Dave Wells Psychotherapy & Counselling supports children, adults and families who are experiencing difficulties or are in crisis or distress.

Dave Wells holds a broad experience of connecting to individuals regardless of their age and he prides himself as having personal and professional interests and experiences that expose him to a diversity of individuals from many varied demographics.

Accessing therapy and support to address difficulties has been misconceived by many in the past as a weakness, when actually it displays a person who has strength.  The strength to acknowledge that some things are out of their control or abilities to address them to meet the outcomes that they are seeking.  The strength to reach out for help when there is conflict in the family, is putting the well-being of the family first by employing an appropriately skilled person to provide guidance and support.  

There can be particular attributes that are important before the person coming to therapy can build a rapport based on the safety of; trust, confidentiality, respect,honesty, familiarity, and neutrality.  Whilst not every therapist’s personality and working style is suitable for everyone, Dave Wells is successful with appealing to people who find therapy difficult, and therefore also appeals to a a greater cross-section of people who are comfortable.

Dave Wells cansupport to mediate and help you to gain a clearer understanding of the problems, interactions and tensions that exist between family members, as wellas support parents in identifying appropriate strategies, or options, to ensure the best outcomes for yourself and your family.

Family dynamics:

The dynamics of families and family members are naturally diverse, with their values and influences coming down through generations. Experiencing conflict in personal relationships is therefore normal, however, sometimes relationship problems can become overwhelming, and professional support for those experiencing difficulties may be necessary to help set goals, mature, and establish harmony.

Unhealthy dynamics do not need to continue; they can be changed. Changing a negative pattern that is causing stress begins with one person and can bring immediate and long-term relief.

Difficult family situations:

There are a wide range of circumstances that give rise to family crises or distress. Each individual family member has their own unique personality, needs, and viewpoints.

Among these are:

• Separation and divorce
• Alcohol, drug, gambling and other addictions
• Abused parent
• Abusive parent
• Parents who nag or criticize
• Parents who are overprotective
• Parents in new relationships or remarriage
• Parents who fight
• Poor health of Family member/s
• Mental health problems
• Child developmental difficulties
• Teenage years
• Work-related stress
• Same sex attraction of a parent or a child
• Gender-diversity of a parent or a child
• Cultural difficulties
• Bullying/harassment
• Difference in opinions, personalities, beliefs, values or goals
• Lack of trust or respect

Difficulties with any of these situations are not unchangeable. Dave Wells Psychotherapy &Counselling offers confidential support, to both individuals and family groups,to enable critical life changes to be made.

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