Life cycle of a sunflower

Art by Melanie McCormack (my sister)
Like a sunflower, growth is a cycle of turning toward light, resting with the shadow, wilting, showing up again and blooming.
The AO Therapy Pillars
Just as a sunflower turns toward the light, our healing moves through cycles, shadow and rest, bloom and renewal.
Each person is unique, we’ve all walked different paths, carried different stories, and learned to survive in our own way. We show up differently, process differently, and grow at our own pace, all of us are sunflowers, receiving sunshine in our own time.
These pillars are not steps to 'complete,' but spaces to grow through. Some people may move gently from one to the next, while others may stay a little longer, revisiting and deepening as needed. Healing is a journey of wonder, processing, renewal, and rebirth. It can also mean sitting in darkness, confusion, grief and frustration. With curiosity - we learn to notice, listen, accept and release. Becoming takes patience and time, but you are not alone. I will walk beside you.
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If you’re reading this, the chances are you’re ready for your first step. It’s time to put you first.
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Because healing isn’t linear; it’s a journey of becoming.
Finding your pace
Some clients prefer a pre-paid plan to stay committed and pay in weekly, fortnightly, or monthly instalments, rather than one session at a time.
Healing isn’t a race — it’s a rhythm. Each pillar offers a stage of support designed to meet you where you are: to hold steady, to integrate, and to embody.
You can move through them in your own time, returning when you need to, trusting your pace and your process. Each pillar builds on the one before it, giving you space to grow at a pace that feels right and deepen your work over time.
Which investment works for you?
Pillar 1 - The Foundation
2,200$ÂFor those ready to hold steady for a season and build a foundation for insight, safety, and growth. A focused, consistent space to explore patterns and deepen self-understanding.Valid for 16 weeks- Weekly Session
- Psychoeducation
- Building your tools
Pillar 2 - The Integration
1,500$ÂFor those ready to soften the structure and integrate growth into daily life. A consistent space to explore, reflect, and respond with awareness through life’s changes, environments and relationships.Valid for 16 weeks- Clients continue from Foundation into deeper work.
Pillar 3 - The Embodiment
35$Every weekOptional ongoing maintenance for clients who’ve completed at least 6 months with AO Therapy. Light, supportive maintenance.Â- Goal setting for the month ahead
- Gentle presence, perspective, and gentle accountability.
- Stay aligned without overcommitting.
- Priority booking available.
- Prioritised in group selection.
3 Pillars Plus
100$Every week+$200 DepositFor those who want to lock in, heal and embark on a year long therapeutic journey. Weekly payments offered or payment plan to suit.Valid for 50 weeks+ 1 day free trial
“I am seeking, I am striving, I am in it with all my heart.”
Vincent van Gogh, Letters to Theo




