Professional Memberships
Areas of Counselling Practice
Couples Counselling
Clinical/Ministry Supervision
Mental Health, Grief and Trauma
Other
How I Approach Counselling and Psychotherapy
David Bridges
CCAA Clinical / Supervisor
CCAA No. 200461
M Counselling, Grad Cert Emotionally Focused Therapy, B Counselling, B Sc
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David has been professionally counselling since 1996. His special passion is helping couples with complex histories and backgrounds. He works with highly abusive relationships and domestic violence, and empowers individuals working through past trauma, mental health and sexuality/gender issues. David has lectured in counselling courses, and provides clinical supervision.
Clinical Registration with ARCAP, PACFA and CCAA
Accredited Clinical Supervisor with PACFA and CCAA
Affairs working through discovery and rebuilding trust
Communication, conflict resolution, trust issues
Complex, traumatic, or unresolved past issues
Differences in expectations and personalities
Differences in family, cultural and religious backgrounds
Divorce and separation counselling, mediation, parenting plans
Domestic violence, Probation and Parole
Emotional and sexual intimacy
Losing love and connection
Pre-marital preparation & counselling (Prepare/Enrich)
Relationships impacted by complex trauma histories
Step family and parenting issues
Clinical supervision for students and professional counsellors
Supervision, support and accountability for Christian leaders
Addictions e.g. internet, social media, pornography, gambling
Adult mental health issues, anxiety, depression
Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Anger management
Assertiveness and boundary setting
Coping with emotions
Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
Grief & loss
Men's issues
Past trauma and abuse
Same-sex attraction
Self-esteem and confidence
Transgender issues and gender dysphoria
Career counselling, life coaching, workplace issues
Skype counselling
My approach to counselling consists of:
Truly valuing and understanding my client's struggles
Helping clients process emotional struggles safely
Leading to new perspectives, greater self-understanding, changed relationship dynamics, and empowerment
Using the lenses of mutuality and vulnerability in working with couples
I accomplish this largely through an integrated systemic and emotionally focused therapy model, informed by a broad background in a variety of counselling and psychological models and theories.
Clients will receive professional and competent service, and be treated with respect. Confidentiality and privacy will be maintained at all times.
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