Welcome to
DES KINANE Counselling Service
Therapeutic counsellor
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Individual Online and Telephone Counselling
What to expect
After initial contact I will arrange a free telephone assessment to see whether we are a good fit.
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The first session will focus on understanding what it is that you would like help with, what your goals are in working with me, and exploring the ways in which we will work together.
Person Centred and Integrative Therapy
I understand that each person's therapeutic process is unique and, as an integrative, humanistic therapist, I draw on a number of therapeutic and coaching techniques to be able support you
What I can help with
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Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Cultural issues, Depression, Identity issues, Life coaching, Loss, Men's issues, Personal development, Post-traumatic stress, Redundancy, Relationships, Self esteem, Spirituality, Stress, Work related issues
My Approach
The most important relationship we ever have is our relationship with ourselves. This primary relationship with ourself influences every other relationship we have and is the foundation on which we build our lives. The healthier and more empowered this relationship with ourself is, the healthier and more empowered and fulfilling our lives are. Attending to and nurturing this relationship with self is the most fundamentally powerful thing we can ever do.
I offer a safe and unconditional space for you to be heard and be free to explore your own relationship with yourself and help you process any experiences, habits or beliefs that may have negatively disrupted and impacted your sense of self and place in this world. Any experiences that told you that you were not good enough, not worthy enough, not safe enough, not lovable enough, not special enough or that told you that had no right to have any power or authority over your own life are experiences that need to be healed and released so that your connection with true self can be restored and re-established.
I understand that each person's therapeutic process is unique and, as an integrative, humanistic therapist, I draw on a number of therapeutic and coaching techniques to be able support you. My intention is to hold the space and empower you to explore your inner world, process unwanted experiences and help you to resolve deeper feelings and unmet needs, understand what's driving any unwanted behaviours and perceptions and to help you find healthier, more sustainable ways to meet your needs and connect back in with yourself and your own innate strength, clarity and confidence.
Hi, I'm Des
I have been working as a Counsellor for 12 years and have worked with GP services, charities and Universities to support people struggling with a wide variety of issues.
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Training and Qualifications:
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Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Manchester Counselling Training Centre
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Counselling for Depression at York University
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Solution Focussed Therapy
I have attended further training courses to expand my knowledge and add skills to help me better support my clients. This is line with the recommendations of my professional body (BACP)
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