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About me

Who am I?

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'Hi, 

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I'm Chris, a registered counsellor on the Gold Coast.  I opened Highlander Counselling to provide affordable, confidential and secure service, in-person and online, Australia-wide. My approach to counselling is grounded in believing that every individual has the capacity for self-discovery and growth and that our therapeutic relationship is the key to unlocking that potential.  I believe counselling contains three parts; talk, work and tools.  Talk takes place in our sessions; work happens inside and outside the sessions and the tools are things we can use for specific purposes whenever required. 

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I endeavour to create a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your story, and I work collaboratively with you to develop strategies to change that story and it's up to you where we go. Before opening Highlander Counselling, I worked as a medical assistant in a medical center. I am married with a young daughter, and every four weekends or so, I like playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. I look forward to meeting you.'

About us 

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How do you get the most out of this?

When it comes to getting the most out of counselling, there are several things to keep in mind. 

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Do your best to be open and honest with me about your thoughts, emotions and behaviours. This can be hard to begin with, however it is entirely at your own pace so take the time you need and give it your best try. It will get easier. This can help me understand your situation better and provide you with more effective treatment.

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Tell me about yourself.  Identity is important because it gives me a sense of who you are and what you value. 

 

You are okay as you are, you are not broken or sick. People go into counselling for help, often pushing past their fears to do so, not because there is something wrong with them but because they have the courage to ask for help when they realise the load is too heavy. 

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Change can take time and each person is different, neither of us has a magic wand we can wave and make everything go away. Instead of wands what do have is words and ourselves as human beings, and that is where the real magic is.  

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If you have any concerns or questions with me as your counsellor please let me know.  Do you feel I did not understand something? Did I call your wife your cats name? Did something I said make you feel angry, sad, happy?  If you let me know, it can be the start of a productive conversation.

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Set realistic goals for yourself and be committed to the counselling process. I know its easier said than done, but I am here with you, if something is not working for you let me know and we can figure out why if you wish and how to proceed from there. 

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Finally, and perhaps the hardest of all...allow yourself to be vulnerable. In parts, most of the above things to keep in mind contain some vulnerability.  Counselling can be challenging sometimes, but vulnerability can help you grow and progress towards your goals. Vulnerability is strength. The following is an excellent talk on vulnerability, as for most of us, this is one of the hardest and scariest things we can do, and therefore it's one of the bravest things we can do.

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