The Crew Counsellor
Qualified as a general counsellor (L4). EMDR counsellor, Trauma risk management prctitioner, plus a
01/06/2024
Mental Health support for Crew. I am a Qualified counsellor and therapist with over 20 years experience as crew on large yachts . Feel free to message me and schedule a free info session to discuss how we can work together .
Captains and Yacht managers, I am available to support you via video call or I can join your vessel to provide trauma incident management. also as a family liasion officer following an incident.
20% discount on blocks of six counselling sessions .
29/04/2024
3 reasons why burnout is not a badge of honour Explore three signs you might be suffering from burnout, and why ignoring them could have a serious impact on your well-being.
20/03/2024
Understanding person-centred counselling Counsellor Garry explains more about person-centred counselling
01/04/2023
Hi , How are you feeling right now ? Do you sometimes wonder if how your thoughts and feelings are working against you, or if they are helping you ? Counselling can help you process your toughts and feelings and see the link between thoughts ,feelings and actions .If you would like to talk to a qualified counsellor /therapist in a non-judgemental strictly confidential setting feel free to contact me . Prior to qualifying in therapy I had 25 years as yacht crew so I can realate . 20% discount to members for blocks of six sessions , 10% for single sessions.
22/03/2023
01/02/2023
With mental-health disorders rising, a growing number of scientists are investigating how nutrition affects the health of the mind. Read more: https://econ.trib.al/vWUMTBv
Illustration: Cristina Spanò
18/01/2023
So Sidders , the official Crew Counsellor activities director and support dog , got snapped on the beach this morning and is now on the official Antibes City page ...so proud
[PHOTO] Heureux comme Sydney (pas la ville, mais le nom de notre ami à quatre pattes ) à Juan-les-Pins 🥰🥰
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09/01/2023
02/01/2023
Best wishes to everyone for the new year. What are your thoughts and feelings when you think about the year ahead? Pretty sure that some of you might have have found yourselves reflecting , re-focusing and prioritising areas such as relationships , quaility of life etc and are contemplating making changes ! Or have you had concerns about your or someone elses relationship with substances , alcohol or food and aren't sure what the next step is ,or what help is available ? If you would like to talk to a professional counsellor /therapist to process and unpick your thoughts and feelings then please get in touch by leaving a message and I will contact you to schedule a free info session. ( 20% off all fees for this Group)
22/11/2022
The Problem With Believing in Manifesting Ignoring reality and leaving too many feeling guilty.
Best thing I have seen today , these guys are just being themselves and living in the moment 😀the ability to adapt and change is the key to survival and happiness.
01/11/2022
Hi , How are you feeling right now ? Do you sometimes wonder if how your thoughts and feelings are working against you, or if they are helping you ? Counselling can help you process your toughts and feelings and see the link between thoughts ,feelings and actions .If you would like to talk to a qualified counsellor /therapist in a non-judgemental strictly confidential setting feel free to contact me . Prior to qualifying in therapy I had 25 years as yacht crew so I can realate . 20% discount to members for blocks of six sessions , 10% for single sessions.
15/10/2022
6 things to know when starting therapy Lisa Ume shares 6 things that can be helpful to know when starting therapy.
14/10/2022
How Childhood Trauma Can Lead to Adult Loneliness ...and why victims are so prone to unhealthy partnerships.
Great day at Monaco Yacht Show today, and planning on being there tomorrow . If anyone would like to have a chat regarding how counselling works , and what is available to your crew regarding mental health support , substance misuse support or traumatic incident support , please contact me and I can meet you face to face at your vessel or one of the lounges .
30/09/2022
📢 Our free, 24-hour helpline Yacht Crew Help is now available on WhatsApp 📢
Yacht crew can connect with a member of our experienced helpline team at any time on +44 (0)7514 500153 💬
Read more here: bit.ly/3LT2rRK
01/11/2021
Feeling stuck , unable to move on from past events , or wondering why you keep repeating the same patterns of behaviour ?, Feel free to contact me for a chat to see how counselling could help.
11/08/2021
‘I don’t know who I am anymore’: Losing my identity This week I have been thinking a lot about the significance of identity. Identity is...
01/07/2021
Everyone can use a place where they can decompress and process what's going on for them in a safe non judgemental space, where they can talk with someone who can genuinely understand what life in the the industry is like, and can help them unpick their thoughts ,feelings and behaviours . Telephone and video counselling available that fits around your hours of rest and time zone .
17/03/2021
Roman Kemp on feeling 'trapped' by depression and losing a friend Ahead of his BBC Three documentary, Roman talks about dealing with his own mental health issues - and remembers his friend Joe Lyons.
17/03/2021
Sharp, 'Off The Charts' Rise In Alcoholic Liver Disease Among Young Women Some doctors are seeing a disturbing spike in lethal alcoholic liver disease, especially among young women. The recent trend has been supercharged, they say, by the pandemic's isolation and pressures.
15/03/2021
Crew Counselling and Therapy.
Providing confidential support, therapy and counselling for yacht crew and professional private staff. One to One and via internet calling . Worldwide . 24/7. Please send a private message and I will contact you as soon as it is possible.
After a 25 year career on boats plus a couple of years out as an estate/ house manager I realised that there was a noticeable lack of understanding and professional help in the industry when it came to supporting crew who were finding it difficult to address their mental health concerns. Depression, bereavement, stress anxiety etc were all ignored because of the belief that crew had to maintain an image of being super resilliant and unphased by the demands of the industry . There are help- lines, and some land based support for seafarers in an emergency, plus some self appointed life coaches offering everything from career advice to inner peace, but this is not the same a structured support from a professional who is trained and qualified in Counselling/Psychotherapy from a recognised university or college and who belongs to a regulating organisation following a industry code of ethics and receiving regular supervision from an accredited supervisor . I have a degree in Addiction therapy from The University of Bath, and am completing training in general counselling from Kent adult education,and I am a member of both FDAP, and The BACP. regulatory bodies. I have also completed training and certifiction in internet and telephone counselling https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/
The issue of substance misuse within the industry was also rarely addressed well,. Crew were given the opportunity to resign or were fired , the underlying issue wasn't addressed and the cycle continued. However there is a better solution , I offer totally confidential therapy and interventions, or if a crew member as disclosed their issue with the captain , I can manage their case from the beginning,,and with the involvement of the captain and management company a crew member can attend a suitable facility for an agreed period , and return to their position on board with minimum disruption to the boat and a better outcome for the crew member and recieve follow up care and relapse prevention help for as long as needed.
If there is an occasion whereby I feel that your needs would be better addressed by someone better equipped than myself, ie. different modalities, specialist areas , language etc. I have a network of other professionals to whom I can refer you. Please get in touch should you need more information or if you would like to make an appointment for an intro session.