Auður Zoëga | Psychotherapist
I am a PACFA-registered psychotherapist working in private practice with individuals. I have a Bachelor of Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute and a Bachelor of Music from Melbourne Polytechnic.
My interest in human development, relationships, and the mind naturally led me to a career in psychotherapy. Gaining a deeper understanding of the human condition ignited a special interest in child development and the parent-child relationship. This has led me to work with individuals who are planning to have children in the future but need to address psychological challenges to become the parents they aspire to be. I also work with parents of young children who struggle to parent in alignment with their values, particularly in stressful moments.
Central to my practice is the belief in a person's innate capacity for growth and healing. I see my role as creating the conditions for this potential to flourish. My focus is on empowering you to act in alignment with your values and interests while helping you discover and define those values. Your needs and goals are the compass that guides my therapeutic approach.
My experience as a client in therapy has been instrumental to my own growth and healing and continues to be an important part of my practice as a therapist.
The meaning of ‘Intentional Arc’
The term ‘Intentional Arc’, inspired by the work of French phenomenologist Maurice Merleau-Ponty, reflects the dynamic and interconnected relationship between perception, bodily movement, and the world. Merleau-Ponty introduced this concept to highlight the embodied nature of human experience, emphasizing how our past experiences, learned skills, and contextual engagements shape our perceptions and actions. Unlike traditional views that separate mind and body, the intentional arc illustrates how our bodily actions and perceptions are inherently intentional, actively engaging with our environment. This continuous and reciprocal relationship underscores the unity of perception and action, promoting a holistic understanding of human existence.
In my practice, I embrace this philosophy to help people navigate their experiences, integrating mind and body in the healing process. My approach honors the embodied and contextual nature of human experience, supporting clients in creating meaningful and intentional connections with themselves and the world around them.