Barry Laing Counsellor

Barry Laing Counselling & Psychotherapy. MGestTherapy, PhD, BAHons. PACFA, reg. 26551. Support for change. I am passionate about developing dialogue with and support for people that affirms them in their experience, grows awareness, and fosters agency and change. Previously, I worked as a performance maker and educator in Australia, the United Kingdom and Europe over many years. I bring this broad experience and a creative, caring approach to my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Grounded in relational Gestalt therapy, sessions may draw upon Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Voice Dialogue, contemporary attachment theory and practice, arts, meditation/mindfulness and somatic practices. I support individuals and couples with a broad range of challenges and issues. With compassion, kindness, equanimity, empathy, and humour I work in dialogue with clients to build awareness and shared understanding of the complexities of their situation. With this awareness, support, and self-acceptance, and by gently challenging fixed relational patterns, change is possible.