Couples Counselling
Henry applies the Gottman approach to couples counselling. The Gottman approach is a well established method for couples therapy, the outcome of 40 years of evidence based research. Henry also draws on other approaches tackling the 5 needs of a healthy relationship; exploring a strong foundation of a sound relationship and offering strategies and skills for conflict management, repair and relationship building.
“Interventions are designed to help couples strengthen their relationships in three primary areas: friendship, conflict management, and creation of shared meaning. Couples learn to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and to repair past hurts. Interventions designed to increase closeness and intimacy are used to improve friendship, deepen emotional connection, and create changes which enhances the couples shared goals. Relapse prevention is also addressed. (The Gottman Institute Website)
Becoming aware of behaviours that damage relationships, understanding them and replacing them with behaviours and strategies that build healthy relationship; Building healthy communication appropriately expressing feelings and needs; working on the steps of repair following regrettable incidents (be it a simple argument, or something more intense), are all part of the process of couples counselling and relationship building.
Counselling for Individuals
Counselling individuals and couples applying different approaches such as
– Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),
– Mindfulness,
– Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
– Schema Focused Therapy.
Individual’s presentations including;
– Anxiety
– Depression
– Past Trauma and PTSD
– Grief and loss
– Meaning in life
– Adjustment to life’s changing circumstances
Henry works with Individuals ages of 18 and above.
There is a focus on supporting individuals understand their own triggers, thoughts, emotions and behaviour. Exploring life traps, Core Beliefs, and Core Emotional Needs is a powerful process towards self actualising and healing.
Henry Accepts
– Self Referrals.
– Psychologist’s and Counsellor’s Referrals
– GP Referrals (No Mental Health Plan Required)
Personal Development
Henry is unique in that he offers Personal Development based on “Psychological Well-being” Assessment applying the C. Riff’s model of the six dimensions of self actualisation. Moreover, Henry works with individuals and couples through exploring different approaches to personal fulfillment in life.
