About Opening To Grace
OPENING TO GRACE (OTG) is an independent Gestalt therapy centre based on the Central Coast of New South Wales.
Opening to Grace began its journey in 2016 as the Terrigal Gestalt Institute, originally focused on academic Gestalt training. OTG now offers individual Gestalt Counselling & Therapy, Spiritual Direction, Clinical & Professional Supervision, Professional Development: Workshops & Seminars, and Healing Retreats.
Our professional, personal, and spiritual development programs provide you with compassion and support throughout your journey. Grounded in the Gestalt approach and contemplative practice, our OTG programs (individual and group sessions), flow naturally from a synthesis of contemplative practice underpinned with heart-centred Gestalt practice.
The vision held for Opening To Grace is to become a place of excellence for personal and professional growth: with a heart for community and connection.
Our Vision
“Opening To Grace (OTG) has a vision to become a place of excellence for personal and professional growth A place that offers therapeutic services, accessible training and professional development, personal & spiritual development, and healing for participants, that is both creative and profound. Our emphasis is on providing our programs through a transpersonal lens of community, connectedness, and deep respect for each other.”
Our Philosophy
Our therapeutic processes provide participants with optimal support throughout the journey, in a safe, supportive, and creative environment.
The therapeutic work is based on a synthesis of the Gestalt approach and contemplative companioning, underpinned with compassion and care.
Our professional development programs are designed to be both creative and accessible. On completion of our workshops and other professional development programs, participants will have had a basic introduction to the Gestalt approach, and have developed identifiable practice and vocational skills. Ultimately, our aim is to enable participants to develop their own unique style, utilising their creative ability and inner wisdom, to relate to others with meaning and authenticity.