Mrs Arissa Brunelli Psychologist

Arissa provides a peaceful space and compassionate presence for those seeking healing from the inside out - psychologically, physically and spiritually. ​ Arissa invites clients on their healing journey to engage in the process of compassionate inquiry to facilitate greater self-understanding and WHY a 'disorder' or 'dysfunction' may be present.  It is this self-understanding that is the first key to healing and also to the development of adaptive coping responses that allow a sense of liberation and functioning with greater ease and enjoyment in daily life over the long term. ​ In her earlier years, Arissa trained at the high performance centre of Victoria and travelled interstate and internationally as a rhythmic gymnast. Through her many hours of dedication, practice and training, she became fascinated by the power of the human mind and the almost limitless ability of the human body. It was around this time, she decided to embark on the study of human Psychology. She completed her undergraduate studies at both Monash University and RMIT University in Melbourne, Victoria in 2005, and later completed her postgraduate studies and Masters degree(s), studying part time whilst teaching yoga and working as a research assistant, from 2008 to 2013.  Since then, Arissa has worked as a mental health practitioner across a wide range of industries including corporate, workplace mental health, educational, forensic community health and private practice. She has collaborated and published with some of the world’s leading clinical researchers in headache and migraine treatment, and is also known for her work in suicide prevention and workplace mental health well-being. ​  Arissa has many years of extensive training and experience, and integrates a range of highly effective therapeutic approaches including psychotherapy (eg. CBT, ACT, EMDR, MBSR), yogic breath-work, heart-coherence training and sound balancing to facilitate the body's own 'internal alchemy'. ​ Arissa is also passionate about encouraging health practitioners to work together; to value each other's role and contribution in working towards the common goal of helping people seek healing, happiness, and empowerment in their own lives. ​ To start your D.I.V.E. journey with Arissa, book online via the website link or call (07) 5618 8882