Avtar Gill

My personal transformative journey began when I finally admitted I needed help. False pride had held me back, but humility set me free, when I reached out. I underwent 6 months intensive rehabilitation for my drug and alcohol addiction, and am now over 27 years clean and sober and consider my main strength as working with a deep passion and belief.

Since completing rehab, I have worked as a counsellor, assessor, group facilitator, trainer and manager serving those with addictions, mental health, and forensic psychiatry.

You may be aware that changing unwanted behaviour can be difficult at the best of times, but it’s not impossible. And although only you alone can do it, you can’t do it alone. And that’s where I step in…

Working primarily from the Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) stance along with Transactional Analysis (TA), my own life experience, particularly around recovery gives me a unique perspective and a greater empathy with my clients. Coming from a non-judgemental approach, I give encouragement but also challenge clients along the way for developmental change and personal growth.

Remember. Only you alone can do it. But you can't do it alone…

My first session is exploring what brings you to therapy, how you feel about it and what can be done about it.