
David G. Starlyte – Spirituality Coaching in Port Douglas
Contemplative Psychotherapist / Buddhist Counsellor
David G. Starlyte is a Contemplative Psychotherapist / Buddhist Counsellor based in Port Douglas, Australia. They offer Spirituality Coaching (26 years of experience) and Counselling (25 years of experience). Topics include Build Confidence, Improving Self Awareness, Mindfulness And Stress Reduction, Removing Self Doubt, Resilience (Surviving to Thriving), and Borderline Personality Disorder. Languages: English.
Spirituality Coaching
26 years of experience
Spiritual Coach David Starlight: Guiding Your Awakening Journey with Compassion and Wisdom
Video transcript
Hi, everyone. I'm David Starlight. I'm a spiritual coach and many things, including a naturopath, Buddhist counselor, psychotherapist, and educator with more than two decades of experience guiding individuals on their spiritual journeys. And it's a great honor to be with you today. My work is informed by Buddhist mindfulness and compassion and always dedicated to awakening the hearts. Since 1999, I've been exploring the depths of the human mind through personal growth, integrating practices like meditation, NLP, visualization, and hypnotherapy. My journey has led me across five continents working with diverse multicultural individuals and communities seeking deeper meaning and connection in their lives. Through mindfulness practices, meditation, energy healing, and contemplative therapy, I help you explore your inner landscape. uncovering the wisdom and peace that reside deeply within. Together we navigate the path of self-discovery and spiritual awakening. My background encompasses rich tapestry of experiences from studying mysticism in the Holy Land, studying Kahuna Massage in the Maui jungles with a priestess, studying Qigong and Tai Chi in China and Thailand and also Australia, studying Taoist healing under Mantak Chia, shamanic tantric training in Australia, as well as being mentored by one of the world's most authentic healer, teaching meditation dharma at Six Senses Sanctuary in Thailand. I've worked globally all over the world, including with elite clientele in Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Australia, and beyond. Yet throughout all of this, my true passion lies in assisting those seeking deeper meaning and connection in their lives. Through mindfulness practices, meditation, energy healing, and contemplative therapy, I will help you explore your inner landscape and covering the wisdom and peace that reside within. Together we navigate the path of self discovery and spiritual awakening. My coaching approach is integrative, compassionate, combining ancient wisdom with modern techniques to facilitate profound transformation. Whether you're new to the spiritual path or practice or seeking to deepen your existing path or practice, I'm here to guide and support you. In our sessions together, we can expect a compassionate, non-judgmental space where we can explore your spiritual aspirations and challenges. Together we'll develop practices that promote inner peace, self-awareness and spiritual growth. Whether you're new to spiritual practice or seeking to deepen your existing path, I offer personalized spiritual coaching sessions designed to support your unique journey. My approach is individual, holistic, compassionate, and integrative, tailored to your own individual needs. If you're ready to explore the depths of your being and awaken to your true nature, please reach out to me. Let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Feeling lost or disconnected? Ready to awaken your inner wisdom? With over 25 years of global experience working with elite clients, I guide you through spiritual practices to find clarity, peace, and purpose. Let's embark on a sacred journey towards illumination. Begin your transformation today!
Counselling
25 years of experience
Buddhist counselor and psychotherapist with global experience offers trauma-informed care and mindfulness coaching for mental wellbeing.
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Hi, I'm David Starlight. I'm a Buddhist counselor, contemplative psychotherapist, and educator with over 25 years of global experience. My journey has taken me across Asia, Europe, Australia, the Middle East, and many, many countries integrating Buddhist principles with evidence-based practices to support individuals on their path to mental wellbeing. I've had the privilege of collaborating with leading luxury brands, including Amman, Six Senses, Peninsula Hotels, Ritz-Colton, and one and only being featured in MindBody Green, Elephant Journal, Asia Spa, and many other prominent platforms. As a healer, I've consulted at some of the most amazing locations in the world, including Shiva's Saam Ananda in the Himalayas in India, and Gili Lankan Fushi, Saamva Gili in the Maldives. I was also integral in the creation of Octave Sanga's online Mindful Living program. In addition to being the Flux Award winner in the category Mental Health Care Expert of the Year and Hall of Wellness Award Semi-Finalist, my work has been internationally recognized. Since 1999, I've delved deep into the human mind and personal growth studying meditation, NLP, visualization, and hypnotherapy. My background includes working with elite clientele in Thailand, the Maldives, India and beyond. Yet my true calling has been assisting those whom modern therapy often overlooks. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining mindfulness meditation, hypnotherapy, compassion, acceptance, forgiveness, and somatic techniques to address the root causes of emotional distress. I guide individuals into deeply relaxed states, accessing the subconscious mind to reprogram unhelpful patterns. We are all influenced by our mental programming. Working with the mind is about reclaiming control and establishing inner mastery. It's not your fault if you experience PTSD, depression, anxiety or emotional dysregulation. External stresses like noise, traffic, societal pressures and relationships can accumulate leading to mood disturbances and ultimately illness. Drawing from Buddhist psychology and trauma-informed care, I create individualized treatment plans that foster resilient self-awareness and inner peace. By reprogramming the subconscious mind while maintaining relaxation and alertness, you stay in control, building authentic resilience and confidence. My services include trauma-informed psychotherapy, mindfulness coaching, and spiritual counseling all tailored to your unique needs. I have a particular interest in addressing the underlying causes of anxiety, depression, and emotional dysfunction. My specialty is complex trauma, BPD, and undiagnosed mood disorders often linked to trauma in childhood, childhood abuse, and childhood neglect. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore and heal at your own pace. My expertise extends beyond mental health, delving into Buddhist recovery for the mind. I often work with individuals facing the consequences of childhood neglect, those in dysfunctional relationships as a consequence, especially concerning emotional enmeshment, obsessions, will have you in a safe and supportive environment where you can expect to explore your experiences and challenges and come up with a co-developed, coordinated approach. Working together with me, we will develop strategies that promote healing, self-awareness, and personal growth. If you're ready to embark on a journey towards mental wellbeing and personal transformation, I invite you to connect with me. Let's work together to create a path that aligns with your values and goals. Thank you.
If you feel called to work with someone who walks the path of both psychology & spirit, I'd love to meet you. I offer a gentle, wise, & non-judgmental space for your unfolding. You don't have to carry it all alone.
Book a discovery session, or message me. Healing starts with one brave conversation.
Videos
Introduction video
Video transcript
Hi, I'm David Starlight, a Buddhist counselor, contemplative psychotherapist and educator with over 25 years of global experience. I've integrated Buddhist principles with evidence-based practices to support clients worldwide, dedicated to guiding individuals through their healing journeys. My own individual journey has taken me across Asia, Europe, America, Australia, integrating Buddhist principles with evidence-based practices to support individuals on their path to mental well-being and recovery. My therapeutic approach is integrative, combining mindfulness, meditation and somatic techniques to address the root causes of distress. Drawing from Buddhist psychology and trauma-informed care, I create individualized treatment plans that foster resilience and lasting transformation. My services include trauma-informed psychotherapy, mindfulness coaching, and spiritual counseling all tailored to your unique needs. I have a particular interest in the underlying causes of anxiety, depression, and emotional dysfunction. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can explore and heal at your own pace. My expertise goes beyond just mental health, depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation into the root causes of dysfunction and distress. And this is Buddhist recovery for the mind. I often work with people facing the consequences of childhood neglect, abuse, and helping people in dysfunctional relationships, particularly regarding emotional enmeshments. My clients are often those who value a compassionate, client-centered, integrative approach, and are open to exploring holistic and integrated therapeutic methods for their own healing. What to expect? In our sessions, you can expect a safe and supportive environment where we can together explore your experiences and challenges. You are the own expert of your own experience. Together, we'll work towards developing strategies that promote your own healing, self-awareness, and personal growth. If you're ready to embark on a journey towards mental wellness and personal transformation, I invite you to connect with me. Let's work together to create a path that aligns with your values and goals. Thank you.
Bio
Are you seeking a compassionate space to navigate life's challenges? I'm David, offering over 25 years of experience in holistic therapy to support your journey towards healing and self-discovery. My work is rooted in presence, compassion, and depth — offering a grounded, heart-centered space for emotional healing, spiritual reconnection, and personal transformation.
I offer: Buddhist recovery for the mind; Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy; Mindfulness and Meditation Coaching; Somatic Therapy; Buddhist and Spiritual Counselling.
I hold Master’s degrees in both Mental Health and Applied Buddhist Studies, alongside a diploma in Counselling, degree in Naturopathy and multiple certifications in trauma recovery, mindfulness-based therapy, life-coaching, humanistic Buddhism, energy healing, and Qi Gong. My approach is integrative, weaving together Buddhist psychology, somatic therapy, spiritual insight, and evidence-based counselling.
Over the years, I’ve supported clients in ten countries across five continents — from prestigious wellness retreats like Six Senses, Aman, and Ananda in the Himalayas, to one-on-one therapy online. My clients have included CEOs, artists, therapists, survivors of childhood trauma, and seekers on a healing journey.
Client Testimonial: "David's guidance helped me find clarity during a tumultuous time. His approach is both gentle and profound." – Angela Woodward, Former Client
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Experience
David has a particular interest in Adverse Childhood Experience due to his own dysfunctional childhood: (Half of all the mental health conditions we experience at some point in our lives will have started by age 14. Over 75% of mental health problems occur before the age of 25 (Kesller 2005)).
David incorporates Buddhist teachings, with healing presence, shamanic practices, qigong along with the following scientifically-based approaches:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Meditation; Mindfulness; Art Therapy; Narrative Therapy.
David's values as a therapist include:
Focus on root causes (Gestalt); Emphasis on 'parts work' and body-mind therapeutic orientations; Commitment to personal growth and ongoing professional development; Collaboration and enthusiasm to grow and support each client; Exceptional client care and support.
Conditions David can help with:
Childhood neglect; Emotional enmeshment; Emotional dysregulation; Dysfunctional relationships;
Qualifications
Master of Mental Health Master of Applied Buddhist Studies (Nan Tien Institute) Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) Professional Counselling Diploma (AIPC) Certified Medical Qi Gong Teacher Trauma-Informed Certificate (The Centre for Healing)