Ian Parkin2025-02-21T05:14:45+00:00

Purpose For Life Counselling

Life at times can be difficult

Life at times can be difficult

If you need some help, guidance or just someone to talk to, then you are not alone. I have helped hundreds of people from all walks of life work through their problems and daily struggles. Whether you are looking for individual or couple’s therapy, help for your child, your family, or struggling with addiction.

Dragonflies symbolise our ability to overcome times of hardship. They can remind us to take time to reconnect with our own strengths, courage and happiness.

If you need some help, guidance or just someone to talk to, then you are not alone. I have helped people from all walks of life work through their problems and daily struggles with difficult emotions or meaningful relationships for more than 24 years.

Ian is a passionate and affordable therapist in the Hills District, specialising in emotion focused therapy and relationship counselling. Ian is able to assist with issues such as grief and loss, depression and anxiety or any relationship issue, either with a partner or other family member(s). Ian has helped couples and families since 1991 and has been a counsellor since 2002. His office is in Northmead, or if you prefer, he also offers counselling online in a secure technology environment.

Friendly, Caring & Compassionate family counselling

About Ian Parkin

Ian has been involved in counselling since 2002, based on a strong sense of calling and his professional training in therapy. Ian hopes to combine his compassion as a therapist to develop a genuine relationship with whoever presents for counselling. Through this process, each person, couple or family that presents for therapy may discover the wisdom they need to find a firm direction for their lives.

Counselling Services

Right now you are about to take steps towards getting your relationship back on track by improving communication to recreate closeness, healing and bonding. As an Emotionally Focused Couples therapist, my goal is to help you reconnect and discover the potential within your relationship. Get to know your respective attachment styles and how to change the unhealthy patterns of relating between you to healthier ones that create closeness, not distance. This will allow you to change how you feel about each other, developing a lasting bond.

Family Support

Support for your entire family unit developing trust and love

Couples Therapy

Helping you both rediscover the flame and love

Emmotional Support

Working with you providing support and compassion

Addictive Behavours

Taking the time to help you manage and overcome

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you feel like your life is going nowhere? Are you struggling to find your purpose? Do you feel as if there is some sort of barrier that prevents you from living life to the fullest? These are some of the common complaints heard, and counselling can help provide clarity and a path.

Whether you are looking for individual or couple’s therapy, help for your child, your family, or struggling with addiction, counselling can help you manage and work through these issues.

From your first phone conversation Ian is right beside you for your entire journey. He uses a warm and relaxed style, while keeping the time focused and structured. He utilises evidenced based psychotherapy practices, creative tools, and a whole person approach.

By going to the Contact Us section of this website, you can send an email or alternatively give Ian a call or text on 0434 355 446.

He works early or late during the week to meet his clients’ needs.

2:00PM to 9:00PM  Mondays

8:00AM to 9:00PM  Tuesday to Thursdays.

The duration of counselling can vary from one session to several years, depending on circumstances. This subject would be discussed at the first meeting and generally, three to six sessions are allowed for and then this is reviewed.

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I am here to help you with all of life’s challenges.

    My Client Reviews

    “When I started thinking I wanted to kill myself I knew I needed help. Thankfully I found Ian on the internet. I am now living life better and no longer have those feelings that at the time were so overwhelming.”

    Matthew

    “Ian gave us communication tools to work through our disagreements. He was fantastic and our marriage is now better, stronger and twice the fun. We would highly recommend Ian”

    Robert
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