Our Mission
At Altum Integrated, our mission is to guide individuals and organisations toward genuine human flourishing, through care that honours the whole person: mind, heart, body, and soul.
We believe true transformation happens when psychological insight, lived experience, and spiritual wisdom come together.
“Altum” (Latin for both the deep and the heights) reflects our commitment to accompanying you through life’s depths and into your greatest potential.
Meet Shawn
My passion for integrating faith, reason, and psychological care began early, shaped by a personal encounter with God’s love that led me into years of missionary work and discerning religious life. There, I lived a life of radical simplicity and prayer, deepened my vocational discernment, and began the lifelong work of growth and transformation.
Later, I discerned marriage and family life as my vocation and transitioned into the mental health field, motivated by a desire to blend spiritual insight with clinical care. Working in both secular and Catholic contexts, I saw again and again how often the spiritual dimension of a person’s struggle was overlooked.
That conviction shaped my career, from executive pastoral leadership in the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, to serving as CEO of Conflict Resolution Service Inc., leading National Onsite Counselling at Converge International, managing school counselling and mental health across 56 schools with Catholic Education Canberra-Goulburn, and overseeing global initiatives with the CatholicPsych Institute in New York. Each step confirmed this truth: care must be both clinically excellent and spiritually attuned.
I hold qualifications in theology, social work, family therapy, and management, and am an
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
I am also a trained mediator and restorative practices facilitator, as well as a Master Mentor with the CatholicPsych Institute. My recent formation also includes certification in the
CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism (CPMAP),
a Masters-level equivalent two year intensive that integrates Interpersonal Process Therapy, advanced spiritual direction, and St John Paul II’s vision of philosophical personalism.
Altum Integrated is the fruit of this journey: a service built to honour the dignity, complexity, and calling of every human person.
Our Approach
At Altum, you can expect care that is:
Holistic – We offer both high frequency accompaniment therapy and also traditional therapy formats, always integrating psychological, emotional, relational, and spiritual dimensions.
Respectful of all experiences – Whether you’re deeply devout, disillusioned, or somewhere in between, we meet you where you are. Faith integration is always optional and guided by your comfort.
Deeply Attuned – Sessions are marked by active listening, genuine curiosity, and compassionate presence. Your story matters, and we hold it with care.
Collaborative – With your consent, we can coordinate with trusted health professionals, spiritual directors, or clergy to ensure integrated support.
Confidential – Your privacy and dignity are safeguarded in every interaction.
You are not just a problem to be solved, but a person to be seen, heard, and accompanied.
We want you to leave each session feeling lighter, more grounded, and more hopeful: rooted in who you are and who you are becoming.
Ready to Begin?
Whether you’re seeking healing, support, or new direction, we’re here to help. Let’s discern together how Altum Integrated can serve your journey.