Blake Byles
I understand firsthand the complexities of belonging, identity formation, and the unique challenges of existing between cultures. My journey to psychotherapy began through my own experiences navigating notions of Otherness: a bicultural identity, indigeneity, queerness and neurodiversity. I continuously research these subjects, attend conferences, and regularly volunteer at music festivals providing welfare for those experiencing psychedelic and/or psychospiritual emergencies. This personal understanding of feeling between worlds – and the work required to move between them sustainably – informs my approach to supporting others in similar struggles.
My MA in Psychodynamic Counselling and Psychotherapy builds on my BA (Hons) in Psychosocial Studies; this foundation in understanding the intersection of individual psychology and social systems deeply informs my approach to therapy. I believe we are all woven together – with our past experiences, our communities, and the natural world.
This interconnectedness means that healing happens not in isolation, but through understanding our relationships and finding our place in the larger tapestry of life.
While my training is solidly rooted in psychodynamic psychotherapy, I’m deeply interested in how traditional Indigenous wisdoms can inform and enrich therapeutic practice. Nature-connectedness, mystical experiences, and altered states of consciousness are all points of interest in my developing practice, and I look toward the growing disciplines of ecopsychotherapy and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy with hope and enthusiasm.
Online and/or telephone appointments are available.
