Often at times in life we can lose our feelings of happiness. We feel as if things aren’t going the way they should. It seems like we have lost our way and we lack meaning or purpose. Events and situations happen to us which can affect us psychologically but also physically. These occurrences may go way back to our childhood or can be more recent.

You may feel down, depressed, worried, or anxious. May feel lonely, inadequate, or helpless. May find it difficult to function with a vibrant joyous attitude. Sometimes we may look for relief in substances or relationships that do not serve us. Counselling is about finding solutions to these dilemmas

What can you expect?

Feel comfortable in a non-judgmental environment.
To explore current feelings, beliefs, values, and behaviours.
Work towards understanding the concern.
Investigate other underlying and contributing factors.
Identify desired improvements required.
Set realistic goals to achieve the desired changes.
Provide techniques and information to facilitate positive results.
Monitor and support client with implementation.
Modify the plan as circumstances evolve.
Some emotions that may be holding you back could be: • Resentment • Sadness • Fear • Procrastination • Guilt • Embarrassment • Hurt • Powerlessness • Overwhelmed

What are the benefits of counselling?

Understanding of the concern and where it comes from.
Having a safe place to confide in a non-judgmental environment
Feeling understood and supported.
Receiving information and techniques to improve the self.
Feelings of calmness, peacefulness, and confidence.
Taking back control of your circumstances and thought processes.

Coaching

Do you feel like your life is going nowhere?
Have you lost your spark, your enjoyment for life?
Are you feeling frustrated by your lack of progress?
Been working hard for so long without success?
Are you stuck in a rut?

A rut is defined as a groove in the earth or an indentation caused by wheels. It can also refer to a monotonous routine that is difficult to change. If one is experiencing being “stuck in a rut,” it implies they have been engaged in the same repetitive activities for an extended period.

If you have ever experienced your car getting stuck in mud, you understand that the wheels may spin without gaining traction, only causing the vehicle to sink deeper into the mire. Similarly, feeling emotionally stuck in life can occur in a comparable manner. Engaging in daily routines without variation may lead to an unrecognized state of stagnation, akin to being trapped in mud. Life might appear to lack meaning, and motivation may be elusive. Creativity and inspiration could seem absent, leading to a sense of indifference towards various aspects of life.

Does this scenario sound familiar? If so, you may find yourself in a rut. Just as one would act and use tools to free a car stuck in mud—be it a helpful friend with a tow rope, a shovel, or a tow truck—the same approach applies to extricating oneself from a mental rut. Prolonged
stagnation can result in dissatisfaction across various aspects of life, potentially causing stress at work, at home, and in personal relationships. Extended periods of being stuck may also contribute to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. When life feels stagnant and repetitive, it is reminiscent of the film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray.

Fit looking man looking up with eyes closed gathering his thoughts before starting something grand.

Then action and change are required:

If you aspire to achieve significant milestones in life,
If you seek to rekindle your passion and satisfaction,
If you aim to overcome frustration,
If you intend to transform failures into successes,
If you wish to recover from difficult situations,

Then I have the tools and solution for you. Let me introduce my:

Self-Development 4 Session Programme.

The benefits to you are:

Find out what makes you tick
Define your values, beliefs, and principles
Identify your weaknesses and turn them into strengths
Identify your strengths and enhance them
Construct realistic goals to get you motivated towards the future
Train your subconscious mind to your new way of thinking
Learn the art and power of creative visualisation
Increase your focus through concentration techniques
Promote calmness and emotional control in stressful environments through relaxation
Learn not to blindly react but respond in positive ways through meditation.

The Program – Overview

Programme is delivered personally, one on one, over Zoom or in person.
One session fortnightly over eight weeks.
Each session is 60 minutes.
Your sessions are adapted to suit your individual concerns and needs.
Your information is kept confidential.
Electronic handout is provided at the end of each session.
I will check in with you in non-session weeks, to check in on your progress.
As your program facilitator, I am personally contactable for questions during complete program duration.

The Investment in yourself requires only a commitment of 4 fortnightly sessions plus daily practice over 8 weeks – $500 total for the complete programme.

Testimonial

During COVID I was under a lot of stress without a release or outlet. Instead of seeing self-help through vices I decided to speak up and was referred to Adrian by my employer. From the initial
meet, I knew I was in the right place. You can only make the most of this service if you are willing to put in the work. I made the most out of this experience because I was able to form a bond with Adrian, his own life lessons and experience shaped the way he approaches his sessions. If you need help to get out of the rut or change your life and are afraid to speak up, then don’t be. We all go through tough times in life, but it’s not about the experience but how we respond to it. Adrian’s approach is very practical and in 4 sessions, if you are willing to do the exercises, you will achieve a practical way of overcoming your current situation and create
the future you deserve.

Gracian A

Availability is limited, and the program commences as soon as you can join. If you are encouraged now, to spend the time, to invest in yourself, your wellbeing, and your peace of mind, please call or email:

CALL NOW 0405 391 110
EMAIL: adrian@apspear.com.au

Adrian Spear standing on the sand about a km out from shore at Hearson Cove, WA

anxiety

Anxiety attacks are created when one has thoroughly trained their body and brain to become hyper-vigilant and prepared in anticipation of the next stressful experience. If we could trace anxiety back to the beginning, for most people it starts off with a situation or an event that caused intense emotional pressure. After the event, the memory of this experience causes the person to think about the episode again and again in anticipation of a similar event occurring in the future. This constant negative mental rehearsal of the past makes the individual anxious and afraid about their future moments and what potentially could happen. Often people suffering from anxiety feel helpless and may require help to change their thinking and feeling.

Depression

People who have become depressed have trained their minds and bodies into this negative cycle. They may have experienced something negative in their life and, or are still experiencing it, and continue to only see what is wrong and have become pessimistic in nature. The body has become accustomed to this state of being, sending signals to the brain, which in turn digs up more negativity, releasing cortisol and building more negative neuropathways in the brain. The person continues to spiral deeper and deeper into despair. While all this is going on, the feel-good chemicals Serotonin, Dopamine, and Norepinephrine aren’t released. Therefore, many times, without help, folks suffering from depression cannot reverse their frame of mind and require help to do so.

Read more about depression: Understanding Depression & the Road to Recovery and Suicide Prevention

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How do I get started?

Sessions are 60 minutes in duration plus you also receive an electronic handout after each session.

Please complete the contact form or call for more information about 4 session programmes, individual sessions, fees and availability.

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What our clients say

I feel centred and empowered after several sessions of talking with Adrian. He has a very practical approach and the techniques he employs are deceptively simple. He teaches some basic meditation practices to help you step back from the situation and connect with your body. He helps you to understand how your narratives and expectations can be contributing to the negative emotions that overpower you. He encourages you and gives you tools to take responsibility for your life. My relationships have improved and the problems I had sleeping are almost completely gone. My life feels much more optimistic, and I …

Shining Rainbow

When I reached out to Adrian I was in need of some assistance with managing stress and anxiety levels related to work. Adrian worked with me to incorporate new techniques to assist with understanding and controlling my feelings and also working on ways to be responsive rather than reactive to difficult situations that arise. I would highly recommend working with Adrian if you need some assistance or guidance with day to day life.

Mitch Roberts

Managing Stress Levels

Adrian is genuinely concerned about you and your wellbeing. He is a fabulous listener and a wealth of knowledge . I would highly recommend speaking with Adrian on your path to a better you.

Danielle Fossati

Had a session with Adrian to learn relaxation techniques to help with sleeping issues. The technique is simple but works really well. Adrian also suggested daily affirmations which help to lift up my spirit. Thanks Adrian!

Arum D.

Adrian has changed the way I think and behave on a daily basis. He has been patient in listening to and understanding problems I’ve had not just with anger & frustration but with communication and socialisation with others. Empathising with how I feel in these situations and offering different solutions or tools I can use to help me navigate my relationships with friends, family and colleagues. Even if you just want someone to talk to, I would highly recommend Adrian.

Shauna D

Adrian’s meditation and mindfulness techniques are very effective if your goal is to become the better version of yourself. Since I started practising the mindfulness techniques that Adrian taught, I realised there is plenty of space in our mind that are otherwise occupied with random thoughts. The techniques would definitely help one become more mindful and conscious even while performing their day to day activities. It is like you start doing everything with a purpose! I strongly recommend Adrian if you are looking to develop your inner self.

Gayathiri Raju

Student

I have had an ongoing health issue that I have not been able to shift. Being a yoga teacher, I knew that I needed to tap into the power of the mind to help heal my body. Adrian designed a specific meditation practice using a variety of techniques to help with my health issue which I now practice daily. Although I am not back to 100% health yet I am already starting to see a change in the way I feel, both mentally & physically. Thank you Adrian.

Anna Pedriau

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Anika Mylka

Soul 2 Soul Yoga

We were fortunate to have Adrian lead a session on Mindfulness at one of our Lunch’n’Learns. I was amazed at the benefit that I, and others, received from the relaxation, breathing and concentration exercises that Adrian led us through. I can happily report some immediate physical and mental benefits following the session and would recommend a Mindfulness program for any corporate event.

Mark Tannen

Ecolab: Sales & Operations Planning Manager, ANZ

Adrian is a fantastic Mindfulness and Meditation teacher. I have always been impressed with the depth of his knowledge, not only when it comes to mindfulness and meditation but also life coaching. He has changed the lives of many people that I know and he continues to be a positive force for good in the Mindfulness field.

Cameron Mandlani

Adrian teaches powerful meditation techniques that can be easily implemented amongst the responsibilities and challenges we all face today. These techniques can help anyone substantially improve their concentration and emotional intelligence, which can extend to better personal and professional relationships and enhanced work-related productivity. Another key benefit of these techniques is stress reduction, which can help to prevent and remedy psychological and physiological diseases and greatly enhance one’s sense of well-being. I recommend Adrian’s courses highly.

Dr Bobby Cheema

PhD, Accredited Exercise Physiologist

The sessions Adrian delivers are excellent. The tools he provides in verbal and written form, are excellent aids in learning to identify and manage all the various ways and forms that stress and anxiety impact upon one self. The lessons of how to manage the, Stop, Identify, and Determine – the form of self management are invaluable aids. That which you can bring in to use when these matters arise. I value the assistance Adrian has provided and recommend his services. Thank you Adrian, and cheers.

Haydn M.

Great stress management sessions with Adrian…thank you! Enjoyed learning and practising new strategies.

Karen Buckley

Walked into first session with Adrian and instantly felt at home and comfortable due to his easy going approach . Instantly felt I could speak my mind as if I was talking to a friend . He has helped me out in so many ways with my life skills and positive outlook on life with a few simple steps. Highly recommend to go see if you wanna better yourself.

Individual Counselling

Individual Counselling

What can you expect?

What are the benefits of counselling?

Coaching