Guy Van de Walle PhD, MBACP (Accred.) Psychotherapy, Counselling, Life coaching
Chelmsford (Essex) and online - Bilingual: English & French

   Synopsis of what I offer :

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• A professional service based on exceptional credentials, with top qualifications (PhD), a long term involvement in research and over 20 years experience in private practice and various mental health organisations

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• Deep empathy and non-judgmental understanding rooted in personal experience of anxiety, depression and personal development which have given me insider knowledge and understanding

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• A safe, supportive and confidential environment where you can express all your thoughts and feelings

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• A warm, engaged and direct approach, with a level of interaction and challenge which is proportionate to your current needs and general disposition

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• A collaborative approach which involves dialogue and facilitation of your reflections

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• An in-depth exploration of your life circumstances and psychological life (your thoughts and emotions) to bring your awareness and understanding to a new level

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• The use of up to date and state-of-the-art theory and multi-disciplinary research to identify the root cause(s) of your issues and inform the therapeutic or life coaching process

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• Deep and extensive scientific, philosophical and spiritual knowledge which you will find invaluable to open up your horizons and explore new possibilities

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• A clear and revealing explanation of the roots of anxiety, depression, stress and other aspects of psychological life

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• A client-friendly theoretical toolkit which, helping you make sense of your psychology and that of others, will allow you to learn how to take care of yourself and support your growth in the long term

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• Support to turn your newly gained insights into practical and positive actions which will improve your mental state, your quality of life and your relationships

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• Practical tips and techniques to help you cope and function better in everyday life, and develop self-care strategies

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Typically, individuals and couples who contact me are looking for a therapy which entails going beyond telling their story to an empathetic ear. Their aim is to get to the crux of their issues and identify their root cause. They wish to better understand themselves and their lives, as well as what they need to change and how. Also, they want to do so in the most effective and authentic manner, with a therapist who uses solid and valid theory which connects with their reality and is truly enlightening. Last, but not least, they want their newly gained insights to translate into practical and positive actions, and notice a greater ability to successfully deal with their issues in the context of their everyday life.

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Therapy often provides a renewed basis for understanding oneself and many other crucial aspects of one’s life as an individual and a human being. Personal development then constitutes an important aspect of therapy.

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Individuals who get in touch with me for life coaching are usually after a kind of understanding of themselves and life in general which goes beyond ready-made and fashionable notions of human psychology. They are after more performing tools than those provided by mainstream life-coaching, based on solid science and knowledge, and adequately suited to encourage real breakthroughs and support long term personal growth.