About Us

Energetics Institute is a family owned and run Psychotherapy and Counselling practice based in Inglewood, Perth, Western Australia. We have seen many hundreds of clients over the past 19 years from our respected and well-established home practice. We see both men and women who are experiencing personal, relationship, family or work-related difficulties.

Richard and Helena Boyd

Our family practice has a warm, homely, non-judgemental and relaxed atmosphere. It is run by a husband and wife team, Richard Boyd and Helena Boyd who both work as certified psychotherapists in Perth, trained and specialised in the field of Somatic Psychotherapy (Body Psychotherapy). We have owned and run our business for the past 19 years in Perth.

We are married for nearly 25 years and have a lovely daughter together. We both have had a lifelong interest in psychology, healing, body mind science and spirituality. Our warm, compassionate and grounded personalities create a supportive environment where clients feel safe, understood, and valued.

Richard carved out a highly successful I.T. and Business Transformation Consulting career in his 20’s and 30’s in Perth. Similarly, Helena worked as a Software Engineer for 13 years in both Ireland and Australia. The Energetics Institute embodies our knowledge and passion of Body Psychotherapy theory and practice.

Our Unique Blend of Therapy Services

We are the only therapists who provide a complementary fusion of Counselling, Psychotherapy and Body Psychotherapy in Perth. We specialise in working with not just your mind, but also your body and your emotions. With that approach, we are particularly successful in treating and healing certain long standing conditions. Some of these include Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Trauma, Anger and Relationship issues. Our training has given us added dimensions to understanding a client’s personality, not taught to traditional counselors and psychologists. Our wholistic approach gets to the bottom of and resolves many conditions where traditional talk therapy is generally more limited.

Your Body and Mind are One

Our Somatic Psychotherapy extends beyond traditional counselling to treating and effectively healing the underlying causes of many physical illnesses and emotional conditions. We specialize in a trauma-informed approach, where we deeply understanding the complexities of trauma and provide a tailored, safe and effective approach to help you on all levels. We seek lasting healing by not only addressing the causes and origins of your issues. Initially we offer coping and compensation mechanisms. Our overall objective is to truly bring an end to dis-ease in your body and mind. Body Psychotherapy is a longer-term developmental process, and not just a single event. With support and commitment, we witness profound personality change in some of our clients.

Our form of therapy is very liberating and enables you to evolve all aspects out yourself. Over time, you will find you are freer in your body and personality, you are happier and have more energy. There will be long-term and deep positive change in your character and in your life. We can help you find peace and contentment within yourself. From there you can find happiness in all facets of your life, including your relationship with others.

Our Therapy Practice

“Lisdoonvarna” is the brass name-plate on our circa 1915 Federation architecture residence. We are committed to providing a welcoming and quality of care, professional service, within our aesthetic and tranquil therapy room.

Inside our home practice, the ambience and colour and effects all combine in a positive calming way. Our furnishings touch your unconscious with archetypes and symbols that already create the basis for facilitating change and bringing the unconscious to life.

Our therapy room reflects parts of both our masculine and feminine realities. Science has proven the effect of colour, mood, environment and symbols are positive influences on your therapeutic process. Comfort, homeliness and privacy are all part of the experience.

Poppy – Our Therapy Dog

Poppy, our sweet little Toy Cavoodle, is a beloved therapy dog with a calm and friendly nature. She brings comfort and unconditional love to everyone she meets, especially in our therapy sessions. Poppy often enjoys quietly sitting or sleeping, enhancing the peaceful atmosphere with her gentle presence.

However, if you’d prefer her not to be in the room, please feel free to let us know, and we’ll gladly accommodate your request.