Awaken Your Inner Peace

Buddhist Counselling / Contemplative Psychotherapy

Star Mental Health

Contemplative Psychotherapist & Buddhist Counsellor

“Contemplative psychotherapy integrates Buddhist psychology and mindfulness practices with Western psychotherapy, aiming to enhance self-awareness, compassion, and emotional regulation by promoting ...”

David S. • March 28, 2025

“Namaste. I am very thankful to David for helping me with inner conflict, and helping to find the point of harmony, awareness and acceptance, deep trust and peace. Thank you very much.🙏🏼”

Nane A. • July 24, 2023

My Services

Free discovery call

Book a free 15 minute call with me so we can get to know each other and explore if we’re a good fit to work together. I look forward to connecting with you!

Free · 15 minutes

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Contemplative Psychotherapy / Buddhist Psychotherapy

Deeper dive into issues/ internal conflicts/ problems/ dissonance/ blockages, and guidance for solutions, resolution and healing. Intuitive and healing su...

$285.00 · 50 minutes

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Meditation Instruction

Supportive one-on-one meditation teachings, dharma and wisdom. May include visualisation, breathing and always tailored to your personal requirements.

$66.00 · 15 minutes

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Urgent / Rapid Spiritual Healing Guidance Session

Supportive, healing and transformation session, including shamanic and intuitive channeled healing guidance. This is usually booked at short-notice where...

$111.00 · 15 minutes

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Transformation Breakthrough Month

Designed to clarify, level up, and upgrade your life. Includes online support via social media, and 1 short meditation session. A commitment to shifting a...

$1,111.00 · 4 sessions · 50 minutes each

At our practice, we specialize in contemplative psychotherapy—a holistic approach that integrates mindfulness and compassion to support people on their journey toward healing and self-discovery. By fostering a nonjudgmental awareness of the present moment, we empower you to release past traumas, alleviate fear, anxiety, self-doubt, and judgment, and embrace your authentic self. Central to our method is the cultivation of unconditional self-love and grace, recognizing your inherent dignity and wisdom. Through personalized contemplative practices, including meditation and body-mind awareness techniques, we guide you in exploring and understanding your inner experiences. This process not only enhances self-awareness but also promotes emotional resilience and inner peace. Our compassionate therapeutic relationship serves as a safe space for you to navigate life's challenges, facilitating a transformative journey toward well-being and fulfillment

Star Mental Health practicing Spiritual Life Coaching and Shamanic Psychotherapy in Port Douglas, QLD

About me

Welcome! I’m David, a Buddhist counsellor and contemplative psychotherapist offering online therapy to guide you through life’s challenges. My approach combines Buddhist teachings with modern psychotherapy to help you heal, grow, and find lasting peace. Whether dealing with anxiety, stress, or emotional pain, I’m here to help you cultivate self-awareness, recovery and transformative healing.

Services:

Individual Sessions: One-on-one psychotherapy rooted in Buddhist principles and mindfulness.
Mindfulness Coaching: Programs to reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and foster inner peace.
Online Workshops: Group workshops on Buddhist teachings, mindfulness, and emotional resilience.

Why Choose Me?

Compassionate, non-judgmental approach
Integrating Eastern and Western therapeutic methods
Focus on deep healing, emotional balance. and life integration.

My Background:

I am a renowned spiritual guide and healer with experience spanning five continents, blending Buddhist mindfulness and compassion to promote healing and transformation. With qualifications in Naturopathy and Master's degrees in Applied Buddhist Studies and Mental Health, I offer a holistic approach to help you recover and achieve wholeness.

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathic/ Complementary Medicine)

Master of Mental Health

Professional Counseling

Applied Mindfulness

Master of Arts

My Reviews

16 reviews

Reviews are Heal.me verified

David S. • March 28, 2025

“Namaste. I am very thankful to David for helping me with inner conflict, and helping to find the point of harmony, awareness and acceptance, deep trust and peace. Thank you very much.🙏🏼”

Nane A. • July 24, 2023

“I was able to gain insight about my anger and rage that I have been holding on to for decades. David holds space for exploration of emotion. As a therapist, he has helped me to see myself more clea...”

Marie-Claire F. • February 15, 2023

“David is an inspiring coach, gifted practitioner and healer. During our session, I felt listened to and "heard" without being judged or criticised. I sincerely feel that David is really caring and ...”

Harris T. • February 15, 2023

“David is a compassionate, understanding Counselor and intuitive Healer. I found the tools he shared have helped me a lot so far. I felt like the session was a breakthrough for me in so many ways. T...”

Lauren R. • January 21, 2023

“I have known and worked with David during his recent employment at the BodyHoliday as a Visiting Master Practitioner. He is a very simple, responsible and easy going person who has a caring attitud...”

undefined • December 14, 2020

“David is a soul sent directly from heaven to light the path for us mere mortals. The best things about David is his huge heart, his eagerness to listen, learn, and understand everything about you. ...”

undefined • December 14, 2020

“Having worked with David for Six Senses Sanctuary retreat ,In Phuket,I can vouch for his professional knowledge,and his intergrity,in his approach to his work.”

undefined • December 14, 2020

“David draws on his extensive knowledge and expertise in the various fields that he has studied. From my own personal experience, David is very polite and gentle in his mannerisms and professional a...”

undefined • December 14, 2020

“Wise, responsible, motivated and a strong Body-Worker and Spiritual-Healer with great interpersonal skills. When you get to connect with him, you'll discover an amazing person with unique skills wh...”

undefined • December 14, 2020

“David was brought in over the festive period at One & Only Hayman Island as our Spa Visiting practitioner. He did an excellent of engaging with our guest and the adding value to the overall Spa exp...”

undefined • October 6, 2020

“David is one of the most conscious and sensitive souls I've ever met. He's helped me personally understand my purpose with wisdom beyond his years and what i can only see as an innate ability to se...”

undefined • October 6, 2020

“David was a Visiting Master at Santani in early 2017. He was very personable with great guest interaction. All guests were very comfortable with David and he augmented the Santani wellness offering...”

undefined • October 6, 2020

“While I was Director of Spa Training at Ananda in the Himalayas, the top destination wellness spa in SE Asia, I booked David Zenon for a three week Visiting Master practitioner stay. He performed B...”

undefined • October 6, 2020

“I had the pleasure of working with David in November 2016 where he was a visiting master at OZEN by Atmosphere. During this time he performed Body Alignment, Chi Nei Tsang, Healing Journeys and Qi ...”

undefined • October 6, 2020

“David, thank you for coming in to my life! You have been a constant pillar in my life's roller-coaster of a journey. Thank you for being gentle, for listening, for being non-judgemental, and for co...”

undefined • August 18, 2020

I help with

HSP/Highly Sensitive Person

Abuse

Complex trauma

Emotional Abuse

Chronic Stress

Limiting Beliefs

Negative Self-Talk

Self Doubt

Trust Issues

Irritability