“Listening creates a holy silence. When you listen generously to people, they can hear the truth in themselves, often for the first time. And when you listen deeply, you can know yourself in everyone”
“Don’t surrender all your joy , for an idea you use to have about yourself that isnt true anymore.”
“Your present circumstances dont determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”
About Michael Finn. / Counsellor
Master of Counselling (QUT)
Counselling
Counselling is a wonderful opportunity to be heard and understood, to be validated, and to be better connected to both ourselves and to those close to us. The talking process helps us explore ways of maximising our relationships, as intimate, supportive, nourishing places of safe harbour. The rewards of examining our beliefs, assumptions, troublesome issues and daily habits, are wisdom and insight, which enable our own personal development and enrichment.
Counselling is an opportunity to explore all these potentials and possibilities; to set our compass in any desirable direction of attainment and personal goals. It can be used to explore problematic everyday situations and to develop meaningfulness and purpose in our lives.
Within a lifetime we shall encounter unexpected events, disappointments, losses, frustrations, bereavements, relationship shifts and of course, change. We shall be challenged by the vagaries of ageing and generational differences. Counselling provides ideas, perspectives, and a reflective space, that assist us to navigate such trials and tribulations. It helps us fine-tune our coping strategies and untapped strengths.
Counselling can be beneficial in all aspects of one’s life: as an individual, family member, relationship partner, and a member of a community group, friendship group or workforce.
Focus Areas:
Dealing with Loss and Grief: the price of love and the gradual letting go
Bereavement: a time we don’t like to think about
Loneliness and Disconnection: our need to belong
Experiences of Anxiety: too much thinking ahead; low confidence
Couples: relationship dynamics and intimacy matters; where we get stuck
Depression: when one’s spirit is ‘pressed’ down
Relationships: starting, sustaining, or ending in the best way possible
Communication problems: new ways of having difficult conversations
The Inner Life: opening up to feelings and exploring their meanings
Stress-related conditions and chronic pain: managing discomfort and ill health
Poor sleep patterns: key to good health
Ageing well: navigating changes in identity and roles over a lifetime
What happens during a consultation?
A time purely devoted to your needs and wishes, a time to be heard, to explore and unpack, to be curious and imaginative.
The counselling session is an unconditional, confident, empowering and supportive talking therapy experience.
It enables a unique ‘therapeutic’ relationship, like no other in your life. The counsellor works with LUV: to ‘Listen, Understand and Validate’.
You will leave with an enhanced sense of self and a heightened awareness of your strengths, competencies and problem-solving skills, which can be practically applied in your everyday life.
A regular session lasts 55 minutes.
Outcomes include:
- Feeling supported and empowered.
- Optimising your strengths, skills and competencies.
- Be heard and accepted without judgement.
- Fresh ideas, multiple perspectives and options
- Practical and effective advice that works in the real world.
- Confidentiality in a comfortable and safe environment.
- A chance for you to explore your full potential.
- A unique focus on your needs as an individual, couple or family.
Meditation Guidance
Michael provides interested clients with guidance sessions on Meditation technique. He follows a Zen-inspired style of meditation, which he feels is useful for a person living a busy urban lifestyle. It is important to select a meditation approach that is in accord with one’s personality and temperament and way of life. Just like selecting a diet, one’s meditative practice is a very personal decision.
The benefits of meditation include: a sense of wellbeing, decreased anxiety/depressed feelings, happiness that is less conditional on external circumstances, Improved sleep and improved coping capabilities, to name just a few.
Gift Vouchers
Michael’s Gift Vouchers are available should you wish to do something special for a loved one, family member, friend or co-worker. It might be a massage for a special occasion or as a note of appreciation. Or, you might want to give someone the opportunity to experience Natural Medicine or Counselling for the very first time.
Given that first impressions can leave a lifelong imprint, it is crucial for people to have a safe, personal and positive initial encounter. One’s connection with their practitioner is a vital component of the therapy they will undergo and will play a big part in the outcome. You can be assured that they will be in the very best of hands. Vouchers are available from the Reception Desk at the Centre.
How much does it cost?
Initial Session of one hour – $130.00
Subsequent Sessions – $120.00 per hour
Can I claim on my health fund?
Michael’s counselling service, rebates coming soon.
Watch this space!
How can I find out more?
Michael’s website has all the details of his practice, plus a handy archive containing editions of his periodic Clinic Newsletters and Health Blogs. You can sign up to receive these for free also; just check out the Homepage and enter your details.
www.michaelfinnhealthservices.com.au
Bookings:
To make an appointment, click here: https://michaelfinnhealthservices.au1.cliniko.com/bookings