Welcome to Core Development 

An Experiential Process of Somatic and Emotional Learning for Personal Growth and Fulfillment.

In-person sessions in Sydney, Remote sessions worldwide.

Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or stuck? Are you dissatisfied with conventional approaches and looking for a different way forward?

If your life is not the way you want it to be, I believe it is often because some of your inner resources are unavailable to you.

Rather than looking for what’s “wrong” with you, my intention as a somatic and emotional learning coach and facilitator is to help you reconnect with those inner resources so you can create a more fulfilling life.

Backed by 45 years of international experience, I offer you a supportive, non-clinical space to help you get to know yourself better. I provide in-person facilitation sessions at my practice in Artarmon on Sydney’s North Shore, as well as remote online sessions for clients worldwide.

Discover how to transform your stress and overwhelm 

In my work I view experiences such as feeling stressed, overwhelmed, unsettled, a bit lost or stuck as vital signals, and not necessarily problems to be solved or illnesses to be treated.

They act like an instrument panel in an aircraft, telling you when you are off track.

In some cases, they may point to the need for clinical or medical diagnosis and treatment. In many cases, however, they point to the need to make inner and outer life changes that will enable you to create the life you desire.

When you learn to listen to these early signals, you can use them to enrich your life. If you ignore them, your overall wellbeing suffers.

You might wonder why these issues remain so widespread today despite technological advancement and the increasing availability of traditional therapies. Often, the missing piece is learning how to truly listen to yourself and stay true to your values in a world that pushes you to conform.

A Journey of Alignment

As a result of my own self exploration, professional training and experience of different cultures I came to understand that often the reason I was dissatisfied was not because there was something inherently wrong with me, but because I was trying to adopt values and take actions that were contrary to what I truly believed in.

Whether you have tried other methods before or are just starting out, you are here because you want real, lasting change.

Make your own discoveries

Core Development is a learning not a clinical process which acknowledges the unity and inter-relationships of mind, body, emotions and spirit.

It is built on 45 years of international practice, deep training, and lived experience.

It is educational: This is a process of personal growth, exploration and self-discovery not psychotherapy or clinical treatment.

It is holistic: Sessions are tailored to you and  involve talking and body awareness. They may also include other methods such as role-play and movement with your consent when these are helpful.

It is experiential: Knowing something intellectually can be helpful but often it isn’t enough. True change happens when you experience it in your body and actions.

It is non-persuasive: This process is not intended to persuade you, but to invite you to reflect and come to your own understanding.

Take Your Next Step

Call me on +61 412 178 234 or email donald@coredevelopment.com.au to arrange an introductory phone call to find out if what you are looking for and what I offer match up.

Services Offered

In-Person Sessions: Artarmon, Sydney (NSW 2064)

Remote Sessions: Zoom and phone sessions worldwide

Formats: Individual sessions, couples sessions, parent/teenager sessions (together and separately with the parents consent), and organizational workshops.

Core Development is a learning approach not a clinical process. It is not psychotherapy and it is not a substitute for clinical psychology, psychotherapy or medical treatment.
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