Meet Your Clinical Resource Therapist Team
We are Philipa Thornton and Chris Paulin, a husband-and-wife team, both psychologists and passionate advocates for parts-work, and it’s rapid results in healing. Together, we founded the Australia Resource Therapy Institute to help people reconnect with their strengths and support therapists in doing the same.
Meet Our Trainers
Practical, compassionate psychologists who teach Resource Therapy — and use it weekly with clients.
Philipa Thornton — President, Resource Therapy International
BA (Psych) (Hons), BA (Criminology), GradDip Systemic Couples Therapy
Registered psychologist (AHPRA) and Psychology Board–approved supervisor. Co-Founder and Co-Director (with Chris Paulin) of the Australian Resource Therapy Institute. Certified EMDR Clinician. Deep Brain Reorienting practitioner (Level 3). Imago Relationship Therapy Workshop Presenter & Supervisor.
Warm, grounded and laser-practical, Philipa blends more than twenty years’ clinical practice with clear teaching that helps therapists turn theory into sessions that work. Her background spans government, non-government and private settings. She has worked for Relationships Australia and within NSW Health alcohol and other drug services, including Kirketon Road Centre, the Langton Centre and the Medically Supervised Injecting Centre. In private practice at Marriage Works, Philipa integrates Resource Therapy (RT), EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) and Imago with individuals and couples.
Focus areas: parts-based trauma treatment (RT), couple work, supervision and clinician training.
- Teaches: Foundation, Clinical, Advanced RT programs and Master classes; applied RT for couples; supervision
- Qualifications: BA (Psych) (Hons); BA (Criminology); GradDip Systemic Couples Therapy; EMDR Certified; DBR Level 3
Chris Paulin — Consultant Psychologist, Senior RT Trainer
BSc (Psych) (Hons), MClinPsych, MAPS
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA). Master Clinical Resource Therapist, Advanced Clinical Trainer and accredited Resource Therapy Supervisor. Additional training in systemic therapies, EMDR and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Calm, steady and deeply experienced, Chris brings more than forty-five years across government mental health (community and hospital) and private practice. His teaching style is clear and methodical — translating complex concepts into step-by-step interventions that fit your modality and your clients. Co-Founder of the Australian Resource Therapy Institute (with Philipa), and Co-Director of Marriage Works, Chris provides training, masterclasses and supervision in RT, and continues to see individuals and couples.
Focus areas: advanced RT formulation and technique, clinician supervision, outcomes-focused couple and individual therapy.
- Teaches: Clinical and Advanced RT programs; masterclasses; supervision
- Qualifications: BSc (Psych) (Hons); MClinPsych; Senior Clinical RT; Advanced Clinical Trainer; RT Supervisor
Therapy & Supervision
We actively see clients and supervise clinicians. Sessions are trauma-informed and paced for safety, using Resource Therapy, EMDR, DBR and Imago. Appointments are available online across Australia, and in-person in Sydney by arrangement.
- Individuals: trauma, anxiety/depression, shame, stuck patterns
- Couples: affair recovery, communication, trauma-sensitive reconnection
- Supervision: Psychology Board–approved; individual and small-group; case-based with measurable learning goals
Contact: admin@resourcetherapy.com | Sydney-based • Online, Bali,and Australia-wide
Our Teaching Approach
- Safety first: regulate → relate → repair; paced learning aligned with trauma-informed principles
- Do–learn–reflect: live demos, structured practice, reflective supervision loops
- Modality-friendly: map RT to Imago, EFT, Gottman, PACT, EMDR, DBR and creative/arts-based work
Quick Answers
Do the trainers see clients?
Yes. We provide therapy for individuals and couples, and supervision for clinicians. Online nationally; in-person Sydney by arrangement and Bali. We are available for international appearances.
Can I book supervision?
Yes. Psychology Board–approved supervision is available one-to-one or in small groups, with a focus on your cases and practical outcomes.
Will Resource Therapy fit my modality?
Yes. We show you how RT integrates with Imago, EFT, Gottman, PACT, EMDR, DBR and creative/arts-based approaches.
What can I expect from training?
Step-by-step protocols, live demonstrations and supported practice — skills you can apply immediately and ethically with real clients.
Next Steps
Join the Clinical Resource Therapy Program, book supervision, or enquire about therapy.
Information on this page is educational and not a substitute for personalised clinical advice.
Special interests: Infidelity, couples therapy, trauma, anxiety, confidence building and coaching.
Location: Sydney, Online & Bali – or we can come to you!
We are here to support you.
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