Wayne Linton

After a major relationship dissolved, a friend referred me to a therapist who offered Soul-Focused Psychotherapy sessions and at the same time who taught me some techniques in meditation and specifically Qi Gong. As I learned how to strip back the life I had known, tried to make some sense of what had happened, who I had been and who I was now to become, this particular combination provided me with important support and guidance which has been instrumental to my healing and growth.With a Christian upbringing, I had always prayed since I was younger, but when I began to try meditation, at first there was an overwhelming belief that this was for other people and something I wouldn’t be able to master. However, something in me persevered and I found myself drawn to learn more, so I enrolled in a Diploma of Meditation and Mindfulness. This was when I first met Wayne Linton, through the meditation sessions he ran in Torquay. The meditation evenings and the course opened up a whole new world for me and was incredible for my personal growth. Something I learned, and am learning more and more, is how to distance myself from being caught up in the drama of my personal life and to become more of an observer of what is unfolding in the moment.“Know Thyself” is known to be one of the inscriptions in the Ancient Greek Temple at Delphi. Soul-Focused Psychotherapy (SFP) as taught by Wayne Linton, reveals a way for individuals to know themselves and the deeper layers of their inner life from exactly where they are. Studying the Diploma of SFP has given such insight and assistance in learning more about the inner dynamics and how making change there can have profound effects in the outer world. I have continued training in Qi Gong with Linton who is a Master in Qi Gong and have found this practice to be a fundamental foundation for spiritual life and development.Throughout these studies, having accessed regular group meditations and individual SFP sessions with Wayne, what I have found which I value and treasure, is his grounding in love, integrity, compassion with an overflowing of universal wisdom which is beyond religion. He always has the best highest outcome for whoever presents before him and guides them to the wisdom they can access within themselves. The supportive group energy generated within the meditation sessions led by Wayne, create a sense of safety for personal exploration without judgement. The willingness of the members in the group to hold one another in love and acceptance allows for an amazing energy to flow. Wayne Linton and this wonderful group of souls activate a feeling of belonging and embrace that I’ve not experienced anywhere and I’m so grateful life has directed us to meet. - Lisa Singline

Wayno is a highly skilled therapist who can help you unlock deep seated blockages at the emotional, mental and spiritual level. He will help you release blocks and step into a higher version of yourself. This can be a challenge to the personality when the blocks are around aspects of you that are stubborn and prideful, and just don't want to let go of the hold they have on you. But when you do challenge yourself with Wayno's assistance, the rewards are spectacular, real game/life changers.The meditation/self development group that Wayno leads is of great support to those who participate in it. There is sharing of life experiences, feelings and thoughts; there is laughter, there is realness, there are breakthroughs and celebration.

Imagine my surprise and delight when, after years of regular crises and inner work largely on my own or with the help of counsellors and psychologists, I happened upon the work of Wayne Linton. From the first moment of attending his meditation nights, I felt I had ‘come home’, and when I experienced his Soul Focused Psychotherapy, I knew it for sure.This is a ground-breaking type of therapy, one that quickly gets to the heart of your issue and leads to deep and lasting transformation. It goes beyond the intellectual analysis of a situation, gently and wisely offering the opportunity to uncover the emotional charge that is leading to a kind of “stuck-ness” within you. You can turn crisis into a curiosity about the opportunity for growth and transcending old patterns.Once the charge of this old history is released, your own higher wisdom is accessed to open up a new way of being in the world of the present. It is a gentle process, taking place at your own pace.My own regular sessions of Soul Psychotherapy are like four Talking Therapy sessions in one, and have led to internal shifts that have literally changed my life - from helpless, blind reacting to a freedom to respond anew to any situation. I now have a deep compassion and love for my life’s journey and lessons.I feel deeply indebted to Wayne Linton for creating this pioneering modality, which is now being accessed by people all over the world. I feel it is the therapy of the future; for people who are ready to go deeper into their inner worlds beyond the thinking mind. I’ve been so fundamentally changed by this work, and so drawn to help others, that I have now qualified as a therapist myself, through Wayne’s College of Soul Focused Psychotherapy. I cannot believe my good fortune that this modality that is now evolving on the world stage is available to study right here in my home town of Geelong.Barbara

I have been attending Wayno’s meditation evenings and retreats for over 15 years which have been a continuous source of inspiration. Wayno teaches from a place of deep wisdom and I am continually amazed at the profound insights that he shares. Wayno provides the space for you to take the teachings and process and interpret how they are relevant to your life. It seems everyone that attends gains some aspect of growth which is relevant and personal to them. The teachings and events are totally unique and I feel blessed to have learnt so much over the years.Little did I know when I walked into Wayno’s therapy room all those years ago that with time, through Wayno’s teachings and therapy, I would be released from the chains of darkness; released into the place where I am in my life now where I feel joy every day of my life. Thank you Wayno for all that you gift, I am and will always be deeply gratefulDenise Cornish

I discovered Wayno many years ago when mid way through my second round of 6 sessions of psychology counselling under a Mental Heath Plan through a GP.It just wasn’t working and I felt I needed something more. I’d go to the psychology sessions and feel better for having talked, but benefit from talking faded fast and the underlying issues remained, even after 8 or more one hour sessions.I knew I needed some really deep inner work to change the beliefs I was trapped inside. I’d become deeply depressed and suicidal after the ending of my marriage and wasn’t coping with two young children.I’m so glad I found Wayno!The therapy he offered was so different to what was around at that time. It took me so deeply in to exploring what I was thinking and feeling. Eventually it led me in to exploring my core pain about being worthless and not good enough. Each session was transformative.And now nearly 15 years later I still choose to have sessions when I need to, because the self understanding I get is so, so valuable. Every bit of insight changes the way I think and feel. Therefore how I experience life is altered for the better.And what’s more, over time with his help you develop a framework for understanding your own inner world, and that of others. It ceases to be a place of confusion, fear and torment and becomes a refuge.I became deeply curious about the stories of my mind, knowing that any of them could eventually be changed. It just took awareness and practice, and Wayno has guided me wisely (even when I lost sight at times).Doing such deep inner work is challenging at times and it is not for everyone. You need to be ready to take responsibility for your actions and thoughts and move away from endlessly blaming others. When you don’t get what you want, instead of defaulting to accusing others, Wayno shows you how to communicate in an empowered way.Some are ready for this new wonderful way of living whilst others just keep on blaming and accusing. I stayed with the therapy and it got me through the deepest trauma. I can say this because I’ve traversed my own inner hell and moved from suicidal tendencies to living in a space of deep contentment and peace.My whole life has transformed.Every day is full of gratitude and joy. And when negativity arises I’m able to deal with it myself, or if I get stuck in it in some way I’m able to access Wayno or one of the amazing Soul Focused Psychotherapists who have undertaken his training. I have learned that anything can be worked through.