Gary Anderson
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About me
Becoming a counsellor, resilience coach, inspirational speaker and mental health advocate was something that I’d set my heart on many years ago as I wanted others to see, hear and recognise that as tragic as some of my life events have been, that I have overcome the hurdles and hurts.
As a counsellor (face to face or online) I draw upon vast knowledge & experience when helping others. My passion comes from my early life of ill mental health & the tormented life that followed. It wasn’t until 1999 that I embarked on last resort therapy, knowing that if I didn’t, my life would extinguish itself but instead, I turned my life around. 20 years on, I have dedicated my studies/work-life to gaining extensive knowledge & experience in mental health, using my life experience to enhance my work. I have written successful mental health programmes used currently in schools called ‘Safeguarding Me’ to give children the awareness, confidence & opportunity to discuss mental health openly. My first book 'Daddy & The Two Bears' (Published March 2021) retells the lived-out experience of losing twin daughters from a male perspective, including how I navigated the emotional journey of Michelle’s pregnancy & the birth whilst also dealing with my own mental health issues & traumas. The aim of the book is to inform & open conversation for Dad, their partners, family members, medical professionals & counsellors - anyone who would gain insight into such a tragic time.
Before becoming a counsellor, I qualified & worked with young people with extreme behavioural issues. I also trained and worked as a Close Protection Officer and Self Defence Instructor, working in hostile environments around the world.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Qualified Counsellor - Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4
- Qualified EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Technique)
- Qualified NLP Practitioner (Neuro-linguistic Programming)
- Qualified Life Coach
- Qualified 'Rewind' Therapist
- Reiki Practitioner
- Qualified self-defence instructor/Black Belt
- Qualified Close-Protection Officer (Bodyguard)
- Qualified and experienced as a Drug & Alcohol worker
- Qualified and experienced in social care, working in care homes for children
- Amazing mental health advocate
- Have experienced personal bereavement relating to the loss of children (Author of 'Daddy & The Two Bears').
- Creator of 'Safeguarding Me' - designed to support school groups and individuals in the community develop a culture where emotional, physical and mental health are supported at whatever stage in their develop it is needed.
- Inspirational Speaker for Mental Health
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Areas of counselling I deal with
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Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Counselling Session £50 for 50 minutes, reduced rate for veterans.
Sessions for other services, please contact me.
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Further information
I have two therapy rooms, dojo (for teaching self defence) ample parking, toilet.
I tailor for clients needs, where sometimes we can go out for a walk together, talk in our relaxed therapy rooms or a place of your choice. Some clients like to do part self-defence and counselling alongside this.
I also run a programme called 'Safeguarding Me' which I run in schools but also on a 121 basis for parents who are concerned about there children's well-being. The age for this programme is for 11years to 18years but can tailor if for older if need be.
The programme consists of self-protection skills which includes (self-respect and respect of others, communication, listening and social skills, use of distance and personal space, maintaining eye contact, character building, stances (hand and feet positions) breakaway techniques, pre-emptive strikes/multiple strikes, impact of body language (negative/positive) self-control, posture/body language (standing/seated), keeping safe in the community and on public transport, voice de-escalation skills, building confidence and self-esteem, safety on-line, knife awareness, drug awareness, gang culture and much more). Please go to my website at www.securemindsoutions.com where you can read more on my programmes about 'Safeguarding Me'.
