Why Resource Therapy Changed My Practice: A Clinician’s Testimonial

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When seasoned trauma therapist Angela O., an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and EMDR practitioner, completed her Clinical Resource Therapy training, she never imagined the profound shift it would bring—not just to her clients but also to herself.

“As a trauma therapist, I have ventured through a myriad of therapeutic approaches—including EMDR, Trauma-Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Schema Therapy. Yet none have been as transformative as Resource Therapy.”

Angela’s words speak to something many of us in the helping professions know too well: even the best-known trauma therapies can fall short when a client’s inner world remains fragmented, their parts unseen or unheard. That is where Resource Therapy steps in.

“Resource Therapy profoundly honours the lived experiences of clients, fostering a sacred space where all facets of their being are not only acknowledged but celebrated.”

In one powerful example, Angela shares how just three sessions of Resource Therapy helped a client find her voice after years of being silenced.

“For the first time in her life, she was able to articulate her needs to the person who had long disempowered her. We uncovered her core needs and dismantled the trauma script that kept her stuck in a cycle of pain.”

Angela now integrates Resource Therapy seamlessly into her trauma work—and often uses it as a stand-alone intervention with elegant, client-led results.

“It beautifully complements other therapeutic modalities, but as a stand-alone approach, it shines. I am a devoted advocate for its benefits.”

She also speaks from the heart about the clinical training experience:

“I cannot express enough gratitude to Philipa and Chris for their generous support, and to Professor Gordon Emmerson, the visionary founder. Their authenticity and vast expertise create an inspiring and powerful learning environment.”

With warmth, professionalism, and deep conviction, Angela offers this endorsement to her peers:

“I wholeheartedly recommend Resource Therapy to any therapist or client eager to connect with those often elusive parts of themselves—those fundamental aspects that shape our identities and the meanings we assign to our lives.”


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Beyond talk therapy: Why Parts-Based Interventions are Essential for Results

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Mental health issues and awareness are surging, with therapists like you leading the change – thank you!  You did not stumble into this profession by chance, you were called to it.

You chose a vocation rooted in meaning, healing, and the deep privilege of helping people transform their lives. Likewise, you are amazing.

Across the Australia, NZ, USA and Europe, Parts Therapies are generating significant buzz,  and for good reason. This is not just a passing trend. The therapeutic world is recognising that working with the internal personality parts, especially those holding pain, protection or conflict – unlocks powerful healing outcomes.

As a dedicated therapist, you have already invested countless hours mastering models such as client-centred therapy, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness. Yet even with a full toolkit, there are moments when clients get stuck, when progress stalls, or when resistance dominates the room.

This is where Resource Therapy (RT) can make all the difference.

Developed by Professor Gordon Emmerson, Resource Therapy is an advanced, clinically structured parts-based model that builds on the best of Ego State Therapy. It offers a clear, step-by-step protocol to directly access and work with the precise part of the personality that holds the issue.

RT’s 15 Treatment Actions give you a roadmap – no guesswork, no vague metaphors – just practical, client led targeted interventions that help clients shift long-standing emotional and behavioural patterns.

What Makes RT Unique? Unlike other Parts-based therapies, Resource Therapy:

  • Works at the root cause of psychological distress
  • Provides a roadmap for change with clear clinical steps
  • It is designed for brief, effective interventions
  • Empowers the client by validating all inner parts
  • Integrates seamlessly with trauma-informed practices

Picture yourself confidently guiding clients through transformative breakthroughs. Whether it is childhood trauma, inner critic patterns, or self-sabotage, Resource Therapy provides clarity and direction. You will not only understand what to do, but also why it works, grounded in neuropsychological insights and therapeutic experience.

In 2025, you are invited to join us for our flagship Resource Therapy programs. Choose from:

  • Live online Clinical training with full Clinical Certification – ideal for Australian and international therapists
  • Immersive in-person training in Bali – a restorative retreat and professional upgrade rolled into one. Fully booked. Now taking registrations of interest for 2026.
  • Live online Advanced Clinical Train the Trainer program with full Trainers Certification – ideal for Australian and international Clinical Resource therapists ready to take the next step in sharing RT with others.
  • Specialty Master Classes – Expert Trauma therapists, Imago Relationship Therapists, training in person in Sydney, November this year!

Ass options provide high-level learning in a warm, supportive environment guided by master trainers and psychologists Philipa Thornton, Chris Paulin with special guest Gordon Emmerson dropping in to teach.

Whether you are a seasoned clinician or a curious practitioner looking to expand your skills, this is your opportunity to experience how Resource Therapy can revolutionise your practice – and your clients’ lives.

🎓 Places are limited – early bird discounts apply. Payment plans and Sponsorship.
🌏 Click here to secure your spot for our 2025 trainings in Australia or Bali.


Find us on Facebook at the Resource Academy

Parts Therapy has changed me both as a person and therapist. That’s why I love sharing it in our training programs. We also have a Facebook group called the Resource Academy. Love it if interested therapists would like to join. Here’s the QR code which will send you directly. I dont’ know about you, but I struggle with how to navigate my way around FB.

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