Ron Cruickshank Dip. Prof. Couns. Maj. (Relationships, Conflict Resolution & Abuse Counselling) MCTI MACA MASTSS

Member of the Australian Counselling Association, Counselling Tasmania Inc.,

 The Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies & Tasmanian Family Therapy Association

 Counselling towards Insight and Spiritual Reconnection in Hobart Tasmania

Home Counselling Service - Hobart Tasmania

 

Hello! I am a qualified professional counselor. I achieved my Diploma of Professional Counselling through the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, and have Study Majors in ‘Relationships Counselling and Conflict Resolution,’ and ‘Abuse, Sexual Abuse and Trauma Counselling.’ I am currently studying majors in ‘Child Development and Effective Parenting’

I have Chaired  Counselling Tasmania Incorporated, the Tasmanian affiliated branch of the Australian Counselling Association, I am currently the counsellor with Glamorgan Spring Bay Regional Health Services and have been the Southern Coordinator/Family Support Worker for ARAFMI  Tasmania (Association for Relatives and Friends of people with Mental Illness) for three years, the Treasurer for the Tasmanian Family Therapy Association and I run a Private Counselling Practice in Hobart Tasmania and surrounding suburbs. I have further experience and knowledge in human services having worked in the fields of  Mental Health, Intellectual Disability and Geriatric Nursing for many years, both in Tasmania and Queensland.

I counsell with a gentle blend of Voice Dialogue Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, Transactional Analysis Counselling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person Centered Therapy.

I can offer you:

· A safe, non judgmental, empathic and understanding counselling relationship

· Development of awareness of self and Soul through the Voice Dialogue Therapy Process         (Psychology of Selves) and Working with Toys.

· Assist you in your journey of healing from abuse, sexual abuse and trauma.

· Help with the resolution of couples, family and relationship issues.

· Promoting awareness, understanding and coping strategies in relation to mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, bipolar and personality issues.

· Coaching and training with Conflict Resolution and problem solving - Conflict Solving Styles & Problem Solving Steps

I have certificates in Mental Health First Aid, General First Aid, and Equestrian Coaching. I have coached children and adults for over 16 years and studied with the Equestrian Federation of Australia.

I come from a long line of philosophers and teachers with my father, Dr. Ralph. H. Cruickshank, being a Doctor of Philosophy and has been a Senior Lecturer at the Tasmanian University , and my mother a teacher of Piano and music both privately and at many Primary and High Schools in Southern Tasmania. They are now both enjoying retirement.