awakening & Walking the Path (online) - Luminous Awareness Institute CA- December 2020 - June 2021
SAT Yoga - Visionaries Retreat (online) December 2020-January 2021
Gestalt Group Facilitation Training - Margarete Koenning February - 2020
Perinatal & Infant Mental Health - Sydney - June 2019
The Art & Science of Psychotherapy & Neuroscience - Dr. Allan Schore - May 2019
Kundalini Activation Process & Immersion - Apr-Oct 2018
Singularity University - 3 day seminar - Sydney - Feb 2018
Evolutionary Collective Core Training - NYC and Berkeley CA - Feb 2017
Mutual Awakening Teacher Training - Berkeley CA - July 2017
Frontiers in the Treatment of Trauma - NICABM
MINDD Practitioner Training - 2015
A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy Practioner Training - 2015
The Role of Methylation & Epigenetics in Brain Disorders - Walsh Research Institute
MTHFR & Mental Health - Mensah Medical
Human Microbiome Project - Coursera
MATES Trauma Resourcing - Dr. Roby Abeles
Magic 1-2-3 Parent Training - Parentshop
MINDD Foundation Practitioner Training - 2014
Accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program Provider
Partners in Depression Group Facilitator & Trainer
Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Strategies for Mood Disorders
Brain-Based Therapy - Theory and Practice
Science of Nutrition in Medicine & Healthcare Conference - Melbourne Medical Practitioner
Neurotransmitters - Testing & Treatment - Nutripath Practitioner Training
ACNEM (Australian College of Nutritional & Environmental Medicine) online training - 2015
Bio-Balance Walsh Research Institute Conference - Autism Spectrum and Behaviour Disorders
Domestic Violence in Couple Relationships
Understanding the Perpetrator of Family Violence
Sexuality & Intimacy when Working with Couples
Art & Science of Love - Gottman Institute
Perinatal Non-directive Counselling
COPMI - Children of Parents with a Mental Illness eTraining
6th Sexual Dysfunction Conference - Sydney - 2015International Family, Systemic Constellation Training
Clarissa's additional specialised areas of interest include but are not limited to:
* Consciousness, spirituality, energy healing, quantum field clearing
* Integrative medicine and nutrition.
* Biochemical treatment of psychological & behavioural disorders
* Nootropics, bio-hacking, anti-ageing.
* Parenting, child development and the effect of early relationships, abandonment & adoption.
* Couple relationships including same sex relationships, partners on the spectrum, with ADHD, or with a mood disorder.
* Mystical experiences, kundalini activations, and altered states.
Biography
Alongside private and organisational clinical practice, Clarissa has been on the path of self development working her own mentors for over 26 years. She was trained and mentored in Gestalt therapy by the late great Anna Bernet, who was under the teaching of Jorge Rosner trained by Fritz Perls. Anna Bernet, Clarissa's main therapeutic trainer and spiritual mentor for 2 decades, was also trained in the diamond approach directly by A.H. Almass and this has influenced her work. Clarissa partook in SAT trainings with Claudio Naranjo who was given the Enneagram teachings from Oscar Ichazo the main developer of the current enneagram.
In 2013 Clarissa trained with PACT Stan Taktin who has trained with many of the major names and experts in the psychotherapeutic world including Alan Schore and Dan Seigal. She has attended training with Alan Schore and further training in Infant Mental Health and parenting.
During 2017-2018 Clarissa was part of the Evolutionary Collective and travelled to the Bay Area of California several times to engage in the group work, along side the remote study back in Australia. During this time she also trained as a Mutual Awakening Practice teacher. The The Evolutionary Collective is a global community of innovators, pioneers and WEvolutionaries committed to exploring the highest potentials for human consciousness, culture and spiritual development through mutual awakening.
Late 2019 Clarissa voyaged with Dr. Joe Dispenza, renowned author of Evolve Your Brain and leader in the field of creating change through mindful practices. Recently Clarissa is completing a course with the Luminous Awareness Institute, training in expanded states of awareness.
Currently Clarissa is training to be a Systemic Constellation Facilitator to add to her ability to work with intergenerational and family effects on individuals.
* Consciousness, spirituality, energy healing, quantum field clearing
* Integrative medicine and nutrition.
* Biochemical treatment of psychological & behavioural disorders
* Nootropics, bio-hacking, anti-ageing.
* Parenting, child development and the effect of early relationships, abandonment & adoption.
* Couple relationships including same sex relationships, partners on the spectrum, with ADHD, or with a mood disorder.
* Mystical experiences, kundalini activations, and altered states.
Biography
Alongside private and organisational clinical practice, Clarissa has been on the path of self development working her own mentors for over 26 years. She was trained and mentored in Gestalt therapy by the late great Anna Bernet, who was under the teaching of Jorge Rosner trained by Fritz Perls. Anna Bernet, Clarissa's main therapeutic trainer and spiritual mentor for 2 decades, was also trained in the diamond approach directly by A.H. Almass and this has influenced her work. Clarissa partook in SAT trainings with Claudio Naranjo who was given the Enneagram teachings from Oscar Ichazo the main developer of the current enneagram.
In 2013 Clarissa trained with PACT Stan Taktin who has trained with many of the major names and experts in the psychotherapeutic world including Alan Schore and Dan Seigal. She has attended training with Alan Schore and further training in Infant Mental Health and parenting.
During 2017-2018 Clarissa was part of the Evolutionary Collective and travelled to the Bay Area of California several times to engage in the group work, along side the remote study back in Australia. During this time she also trained as a Mutual Awakening Practice teacher. The The Evolutionary Collective is a global community of innovators, pioneers and WEvolutionaries committed to exploring the highest potentials for human consciousness, culture and spiritual development through mutual awakening.
Late 2019 Clarissa voyaged with Dr. Joe Dispenza, renowned author of Evolve Your Brain and leader in the field of creating change through mindful practices. Recently Clarissa is completing a course with the Luminous Awareness Institute, training in expanded states of awareness.
Currently Clarissa is training to be a Systemic Constellation Facilitator to add to her ability to work with intergenerational and family effects on individuals.
Difference between a Psychologist and Psychotherapist
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
As both a psychologist and a psychotherapist Clarissa offers her clients the best of both therapeutic worlds; professional accreditation, post-graduate university training and medicare rebates with the deeper insights and potential of ongoing psychotherapy. Longer term work utilises the pearls of Gestalt Therapy effective for the healing of old wounds, developing confidence through self knowledge and finding greater meaning in life and relationships.
Psychologist-psychotherapists are fairly rare. Most therapists choose either path as the training and accreditation to do both is quite a commitment. Psychology follows the scientist-practitioner model using 'evidence-based' (scientifically assessed) strategies to help people change un-productive thought and behavioural patterns. Whereas psychotherapy deals with the deeper levels of emotion that are often the underlying drivers of the incessant thoughts and unwanted behaviour of resistant anxiety, depression and other disorders.
Clarissa's life and work experience and the broad area's her study has covered mean her work can be of a great depth and breath. She has upheld an ongoing commitment to her own personal growth which enables a clean and clear view of her clients situations. When therapists neglect their own issues there is an increased chance of their clients being contaminated with unresolved issues that belong to the therapist, not them. Clarissa is also passionate about neuroscience, so she can educate you on what your brains is contributing to your situation and also keep an eye out for signs you might have a bio-chemical imbalance that is exacerbating how you feel. Her passion is personal growth facilitated by achieving a balance in the neurological- physiological system.
Clarissa's training background in personal development has 'Lineage'. This means she has received training from those who were founders (or were immediately connected with the founders) of an origninal system or therapeutic framework, as mentioned in the section above.
Since her first private practice was established in 1999 Clarissa has performed various roles as a counsellor and group facilitator within community and private organisations. Her most recent position was with Relationships Australia utilizing the post Milan Systemic framework for working with couples and families. Since then Clarissa has completed intensive training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) a cutting edge way to approach problems in relationships. Clarissa continues her education now branching into the broader areas of consciousness development.
As both a psychologist and a psychotherapist Clarissa offers her clients the best of both therapeutic worlds; professional accreditation, post-graduate university training and medicare rebates with the deeper insights and potential of ongoing psychotherapy. Longer term work utilises the pearls of Gestalt Therapy effective for the healing of old wounds, developing confidence through self knowledge and finding greater meaning in life and relationships.
Psychologist-psychotherapists are fairly rare. Most therapists choose either path as the training and accreditation to do both is quite a commitment. Psychology follows the scientist-practitioner model using 'evidence-based' (scientifically assessed) strategies to help people change un-productive thought and behavioural patterns. Whereas psychotherapy deals with the deeper levels of emotion that are often the underlying drivers of the incessant thoughts and unwanted behaviour of resistant anxiety, depression and other disorders.
Clarissa's life and work experience and the broad area's her study has covered mean her work can be of a great depth and breath. She has upheld an ongoing commitment to her own personal growth which enables a clean and clear view of her clients situations. When therapists neglect their own issues there is an increased chance of their clients being contaminated with unresolved issues that belong to the therapist, not them. Clarissa is also passionate about neuroscience, so she can educate you on what your brains is contributing to your situation and also keep an eye out for signs you might have a bio-chemical imbalance that is exacerbating how you feel. Her passion is personal growth facilitated by achieving a balance in the neurological- physiological system.
Clarissa's training background in personal development has 'Lineage'. This means she has received training from those who were founders (or were immediately connected with the founders) of an origninal system or therapeutic framework, as mentioned in the section above.
Since her first private practice was established in 1999 Clarissa has performed various roles as a counsellor and group facilitator within community and private organisations. Her most recent position was with Relationships Australia utilizing the post Milan Systemic framework for working with couples and families. Since then Clarissa has completed intensive training in the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT) a cutting edge way to approach problems in relationships. Clarissa continues her education now branching into the broader areas of consciousness development.
