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I work as a counsellor and therapist with individuals & couples. For the past fifteen years I

have been involved with people whose relationships are in crisis. I work with people seeking

to understand their relationships at home, at work or with people in general and to get the

best out of themselves and what they want in their personal or professional lives and what

they want for their relationships. I understand the huge emotional cost and burden of

carrying a dysfunctional relationship and the hope that so many people have for a

relationship that is fulfilling, mutually satisfying and intimately supportive.

Men and Emotions

I have a particular interest in working with men on emotional issues. For men in our society

it often seems as if it is wrong to have any emotion other than anger. This can be extremely

destructive to a relationship where their partner either wants them to understand what they

are feeling or wants to understand what the man in their life is feeling. All too often these

unacknowledged feelings express themselves in angry words, aggression, withdrawal or

violence which prevents either partner from getting their own fundamental needs met while at

the same time they are completely closed off from meeting their partners needs.

I have worked with couples where the man has told me "I don't have any feelings". In that

case the couple had been married for over 25 years. His wife looked at me and told me 'It's

true. He doesn't have any feelings.' I remember the joy on his face when he was able to

express his feelings and her joy when he was able to express them to her - when he was

able to be honest with himself & her about how he felt and both he and she were able to

accept each other as they were."

Barry works with people on:

· Grief & Loss

· Relationships & relationship breakdown

· Depression, anxiety and stress

· Adolescent issues

· Trauma

· Addictions

· WorkCover cases

· Issues around aging

· Career and workplace coaching

· Marriage counselling

· Death and dying

· Self harm

Barry is a registered WorkCover provider for people who are seeking Counselling services

under WorkCover insurance. Please see your GP for a referral to Barry for counselling that

is to be provided under the WorkCover scheme.

I like to work with people on solutions that work for them whether it be in connection with

their relationships, their life skills, careers or workplace coaching. It is about finding

solutions that work for you.

My formal qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts and over the years I have completed a

Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling as well as Master of Counselling Degree. I also have

a Masters of Public Policy.

Barry works from an Attachment basis and uses Emotionally Focused Therapy, Solution

Focused Therapy, Cognitivie Behaviour Therapy and Narrative Therapy. He always takes a

client centred approach. Please see our library page for more details on these approaches.

Working Ethically

Working in an ethical manner is important to me. As such I apply the code of ethics as

outlined by the Counsellors & Psychotherapists Association of NSW

Fees:

I work with couples and individuals. Initial sessions generally go for about 75 minutes and I

get people to complete some questionnaires prior to this session. The initial session costs

$150 which includes the marking and feedback on the questionnaires. My standard rate per

session is $130 for both couples and individuals & I offer a pensioner rate. I do like to give

back to the society that has nurtured me so offer a limited number of sessions at a token

rate for people who are going through periods of financial hardship or need. I can only offer

this to a limited number of people at any one time, however, if you would like to enquire as

to whether any discounted sessions are available please feel free to have a chat with me

directly.

Payment is either by cash or direct debit

Contact Details: Barry works from Woronora Heights in the Sutherland Shire. Please don't

hesitate to contact him for a confidential chat about how he might be able to work with you.

Contact Barry on: 0409 419 490 or barry@shirepsych.com.au