Anger Management | John Dimond Counselling

It's an honour to be with you as you feel, heal and grow.

I offer unconditional, non-judgmental compassionate care.

Let's build on what works for you.

I believe and trust you.

Give your children the gift of watching you care for yourself, change and grow.

I want to know what it's like to be you right now.

Let's heal the source of your emotional pain.

I provide a safe place for you to find your way.

When you love and accept yourself as you are, you can then care for yourself more.

The summary of almost every self help books is to unconditionally love, accept, forgive and trust yourself.

Often it's our most valued beliefs that give us the most trouble.

Family can be both the most important and the most damaging part of our lives.

The only thing that's consistent about life is the inconsistency.

It's not anger management, it's hurt and pain management.

Addictions are a tool to manage emotional pain.

Depression can be your mind and body insisting on a rest from the stress of being you.

Anxiety can be a built-in fear of that dreadful experience happening again.

Your body remembers the trauma.

The "what if's" can be too much to bear after a loved one suicides.

Everyone is doing their best with what they know in the moment.

Being vulnerable takes great strength.

Asking for help takes great courage.

A breakdown is so often a breakthrough.

If it takes 10 000 tears to grieve, let's get started.

Let's work together to create a gap between the event and the reaction.

Is it possible to forgive the unforgivable?

Talking to a good listener is a powerful medicine.

Grief has no timeline.

Practicing self-awareness lowers the intensity and frequency of emotional pain.

It's OK to make a decision to not make a decision yet.

Two steps forward and one step back is still forward.

Thinking you are an imposter sometimes is normal.

You are not alone.

You are perfectly imperfect.

We are often attracted to people with traits like our parents or other influential adults from our formative years.

It can be exhausting trying to have our unmet childhood needs fulfilled by others.

It might be time to put you first.

Your suffering lowers when lowering other people’s suffering.

Wanting to punish others punishes you.

Keeping your goals to yourself helps you achieve them.

Music soothes your negativity.

Your past doesn’t have to determine your future.

Being alone and loving yourself is often required.

Feel your loss to reduce it.

It’s all about love.

What you focus on grows, both good and bad.

Love the fear.

Mistakes are integral to success.

Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Having a personal space in your home is important.

Communication is No.1 to successful relationships.

Love brought you here and will greet you when you leave.

You are worth trusting.

Smiling is more attractive than makeup.

My Story

Hello, thanks for being here.

Those closest to me would describe me as a kind and caring person who is a very good listener. I believe that’s because I’ve experienced my own share of life’s challenges and emotional pain. I’ve had times of feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, lost and alone. Through it all, my saving grace has been the support of some amazing counsellors and supervisors. It is these experiences that have inspired me to be the helper I am today. I’ve spent the past 22 years learning how to best help and offer hope to those in need. You can see a list of my credentials and experience below.

I bring both my lived experiences and training as a crisis and relationship counsellor to every session. I will be fully present to you and really listen. I'll empathise with the stories and feelings you choose to share with me. I’ll use my years of counselling experience and training to support you on your journey of self discovery all the while ensuring we have a safe and confidential space to do so. It is the culmination of my life experiences, personal growth, education and ongoing professional development that gives me the confidence to be of service to you.

The great philosopher Lao Tzu said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. I’d be honoured to take that step with you.

With gratitude,

Qualifications, Experience, Memberships & Insurance

• Diploma of Counselling - 2017.
• Certificate of Relationship Counselling - 2005.
• Living Works Certificate of Suicide Intervention - 2011.
• Living Works Train the Trainer in Suicide Intervention - 2012.
• Living Works Suicide Intervention Group Facilitator - 2012-2014.
• Lifeline Telephone Crisis Counsellor - 1999-2018 (19 years).
• Lifeline Sudden and Traumatic Death Response Team Member - 2009-2012.
• Lifeline Telephone Crisis Counsellor Supervisor - 2005-2018 (13 years).
• Lifeline Telephone Crisis Counsellor Trainer - 2004-2018 (14 years).
• Lifeline Face to Face Individual Counselling - 2014-2019 (5 years).
• Lifeline Face to Face Counsellor Training Group Facilitator - 2016-2019 (3 years).
• Lifeline Face to Face Relationship Counsellor - 2017-2019 (3 years).
• Anger Management Group Facilitator - 2016-2018 (3 years).
• Lifeline Board Member Hunter Central Coast - 2016.
• Suicidal Safety Network Central Coast Member - 2005.
• Loss and Grief Council Central Coast Chapter Member - 2004.
• Dad's in Distress (DIDs) Central Coast Group Facilitator - 2004-2006.
• Men Advancing Through Education and Support (MATES) Gosford Branch Group Facilitator - 2007.
• Mindful Self Compassion CBT Training - 2019.
• Anxiety Management Group Facilitator - Wyoming Neighbourhood Centre - You and 22 - 2022.
• Certificate Individual and Group Supervision - Rise-Up -2024
• Australian Counselling Association Member - Level 2.
• Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors Member.
• Insurance - Professional Indemnity and Public Liability ($20,000,000 each) - Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Limited.