About JULIAN REDDISH, COUNSELLOR

Stroke Survivor, Chronic Fatigue Survivor, Mental Health Survivor

Offering Counselling face to face and Online

“I contacted Julian in hopes that he would help me on my stroke recovery journey. Julian has been nothing short of dedicated and supportive towards me. Julian has made me feel far more comfortable in my own skin than I was before we connected.”

MY STORY: FROM STRUGGLE AND LOSS TO TRIUMPH AND SUCCESS

I’m lucky to be alive.

I was 17 years old driving down a windy road in the outskirts of Sydney.

Without warning, my body went limp, and I lost control of the car. I ended up crashing into an oncoming vehicle.

Later, my doctors discovered I had a stroke which caused the car accident.

And so began 15 years of recovery which eventually led to an entirely new life.

To be sure, I’ve had a lot of dark days throughout my healing.

But I also had many times where I struggled before the stroke. As a teenager, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). I spent far too much time home alone, exhausted and depressed.

So, I’ve certainly had my share of struggle, pain and setbacks.

And yet, through my loss and hardship, I made a choice: I chose to move forward with my life in the best way I could.

The challenges I’ve faced have enabled me to become a better and happier person. And beyond that, to discover that I wanted to become a counsellor, a career I’m passionate about.

MY MISSION: TO HELP YOU BECOME WHO YOU WERE MEANT TO BE

I’m thrilled to help people like you who are struggling with stroke recovery/management, a physical illness, an injury, or a mental health disorder. I aim to help you become the best version of yourself, whatever you want that to be.

QUALITIES I BRING AS A COUNSELLOR

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Direct

I don’t beat around the bush. l say precisely what I mean and what I think is important for you to hear to help you get to where you want to go.

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Grounded

I am a practical person whose mind and body are well-rooted in reality. I’ll help you set doable goals that are realistic and stem from who you are and what you want.

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Genuine

I’m an authentic counsellor. What you see is what you get.

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Non-judgemental

Regardless of what you think, feel, or how you behave, I’ll never judge you. You can feel safe to share your truth with me

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Deep Understanding of What it’s Like to Struggle

As you can see from my story above, I’ve been there. Need I say more?

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Determination

My personal experiences have given me a tenacity that I might not have otherwise known. I didn’t give up, and I won’t give up on helping you achieve your goals. When you’re down and feel you don’t have the strength to go on, I’ll be in your corner reminding and encouraging you that you can do it.

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Caring and Compassionate

I’ve had to develop a lot of compassion for myself which has enhanced my ability to listen deeply and be empathic with others.

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Intuitive

I’m skilled at sensing what is going on beyond the surface of what you tell me in our counselling sessions. No, I can’t read your mind, but I can help you develop greater insight into your problems.

COUNSELLING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

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Diploma of Counselling at Pathways Psychology Institute.

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Graduate Diploma of Trauma-Informed Process Orientated Psychotherapy at Pathways Psychology Institute.

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Working with young people who self-injure (non-suicidal Self Injury, NSSI) at Friendship Centre

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Lifeline Accidental Counsellor Training

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Mentoring Men, NSW

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Provisional member of The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), a National progressive professional peak association of counsellors and psychotherapists with over 11,000 individual members

SPECIAL INTERESTS AND PASSIONS

Since nearly losing my life, I’ve realised that the best way to live a happy and healthy life is to be open to all of life’s possibilities.

In that sense, I’m passionate about everything.

Special interests include cooking, making great coffee, meditation, personal growth, fitness, music, playing chess, living in the flow, and of course, helping others.

I work hard on my personal and professional development. I regularly take courses, read and work with a coach.

I’m creative – I have my own fashion label making women’s accessories.

I’m also a skilled barista. I can make one of the best coffees you’ve ever tasted with the use of only one hand.

Let’s talk

I can’t promise that counselling/mentoring will make your life instantly better.

It takes time, patience and commitment.

What I can promise is that if you truly desire a more rewarding and happier life, I’m committed to helping you get to where you want to be one step at a time.

Contact me now for a no-charge 15-minute phone discussion.
We’ll chat about your concerns and determine how we might best work together.

Schedule a call now

*We can sit in my office, outside or go for a walk as we talk. Since I’m a barista, I can also make you a delicious cup of tea or coffee