Create Real Change

My name is Darren. I have worked in the mental health field for several years, and during this time I have worked with trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression. I have also counselled a lot of issues relating to ADHD and autism. 

Starting on this experience can be tough; let me break down some of what to expect. Counselling is a mixture of finding ways to deal with the problems in your life currently, as well as going deeper into the root issues that have turned these problems into patterns.

Broadly, our sessions will involve:
1. Getting a grasp of your problems as they are now and making goals to tackle the immediate issues.
2. Providing effective skills and strategies for future use.
3. Asking questions that lead us to a deeper understanding of the root of your problems. Gaining a better understanding of the beliefs and defense mechanisms that are no longer helping you.

After seeing me, clients can expect:
1. A deeper understanding of their problems and triggers, and the root causes behind them.
2. Practical, everyday strategies to deal with presenting issues today.
3. A new psychological framework that will help with meaningful living.

No two people are the same, so there is no cookie-cutter way to approach therapy. I will draw on my clinical expertise to make sure you are getting the approach that best works for you.