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 Counselling towards Insight and Spiritual Reconnection in Tasmania

Ron Cruickshank Dip. Prof. Couns. Maj. (Relationships, Conflict Resolution, & Abuse Counselling)

Professional Member of the Australian Counselling Association, Counselling Tasmania Inc., 

And The Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

 

Hello! I am a qualified, registered, and professional  counsellor. My qualifications include:

· Diploma of Professional Counselling through the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors,

· Study Major in ‘Relationships Counselling and Conflict Resolution,’

· Study Major in ‘Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Counselling.’

· Study Major in ‘Child Development and Effective Parenting’

· Listed on the National Register for Counselling

· Professional Member of the Australian Counselling Association (National Peak Body)

I have Chaired  Counselling Tasmania Incorporated, the Tasmanian affiliated branch of the Australian Counselling Association, and have been employed as the counsellor and community support worker with Rural Primary Health Services in Glamorgan Spring Bay Municipality (previously Regional Health Services) and have also been the Southern Coordinator/Family Support Worker for ARAFMI  Tasmania (Association for Relatives and Friends of people with Mental Illness) for three years, and the Treasurer for the Tasmanian Family Therapy Association.

I run a Private Counselling Practice in Hobart and surrounding suburbs, the Derwent Valley and the East Coast of Tasmania. I have further experience and knowledge in human services having worked in the fields of  Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Geriatric Nursing for many years, both in Tasmania and Queensland.

I counsell with a gentle blend of Voice Dialogue Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Creative Therapy, Transactional Analysis Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.

I can offer you:

· A safe, non judgmental, empathic and understanding counselling relationship

· Development of awareness of Self and Soul through the Voice Dialogue Therapy Process         (Psychology of Selves) and Working with Toys.

· Assistance in your journey of healing from abuse, sexual abuse and trauma.

· Help with the resolution of couples, family, child and relationship issues.

· Promoting awareness, understanding and coping strategies in relation to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality issues.

· Coaching and training with Conflict Resolution and problem solving - Conflict Solving Styles & Problem Solving Steps

· Help and support with parenting issues and challenging children.

· Support with suicidal thoughts and self harm. You can talk to me!

I have certificates in Mental Health First Aid, General First Aid, Suicide intervention, and Equestrian Coaching. I have coached children and adults for over 16 years and studied with the Equestrian Federation of Australia.

I come from a long line of philosophers and teachers with my father, Dr. Ralph. H. Cruickshank, being a Doctor of Philosophy and has been a Senior Lecturer at the Tasmanian University , and my mother a teacher of Piano and music both privately and at many Primary and High Schools in Southern Tasmania. They are now both enjoying retirement.