About Darryl's Counselling and Psychotherapy Approach:
Darryl specialises in the Hakomi Mindful Psychotherapy approach, a powerful and highly effective form of counselling and psychotherapy. There is now much research that supports the effectiveness of Mindfulness and Body-Mind (Somatic) Therapies
and how they can play an important part in helping us to make changes in our lives.
We are also learning that people heal more effectively when they experience loving kindness, empathy and compassion, all of which are at the heart of Darryl's approach. This way of working is very gentle and supportive. With trust and safety there is the opportunity to understand and change the things that have held us back and move to a new way of experiencing life that is more fulfilling and joyful.
and how they can play an important part in helping us to make changes in our lives.
We are also learning that people heal more effectively when they experience loving kindness, empathy and compassion, all of which are at the heart of Darryl's approach. This way of working is very gentle and supportive. With trust and safety there is the opportunity to understand and change the things that have held us back and move to a new way of experiencing life that is more fulfilling and joyful.
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What is Meant by Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy?
As an experienced counsellor, Darryl uses Mindfulness to assist clients develop greater awareness of what they do and why. Mindfulness is a non-judgemental way of observing ourselves and gaining a deeper understanding of how we behave in everyday situations. With the use of mindfulness we can start to create a little more space between something happening to us and how we respond. We can then start to make small choices in that moment that leads to change. As we feel the power of these small changes we can move on with confidence to look closely at our core beliefs and life patterns. With understanding and acceptance, we can more readily change those things in our lives that stop us from being confident and happy. |
"The most beautiful things in the
world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart." Antoine de Saint-Exupery |
What do you Mean by Body Centred or Somatic Psychotherapy?
Research is increasingly teaching us that there is a strong connection between the body and the mind. We are learning that we can't always resolve emotional issues by using only our minds. Feelings and memories are held in the body as well. Somatic (body/mind) therapies can be very effective at resolving trauma and strong emotions such as anger, sadness, anxiety, regret and grief. Often we find it difficult to know what we really think or feel. A sensitive therapist skilled in Somatic therapy and using Mindfulness can help us connect more strongly with what we are feeling in our body -what we might call "felt emotions". This helps us understand what is happening for us and how we can resolve difficulties and challenges.
Why is Safety so Important?
Darryl believes one of the most important aspects in counselling and psychotherapy sessions is to provide a genuinely safe and supportive space for clients. When we feel truly safe and not judged, wonderful things can happen. We are able to relax and feel more comfortable with our deeper feelings. With a therapist you trust, you can more easily tell your story and gently allow change to happen.
Will I Feel Something is Wrong with Me?
Darryl's approach is to encourage you to accept who you are, to not judge yourself and to become curious about how you live your day to day life. In the sessions, we don't look for what is wrong with you. There is an underlying belief that each person is a unique person and that everybody is in some way, trying to heal any wounds they have experienced in life.
Darryl can help you develop an understanding and acceptance of these experiences that have shaped you in your life's journey. Once we start to gather more awareness about ourselves then we can really start to re-discover our "Authentic Self": That is who you really are. With support it is possible to gently resolve the upsets and difficulties that have held you back or made you unhappy. You can find your passion and joy for life and start experiencing life with more love, clarity and purpose.
Darryl's approach is to encourage you to accept who you are, to not judge yourself and to become curious about how you live your day to day life. In the sessions, we don't look for what is wrong with you. There is an underlying belief that each person is a unique person and that everybody is in some way, trying to heal any wounds they have experienced in life.
Darryl can help you develop an understanding and acceptance of these experiences that have shaped you in your life's journey. Once we start to gather more awareness about ourselves then we can really start to re-discover our "Authentic Self": That is who you really are. With support it is possible to gently resolve the upsets and difficulties that have held you back or made you unhappy. You can find your passion and joy for life and start experiencing life with more love, clarity and purpose.
Why is This Approach so Effective?
Hakomi Psychotherapy has long believed that we all have what is called the "Healing Impulse". That is, we have an innate desire to heal our past wounds and live a happy and fulfilling life. Sometimes a difficulty or crisis in our lives can be seen to be a way our deeper self is calling on us to take care and give time to healing. As such, there is a strong emphasis on creating a space of Empathy and "Loving Presence" to assist this process of healing the part of us that is hurting or struggling. Just to be able to tell your story and be really heard can be very healing in itself. Through Mindfulness, Body Awareness and Curiosity, Darryl supports clients to transform their lives and to discover the true nature of who they really are.
Hakomi Psychotherapy has long believed that we all have what is called the "Healing Impulse". That is, we have an innate desire to heal our past wounds and live a happy and fulfilling life. Sometimes a difficulty or crisis in our lives can be seen to be a way our deeper self is calling on us to take care and give time to healing. As such, there is a strong emphasis on creating a space of Empathy and "Loving Presence" to assist this process of healing the part of us that is hurting or struggling. Just to be able to tell your story and be really heard can be very healing in itself. Through Mindfulness, Body Awareness and Curiosity, Darryl supports clients to transform their lives and to discover the true nature of who they really are.
Please contact Darryl at Lifeflow Counselling with any questions you have about
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Mentoring sessions and to book an appointment:
Phone: 0419 955140 or Email: darryl@lifeflowcounselling.com
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Mentoring sessions and to book an appointment:
Phone: 0419 955140 or Email: darryl@lifeflowcounselling.com