About Lisa Turnbull

Lisa Turnbull is a Naturopath, Registered Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor, Energetic Healer, Speaker, Group and Retreat Facilitator with over 25 years’ experience working in the field of mental health and complementary medicine.

“After 25 years of sitting with women in therapy rooms, on retreats, and in supervision, I’ve heard thousands of versions of the same story,  a woman who is capable, self-aware, doing everything right, and still feeling like something essential is not being addressed.”

That gap between what women are told they should be experiencing and what they are actually living is what has always driven my work.

I began my training as a Naturopath at 18, drawn early to the understanding that the body and the mind cannot truly be separated. Over the decades that followed, I expanded into gestalt psychotherapy, clinical supervision, energetic healing, and retreat facilitation, not because I was collecting qualifications, but because each discipline gave me more language, more tools, and more capacity to meet the women who came to me where they actually were.

Today, I hold a Master’s in Gestalt Psychotherapy, postgraduate qualifications in clinical supervision and wellness, and am currently completing a PhD investigating the lived experience of midlife women. I am the director of Meraki Wellness Centre on the NSW Central Coast, a multidisciplinary practice I founded and lead alongside twelve other practitioners, and the founder of Women’s Wellness Retreats, which has been running transformative international retreats for women for over a decade.

My work brings together naturopathy, psychotherapy, counselling, herbal medicine, and energetic healing not as a menu of options, but as an integrated way of seeing the whole person. I am particularly drawn to the terrain of midlife: the identity shifts, the body changes, the relational reorganisation, and the quiet question beneath it all — who am I becoming?

I am also a mother, a perpetual student, and as my clients will tell you someone who does not believe in half-measures when it comes to healing.

If you are ready for support that actually goes deep enough, I would love to work with you.

    Qualifications:

    My training spans more than three decades and reflects a genuine commitment to understanding the full complexity of human health: physical, psychological, energetic, and relational.

    RESEARCH

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Midlife Women’s Health and Well-being – In progress

    POSTGRADUATE & MASTERS

    • Master of Gestalt Psychotherapy 2021
    • Post Graduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision  2017
    • Post Graduate Certificate in Wellness (RMIT University) 2013

    ADVANCED DIPLOMAS

    • Advanced Diploma Gestalt Psychotherapy (Terrigal Gestalt Institute) 2014
    • Advanced Diploma Naturopathy (Australasian College of Natural Therapies) 1998

    DIPLOMAS & CERTIFICATIONS

    • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Certification
    • Diploma Nutritional Medicine
    • Diploma Remedial Massage
    • Diploma Homoeopathy
    • Diploma Herbal Medicine
    • Reiki Master (level 3)
    • Diploma of Bowen Technique
    • Certificate of Bush Flower Essences
    • Advanced Certificate of Crystal Healing (Level 3)
    • Over 25 years experience working with thousands of clients

    Association membership

    • PACFA Clinical Member 24330
    • PACFA Accredited Clinical Supervisor
    • Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS)- 6091
    • Australian Register of Naturopaths and Herbalists – 0076
    • Registered for Health fund rebates. EFT, credit card and Hi-Caps facilities available.

    My Why…

    As a therapist I am gifted with the unique experience of spending my days sitting with women and being invited into the sacred space of their inner world. This is where I am welcomed in to listen and hold space as they share their stresses, fears, dreams, anxieties, health issues, traumas, grief, secret fantasies and above all hope. ⁣ ⁣

    The inner world of women is often rich and complex and I am deeply influenced by their bravery, kindness, compassion and power. These women move through their lives guided by their intuition, intelligence and wisdom making choices and decisions that not only impact them but also their families and communities. ⁣ ⁣

    I am gifted daily by my interactions with not only my clients but also my own mentors, colleagues, collaborators, friends and family. These are the women in my close circle who hold me, make me laugh, inspire me, forgive me and who I feel truly loved by.

    I started the journey of becoming a professional supporter of women from the ripe age of 18 years when I first started my studies into Naturopathy. I feel like I can honestly say at this age now, 30 years later that I feel it is has been one of the primary purposes of my life… and one of the greatest gifts life has blessed me with.

    Working with Me

    My primary values as a practitioner are safety, confidentiality, and genuine presence. I hold all that is shared with me with care.

    My approach is integrative, I draw on naturopathy, gestalt psychotherapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, energetic healing, and the growing body of research into midlife women’s wellbeing to offer support that is both clinically grounded and deeply humanising.

    I do not believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all protocols. I believe in the careful, collaborative work of understanding a person, their body, their history, their inner life and from there, finding a way forward that is truly theirs.

     

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    what you can expect when working with me

    Working with Lisa offers a transformative journey towards holistic well-being and self-discovery. Here’s what individuals can expect:

    1. Expert Guidance: Benefit from Lisa’s extensive qualifications and over 25 years of experience. Her mastery in gestalt psychotherapy, naturopathy, and various holistic modalities ensures expert guidance tailored to your unique needs.
    2. Integrated Approach: Experience a comprehensive approach to wellness that integrates psychotherapy, nutrition, herbal medicine, and energetic healing. Lisa’s holistic perspective addresses the mind-body connection, fostering lasting transformation and vitality.
    3. Personalised Care: Receive personalised attention and support as Lisa empowers you to navigate life’s challenges and cultivate inner resilience. Through individualised treatment plans, she helps you unlock your full potential and achieve optimal well-being.
    4. Safe Space: Feel embraced in a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment. Lisa creates a compassionate space for self-exploration and growth, fostering trust and authenticity.
    5. Empowerment: Discover your innate capacity for healing and self-discovery under Lisa’s guidance. Through empowering techniques and practical tools, she equips you with the skills to overcome obstacles, enhance self-esteem, and lead a fulfilling life.
    6. Community Support: Access a supportive community of like-minded individuals through workshops, retreats, and group facilitation. Connect with others on a similar journey and draw strength from shared experiences and insights.
    7. Lasting Results: Experience profound and lasting transformation as you embark on a journey towards holistic well-being and self-empowerment. With Lisa’s guidance, you’ll cultivate resilience, balance, and vitality that extend far beyond the therapy room