Relationship Counselling
I am a trained Imago Relationship Coach and have also qualified as an Imago Workshop Presenter to facilitate the “Getting the Love you Want” workshops. The reason I chose to specialise in Imago Relationship Therapy was because it helps couples to grow through relating more consciously in their connection. Together my wife, Joy, I have trained as Workshop presenter through Imago Relationships International. This offers a unique approach to counselling, understanding development, and using those things which trigger us to bring light and life into our relationships. (https://www.imagoafrica.co.za/). I look forward to helping you with these skills and tools.
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It really is fascinating how those in relationships often choose partners who lead them into the most challenging areas of growth. Painful and challenging times, though, can lead to deeply enriching and fulfilling relationships.
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I have had many years’ experience in helping both couples and individuals to gain insight into the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. In the hectic pace of today’s world, with many of us now working from home, together with the all-pervasive impact of social media, it’s so easy to miss one another. This may lead to unconscious expectations and misunderstandings surfacing in relationships. With my support we can facilitate conversation and dialogue in order to deal with them constructively. My focus, in working with couples or individuals, is to enable personal discoveries, leading to both enhanced self-awareness and a real sense of agency. One of the most rewarding aspects of my work is witnessing how empowering this can be in managing times and spaces where reactivity can potentially unravel relationships.
Individual Counselling
Contrasting feelings can be and are expressed. In the safe place that I create, and in this way you will be able to give expression to whatever you feel or experience - together we can find constructive ways forward. Whatever you are processing, I can help you put this in perspective and thus, through individual counselling we become a team working together for you to become your healed and most fulfilled self.
Bereavement Counselling
Having personally experienced some deep losses over the years both as a child and an adult, working with grief has become a sad, but fruitful, theme in my life and work with people. In my experience of the grief of these losses, I was grateful for the help and support of other professionals and support groups. Those experiencing grief will know that this is a lonely journey. Life changes in every way. The loss of a loved person leaves an emptiness which can never be filled.
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Drawing on personal experiences and professional skill I would be honoured if you allow me to help you navigate your unique journey of loss and grief. This can be complex, and even bring up painful memories. My sessions provide a non-judgemental space for you to walk this path, as well as provide practical support as you take those first steps into continuing life after the death of a loved one. Ultimately my goal is to help those who are grieving to find a degree of meaning and a glimpse of managing with the future. We recognise that grief has stages, and we can over time find support, meaning and reorientation.
Life Coaching and Personal Development
For most of us we have a dream for our lives and future yet often don’t know how to get there. In today’s fast paced world it’s very easy to put off making plans to realise that dream. Why not make that time with me to look at your goals with me? What I offer is a process of personal reflection and conversation. We can thus explore and evaluate your personal goals and objectives. It’s very important to affirm what we have already achieved in our lives, as well as formulating practical steps in realising our full potential.