Richard Newland PhD, BSc, DipCouns 

Positive Interactions Counselling is dedicated to providing person-centered counselling services, focused on increasing individual wellbeing, emotional awareness, and relationship growth. I am committed to providing a safe, supportive space to help clients navigate through life's challenges and achieve positive mental health.

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With my background as a healthcare professional providing life-saving interventions for patients undergoing open-heart surgery, trauma, and critical illness, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact of high-pressure environments, emotional strain, and the strength of human resilience. My lived experience in these settings, combined with my counselling education from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, allows me to take a person-centred approach to counselling that is both compassionate and practical. I understand the effects of trauma, the challenges of emotional regulation, and the importance of strong relationships based on emotional connection. I believe that positive transformations in our lives can be made through gaining greater understanding of ourselves and our individual inner resources.  As a member of the Australian Counselling Association, I have a strong commitment to upholding professional ethics and standards.

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I am particularly passionate about helping individuals develop emotional awareness and to be able to positively communicate their individual needs, to encourage healthier connections and personal growth.

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