Adam Grosman
Counsellor, Somatic Psychotherapist
In Touch Psychotherapy
Prahran, Melbourne VIC 3181
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
My own therapeutic journey began after finding body psychotherapy. It was the first therapy I experienced that truly connected the mind and body. The core of this style believes that structure is behaviour, form is function. A person can only do or feel what their body allows them to do. It follows that if you want change to occur, the body must change too. This is why we will talk, but we will also do physical body work.
The people who work with me are looking for a space where there is safety, commitment, curiosity, and warmth. They often experience physical symptoms or pain related to their problem. For instance, someone who 'keeps their mouth shut' wants therapy not only to help assert themselves, but to relieve the tension in the jaw, to breathe deeper, and speak their minds.
Background
Following studies in physiology, pharmacology, psychology, and body psychotherapy, I began my work as a therapist. Before this, I worked with young people for many years doing coaching, tutoring, and mentoring. I was, and am still, passionate about the harm reduction community in which I was a community leader with the Australian Psychedelic Society.
Since beginning work as a therapist, I am continuously satisfied with the opportunity to help people in this way. I remain close to my community, Functional Analysis Australia, which I promote and carry the torch for the new generation of body psychotherapists in Australia.
Services
Counselling and Body Psychotherapy services for individuals. Note, body work is only available in person.
Quality Provision
I receive ongoing individual clinical training and supervision, attend professional development seminars, and enhance my skills by continuing my own therapy and contributing to conferences and forums in my field.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Counselling - 2026 - Monash University
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology - 2022 - University of Melbourne
- Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) - 2020 - Latrobe University
- Certificate of Functional Analysis - Ongoing - Functional Analysis Australia
Modalities
Bio-dynamic Massage - CBT - Focusing - Gestalt - Interpersonal - Person Centred - Process Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Functional Analysis is the meeting place between psyche and soma. The body and mind always work together – in both health and in illness.
Through focusing words and gentle therapeutic body work, you are put in contact to a deeper part of yourself.
In Functional Analysis, through both touch and words, we contact and explore that profound center in each of us.
Professional Associations
- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia
Practice Locations
70 Commercial Road
Prahran VIC 3181
There is 2 hour parking close to the in-person clinic, it is fully accessible.
You are also able to take the 72 tram, the 246 or 604 bus, or arrive at Prahran station for a short walk.
Appointments
5pm-8pm on Monday (Telehealth)
9am-5pm on Friday (in-person or telehealth)
Fees & Insurance
You can book a free 15 minute initial consult call.
Sessions with Adam are $150.
Financial hardship and concession rates are available based on your current situation.
No mental health care plan needed.
Payment Options
Bank transfer or cash
Contact Adam
Please contact me to book a 15 minute free initial consult
A conversation with Adam Grosman
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A deep curiosity and satisfaction in the process of change, emotional release, and how humans function.
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Body Psychotherapy, Gestalt therapy, Bioenergetics, Person-centred Therapy, Functional Analysis, Jungian Psychology, Psychoanalysis.
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How our experiences manifest physically in the body.
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I use body work, and verbal techniques.
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When they have an experience of a different way of feeling.
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It made me lighter and stronger, softer and more resilient, relaxed and more diligent.
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The privilege to see people with their 'mask' off.
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I have no hair, I am bald!
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Disconnection from people and ourselves, hyper focus on using the eyes to have experience.
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If you want to sing out by Cat Stevens! Also the book Bioenergetics by Alexander Lowen.