Meet the Team
Boutique care, thoughtfully matched
Finding the right therapist matters. At Wild Heart Therapy, we're a boutique team of compassionate practitioners who share a commitment to warm, evidence-based care while each bringing our own experience, interests and therapeutic style.
We intentionally keep our practice small so we can provide personalised support and take the time to understand what you're looking for. Whether you're navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, relationships, parenting, grief or life's many transitions, we'll help connect you with the therapist who feels like the right fit for your journey.
Kerry Irving
Founder | Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Qualifications: MBA Social Work - Edith Cowan University, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker, Advanced Diploma of Counselling, Advanced Practitioner Deep Brain Re-Orienting Trauma Processing, Level 2 EMDR Practitioner - EMDRA Australia, Advanced Schema Therapy, Hatha Yoga Instructor, Yin Yoga Instructor, Mindfulness Meditation Instructor, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Practitioner, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Somatic Integration of Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Therapeutic Modalities: Deep Brain Re-Orienting (DBR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Interventions, Attachment Based Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practice, Somatic (Body-Based) Therapy.
I work from a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, grounded in the belief that you are the expert in your own life. Therapy is a space where you can slow down, feel genuinely met, and explore what’s been carried — at your pace, and in a way that feels safe enough to begin. My role is to walk alongside you with care, curiosity, and respect, drawing on evidence-based practices while staying deeply relational and human.
I believe healing begins when we feel safe enough to become curious about ourselves. My approach is trauma-informed, nervous system-informed and deeply compassionate, creating a space where you can feel understood without judgement. Together, we'll gently untangle old patterns, make sense of the protective strategies that once helped you survive, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that may have been lost beneath trauma, expectations or the roles you've carried for others. To me, therapy is an act of self-reclamation—coming home to yourself and discovering that you've been enough all along.
Areas of specialty: Complex and Attachment trauma | Sexual Trauma | First Responders | Trauma Processing (EMDR & DBR) | Clinical Supervision
Zera Walpole
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Qualifications: Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Grad Cert in Positive Psychology, Diploma of Counselling, Diploma of Youth Work
Therapeutic Modalities: Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MB-CBT), Brief Behavioural Therapy (BBT), Narrative Therapy, Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for eating disorders, Suicide Prevention for LGBTQI+
Zera Walpole is a nationally accredited Mental Health Social Worker bringing deep experience working alongside individuals and communities navigating complex trauma and life adversity. Her work has supported children and young people in foster care, the LGBTIQA+ community, incarcerated individuals, people living with disability, and Australian veterans.
Zera’s approach is grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed, combining clinical knowledge with genuine human connection. Alongside presenting at national conferences and professional events, she continues to prioritise direct therapeutic work — staying closely connected to the people and stories that inspire her practice.
Areas of specialty: LGBTQI+ | Couples and Relationships | Young Adults
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How We Help You
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Anxiety & Depression Counselling
At Wild Heart Therapy, we help those struggling with anxiety and depression regain control and find balance through a mix of evidence-based psychological therapies and holistic approaches like somatic therapy, meditation, and mindfulness. Our goal is to empower you with practical skills to manage emotions, release tension, and rediscover a sense of self, joy, and purpose.
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Healing Sexual Trauma
Sexual trauma can severely impact your health, vitality, and ability to connect with others and feel safe in your own skin. I am here to help you navigate these challenges. Whether your experience of sexual violence happened recently or long ago, you may not yet recognise how it continues to affect your life today. Sexual trauma, in all its forms, involves a deep violation that disrupts your personal, emotional, and energetic boundaries, leaving you feeling disconnected from your body and its natural rhythms.
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Divorce, Separation & Loss Counselling
At Wild Heart Therapy, we help individuals navigate the emotional challenges of divorce, separation, and loss. Using therapies like ACT, Schema Therapy, and IFS, we focus on healing emotional wounds, rebuilding self-worth, and reconnecting you with your values and identity. Through mindfulness, somatic practices, and meditation, we guide you in rediscovering your authentic self and creating a fulfilling life beyond the pain of separation. Whether you're adjusting to a breakup, co-parenting, or a new routine, we're here to support your journey of healing and self-discovery.
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Grief & Life Transition Counselling
At Wild Heart Therapy, our Grief and Life Transition Counselling supports you through the emotional challenges of loss, change, and uncertainty. Whether you're dealing with the death of a loved one, a significant life change, or a difficult transition, we provide a safe space to process your feelings and navigate the complexities of your experience. Using evidence-based therapies and holistic practices like mindfulness and somatic techniques, we help you find healing, regain balance, and rediscover your path forward.
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Individual Counselling
My therapeutic approach is based on principles that avoid pathologising or shaming, with a strong belief in every person’s inherent ability to grow and change. Each session starts by focusing on what matters most to you, and together we develop a customised treatment plan within a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and honest framework. You’ll receive practical tools and practices to support and enhance your progress between sessions.
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Trauma Processing Techniques
I utilise advanced trauma processing modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Deep Brain Re-Orienting (DBR), to help you process and heal from trauma. These evidence-based practices can significantly reduce the distressing emotions and thoughts associated with traumatic experiences.
A Glimpse into Healing
“Thanks to Kerry, I’ve rebuilt my life with more strength and clarity than I ever thought possible. If you’re ready to do the real work, she’s the one you want in your corner.”