21.1790° S, 175.1982° W
NURTURED BY NATURE
[0] the blue dot
“Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every “superstar,” every “supreme leader,” every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there–on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam.”
Carl Sagan, Pale Blue Dot, 1994
ECOTHERAPY FOR HUMANS OF THE MODERN WORLD
We commit to respecting and caring for the people, non human kin, the beautiful lands and waters we get to Love, Protect and Play on as they have for generations. We honour all First peoples, their ancestors and their longstanding sovereignty of unceded lands, waters, skies, kinship systems. We maintain the principles of respect, rights, reciprocity, relatedness, responsibility, resilience and resonance in our work.
We create safe EcoTherapy spaces that empower people to [re]connect with Nature, releasing their innate drive for health, healing, and wholeness.
[ceo] nature
We are delighted to work so closely with Nature as our CEO and Co-Therapist here at THE BLUEDOT. With over 4.5 Billion years of experience, she offers unparalleled wisdom and guidance from a place of the highest intelligence.
Love. Protect. Play.
the bluedot approach
Our programs effectively address relationship issues, anxiety, addiction[s], burnout, PTSD and other mental and emotional challenges of modern life. We see health and healing as a shared adventure, with collaboration and reciprocity as essential elements in recovery and post-traumatic growth.
21.1790° S, 175.1982° W
ego to eco
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programs
Specialising in
[+] Intensive OutPatient Program (IOP)
[+] Bespoke Individual & Family
[+] Day & Evening Programs
[+] Workshops & Retreats
Locations
[+] Sydney & Northern Beaches
[+] Northern Rivers
[+] South Coast
[+] Tonga
EcoTherapy for Humans of the Modern World
We bridge the gap between conventional inpatient programs and weekly 1:1 therapy. Our interdisciplinary team of local and internationally renowned clinical practitioners, coaches, and consultants guide you to achieve your therapeutic goals while enjoying the benefits of BLUEDOT EcoTherapy and awe inspiring adventures in and with Nature.
The all-encompassing and phased outpatient model integrates home, family and work commitments, emphasising flexibility and practice in daily life. Our individual, group and community approach empowers participants to build resilience and consolidate the experience in real time with a renewed sense of connection and belonging.
Ko au te taiao, te taiao ko au
I am nature, nature is me
[+] Māori whakataukī
Nature Does not hurry Yet Everything is Accomplished
[+] Lao Tzu
CEO: Nature
Extraordinarily creative; Nature has no ego, never judges, criticises or neglects. Transcending our politics and interpersonal conflicts, Nature provides a powerful mirror for us to reflect on ourselves, others and the world around us – challenging us to expand our awareness and commitment within our healing process.
LEADERSHIP
Chris Mordue FOUNDER
Psychotherapist. Whale Lover. Below average Surfer. Chris brings extensive and diverse experience in senior roles in health settings, organisational consulting and private practice. Specialising in addiction, elite-athlete wellbeing and leadership, Chris’ gifts to THE BLUEDOT are his curiosity, innovation and exploration into our collective recovery stories.
Gina O’Neill FOUNDER
EcoTherapist. Star Gazer. Try hard Gardener. Gina is a Ngāti Kahungunu Māori Irish woman, psychotherapist, supervisor and trainer with vast and rich experience in diverse health & education settings. Grounded in her connection to people, country and Indigenous understanding, Gina’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are her deep space holding and playful approach to learning and healing.
Jarrad Howse FOUNDER
Coach. Human potential crusader. Smile lines farmer. Jarrad is a retired World Championship Tour surfer, turned coach – mentoring the world’s best surfers; Mick Fanning & Sally Fitzgibbons. Jarrad’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are his deep and ongoing relationship with the ocean and his enthusiasm for adventure as a catalyst to high-performance and healing.
guides
Karen Darke EXPLORER
Athlete. Author. Retired Rock Doctor. Karen is a learning and development specialist turned mindset-heartset coach and international speaker. Karen’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are her inspiration and mastery for turning challenge into opportunity. A modern-day ‘Alchemist’ she guides individuals and organisations to find their ‘Inner Gold’.
Chip Richards MEntor
Beekeeper. Cetacean ambassador. Former Elite athlete and Olympic coach. Chip helps purpose-led projects, teams and leaders access their true potential. A grower of seeds and dreams, Chip’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are his deep listening, bio-dynamic insights and unwavering belief in possibility.
David Talamo Wilderness Guide
EcoTherapy Pioneer. Bird-song enthusiast. Odester. With a lifetime’s exploration in the field, Dave holds a phenomenal depth of knowledge, skill and devotion with and in Nature. Dave’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are his kindness and humour, guiding and supervising our program development and delivery. LMFT & Certified Hakomi®️
Brydon gerus futurist
Polymath. Humanist. Technologist. Brydon is an earth leading expert, sitting at the intersection of liberal arts and technology. He helped show the world that computing can be creative, anyone can meditate and that farming can be vertical. Brydon’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are his expansive creative vision and deeper knowing that kindness can move the human race forward.
Sharlene gerus Producer
Initiator. Relationship Builder. Planner. Sharlene is a highly adaptive executive, implementing creative ideas agnostic of industry or category. Her gifts to THE BLUEDOT are her generosity of spirit, depth of commitment and zest for making a difference in the biggest challenges we face as a species.
Carmina GraY Organiser
Andi Szasz [RE]-SEARCHER
Clinical Psychotherapist, [Grand]-Mother of fairies, fighters, and free spirits. Martial arts enthusiast. Andi is a trauma and attachment specialist, integrating academic mastery with safe therapy practice. Her gifts to THE BLUEDOT are her wholeheartedness and deeply known wisdom of the body and Nature.
Kylie Marjambi Miles [Multi]-Cultural Integrator
Fire Lore woman, Lover of architecture, Allergic to Yoga. Kylie brings grounded experience, weaving the two way belonging story for the future of culture. With bloodlines to Githabul, Ngarakwal, Minjungbul, Vanuatu, Ireland, Welsh and Norse, Kylie’s gifts to THE BLUEDOT are her walk; returning ancient wisdom and ceremonies for modern times, while honouring the old ones and Planet Earth.
