David Nielsen - Love the Life you Live

Marriage ~ Communication ~ Sex Therapy ~ Individual Counselling ~ Mental Health ~ Sexual Addiction ~ Affairs ~ Families ~ Life Coaching

Life is difficult regardless of who you are. Sometimes we need some objective assistance to move forward in a positive way.

Which of the following apply to you right now?

1. I feel I am stuck in a rut and regardless of what I do, the situation just seems to get worse.

2. Irrespective of how hard I try to explain things, the other person just won't change what they say or do.

3. I just want to forget about it and hope that it will get better.

4. I don't have friends that I feel I can talk with, or who are helpful to me.

If you answer "yes" to any of the above questions, I can help you.

Call today on 0405 321 090 or (02) 6259 1494
"Many of my clients have been able to turn their most challenging relationships into ones that are much easier to handle"


About David

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David has spent 25 years in training, management and counselling in private industry, but mostly in the NFP sector. He has a special interest in the family, believing that family health determines the state of health of the community, which in turn affects the health of the nation.

David is a Clinical Member of the Australian Counselling Association and is on the Australian National Register of Counsellors.


A Clinical Member of the ACA,

• Has graduated from an ACA Accredited Course of study at minimum Degree Level.
• Has a minimum of 6 years post qualification counselling experience, including minimum 1,000 client contact hours.
• Has completed a minimum of 100 hours Professional Supervision and completes 10 hours Professional Supervision per annum.
• Completes 25 Points of ACA approved Ongoing Professional Development per annum.

David has completed training in family education and therapy with a special interest in relationship counselling, addiction and sexuality. David has been a trainer and lecturer in a large national counselling organisation, and has three counselling qualifications.

David has been a popular international speaker on issues related to family, marriage and sexuality. He has also managed a not-for-profit counselling centre and has supervised a wide variety of people, including counsellors and administrators. He has also had experience in a large NFP where most of the workers were volunteers, and where people skills were even more critical.

David has written papers on family dysfunction, sexual addiction, pornography and post abortion issues.

David has a special interest in Eastern Europe where he has run seminars and provided training for non government organisations.

Qualifications

BA Family Therapy
Adv Dip Counselling and Family Therapy
M.A.C.A (Clinical)
MBTI Accredited
Prepare/Enrich Accredited Presenter

My Services

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I provide counselling that addresses the following:

• pre-marriage
• recovery from an affair
• grief and loss
• relationships
• assertiveness
• depression
• anxiety
• abuse and trauma
• parenting
• family therapy
• self-esteem
• indentity and purpose
• resolving childhood hurts
• communication
• love and sexual
• couple
• post abortion issues
• sexual therapy
• life coaching
• coping with separation (men and women)
• mixed orientation couples

Success Stories

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Happiness isn’t in new handbags…

"When I first met David it was in my mind to seek a healthy relationship with my partner, we talked through some difficult situations I was faced with in my personal life. I felt that he was supportive of the decisions I made but helped me see what impact they were having in my life and issues that I couldn’t see.

I was never happy with myself and the decisions I had made, I was sometimes ashamed of myself, I didn’t feel good enough at times and felt as though I had to prove myself, I was comparing myself to other women and I felt at fault for things beyond my control.

Ultimately I discovered how to improve my life through David, I now have a huge weight lifted from my mind and realise the problem wasn’t just the relationship I had set out to fix and happiness isn’t in new handbags or an endless amount of shoes or dresses. I can honestly say I find it so much easier to find happiness, I accept my life and realise what I have achieved with appreciation, furthermore, I look forward to what is to come. I recommend David Nielsen for any couple or young woman from my experience". - Public Servant 26

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Insecurity and sexual issues were overcome

“I went to see David and Alli because I was having sexual problems. They helped me to deal with my unhealthy thought patterns, anxiety and insecurity. With their help I’ve overcome my problems and now I’m much healthier and happier. I highly recommend David and Alli, they are brilliant at what they do!” -Male 30 Lawyer

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I found a new way of being...

“It has been a privilege to have David as my counsellor. He has helped me through the darkest time in my life. Being a man I had always thought counsellors were for the weak, but for the first time in my life I was able to open up and be honest with where I was at. David made me feel comfortable being honest and listened without judgement; it was exactly what I needed. I’ve learned to accept myself and show people the real me. When I had no-one to turn to and was looking for answers, he helped me like nobody else could.”
- Male 33 Editor

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Released from a violent marriage

“Counselling was a huge step in the right direction. I was a 25 year old in a violent marriage. I was suffering from depression and insecurity. Working with David and Alli helped me to take control and responsibility for my life. Thanks to David and Alli, my journey in life has become a lot easier, and now I’m travelling the world, living out my dreams, in a healthy relationship and able to take better care of myself.”
Female Graphic Designer

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Counselling was not for me

"Prior to attending counselling I was someone who thought you only attended counselling if you had major problems. I come from a fairly stable background and have had no major issues or traumatic events in my life so far. I never thought of myself as the “type” who went to counselling. My view changed when I faced issues in my marriage that I unable to solve by myself. I now believe that everyone whether they have major issues or not, can benefit from counselling. I found the counselling experience with David extremely beneficial for my marriage, but more importantly for myself personally. Through counselling I became aware of my own personal issues and “baggage” and gained an understanding of how this affected my life and those in my life. I am no longer controlled by the wants, needs, expectations and actions of those around me but am empowered to take control of my life. David’s advice and resources are practical, simple and effective. David is very insightful, particularly about women and leads you a point where you are able to reach your own conclusions about the best way to deal with each issue."
- Female 25 Administration

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I been able to face and manage major challenges

"I initially sought counselling to try to resolve problems in my marriage. David and Alli provided a very welcoming and relaxed environment that helped me overcome the self-consciousness of ‘going to counselling’. David and Alli, as individuals and as a team, provide insight into the male and female perspective on a wide range of personal and relationship issues. They encourage a process of self reflection through a variety of techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy and a wide range of reading between sessions. They have helped me to overcome anxiety, resolve issues from the past, build my self confidence and sense of worthiness. Within a few months of regular counselling I was able to cease my medication for anxiety and have now been off medication for twice as long as I was on it. I have since been able to face and manage several major life challenges with resilience, including a miscarriage, because of the changes they have helped me to make. I would recommend David and Alli to anyone that is experiencing problems with handling life’s challenges".
- Female 35 Assistant Director

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I understand women more fully now

"I was distraught when my wife and I came to David. My wife seemed ready to leave me and I had no idea why. David was able to help us discover exactly what the issues were, and how we could overcome them. He provided a supportive, non-judgemental environment, yet didn't avoid the tough issues. He restored in me a sense of perspective in what was going on, and empowered me to do all that I could for positive change. Today my wife and I are enjoying a marriage better than at any previous time, knowing that our time with David has also enabled us to make sure we never end up in the same situation again. My sincerest thanks David for helping us to hold on to the most precious thing in our lives".
- Male 37 Medical Professional