People usually come to see me because they are facing very real and difficult problems and struggles. Growing awareness counselling attends to the deeper layers of these experiences. I specialise in working with individuals or couples who want to get beneath the surface of their issues and create positive change which is deep and long-lasting.
People who are seeking not only to solve their immediate problems but use them to create a richer and more meaningful life. Know that the problem you are facing runs deep. Either it has been going on too long, feels like the same pattern you've been through before or you see the way it is affecting many different parts of your life.
People who are seeking not only to solve their immediate problems but use them to create a richer and more meaningful life. Know that the problem you are facing runs deep. Either it has been going on too long, feels like the same pattern you've been through before or you see the way it is affecting many different parts of your life.
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I had a comfortable upbringing in a safe and loving home, growing up with both parents and two older brothers in country Victoria and suburban Melbourne. My childhood passed without great trauma or difficulty, and I was reasonably happy and comfortable in my own skin. I managed to fit with the culture I was born into pretty well, and didn't question it too much.
I have begun to cry rivers that were dammed so hard they were crushing me. I have sung from deep in my heart space when I thought it was too shattered to make a sound. My journey with Craig involves an unfurling of my true self that is painful, exhilarating, and often ecstatically beautiful. Craig's holding of our space is strong and gentle: both intoxicatingly magical and reassuringly grounded.
Our intimate relationships are fundamental to our wellbeing. They are an environment in which we unfold throughout our lives, and which stimulate and support our growth as human beings. Our most intimate relationships also have the potential for the greatest emotional pain. Part of the journey of relationship is that as we become closer, we expose more and more of who we really are, including the parts of us which need acceptance and healing.
The counselling process is different for each individual or couple; however it may be helpful for you to get a sense of the style of counselling I offer and what might occur in the process. The following tools are offerings and not a necessary part of the experience. The counselling process adapts to your needs and you are invited to be a co-creator of the process.
Each counselling relationship and process is unique. My approach is strongly intuitive and is tailored to meet your individual needs, goals, personality and style. Development of a more robust counselling relationship which allows you to share the more sensitive parts of yourself in the trust that you are safe and supported.
Reviews (4)
Ben Ferdinands
Dec 06, 2020
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Bill Aod
Jul 15, 2020
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Joan Kent
Jan 26, 2019
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Craig has a very calm, kind and gentle manner. He offers a space of trust compassion and understanding.
Craig is insightful, and is a great listener. When you speak to Craig you know and feel you have been heard.
When I began my healing journey with Craig, I was in a very dark place, I could no longer find hope or happiness. Now, thanks to Craig's skillful guidance and support, along with the counselling tools and techniques he offers, I am in a much lighter, better place. I now have hope.
I would sincerely recommend Craig to anyone seeking professional counselling.
Craig is insightful, and is a great listener. When you speak to Craig you know and feel you have been heard.
When I began my healing journey with Craig, I was in a very dark place, I could no longer find hope or happiness. Now, thanks to Craig's skillful guidance and support, along with the counselling tools and techniques he offers, I am in a much lighter, better place. I now have hope.
I would sincerely recommend Craig to anyone seeking professional counselling.
Flowright Gutter & Roofing
Jan 01, 2019
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I have seen quite a few counsellors over the years and I have never felt as understood as I do when seeing Craig. He is a great listener and takes the time to really understand the issues at hand and responds so profoundly. He provides amazing insight and helps develop strategies to use which I have found so beneficial. He brings a wonderful element of spiritual/ intuitive energy into the session which makes the process so much more relaxing as we process through various aspects of my life experiences and work towards achieving personal growth. I highly recommend Growing Awareness Counselling and
