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# Annie Gurton

Annie Gurton is a Psychological Therapist and Couples Counsellor based in Sydney

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- [Conscious Uncoupling](https://anniegurton.com/conscious-uncoupling/) - When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin announced that they were ‘consciously uncoupling’ there was a collective snigger from the rest of the world. The phrase was put down as just another celebrity catch-phrase, a passing whim that meant little and would soon pass. However the process is already established as an intelligent, sensitive way to
- [Teach your Child Emotional Intelligence](https://anniegurton.com/teach-your-child-emotional-intelligence/) - Emotional Intelligence (EI) is your ability to manage and understand emotions and relationships, your own as well as others’. Research has shown that Emotional Intelligence is more vital to life success and satisfaction than general intelligence. This makes EI a very important skill for parents to teach their children. The good news: Children automatically learn
- [Conscious Uncoupling - Vital for Mental Well-being](https://anniegurton.com/conscious-uncoupling-vital-for-mental-well-being/) - If getting a divorce is bad for mental health, having an acrimonious divorce is ten times worse. So it's good to hear that couples and their advisors like lawyers and clergy, are becoming increasing aware of the movement towards 'Conscious Uncoupling'. Made famous by Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin and popularized by a handful of
- [The Therapeutic Alliance](https://anniegurton.com/the-therapeutic-alliance/) - Click here to go to article in Mental Health Net: Understanding the Therapeutic Alliance ANNIE GURTON, MA BY ANNIE GURTON, MA APR 1, 2015 UPDATED APR 1, 2015 Annie Gurton uses a mixed toolbox of psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and approaches which include elements of classical Rogerian Person-Centred, Human Givens, Freudian, Adlerian, NLP, CBT ...Read More It comes as no surprise
- [Chaotic Attachment](https://anniegurton.com/chaotic-attachment/) - Go to this link to read the article in Mental Health Net Chaotic Attachment: Can People Change? ANNIE GURTON, MA BY ANNIE GURTON, MA APR 20, 2015 UPDATED APR 20, 2015 Annie Gurton uses a mixed toolbox of psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and approaches which include elements of classical Rogerian Person-Centred, Human Givens, Freudian, Adlerian, NLP, CBT ...Read More Do you
- [Conscious Uncoupling and the Benefits for Children.](https://anniegurton.com/conscious-uncoupling-and-the-benefits-for-children/) - Conscious Uncoupling and the benefits for the children There is hardly anything worse for children, except death, than having their parents separate. In playgrounds across the country, those words, ‘Mum and Dad are getting a divorce but they say its not my fault’ are heard thousands of times each year, and the teachers know
- [The Emotional Fallout of Co-Parenting](https://anniegurton.com/the-emotional-fallout-of-co-parenting/) - The Emotional Fallout of Co-parenting When parents separate and divorce, they often think that they are being fair if they agree to share the parenting of their children 50/50. Many courts support the decision, and give a nod of approval if the children spend equal amounts of time with each parent. It seems to be
- [How to talk to someone who is depressed.](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-talk-to-someone-who-is-depressed/) - With one in five Australians experiencing mental health issues at some point in their lives, its almost inevitable that you will know one. But if someone close to you is depressed, how will you know and what will you do? The conversation surrounding mental health involves friends, families, fathers and sons, mothers and daughters turning
- [The dangers of US-style beauty pageants](https://anniegurton.com/the-dangers-of-us-style-beauty-pageants/) - On their website, US based child beauty pageant brand Universal Royalty states that taking part in one of their competitions is a “positive learning experience” in which contestants can “learn competition, positive self confidence” and strive to “be the very best.” Contestants, who are judged by a panel on criteria such as “facial beauty,”
- [How Long Should Therapy Last?](https://anniegurton.com/how-long-should-therapy-last-2/) - How Long Should Therapy Last? BY ANNIE GURTON, MA MAY 20, 2015 UPDATED MAY 20, 2015 Annie Gurton uses a mixed toolbox of psychotherapeutic techniques, theories and approaches which include elements of classical Rogerian Person-Centred, Human Givens, Freudian, Adlerian, NLP, CBT ...Read More When the fathers of psychotherapy started working, over 100 years ago,
- [The 10 Signs You're In a Happy Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/the-10-signs-youre-in-a-happy-relationship/) - THE 10 SIGNS YOU’RE IN A HAPPY RELATIONSHIP by Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton in Northern Beaches, Sydney. Congratulations! Well done! You’re in a relationship. You’re in the best place to be. When you’re in a relationship, you are in the right place to heal yourself of your childhood wounds and emotional hurts. The trouble is
- [Moving From Conflict to Connection](https://anniegurton.com/moving-from-conflict-to-connection/) - MOVING FROM CONFLICT TO CONNECTION by Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton, from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Many people avoid conflict. In fact most people believe that conflict is destructive and unhealthy, and to be ducked or sidelined at all costs. But conflict is a part of life. It exists as a healthy part in any relationship, and
- [Why We Fall In Love.](https://anniegurton.com/why-we-fall-in-love/) - WHY WE FALL IN LOVE by Imago Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton, from Sydney's Northern Beaches. You may think its obvious why we fall in love: to bond us to our partner, you might say, so that we have a connection strong enough to endure the slings and arrows of life, which inevitably come. Love makes
- [How To Stand Up To A Critical Partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-stand-up-to-a-critical-partner/) - HOW TO STAND UP TO A CRITICAL PARTNER by Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton, on Sydney's Northern Beaches Criticism is like battery acid in a relationship – extremely caustic and powerfully, permanently damaging. For many women with good levels of self-esteem, the first sign of criticism is enough to throw the towel in, but for others
- [Dealing With Age Differences In A Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/dealing-with-age-differences-in-a-relationship/) - DEALING WITH AGE DIFFERENCES IN A RELATIONSHIP by Couples Counsellor Annie Gurton, from Sydney's Northern Beaches They say that when you really love someone, age, distance, height and weight are really just numbers. But when it comes to relationships, having a big age gap is creating a problem that need not be there, and can,
- [How To Recover From The Death of a Partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-recover-from-the-death-of-a-partner/) - HOW TO RECOVER FROM THE DEATH OF A PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Death of your partner is up there with the most traumatic things that could ever happen to you. It is devastating, and getting life back on track can take a long time. How fast often depends on
- [Dealing With Cultural Differences in Relationships](https://anniegurton.com/dealing-with-cultural-differences-in-relationships/) - DEALING WITH CULTURAL DIFFERENCES IN RELATIONSHIPS by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Love does not recognise skin colour, social backgrounds or cultural boundaries. It is notoriously random and, of course, blind. And when we fall in love and enter a relationship, the problems that may lay ahead caused by our cultural
- [How To Move On After An Affair](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-move-on-after-an-affair/) - HOW TO MOVE ON AFTER AN AFFAIR by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches There are few things more devastating to a relationship than an affair. The breach of trust is catastrophic, and many relationships do not recover. There is also the fact that affairs don’t happen in relationships which are happy and
- [Shift Workers Making Time For Each Other](https://anniegurton.com/shift-workers-making-time-for-each-other/) - SHIFT WORKERS? HOW TO MAKE TIME FOR EACH OTHER AND YOUR RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches It can be difficult enough for couples to find enough quality time together but doubly hard if one or both are shift workers. The only way is to schedule and plan, so that
- [How To Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-stop-self-sabotaging-your-relationship/) - HOW TO STOP SELF-SABOTAGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Relationship Counsellor on Sydney's Northern Beaches If you go into a relationship convinced that its not going to last, its hardly surprising that you ensure that it fails. No-one can be positive how things will work out, but working from a place of certaintyof
- [How To Communicate Your Sexual Needs and Desires](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-communicate-your-sexual-needs-and-desires/) - HOW TO COMMUNICATE YOUR SEXUAL NEEDS AND DESIRES TO YOUR PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches. There is a saying in couples therapy that if sex is right, then everything is right, but if sex is wrong then nothing else can be right. Yet communication about sexual issues is one
- [How to Navigate an Overbearing Mother-in-Law](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-navigate-an-overbearing-mother-in-law/) - HOW TO NAVIGATE AN OVERBEARING MOTHER-IN-LAW by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches For most of us, having a mother-in-law is a blessing. She is someone kind and helpful, never intrusive, always supportive. Sadly, some find ourselves with a manipulative witch who is dismissive and disrespectful, always trying to come between you
- [How to Know its Time to Walk Away from A Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-know-its-time-to-walk-away-from-a-relationship/) - HOW TO KNOW IT’S TIME TO WALK AWAY FROM A RELATIONSHIP April 20, 2017 by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches If you know what a healthy relationship looks and feels like, its reasonably easy to know when its time to call a halt to one which is unhealthy. That is, when
- [How to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-stop-self-sabotaging-your-relationship-2/) - HOW TO STOP SELF-SABOTAGING YOUR RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor from Sydney's northern Beaches If you go into a relationship convinced that its not going to last, its hardly surprising that you ensure that it fails. No-one can be positive how things will work out, but working from a place of certaintyof success rather
- [Can a Relationship Survive Multiple Infidelities?](https://anniegurton.com/can-a-relationship-survive-multiple-infidelities/) - CAN A RELATIONSHIP SURVIVE MULTIPLE INFIDELITIES? by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist, Sydney's Northern Beaches. If your partner has cheated on you once you have probably been to hell and back to save the relationship and rebuild trust. Fidelity is usually rated as ‘crucial’ or ‘very important’ in couple surveys. So if the same partner
- [How to Improve Your Interactions With Your Partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-improve-your-interactions-with-your-partner/) - HOW TO IMPROVE INTERACTIONS WITH YOUR PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches The most common complaint that I see with my couples clients is a breakdown of communication.It’s not unusual for a relationship to reach a point where not only is very little said other than the essentials for living
- [How to Recover From a Long Term Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-recover-from-a-long-term-relationship/) - HOW TO RECOVER FROM A LONG TERM RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches When a relationship ends a common phrase to hear is ‘You must move on’ as though thats a simple instruction and a complete cure of the heartache and feelings of loss and pain. Oh, that it were
- [Steps To Help You Re-Fall in Love With Your Partner](https://anniegurton.com/steps-to-help-you-re-fall-in-love-with-your-partner/) - STEPS TO HELP YOU RE-FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR PARTNER by Anne Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Invariably, relationships start with both parties on their best behaviours. This includes doing thoughtful things for each other, and generally being romantic. Often, its these things that help us to fall in love. However as
- [How to Overcome Judgment in a Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-overcome-judgment-in-a-relationship/) - HOW TO OVERCOME JUDGMENT IN A RELATIONSHIP by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches When we judge someone, we diminish ourselves. Judgement is a vice as bad as the seven deadly sins of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth. It is moralistic (it implies that I know better than you),
- [Steps for Letting Go of a Long Term Relationship](https://anniegurton.com/steps-for-letting-go-of-a-long-term-relationship/) - STEPS FOR LETTING GO OF A LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIP THAT’S JUST NOT RIGHT by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches People tend to leave their lovers in the most vindictive and harmful ways. There may be any number of causes – frustration, irritation, loss of attraction, addiction, an affair (physical or emotional), growing disdain
- [How to Recover from The Death of a Partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-recover-from-the-death-of-a-partner-2/) - HOW TO RECOVER FROM THE DEATH OF A PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Death of your partner is up there with the most traumatic things that could ever happen to you. It is devastating, and getting life back on track can take a long time. How fast often depends
- [How To Stand Up To A Critical Partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-stand-up-to-a-critical-partner-2/) - HOW TO STAND UP TO A CRITICAL PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist from Sydney's Northern Beaches Criticism is like battery acid in a relationship – extremely caustic and powerfully, permanently damaging. For many women with good levels of self-esteem, the first sign of criticism is enough to throw the towel in, but for
- [How to move on after a huge argument](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-move-on-after-a-huge-argument/) - HOW TO MOVE ON AFTER HAVING A HUGE ARGUMENT by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor from Sydney's Northern Beaches. Working with couples as I do, I am frequently asked how to handle arguments, or ‘ruptures’ as we Imago Relationship Therapists call them. Many people are afraid of conflict and seek to avoid it as far
- [Podcast of Annie Gurton guesting on Ageing Fearlessly radio show.](https://anniegurton.com/podcast-of-annie-gurton-guesting-on-ageing-fearlessly-radio-show/) - https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-12-karen-and-annie-gurton/id1279742767?i=1000392778508&mt=2
- [How to deal with a two timing partner](https://anniegurton.com/how-to-deal-with-a-two-timing-partner/) - HOW TO DEAL WITH A TWO TIMING PARTNER by Annie Gurton, Imago Couples Counsellor based on Sydney's Northern Beaches If your partner says that they want other relationships too, and you find the idea absolutely repugnant or completely unacceptable, then say so and consider whether this really is the person for you. If it is a
- [If you find out your partner has been lying](https://anniegurton.com/if-you-find-out-your-partner-has-been-lying/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] What To Do When You Find Out Your Partner Has Been Lying To You [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Meeting your partner online - what to be aware of](https://anniegurton.com/meeting-your-partner-online-what-to-be-aware-of/) - Meeting your partner online - what to be aware of
- [How to find peace in your relationship decisions](https://anniegurton.com/http-rescu-com-au-how-to-find-peace-in-your-relationship-decisions/) - HOW TO FIND PEACE IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP DECISIONS by Annie Gurton, Imago Relationship Therapist on Sydney's Northern Beaches. When we look back on our relationships, and our lives, there seems to be clear points when a choice was made, a decision taken, which has had ramifications all down the line. Like dropping a pebble into
- [How to Recalibrate and Regain your Sense of Self after an Intense Period of Time Together](https://anniegurton.com/http-rescu-com-au-how-to-recalibrate-and-regain-your-sense-of-self-after-an-intense-period-of-time-together/) - It happens to all of us. After an intense time together like the Christmas and New Year holidays, and school holidays, we can find ourselves irritated, annoyed and conflict (arguments) can easily break out. Repairing any damage to the relationship can be hard. Frustration and anger can arise, and a sense of not being heard.
- [After the Honeymoon](https://anniegurton.com/afterthehoneymoon/) - by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor AFTER THE HONEYMOON To make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict and create ways to support each other’s hopes for the future. Couples’ counselling can help you do that. Many couples tend to wait until their problems are severe before seeking counselling. In 2017,
- [Check in and Stay Connected](https://anniegurton.com/checkinstayconnected/) - by Annie Gurton, Couples Counsellor After an engagement the excitement of planning a wedding begins – cake, flowers, clothing, venue. In the midst of all the planning for the big day, you could forget to plan for the single most important thing – the marriage. Your wedding day will come and go, and years after

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- [Repair your marriage](https://anniegurton.com/couples/marriage-repair/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2e4df7″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off” next_background_color=”#ffffff”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Headline” title=”Repair your marriage” subhead=”To improve communications, and talk and listen better.” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.89″ prev_background_color=”#2e4df7″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.89″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] If you want… Improved communication More enjoyment and fun A loving and passionate sexual relationship To model
- [Business Relationships & Corporate Dispute Resolution](https://anniegurton.com/business-relationships/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#a01c2e” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Business Relationships” subhead=”If you are in a business relationship which is difficult or acrimonious, call Annie.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”If you are in a business relationship” _builder_version=”3.0.47″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”row_inner” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Business success depends” _builder_version=”3.0.47″
- [Mindfulness](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/mindfulness/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#931c3c” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”on” transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Mindfulness” subhead=”Mindfulness is an evidence-based therapy that integrates the best of Eastern and Western Psychology and offers an unique and comprehensive skill set to treat a range of psychological conditions.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Head and strap line” _builder_version=”3.0.47″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″
- [Interpersonal Neurobiology](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/interpersonal-neurobiology/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Interpersonal Neurobiology” subhead=”We can always promote compassion, kindness, resilience and well-being in our personal lives, our relationships and our communities by being aware of the power of the connection between us.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Head and strap” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ custom_padding=”25.25px|6px|25.25px|0px”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer”
- [Family Constellations](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/family-constellations/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1d9b79″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Family Constellations” subhead=”Transgenerational healing which clears blocks and allows for a new perspective for acceptance and moving forward. ” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Title and strap line” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”About FC” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Family Constellation attempts
- [Attachment Theory](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/attachment-theory/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1f30e2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Attachment Theory” subhead=”Understanding how childhood woundings are caused, and what good parenting is.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Understanding what childhood woundings are” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explaining Attachment Theory” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Attachment Theory is a fundamental explanation of
- [Imago Relationship Therapy](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/imago-relationship-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Imago Relationship Therapy” subhead=”Communication for couples who genuinely desire a maturing relationship.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Title and Strap” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Imago Relationship Therapy teaches that whatever your history, whatever your heartbreak, it is
- [Guided Visualisation](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/ericksonian-relaxation-and-guided-visualisation/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2b46e2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Guided Visualisation” subhead=”A gentle way to use relaxation, focussing and metaphorical storytelling to refresh the subconscious.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Title and Standfirst” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Explanation of Milton Erickson’s work” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The work of
- [Freudian Theory](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/freudian/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#5fd628″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Freudian Theory” subhead=”Freud was a pioneer in many aspects of understanding mental and emotional states.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Title & stand first” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”About Freudian Psychoanalysis” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Sigmund Freud, the father of the
- [Human Givens](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/psycho-therapeutic-approaches/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#37d829″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”The Human Givens” subhead=”We are all born with fundamental emotional needs and the innate resources to get our needs met.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”The Human Givens title” _builder_version=”3.0.47″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]
- [Family Systems Therapy](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/family-systems-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#b5ad22″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Family Systems Therapy” subhead=”An individual’s behaviour is informed by and inseparable from the functioning of his or her family of origin.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Title and strap line” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”About FST” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The
- [Contact Annie](https://anniegurton.com/contact/) - Contact Annie, Couples Counsellor at Sydney Northern Beaches, Manly, Freshwater, Business Locations and Hours.
- [Supervision](https://anniegurton.com/supervision/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_image=”https://anniegurton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/459931003_2.jpg” parallax=”on” transparent_background=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Headline and strap line” title=”Supervision” subhead=”Whatever therapeutic modality you use, Annie can provide supportive and insightful Supervision.” background_layout=”dark” _builder_version=”3.0.47″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ module_alignment=”left” background_layout=”light”] Good supervision helps therapists become more self-aware and to grow in their practice. Supervisee
- [Articles](https://anniegurton.com/articles/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_image=”https://anniegurton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/459931003_2.jpg” parallax=”on” transparent_background=”on”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Welcome to My Blog” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#f7f7f7″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_blog fullwidth=”off” posts_number=”18″ offset_number=”0″ admin_label=”Blog” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_blog][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
- [Pre-Marital Counselling](https://anniegurton.com/couples/pre-marital/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#239b1d” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Pre-Marital Counselling” subhead=”Learn how to communicate to ensure your marriage lasts.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Pre-Marital Counselling” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Planning for your wedding means more than deciding on the location and flowers. It also means
- [Don't see Annie if ....](https://anniegurton.com/about/dont-see-annie-if/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Don’t see Annie if ….” subhead=”… you had a perfect infancy, an idyllic childhood and all of your emotional needs have always been met.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Don’t see Annie if ….” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]
- [Don't see Annie if ...](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/dont-see-annie-if-2/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#a5611d” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Don’t see Annie if ….” subhead=”… you had a perfect infancy, an idyllic childhood and all of your emotional needs have always been met.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] You will not
- [PTSD :  Post Traumatic Stress Disorder](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/ptsd-post-traumatic-stress-disorder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2067ad” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”PTSD : Post Traumatic Stress Disorder” subhead=”Events from the past, big or small, can have a long-lasting impact. But they don’t have to continue to have an effect today or in the future.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off”
- [PND : Post Natal Depression](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/pnd-post-natal-depression/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2b35f2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”PND : Post Natal Depression” subhead=”Post Partum Depression is a very real and a very serious problem that can affect new Mums and veteran Mums, in the first few days or months after delivery. You are not alone.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner
- [OCD - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/ocd-obsessive-compulsive-disorder/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#b52099″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”OCD : Obsessional Compulsive Disorder” subhead=”People who experience OCD often try to cope until they can’t hide the symptoms any longer. This can make them feel very alone.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left”
- [Guilt](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/guilt/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1ba059″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Guilt” subhead=”Feelings of guilt can eat away at us, creating a negativity that is caustic. ” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Feelings of guilt can kick in for the smallest, most meaningless
- [Co-Dependency](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/co-dependency/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#9e601a” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Co-Dependency” subhead=”Co-dependent relationships are a type of dysfunctional helping relationship where one person supports or enables another person’s addiction, poor mental health, immaturity, irresponsibility, or under-achievement, often to their own detriment.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”
- [BPD](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/bpd/) - If your childhood felt unsafe or was abusive it is normal to find relationships difficult or find it hard to cope with life. Therapy helps.
- [Journalism & Media](https://anniegurton.com/about/journalism-media/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#00594d” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_image=”https://anniegurton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/459931003_2.jpg” parallax=”on” parallax_method=”off” transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Journalism & Media” subhead=”Annie is available for press comments and journalistic assignments, and she has a book on working with the media.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff”
- [Grief and Loss](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/grief-and-loss/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#4dad20″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Grief and Loss” subhead=”We can feel grief not just for the loss of a person, but also for our dreams and hopes. There is no right or wrong way to feel, but the pain can be unimaginable.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner
- [Conscious Uncoupling](https://anniegurton.com/couples/conscious-uncoupling/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#1ea036″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”on” transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Conscious Uncoupling” subhead=”If a couple has decided to separate it is hugely helpful if this can be a respectful, caring process particularly if there are children.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Head and Strap” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left”
- [Anxiety](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/anxiety/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Anxiety” subhead=”Some clients feel anxious about something specific, but most have a Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) which means that their feelings are vague, and deep-seated.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Do you feel
- [LGBTQ Couples Counselling](https://anniegurton.com/couples/lgbtq/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#f709f3″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”LGBTQ Couples Counselling” subhead=”Working with couples across the spectrum towards healthier relationships, better communication and deeper love.” admin_label=”Head and Strap” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Couples who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender or
- [Eating Disorders](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/eating-disorders/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#2651d3″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Eating Disorders” subhead=”Eating disorders affect men, women, boys and girls. They are not a choice, but strategies for controlling them can be learned.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Do you experience any
- [Creating Stronger Bonds](https://anniegurton.com/couples/creating-stronger-bonds/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#ea2c3f” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Creating Stronger Bonds” subhead=”Learn how to communicate better, cease conflict and create a greater love.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Head and stand first” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] If you want: Improved communication More enjoyment and fun
- [Addiction](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/addiction/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#a01c2e” inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Addiction” subhead=”If you have an urge to do something, repeatedly, even if you know its not good for you, call Annie.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Do any of these apply to
- [Depression](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/depression/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ background_color=”#4caa20″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ transparent_background=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Depression” subhead=”When all the colour and hope goes out of life, its hard to believe that things can change.” background_layout=”dark” admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ specialty=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ box_shadow_position=”outer” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Do you feel some of these? Life has
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- [Conditions](https://anniegurton.com/conditions/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#9e371e” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” transparent_background=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Your Problem?” subhead=”Clients have with many problems, and sometimes more than one. This is a list of a few of the most common ones. But if your issue is not here, Annie can still work with you towards change and healing. ” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section
- [Why Dads Matter](https://anniegurton.com/why-dads-matter/) - IT may seem a little creepy but the old adage holds true: a father should be his son's first hero and his daughter's first love. In fact, the relationship with her father is the most important of her life, according to the experts. The connection with a mother's womb is clear and enduring while the
- [Approaches](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/) - There are many modalities and Annie uses whichever is the most appropriate, drawing on a variety of theories and schools.
- [About](https://anniegurton.com/about/) - [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”on” background_image=”https://anniegurton.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/459931003_2.jpg” transparent_background=”on” parallax_method=”on” allow_player_pause=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”About Annie Gurton” title=”About Annie Gurton” subhead=”Skilled and experienced Individual Therapist and Couples Counsellor” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_border_width=”0″ button_one_border_radius=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_border_radius_hover=”0″ button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_border_width=”0″ button_two_border_radius=”0″ button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right”
- [Solution-Focused Brief Therapy](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/solution-focused-brief-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Head and strap” title=”Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy” subhead=”SFBT is a highly effective goal-directed collaborative approach to psychotherapeutic change.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”] By using some specifically tailored questions and comments, a Solution-Focussed therapist is able to have the clients define what it is
- [Rogerian](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/rogerian/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#2ea3f2″ inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Rogerian Psychotherapy” subhead=”The person-centred principles of Carl Rogers allow the client to develop a better sense of self.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”] Carl Rogers taught that if certain necessary conditions were fulfilled the client would grow and be able to
- [NVC (Non-Violent Communication)](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/nvc-non-violent-communication/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#a01e9a” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” transparent_background=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Head and Strap” title=”NVC (Non-Violent Communication)” subhead=”If people can identify their needs, the needs of others and the feelings that surround these needs, harmony can be achieved.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” /][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off” specialty=”on”][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ specialty_columns=”3″][et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Body Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”] NVC is based on the idea that all
- [Intermittent Therapy](https://anniegurton.com/approaches/intermittent-therapy/) - [et_pb_section fullwidth=”on” specialty=”off” background_color=”#3d2def” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off” transparent_background=”off” parallax_method=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header” title=”Intermittent Therapy” subhead=”Not all clients want either Brief Therapy or LongTerm Therapy; they want something in between that fits in with their lives.” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” header_fullscreen=”off” header_scroll_down=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” content_orientation=”center” image_orientation=”center” custom_button_one=”off” button_one_letter_spacing=”0″ button_one_use_icon=”default” button_one_icon_placement=”right” button_one_on_hover=”on” button_one_letter_spacing_hover=”0″ custom_button_two=”off” button_two_letter_spacing=”0″ button_two_use_icon=”default” button_two_icon_placement=”right” button_two_on_hover=”on” button_two_letter_spacing_hover=”0″] [/et_pb_fullwidth_header][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fullwidth=”off”

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