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PHOENIX
STAFF
Director Phoenix
Institute of Victoria
Martin Peake
BA, Dip Education, M.Ed, Dip.Trans Counselling, Dip Shamanic Studies, Dip Trans Art Therapy, Cert lV Assessment and Workplace Training, ACA, VAHTC
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Martin has been directing and teaching at Phoenix for ten years. Prior to this, he lectured and worked as a Senior Consultant at RMIT University. He has an interest in rites of passage, ethics, cross-cultural work and psycho-spiritual approaches to counselling. He was cofounder of the Australian Centre for Archetypal Studies at La Trobe University and completed his
Masters Degree at Melbourne University. He is currently completing his PhD at La Trobe University.
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CEO Ikon International Institute
Dr Rafael Locke
PhD, BD, BMS, BSS, Grad Dip Comp Medicine,
Dip Nat and Health Sci, SNTR, CNMP
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Dr Locke is the founder of the Ikon Institute and developed the Ikon Diplomas. He has spent over 30 years in education, training and research. He trained in Australia and the US in anthropology, psychology, medical science and natural medicine. After Doctoral studies in Australia, he received a CSIRO post-doctoral fellowship at MIT and Harvard. Dr Locke is
currently a Professor in the Department of Perceptual Studies, School of Psychiatry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia USA.
To find out more about Dr Rafael Locke and the IKON International Institute please visit their web site: www.ikoninstitute.com
General Manager
Gavin Kaplan
BBusiness (Marketing), BBusiness (Banking & Finance), Dip Trans Counselling
Gavin developed his commercial and marketing skills in the corporate environment. In 2007, he completed the Diploma in Transpersonal Counselling at Phoenix. Maintaining congruence across his professional and personal lives, Gavin applies his commercial experience in the healing arena.
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Director, Special Projects
Maria Elena Bravo
BA, LLB
Maria Elena trained as a lawyer and has many years experience in commercial and revenue law. With her love of Shamanic work, Maria Elena has travelled extensively throughout Europe and the Americas, undertaking rigorous shamanic training over the last
ten years. She weaves these interests together as co-leader in the Peru tours offered by the Institute.
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Student Services Manager &
International Student Liaison
Rukshika De Silva
Cert Office Administration
Rukshika has been working within Phoenix over the last two years assisting to manage the Institute. Rukshika has been in the finance industry and has had extensive dealings in the customer service industry and management field. She is interested in learning further healing practices, enjoys interacting with people from diverse backgrounds and has a deep intrigue for other cultures and their teachings. |
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Finance Manager
Cathy Dight
Cathy has worked in finance for a number of years in a range of organisations. She enjoys working with a variety of people and she brings vitality and humour to her work. Cathy has been finance manager at Phoenix for the past three years.
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Institute Services Manager
Anjali Sengupta
BSc, Post Grad Dip Sports & Fitness Science, Post Grad Dip Dance/Movement Therapy,
Dip Trans Art Therapy
Anjali moved to Australia from India in 2005 to pursue a Graduate Diploma in Dance/ Movement Therapy at RMIT and subsequently in 2007 she completed a Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy at the Phoenix Institute. She has previously worked in communications and administration within the telecommunications industry and has also gained invaluable organisational experience managing her own business.
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Project and Systems Manager
Emily Harris
Ad.Dip Holistic Counselling, Master Level Kinergetics Emily has a strong background in administration and events. She has developed her skills by working in a variety of administrative roles in very diverse industries including the fashion industry, the automotive industry, in education and most recently for a cultural association in Italy where she has spent the last three years. She has completed her studies in Holistic Counselling and Kinergetics.
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TEACHING STAFF
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Head of Holistic Counselling and Senior Lecturer
Dr Bernie Neville
MA Classics (Adel), PhD Education (La Trobe), Cert lV Assessment and Workplace Training
Dr Bernie Neville is Associate Professor in Education at La Trobe University where he has taught for many years. He has also been involved in the professional education of both teachers and counsellors. He is the author of numerous books and papers exploring the ideas of Carl Jung and Carl Rogers, and is president of the Victorian Association for Holistic and Transpersonal Counselling.
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Lecturer, Transpersonal Counselling and Transpersonal Art Therapy
Judith Ayre
BA, Grad Dip Counselling, Grad Dip Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Dip Clinical Hypnotherapy, Dip Ed, Clinical Member ACA (CPC Status), Individual Register Member PACFA, Member CAPAV(Clinical), Member IAPCC, VAHTC Full Member
Judith is a counsellor and psychotherapist who works holistically within a Transpersonal
and soul-centred framework. She uses experiential and arts-based practical processes
with couple and families, as well as individuals. Judith is on the Individual Register of the
Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia and she also teaches La Trobe
University.
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Lecturer Transpersonal Art Therapy
Linda Murrow
BA Anthropology, MA Counselling Psychology/Expressive Arts Therapy, Cert. Family Therapy, Specialist Training Couple Therapy, Member: DTAA, VAFT, AARC
Linda completed her Masters in Expressive Arts Therapy in Boston in 1986 and became
a registered dance/movement therapist. Since moving to Melbourne, she has taught
Dance Therapy at Melbourne University and helped to develop the Master of Creative
Arts Therapy and Graduate Diploma of Dance Therapy at RMIT, where she also worked
as a lecturer and supervisor for 12 years. She currently works as a relationship counsellor
at Relationships Australia.
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Lecturer Transpersonal Art Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling
Roman Ilgauskas
Grad Cert Guided Imagery and Music, Dip Trans Counselling, Dip Trans Art Therapy, Dip Shamanic Studies, Clinical Member ACA, VAHTC |
Roman is a professional transpersonal art therapist and counsellor, and works with music and imagery, dreams, art therapy, and the imagination in psychotherapy. In the 1990’s, Roman facilitated dream groups and wilderness therapy in the far northern wilderness of Canada alongside Dr Robert Johnson. He has taught at Phoenix since 2004 and continues
to lead the Institutes successful dream group workshops. He is currently a candidate with the International Society for Sandplay Therapy (Zurich).
Lecturer Transpersonal Counselling & Transpersonal Art Therapy
Bridget Pannell
BA, Dip Transpersonal Counselling, Dip Health Sc, Cert IV Assessment & Workplace Training,
ATMS, VAHTC
Bridget has a background in people management and development, teaches at Phoenix and La Trobe University and works as a counsellor in private practice, inspiring people to lead authentic lives. She is currently undertaking a Masters of Education at La Trobe University.
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Lecturer Transpersonal Art Therapy
Katrina Grant
Dip Trans Art Therapy, Dip Rem and Chinese Massage, Cert Lomi Lomi, Cert IV Assessment
and Workplace Training, Dip Yoga Teaching KHYF
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Katrina works with individuals and groups using art therapy and music. She was involved in establishing an art therapy program in Sri Lanka for orphans of the tsunami. She also teaches music and has a background in performance, body work and yoga. She has been teaching at Phoenix for the last 4 years.
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Jenni Harris
MA (MIECAT), Dip Trans Art Therapy, Cert Bus Management, Cert lV Assessment
and Workplace Training
Jenni works in private practice and supervision with individuals and groups. She was involved in setting up The Art Therapy Studio at the Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew. Jenni has been lecturing at Phoenix for the last nine years and is currently completing her Doctorate using Arts based research methods. |
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Lecturer Transpersonal Counselling
Geoffrey Favaloro
BA, Grad Dip IT, Grad Dip App Psych, Dip Family Systems
Geoff is a Registered Psychologist and Reiki Master Teacher. He has been providing Counselling and Coaching to both individuals and in group training seminars since 1990. Geoff has trained over 2000 people in more than 180 workshops - at venues such as Monash University, Holmesglen TAFE colleges, and the Centre for Adult Education (CAE).
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Lecturer Transpersonal Art Therapy
Saskia Post
Dip Trans Art Therapy, Cert lV Assessment and Workplace Training, Cert IV Professional Writing and Editing
As a professional transpersonal art therapist, Saskia currently works in the community with a special interest in facilitating Mental Health and Palliative Care programs. She also runs Creative Expression and Drama workshops for children, adults and women’s groups.
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Lecturer Transpersonal Counselling & Transpersonal Art Therapy
Melissa Harte
BApp Sci, Grad Dip (Psych), BSc (Hons) Psych, Cert. IV in Assessment and Workplace Training
Melissa is undertaking a Doctor of Counselling Psychology at La Trobe University. She is a
passionate advocate for Process-Experiential Emotion-Focused Therapy. Melissa is engaged in Process-Experiential EFT training, research, supervision, and delivery of professional development. She is currently teaching at La Trobe University in the counselling department. |
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Lecturer, Transpersonal Counselling & Transpersonal Art Therapy
Michael Shaw
BEd, Dip Trans Counselling, Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training
Michael commenced his professional life as a teacher and then ran his own business. He is a qualified teacher in mindfulness meditation, teaches theatre improvisation classes and is currently studying transpersonal art therapy. Michael has a particular interest in men’s groups which saw him host a radio show about men’s issues called “Mankind” for two years.
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