About Counselling in General…
Counselling is about creating a safe space for you to talk and to be heard…..it’s two (or 3 in a couples session) people working together on issues that you, the client bring to the session (usually 55 minutes long), and it has a focus on what you can change to feel in more control of your life. It’s bringing a perspective from OUTSIDE of your situation, from someone not part of your usual relationships.
What’s Unique to Golden Leaf?
Golden Leaf looks at your life with you as something that grows and changes and has seasons – What worked for you years or even weeks ago may not be working for you now. Sometimes it helps to have the input of someone neutral to your existing networks, outside your situation…this can help you to make the changes that you feel you need, to make your life more meaningful and more satisfying.
Looking at your current problem in context to the past and what you want in the future, can help you to see what patterns you want to keep and which ones you want to get rid of. This can restore hope to a difficult situation and give you some direction.
You also work with an experienced counsellor who is qualified to Masters level in Integrative (Existential) Counselling, (including Person Centred, Psychodynamic and CBT approaches) and who teaches Counselling to university level (currently an Associate Lecturer at the Existential Academy in London). From 2020 I am also PFOA (Police Fire Arms Officers Association) registered.
The work is carried out in accordance with the BACP code of ethics, and by a counsellor with full personal indemnity insurance. See: http://www.bacp.co.uk/ethical_framework/
Specialisms
Couples Work (Total of 60 hours+ of training and 15 years of experience)
Anxiety and Depression
Male Identity – (male friendly approach)
Addictions and Dependencies (especially Drug and Alcohol related) ;
Relationship issues (singles, couples or family problems) ;
Bereavement and Loss
Dementia Support
Special interests include: Life path Choices and Decisions; Mentoring; Dream work where appropriate (Jungian type Dream analysis) Dementia Support
Currently Studying: D Prof in Practical Theology, ARU with CTF