Ryan Holmes

BTh., M.Couns.&Psych., PGCert Prof Supv.

ACA no. S86102

ASOS no. 900129

I’m a husband and father of three, and have been married for ten years, I love coffee, going to the beach, books, and power-lifting, before moving into professional counselling and psychotherapy, I spent the past decade in pastoral ministry, earlier in my journey, I played semi-professional rugby league and worked in cabinetmaking and carpentry,

I also come to this work as a white, male, married, able-bodied person, I’m aware that this shapes how I see and move through the world, and I hope to hold this with humility. In our work together, I’m committed to listening carefully, remaining open, and creating a space where your experience can be understood on its own terms,

genuine empathy, and consistent, reliable connection, have the capacity to be deeply transformative, when we are met in this way, something in us can begin to soften, open, and heal. I offer an integrative, evidence-based, and compassionate space where you are supported in deepening personal and relational wellbeing,

a commitment to deep presence, emotional transformation, and the unfolding of authentic connection—within individuals, couples, and systems—is at the heart of my approach. I work experientially and relationally, informed by attachment theory, affective neuroscience, and an appreciation for the depth and sacredness of the human journey,

clients can expect a therapeutic space that is warm, welcoming, and deeply respectful of their unique story, I offer a collaborative and relational presence, meeting each person with attunement and compassion, and walking alongside them at a pace that feels safe, grounded, and honouring of their inner world,

this is a space where healing becomes possible,

together, we gently explore the emotional landscape of your present experience, while attending to deeper patterns shaped by early relationships and life history, we listen closely to both your story and your body—recognising how your nervous system responds to stress, safety, and connection—and use this awareness as a doorway toward healing and integration,

rather than focusing solely on symptoms, our work moves beneath the surface, toward what hurts and longs to be heard: disconnection, loss, unmet needs, and the deeper questions of identity, belonging, and meaning, my intention is to support you not only in coping with what life has asked of you, but in moving toward genuine transformation—toward greater emotional freedom, a deeper sense of wholeness, and more authentic relationships with yourself and others

my therapeutic work is grounded in an integrative and evidence-based approach.  I have advanced trained in and utilise: 

•  Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP, Level 2)
• Gottman Therapy (Level 2)
• BTH Theology  from Queensland Theological College 
•  Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy at Christian Heritage College
• Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Supervision through St Mark’s