BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY PRACTITIONERS
Andrea Alexander is the owner and practitioner at The Institute of Body Psychotherapy, a certified Core Energetics body/somatic psychotherapist, practising since 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Science and Honours degree in Psychology, plus four years’ training with the Institute of Energy Science and five years with the former Australian Institute of Core Energetics. She sees clients in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast.
Key Facts
| Role | Owner & Practitioner, The Institute of Body Psychotherapy |
| Qualifications | Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Honours degree in Psychology |
| Training | 4 years with the Institute of Energy Science; 5 years with the former Australian Institute of Core Energetics |
| Experience | Practising since 2003 |
| Locations | Kelvin Grove, Brisbane & Brightwater Wellness Hub, Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast |
| Session types | Individual, Couples, Group, Energy Healing |
| Phone | 0422 883 410 |
Andrea Alexander
Andrea Alexander is the Owner and a Practitioner at The Institute of Body Psychotherapy, which is a Core Energetics Institute in Australia. Core Energetics is a method of psychotherapy with a few more dimensions added.
Andrea Alexander is a passionate, certified Core Energetics body/somatic psychotherapist practitioner. Andrea completed four years of training with the Institute of Energy Science and five years with the former Australian Institute of Core Energetics. With 17 years in full-time private practice, Andrea has a lot of experience. Andrea draws on a diverse background, including mainstream psychology studies with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and an Honours degree in Psychology, along with her integrative energy medicine therapies.
Body Psychotherapy is centred on the philosophy that our body holds the history of our life experiences. Some of our more painful experiences form defence patterns that are held in our body and personality. Reich referred to these physical and emotional patterns as our characterology.
Our behaviour is influenced by our characterology, and this is why many people experience the same painful patterns in their life. Patterns such as abandonment, rejection, betrayal, failed relationships, depression and/or anxiety.
By working with the body-mind, we are able to gently challenge these defence patterns, creating lasting change, improved emotional well-being and vibrancy. This approach is a process and, just as these defence patterns were created over time, healing also takes time. The author Stephen Johnson referred to this work as the “hard work miracle”.
Andrea has witnessed many such miracles throughout the years of her practice. Miracles include clients creating quality intimate relationships, building wonderful careers, finding their life purpose, and experiencing peace, enjoyment, and passion for life.
The content of individual sessions is based upon what each person needs, their characterology, unique traits, their struggle, and their aspirations. An individual session usually involves some counselling and often some type of working with the body. This could be breathing exercises, focused movement, or postures.
Other sessions may involve mindfulness or trauma release exercises. These exercises help to strengthen your life force and build an increased capacity for joy, love and pleasure.
Session Pricing
| Session | Location / Mode | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Brisbane (in-person, Kelvin Grove) | 55 min | $160 |
| Individual | Sunshine Coast (in-person, Mountain Creek) | 55 min | $170 |
| Individual | Zoom | 55 min | $160 |
| Couples | Brisbane (in-person) | 55 min | $200 |
| Couples | Sunshine Coast (in-person, Mountain Creek) | 55 min | $210 |
| Couples | Zoom | 55 min | $200 |
| Supervision | Zoom only | 55 min | $180 |
| Professional Development | — | 55 min | $170 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Andrea Alexander?
Andrea Alexander is the owner and practitioner at The Institute of Body Psychotherapy, a Core Energetics Institute in Australia. She is a certified Core Energetics body/somatic psychotherapist, practising since 2003.
What are Andrea’s qualifications?
Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology and an Honours degree in Psychology, alongside four years’ training with the Institute of Energy Science and five years with the former Australian Institute of Core Energetics.
What sessions does Andrea offer?
Individual, couples, group (Process Groups) and Energy Healing sessions, using Core Energetics and integrative energy medicine therapies.
Where does Andrea practise?
In Brisbane at Kelvin Grove, and on the Sunshine Coast at Brightwater Wellness Hub, Mountain Creek.
