ROB GRUNDY

In our ever-changing and hectic modern day world, I strongly believe in the value of counselling and therapy to help individuals manage their mental health, and gain a deeper understanding of themselves. I believe the more tools we have available to us, and the more self-aware we can become, the easier it can be to engage positively with life’s challenges. 

 

First and foremost, our sessions will provide you with a non-judgemental, empathic and safe space to fully explore and be yourself. As the work progresses, we may uncover patterns and unconscious processes that may be holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself, whatever that may look like. I strongly believe in the value of self-compassion as a tool to quieten our inner critic, to bring into focus that which is most important to us, and to live more fully in the moment.

 

Person-Centred Therapy and Attachment Theory form the foundation of my trauma-informed approach to counselling.  Depending on what feels appropriate, I may draw on a range of techniques from empirically based therapeutic modalities, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

 

Common themes I work with include (but are not limited to)

• Building self-esteem and confidence

• Relationship issues

• Anxiety & Depression

• Grief & Loss

• Trauma

• Life changes and transitions - including living HIV+ 

• Issues relating to being LGBTQIA+, and navigating living in a ‘straight’ world as a queer person

• Job & work stress, including for teachers and young professionals