Empowering Therapists. Transforming Lives.
Are you ready to take your therapeutic skills to the next level—and truly change lives, including yours?
At the Australia Resource Therapy Institute, we don’t just teach therapy—we help you unlock the full healing power of the human personality through Resource Therapy, the groundbreaking parts therapy developed by Professor Gordon Emmerson, PhD.
Join husband-and-wife team Philipa Thornton, President of Resource Therapy International, and Chris Paulin, Consultant Psychologist, Masters in Resource Therapy training, supervision, and mentoring parts workers.
Special guest appearance by Professor Gordon Emmerson, founder of Resource Therapy (if available).
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, you’re in the right place. Our programs are designed to be practical, experiential, and profoundly transformative—for you and your clients.
🌿 Why Therapists Around the World Choose Us
Because it works. And it feels good to do work that heals.
Here’s why thousands of mental health professionals trust us with their training:
- ✅ Backed by Science, Rooted in Compassion
Resource Therapy is a field-proven, trauma-informed parts therapy model that gets to the heart of the issue quickly. - ✅ Train with the Best
Learn directly from Philipa Thornton, President of Resource Therapy International, and Chris Paulin, consultant psychologist. Australia’s most experienced Master Trainers and consultants in Resource Therapy. Gordon Emmerson is joining us as our special guest (Clinical/ Advanced Clinical if available.) - ✅ Flexible Learning Options
Join us online, in-person in Sydney, or at our Bali retreat-style training. Your path, your pace, your growth. - ✅ Real Skills for Real Change
Walk away with tools you can use immediately in your practice to treat anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, and more. - ✅ Community & Connection
Be part of a warm, supportive, international community of like-minded therapists who truly care.
This was the most powerful training I’ve ever done. I left feeling equipped, confident, and deeply inspired.”
– Jenna M., Clinical Psychologist, Sydney
💫 Start Where You Are. Go Where You’re Meant to Be.
Whether you’re curious about parts work, looking to renew your passion, or seeking a parts therapy certification to deepen your impact, we’ve got something for you:
🎓 Foundation Training – The perfect introduction to Resource Therapy (Online or In-Person)
🌱 Clinical Qualification – Our 10-day signature program, now also available in a hybrid format
🌺 Advanced Clinical & Train-the-Trainer – For professionals ready to lead and teach
🌴 Bali Immersion Program – Train, rest, and rejuvenate in paradise, our special annual event
🌺 Master Classes – For parts workers, therapists working with couples, DID and complex trauma and much more. Check out our latest offerings by clicking here.
✨ Your Next Step is Simple
Choose what speaks to your heart. Click below to take that first rewarding, brave step :
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👉 Book Speciality Programs available
👉 Discover the Neuroscience of Parts Therapy
🧠 What Makes Resource Therapy Different?
Unlike traditional talk therapies that circle the issue, Resource Therapy speaks directly to the part that holds the pain—and offers real relief. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify parts of the personality (like the Inner Critic, Protector, or Abandoned Child)
- Access them safely and respectfully
- Have a clear Roadmap of tailored techniques to guide you
- Empower the healthy adult Parts to lead with wisdom and compassion
💬 “My clients say, ‘This is the first time I’ve ever felt truly seen.’ That’s the power of Resource Therapy.”
— Dr. A, Counsellor and EMDR Therapist
📅 Upcoming Events
🗓️ Sydney Online Clinical Training – August 2025
🗓️ Bali Clinical Hybrid (Online + Ubud) – 2026
🗓️ Sydney Online Advanced Clinical / Train the Trainer Program – November 2025
🗓️ Master Class Maureen McEvoy Imago Trainer – Couples Therapist Training – Healing Trauma, Restoring Connection Workshop – 8/9 November 2025
Early bird spots fill quickly! Don’t miss your chance to join a transformative learning experience.
❤️ Your Healing Work Matters
We know the world needs more skilled, heart-led therapists. If you’re ready to expand your skills, heal with precision, and fall back in love with the work you do, Resource Therapy is calling. Let’s walk this journey together.
Join us today. Your parts will thank you.
🌿 Frequently Asked Questions About Resource Therapy
What Is Resource Therapy?
Resource Therapy is a powerful, trauma-informed psychotherapy that helps people heal by working directly with the part of them that holds the problem – known as a Resource State. Unlike other therapies, RT brings the exact part needing support to the wheel so change happens deeply and quickly.
What Can Resource Therapy Help With?
RT is effective for anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, inner conflict, compulsions, performance blocks, and more. It goes to the root cause – and brings resolution where other therapies may only soothe.
Who Developed Resource Therapy?
RT was created by Dr Gordon Emmerson and is now taught worldwide. Philipa Thornton, President of Resource Therapy International and Co-Founder of ARTI, alongside her husband Chris Paulin consultant psychologist, leads training globally and in Australia.
Is Resource Therapy Right For Me?
If you’ve ever thought, “Part of me wants to but another part holds me back,” – Resource Therapy is designed for you. We work with the exact part of you that holds distress, not just the part that wants to feel better.
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