Hi, I’m Gideon, here to provide support, skills, and a safe space to explore challenges and create lasting wellbeing.
I am a 34-year-old male presenting with an empathic manner and a desire to empower patients to make changes in their lives. I try my best to meet patients where they are at and to be what they need at the time. Sometimes this looks like collaboratively problem solving with my patients or teaching them new skills. At other times I try to say less and support my patients to feel more, but within their limits.
I have experience working across the lifespan, with a range of mental health and medical conditions, but predominantly I work with people 14 years and older. I am a strong believer in direct communication with my patients about what their expectations of therapy are and what I can provide.
I commonly work from a cognitive-behavioural framework, with added interest in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and relational approaches to psychotherapy. Areas that I frequently work with include depression, various forms of anxiety, bipolar disorders, trauma, psychotic disorders, low self-esteem, grief and loss, neuro-developmental conditions (e.g. ADHD and Autism), acquired brain injuries/neurological conditions, and a range of disabilities. I also have an interest in integrating cognitive testing into my practice when appropriate.
Outside of work, I enjoy being surrounded by forests, rivers and coastline. I also enjoy taking photographs on my film cameras and then developing the film.
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“Therapy is a partnership – together we build insight, learn new skills, and create meaningful change at a pace that feels safe for you.”
