John Dallimore
Counsellor, Hakomi Therapist
your counsellor
Applecross, Perth WA 6153
In Person + Telehealth
Philosophy & Vision
Finding calm and hope in times of uncertainty
In my years of working as a wilderness guide, journeying into the unknown, my task was to listen to and support clients to find their own inner strength. In the therapy room my task is much the same, respectfully and gently assist clients through the difficult parts of life's journey. I celebrate each persons unique and developing self knowledge as they identify hidden resources bringing new clarity, meaning and expanded potential for life.
Background
Working since 2001 with individuals, families and groups in agency settings and private practice. Areas of work have include addictions, domestic violence youth in detention, family and adolescent programs, grief and loss, life transition and meaning, trauma and abuse, relationships.
Services
Counselling, psychotherapy, coaching for individuals, couples & families
If your issue is around FIFO I have unique understanding. For 3 years I worked as a FIFO on an 8 days on 6 days off roster. My partner also worked FIFO and my work was as a relationship counsellor so I came to deeply understand the many different experiences in a FIFO relationship.
Quality Provision
I undertake ongoing professional and personal development including individual and group professional supervision in excess of my requirements for membership of the ACA.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Bachelor of Counselling - 2002 - Notre Dame University
- Bachelor of Applied Psychology - 2003 - Notre Dame University
- Certified Hakomi Therapist - 2015 - Hakomi Institute
Modalities
Experiential - Hakomi - Interpersonal - Marriage and Family - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Process Oriented - Somatic Psychotherapy - Systems Theory
Therapy Approach
Each person is a unique individual so I work with the person in front of me drawing on eclectic training in different modalities and life experiences.
I work holistically with the mind, body, spirit seeking to support clients finding and trusting their own inner wisdom as we work together with the counselling / psychotherapy process.
Professional Associations
- Australian Counselling Association - Level 4
- Hakomi Australia Association
A conversation with John Dallimore
-
Mid life brought about big changes in my life. One day I had well paying job and a career in St Georges Terrace. The next day I was retrenched along with many others. Even though I had reached the top in my career I had always felt out of place. Together with my wife I started a wilderness backpacking business guiding people throughout remote landscapes. Over a six year period I discovered people unfolded and became emotionally and spiritually well as we walked and talked and listened to each other. We began running trips with Aboriginal people in the Pilbara and time after time I saw the same thing happen. I discovered we healed as we spent time together.
-
We have become so busy that we too often lose connection with ourselves and those around us.