Principle Creative Founder & Director
Christina Manfredi
Clinical Psychotherapist Perth // Transpersonal Therapist // Gestalt & Existential Therapist // Clinical Hypnotherapist // Transgenerational Therapist // Trauma Therapist
Each of us is the very point and centre of individual and world change. The healing we initiate for ourselves extends as a positive light to the world and for the next generations.
Christina Manfredi
Where it all began
My interest in psychology and the capacities of the human mind and the relationship between the conscious and unconscious mind emerged from my early life experiences. I was particularly drawn to exploring the intersections between science, transpersonal and spiritual psychology, consciousness studies, hypnosis, Earth based shamanic and animistic traditions, and integrative approaches to mind–body health and wellbeing.
I grew up in a large Mediterranean family that held a deep belief in the healing capacities of nature and spiritual practice. While conventional Western medical approaches were valued and utilised, they were always integrated within a more ancient, holistic understanding of health and wellbeing.
From an early age, I experienced non-ordinary states of consciousness beyond what is typically described as ordinary, ego-based, three-dimensional awareness. Through these experiences, I became aware of a potent life force, a conscious living presence within and throughout life itself.
Experientially, I have always identified as animistic, spending much of my childhood immersed in woodlands, mountains, and riverways, which profoundly shaped my understanding of relationship, consciousness, and healing.
Throughout my life, I have also encountered several significant, life-shaping traumatic experiences. Some of these challenged conventional psychological theories of human experience and understanding. While deeply difficult, they ultimately fostered a profound respect for the multifaceted nature of the human psyche, the power of the subconscious and collective mind, and the inherent healing intelligence within and around us, what I refer to as the True Self or Essence, and the Spirit of Life or Consciousness.
All truth passes through 3 stages,
First it is ridiculed
Second, it is violently opposed
Third, it is accepted as self-evident
Arthur Schopenhauer
Experiencing the western scientific paradigm alongside ancient healing methodologies
During my professional training within a Western university context, I became increasingly aware of a tension that would later shape my therapeutic orientation. While my education offered a strong foundation in empirical research, diagnostic frameworks, and evidence-based practice, it gave relatively little attention to ways of knowing that fall outside the dominant scientific and materialist paradigm. In particular, ancient and traditional healing approaches, as well as the subjective dimensions of human experience, were largely absent or treated with caution and suspicion.
I held and continue to hold a deep respect for the rigor of my training. The emphasis on critical thinking, methodological clarity, and measurable outcomes was invaluable. At the same time, I noticed how easily aspects of lived experience that are difficult to quantify, such as intuition, altered states of consciousness, spiritual meaning, and transpersonal experiences were framed as irrelevant or pathological rather than explored with clinical curiosity. In many cases, rich inner experiences with potential therapeutic significance were dismissed as non-empirical or irrational, leaving little room to engage with the deeper symbolic, emotional, and meaning-making layers of the psyche.
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During this period, I found grounding and inspiration in psychological and transpersonal thinkers such as Carl Jung, Stanislav Grof, and Charles Tart, whose work offered language and structure for experiences that conventional models often struggled to contain. Writers such as Aldous Huxley and Ervin Laszlo further expanded my understanding of consciousness, while the teachings of Michael Harner and my relationships with traditional Medicine People provided an embodied perspective on healing that emphasized spiritual earth-based relationship, ritual, and integration rather than symptom reduction alone.
My personal and professional journey of learning continues to deepen my appreciation for the resilience, complexity, and potential within each of us. The more I witness and experience, the more I am humbled by life’s capacity to challenge, transform, and offer meaningful opportunities for growth and acceptance, within ourselves, in our relationships, and in the wider world we share.
I remain deeply committed to psycho-spiritual therapeutic approaches that foster compassionate awareness and meaningful dialogue between the conscious and unconscious aspects of the mind. Supporting clients in strengthening their connection to themselves, to others, and to the world around them is both my work and a lifelong path of learning and dedication.
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Psychology; UWA
Cultural Anthropology; UWA
Clinical Mental Health Social Work; UWA
Psychological Counsellor/Mental Health Social Worker AMHSW:
Gestalt & Existential Psychotherapist (4-year training: Gestalt Institute)
Diploma of Transpersonal Psychology: (UK)
Science of Consciousness & Transpersonal Psychology: (UK)
Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy & NLP (Academy of Therapeutic Hypnosis: AHA Registered)
Advanced Clinical Hypnosis Training (ASH WA registered)
Schema Focused Therapy (USA; Australia)
Diploma of Advanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (UK)
Hypnotherapy Training (Tad James Co.)
EMDR Therapist (EMDR Academy, & Laurel Parnel)
Past Life Regression, & Future Life Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist: (UK, USA)
Diploma of Neurolinguistic Programming (Tad James Co.)
Time-line Therapy Practitioner Training (Tad James Co.)
Psychoneuroimmunology: (USA, Australia)
Sensorimotor Trauma Psychotherapist: Level 1 Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Institute
Somatic Experiencing Psychotherapist (3-year training)
CRM Therapist: Advanced Level: Lisa Schwarz
Healing Attachment Wounds: Diane Poole Heller
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Shamanic Practice: Diploma Level (Dr R. Locke)
Advanced Diploma of Shamanic Practice (Dr R. Locke)
The Way Of The Shaman: (The Foundation for Shamanic Studies)
Advanced Shamanic Training: (Unfolding: Australia)
Advanced Soul Retrieval Training: (Unfolding: Australia)
Healing Sorcery and the Shadow Side of the Unconscious (Three Winds; & Dr R. Locke)
European Shaman Woman: (Research & training with traditional European healers)
Shamanism As A Cross-Cultural Healing Practice: (Undergraduate Degree Training: Anthropology: University of Western Australia
Metaphysical Science Therapist (USA)
Diploma of Breath Therapy (UK)
How I identify myself
Please note that I do not claim to be a shaman or healer in any regard. I identify myself as a trained and informed transpersonal, shamanic, and clinical psychotherapist who has experienced her own radical transformative psychospiritual healing journey.
The power for our healing resides within ourselves, our True Self/Essence and our connection with the Spirit of Life, the eternal Conscious Living Presence. My professional commitment is in service to Your inner healer.
In the service of Spirit of Life
What I offer you is an opportunity to compassionately and respectfully work together at a conscious and subconscious level to explore what troubles you and what you truly desire; to deepen your understanding, awareness and insight of what it is that must firstly be received, released, or strengthen and grown, and finally integrated so that a liberated life can be embraced. As needed, I can assist you in developing further skills and personal resources in accordance with your values and integrity to intentionally seed and bring about the transformative change that will serve your health and wellbeing, your unique purpose – Your Life.
General Information
Transpersonal Psychotherapy & Counselling services are not covered by any Medicare rebate. Purely clinical therapy is covered by Medicare rebate, and these services can be reviewed at www.fremantlecounselling.com.au
Private health rebates maybe available for hypnotherapy and psychotherapy services depending upon your provider and level of cover.