Transpersonal Counselling

Peter works with groups, Relationships and individuals

Peter is a qualified Transpersonal Therapist and mental health worker

Aspects of ourselves that sit in the un-conscious very much shape how we relate to ourselves and the outside world.  Through looking at some of the more subtle parts of our story, we come to know and understand our myth (our belief systems) and with that a deeper understanding of why we are the way we are.  With more understanding of our story, the more influence we have over how we write it.  How often do we continue to play out the same dramas over and over again?  

WHAT IS YOUR MYTH? Our myth is something that has been imbedded into us from a very early age.  It’s been created by our family beliefs, our social position, our religious background or lack of.  There are so many subtle belief systems running in the background of our personalities that without deep investigation many of us wouldn’t even realize how much they influence how we think and behave.   Often it’s not until we challenge these particular parts of ourselves in a safe environment that we see them in a way that can become healing. In relationships we can have subtle beliefs systems that rub up against one another however when they come to the surface they can start to be revealed. For most of us, our protection mechanisms can become triggered and push away anything that challenges these parts of ourselves. Our protection systems can be: Shutting down Getting angry (Physically, verbally and/or repressed anger) Becoming anxious and defensive Blaming the other Disassociation, finding a distraction To challenge these parts of ourselves, it is paramount that safety is there first. For most of us, working with these aspects of self is not just a form of analysis but also an allowing of a connection to the emotional body that challenges or stores these beliefs.  For many of us the gatekeepers of these systems are strong emotions and moving through them can be challenging and painful at times.   There can be a real feeling of deterrence from sitting in that space, a feeling of wanting to go somewhere else or just not feeling safe.

SO WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT THIS?

When we are searching for help to work with our stories/myths, the intent can be of just as much influence as who we choose to help us with our work.  It is the journey of self-discovery and the ongoing deepening of this, which moves us into a healthier lifestyle (mental, emotion physical and spiritual).  The continuing search, just as with exercise, once every now and then tends to not be enough to create change. We must access tools and find things we love to do. This enables the chance of integration of psycho spiritual work into our lives for the long term. This is what creates lasting change, and until we find things that stick, we search and search with the intent of health being paramount, surrounding ourselves with things and people that are challenging the part of us that we know needs help in order to feel aligned and content.     

Pete’s work is to hold a safe space for you to move deeper into your story; a journey into the more hidden aspects of your personality  Pete has a background of working in the mental health sector and the Healing Arts for over 15 years.  Having worked with adolescents with mental health and drug and alcohol issues, as a group therapy facilitator, a musician and continuing education in Transpersonal Therapy, Pete brings a unique bag of tools to his counseling sessions.  Pete provides a space facilitating the individual to move deeper into exploring ‘their story’ and to connect to the emotional content of how they are communicating with themselves and within their relationships The more we understand and learn how to have a positive, honest relationship based on trust and care with ourselves, the more freedom it enables for us to have to express our authentic self within our relationships. Pete’s work is a process of person centered un-veiling;  A discovery of the aspects of self and relationships that require more attention or may be perpetuating destructive cycles, an exploration of the aspects of self which facilitate positive change and a deeper understanding of your relating and behavior in your life.