
I’m fascinated by people. Over the years, I have learned to really, actively listen, and take on each person and their situation as a completely unique challenge.
MY NAME IS MARG RYAN
I hold a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma of Education, a Master’s in Organisational Psychology, and a Clinical Diploma in Somatic Psychotherapy from the Australian College of Somatic Psychotherapy. This body-oriented therapy integrates the mind and body to facilitate healing and growth.
After many years of working with individuals, I trained as a couples therapist, completing a specialist course at Relationships Australia. I am an accredited Emotionally Focused Therapist, using this evidence-based model to support both individuals and couples in fostering deeper connections. Learn more about this approach at the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICEEFT).
Recently, I’ve been involved in pioneering psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy research at Monash University’s Clinical Psychedelic Lab in Melbourne. I served as a core therapist in Australia’s largest psilocybin trial for Generalised Anxiety Disorder and the MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD trial. I’ve also completed intensive training with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies). Currently, I work at Clarion Clinics Abbotsford as a supervisor for therapists conducting psychedelic-assisted therapy, and I also do screening and integration with clients. To learn more about this pioneering treatment, go to Clarion Clinics.
I adhere to a strong ethical code of practice, outlining appropriate therapeutic boundaries. I am a full clinical member of PACFA – the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, Inc..
Conference Presentations and Training Facilitation
I love sharing my work with audiences and have spoken at various conferences, including the Self Psychology Empathink conference and the ASPA conference. I have presented papers at professional development forums and the Psychoanalytic Self Psychology Conference on couples’ work.
As a sought-after facilitator with Relationships Australia, I led successful weekend workshops called Strengthening Relationships. I also co-facilitated a training program for psychedelic trial therapists at Curtin University and assisted in the first Australian MAPS MDMA training at Monash. Additionally, I presented on being a psychedelic-assisted therapist at the Wild-Mind Institute. Additionally, I tutor for the MIND (Berlin) two-year psychedelic therapist training program.
My Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development
I have dedicated hundreds of hours to personal psychotherapy, supervision, and professional development. This journey has honed my ability to understand your needs from our first conversation, allowing us to design a recovery path that feels right for you. I strive to create a warm, supportive space where you can explore your feelings and experiences. Together, we can embark on a journey toward healing and growth.
WHAT I OFFER
“I firmly believe that even the most troubled person can be helped. Regardless of how challenging the issues, professional support and judgement free encouragement, combined with a strong working alliance, can create a pathway for permanent positive change.
I’m working to create a world where more people take time to slow down, listen deeply to themselves, and invest profoundly in their mental and emotional wellbeing. Contact me for an initial consultation.”