Counsellor
BMus, MDiv (SMBC), GradDipDiv (QTC), DipCouns
Bruce is a genuinely empathetic counsellor who provides a safe, calm space to discuss current issues and collaboratively work to identify strengths, agreed goals, and steps to move forward positively in line with a client’s values and beliefs. Bruce has a special interest in working with clients experiencing grief and loss, life changes, stress, general anxiety and depression, and spiritual and ministry related concerns, drawing on twenty years of ministry experience. Bruce is a life-long learner who utilises techniques and helpful resources from a range of therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while grounded in Biblical Counselling which is available on request by the client.
Bruce’s joys include music, pour-over black coffee, Nordic Noir books and series, and spending quality time adventuring with his family in nature.
Specialties
Anxiety and Depression (General), Biblical Counselling, Burnout, Grief and Loss, Life Changes/Transitions, Men’s issues, Ministry Issues, Pre-marriage counselling, Relationship Issues (Individual Counselling), Self-Esteem/Confidence, Spiritual Issues, Stress, Trauma/Abuse (Mild), Workplace Issues
Registration
Registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association M.A.C.A Level 1
Membership number: 17865