Counselling & Psychotherapy
Who needs counselling and psychotherapy?
Counselling and Psychotherapy help you gain clarity and confidence in dealing effectively with life’s challenges, so you can enjoy a healthier, richer and happier life.
They are of great benefit if you are troubled by anxiety, depression, stress, addictive behaviour, relationship difficulties, abuse, loss and grief or any of life’s challenges that we all face at times.
Core Development uses a learning model rather than a clinical one - we view counselling and psychotherapy as learning opportunities rather than as clinical treatment.
“You encouraged me and reassured me and, although some of the time it has been painful, I also had a lot of fun.
It has been a very creative and nurturing space. You helped me find my strength to face my fears.
You allowed me to face my pain and you were there for me whilst I was going through the worst of it.
I found my power and discovered that it is far greater than I ever imagined it to be.
I am now happier in every area of my life. Thank you Donald for your loving support”
M.B., school teacher
Acceptance or Change? - The Paradox
“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself”
Many people come to therapy believing that something is wrong with them and that they have to change to be OK.
The belief that who you are is not OK, which is often the cause of many of the limitations that you experience, can be reinforced if the therapy focusses on change rather than acceptance.
Core Development enables you to understand, respect and value yourself as you are now.
This understanding and self-acceptance creates the ideal conditions for you to make deep and lasting changes.
It enables you to live more fully and to improve the quality and richness of your life.
Some areas in which you can expect improvements as a result of this process are:
- Relationships
- Anxiety & Depression
- Stress
- Addictions
- Loss and Grief
- Abuse
- Weight Loss
- Other emotional issues
Somatic Psychotherapy
Somatic psychotherapy works with the connection between the mind, body and emotions.
By paying attention to body language and voice tone, it helps you to connect with the underlying causes of conflict and distress at a deep level, enabling you to make deep and lasting changes.
Core Development aims to create a safe space for you to be yourself - to move in your own way and at your own speed.
Like many people in our culture, I used to look for ways of coming closer to my goals. I thought I would be happier if I could be more successful at achieving my goals.
It was not until I experienced somatic psychotherapy that I fully realised that the real issue is more than about achieving goals. It is about the freedom and satisfaction of BEING MYSELF.
Read the page on somatic psychotherapy for more information, and the Events page for information on bioenergetic exercise classes, building better relationships, and professional supervision workshops.
It makes sense to ask for help
Whilst we can certainly help ourselves deal with stress, most of us will find that we can do this much more effectively, go a lot further, and save ourselves unnecessary hardship with the guidance of an experienced therapist who has personally undergone the journey of therapy and change.
Read Donald’s articles on the history and relevance of somatic psychotherapy, dealing with stress, dealing with anxiety and depression, and testimonials from clients.
Core Development is a learning opportunity not a clinical method.
Core Development is currently based in Sydney, Australia.