Alan Bruce
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6 Montpellier Road Exmouth Devon EX8 1JN View map |
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01395 276249
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Profile
I have worked for the past 12 years as an Arts Therapist within the NHS, I have been practising as an Integrative Counsellor for the past 7 years.I am married with a son and a daughter.
I specialise in working to repair relationships and healing the damage caused by abuse from the past. Sometimes, in looking more closely at the people we have attracted into our lives and how we have responded to them in relationships - we may notice similarities and patterns, not necessarily positive ones. This can lead to a feelings of hopelessness and depression -we may feel 'stuck', inside ourselves, in our friendships, choice of partners, work, attitude to life, and in other areas.
Counselling enables you to be in contact with the real you, and helps you to value yourself and your own needs. When we develop love and understanding of ourselves wonderful things start to happen in our lives!
When I trained as a Counsellor I felt empowered by the insights I gained into my behaviour and the way I related to others; I realised that the only person I could change was myself, and that there is no limitation as to how much one can change if the will is there. I work creatively using techniques derived from Art therapies, and other resources to suit the uniqueness of each person i work with.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Advance Diploma in Drama and Movement in Therapy
Certificate in Counselling Skills
Certificate in Counselling Theory
Foundation Certificate in Integrative Psychosynthesis
Diploma in Humanistic Counselling
Member of BACP
I have worked within a Therapeutic Community for people with Personality Disorders.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bipolar Disorder/Manic Depression
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Relationship Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Therapies Offered
- Humanistic Therapies - Psychosynthesis
Fees
Initial Meeting free
I normally charge £30 a session
but provide some concessions for those on low income
Further Information
A Chinese philosopher called Lao-Tse once said; 'a journey of a thousand miles begins with one step' .I would encourage anyone who is uncertain just to take the time to take that one step to come to Counselling and break with the limitations of the past, in so doing, you will naturally discover your own amazing potential .
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