These actual cases are representative of just some of the many concerns that are presented to us and the results that were achieved. Our clients’ details are strictly confidential and actual identities and personal details have been restricted for obvious reasons

Problem – Marriage Breakdown

Married Couple – late 40’s. Having endured fifteen years of working together as a team, starting a family and building up their assets, the husband was tempted to leave the marriage following an affair which his wife had discovered. The counselling process allowed them both to speak openly of their feelings and frustrations without displaying hostility and emotional outbursts which kept occurring in their home. They were able to resolve their problem rationally and calmly deciding to stay together for a trial period.

Problem – Lack of Sexual Response in Marriage

Woman aged mid 30’s. Her husband’s sexual response in the marriage had been declining over a long period of time to the point where all sexual activity in the marriage had ceased. She wanted to have a baby and was fearful that her time to conceive without medical risk to her baby was limited. She had discussed the problem with the husband on many occasions but received little support. She decided that her need to have a happy marriage and a family was not going to eventuate with her current husband. She decided to leave the marriage and through counselling was able to come to terms with the hurt and emotional problems that resulted from the marriage dissolution.

Problem – Family Pressures

Woman aged mid 50’s. She was born overseas in a small southern European village and immigrated to Australia at the age of 5 with her family. The strong ethnic family tradition had been influential all through her life. She was frequently sexually abused by an uncle from the age of 6 and at the age of 19 was married to a man she hardly knew, arranged by her family. She had become obese from her late 20’s and had very little self-esteem when she sought help from counselling to try to reverse the obesity. The counselling process allowed her to release emotional pressures while she worked through the major issues in her life that were influential in causing her body shape and weight problems. She was able to resolve these problems and has since sought help from our Clinical Hypnotherapist, a dietician and a weight reduction program with positive results.

Problem – Anger

Male aged late 20’s. His long-term relationship with a woman had come to an end and he found that his behaviour was becoming more abusive toward his friends and work colleagues. He had little control over anger outbursts resulting in a physical assault which caused him to seek help through the counselling process. He was able to work through the anger and hurt experienced with the relationship breakdown and has since reported back that he is now in a happy relationship with another woman.

Problem – Low self-esteem

Male aged early 30’s. He had never been in a relationship with a woman and avoided meeting any by immersing himself in his work over the years. Finally, he came to the realization that his life felt empty and he wished to overcome his shyness and fear of women. With counselling he was able to build up his self confidence and is now learning to dance and regularly attends dinner and social outings with groups of people his own age.

Female aged 14. Excelling in both sport and academic pursuits, she never felt worthy of her achievements and continually used negative self talk to put herself down. The family were concerned that this young lady was not enjoying life and sought counselling for her. Having the opportunity to discuss her feelings in a safe and neutral atmosphere, she progressed to the point where she was able to finally tell her mother her true aspirations and feelings. She now continues to do well at school and enjoys sport at a less competitive level without the pressure the family were unaware that they had been putting on her.

Problem – Rebuilding a life

Male aged late 40’s. He was in a marriage that had broken down over the years with both partners realising that they needed to part. They had amicable plans to dissolve the marriage and were waiting for their youngest child to leave school before seeking a divorce. He was extremely lonely and had no social life, unlike his wife who had many friends. He did not want to form any permanent relationship until his marriage had ended. With counselling, he was able to discuss his feelings openly for the first time in many years. He was able to change his outlook and has since joined some social clubs and has made both male and female friends.

Problem – Anxiety and Guilt Feelings

Female aged mid 40’s. She had been married for twenty years with one son in high school. The marriage was financially stable but both partners had drifted apart with different interests. Over some years she had discussed her problems with a male at her work and a sexual relationship developed. She wanted to leave this relationship and try to rebuild her marriage. There was resistance from her lover and pressure was being applied by him to keep her in the relationship. She become extremely anxious and guilt-ridden which was causing her marriage to deteriorate further. With counselling, she felt that she had someone to confide in and was able to work through her problems. She found new employment and was able to talk to her husband about her desire to rebuild the marriage.

Problem – Personal and Business Disasters

Male aged late 30’s. He had started a successful business with two other partners. The business grew in turnover and suffered poorly when the financial slowdown hit. One partner became impossible to deal with and my client had to rebuild the business. In doing so, he saw less of his wife and young son due to the long hours he had to invest. The marriage broke down and his wife demanded separate bedrooms and less contact with him. His personal fitness suffered and his weight soared to 125kg. Alcohol and fast foods were a regular pattern in his life. We worked through his problems allowing him to tackle one at a time so the problems became more manageable rather than a seemingly huge obstacle. He is now losing weight and has several plans in place to save the business. He cut down his working hours, becoming more productive as he did so and now sees more of his son. The marriage is still in a fragile state but communication between the two has improved considerably.