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DEAN FOLEY - BIBLICAL COUNSELLOR

Registered MBACP & ACC, Adv Dip. (Couns)

 

I graduated from Spurgeon's College in 2008 with an Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, and two certificates in counselling studies and counselling skills.  I worked for two years as a volunteer with the All Soul's Counselling Service based in their Cleveland Street premises starting in 2007 before entering private practice in the City of London near St Paul's Cathedral in 2009.

 

Later, I worked for some years out of Angel Church (Angel, Islington EC1R), and Dundonald Church (Wimbledon SW20).  I am a registered member of both the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (Reg. MBACP) and the Association of Christian Counsellors (Reg. ACC) and have over 8,900 client hours experience in a wide range of presenting issues.

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WHAT IS COUNSELLING?
WHAT IS THERAPY?

The BACP define counselling in the following terms "...counselling and psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies. They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their well-being".

The BACP describe therapy as "...time set aside by you and the therapist to look at what has brought you to therapy. This might include talking about life events, (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. The therapist will do their best to help you to look at your issues, and to identify the right course of action for you, either to help you resolve your difficulties or help you find ways of coping".  

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT BIBLICAL COUNSELLING?

The safeguards remain the same, the work is confidential, non-judgemental, collaborative and safe.  It's also covered by regular supervision.  But with Biblical Counselling, the word of God, sensitively explored and applied to the client's situation and life and covered by prayer, is the primary means of change.  That change is encouraged to continue in the safety of a loving local church under the authority and care of its Leadership.

 

Past clients have struggled with a number of issues including anxiety, depression, addiction (alcohol, pornography etc.), infidelity, adultery, STDs, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), identity issues, infertility, singleness, marital issues, ministry (both laypeople and ministers), burn out, work-related issues and many more.

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Clients have been amazed at the power of Biblical Counselling to effect change.  It is, of course, the power of the Holy Spirit working through the Word of God as we align ourselves with God's will (1 Thess 2:13, John 17:17).  The vast majority of clients also become more active in their local church as a result, fulfilling their God-given ministry to the fellowships they've been placed in.  Much of modern counselling is client-centred, Biblical Counselling is Christ-centred, the results speak for themselves.

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Testimonials

"I have recently finished 18 months of counselling with Dean, and he has been fantastic!  The process has radically changed my life for the better - when I arrived at my first session, I had severe PTSD and trust issues, Dean offered a willing ear and wise advice. I have moved from being unable to open my bible or talk about or to God (despite growing up in church) to reading my bible regularly and helping in my church while having a discipleship group I am growing with. I was very cynical when I started this process, but I would wholeheartedly recommend Dean to anyone looking for wisdom, gentleness in character, and a very safe space to process your emotions and experiences. Thank you for everything, Dean, my counselling journey with you has been a huge blessing and radically changed the course of my life for the better!" ~ Helen*

"I had been suffering with depression and anxiety for at least a couple of years before I started seeing Dean. It was after a particularly mixed time in my life. Dean has helped me to see more of who I am in Christ, gently listening, challenging and encouraging this weary soul. He has reminded me that reeds can be bruised, but will not be broken. I can see light now, though I feel we’re not finished yet, Dean has been worth every penny, and more! I would commend this brother to you!" ~ Steve*

"Thank you so much for your help. It has been immensely helpful. I now find myself in a place of much greater clarity and capacity with everything we have talked about. Most importantly, I have seen a deepening of trust with God, and in that sense, this has been a real part of my Christian discipleship" ~ Gary*

"I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to speak to a wise Christian father so regularly and doubly so because the conversations were so expertly tailored to my needs" ~ Philip*

"I recently finished a year of counselling with Dean, and I cannot rate him more highly.  I arrived with issues of anxiety which Dean quickly realised was caused by my perfectionist thinking, which he helped me to work through. I can confidently say that seeing Dean has helped me make huge progress, and my anxiety has abated with the Lord's help. During every session, Dean would help me to identify thinking errors, and help me remember God's truth and how to apply this to my anxiety and how to change my thinking. Dean's manner and character is such that you feel very quickly at ease, which enabled the best space to work through the issues I had. I am now much more confident in who I am in Christ and feel 100% better. I would wholeheartedly recommend Dean to others and hope that others can be blessed by his work" ~ Mark*

* Names changed to stay in line with client confidentiality

© 2018 Dean Foley

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