Andrew Slade B.Sc.,M.B.,Ch.B., AMAC

Profile

My aim is  to increase emotional health and  well-being by using positive psychology to build hope, increase self-esteem, develop positive emotions, discover the feel-good factor and move on after traumatic events. I work holistically to develop personal strengths, build better relationships, clarify life-goals, find meaning in life and achieve a healthy lifestyle. I believe that physical health underpins emotional well-being - therefore I am able to offer advice on sleep-hygiene, exercise regimes and healthy eating habits. 
I have many years experience in the NHS as a mental health professional which has given me a deep understanding of relevant issues. My approach includes the use of cognitive behavioural, solution focused, interpersonal , mindfulness based, problem-solving and compassion focused strategies. However above all I offer genuine warmth and empathic listening which are the foundation stones of a successful helping relationship. 
I am especially interested in  improving confidence & self-esteem  and early help for emotional distress. I can also  offer practical advice on management of financial difficulties. In addition to one-to-one help I also offer small group tuition in how to attain well-being.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor of Science 1972-Bachelor of Medicine (Bristol University) 1975. I subsequently  practiced psychiatry for many years with all age-groups - latterly I worked with children, young people and their families. I have throughout my career employed life-coaching strategies to help clients move forward in their lives and reach their goals.
I have been involved in research into the causes of depression and have a good deal of experience of helping people who experience low mood. I have training and experience in family mediation, cognitive behavioural therapy, solution focussed therapy, interpersonal therapy and developing emotional intelligence.

I recently gained a City & Guilds Level 4 in Preparing To Teach in The Life-Long Learning Sector. I have a Certificate in Coaching from the Centre For Coaching.                       I am experienced in helping with the following issues(among others)-- stress management & relaxation, moving forwards with life following trauma, learning meditation, relationship building, assertiveness, mood-regulation / coping with depression & low mood, dealing with repetitive thoughts, anger management, low confidence and self-esteem, learning problem solving skills & eating disorders.

Areas of life coaching I deal with

• Career
• Confidence/Self-Belief
• Finances/Money
• Health
• Leadership
• Personal Development
• Relationships
• Retirement
• Spirituality
• Staff/Business
• Stress
• Work/Life Balance

Other areas of life coaching I deal with

Emotional well-being.Traumatic stress. Mood-regulation. Aspergers syndrome. Couples mediation. Caring for people with mental health problems. Assertiveness. Meditation. Anger management. Setting life-goals. Problem solving skills. Obsessional thinking. Anxiety management. Sleep problems.

Fees

Free initial meeting over a coffee  then £10 per hour if meet at clients home or in coffee-bar Dorchester or Bridport or Weymouth. Office-based consultations cost more.   Group teaching £7 per person for 11/2 hours.

Further Information

I generally see clients in their own home. Initial meetings could be arranged in a coffee bar. My past experience in the field of mental health equips me well to understand clients who care for someone with mental health issues.   I have experience of working with young people who are on the autistic spectrum and would welcome the opportunity to help young adults with Aspergers syndrome enhance their life-skills. I can offer coaching and mediation  to couples who are experiencing friction in their relationship.        

• Online, email or telephone life coaching available
• Face to face life coaching available

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