Examining the Response of Men to Covid-19 Lockdown Measures
Reviewing the literature during Covid-19, masculine responses to crisis were identified, this serves to present a diversity in male behaviour that is often disregarded in...
Mr Angelo - Valente Coaching
Registered Professional Counselor
“Therapy has become very clinical in the pathological world we live in. I focus on ways to make ethical, value-based choices that help you build a purposeful, meaningful life. I use an Existentialist approach, and my methods use Self Determination Theory & lessons from aviation psychology to lift you up!”
About Me
I understand therapy can sometimes feel overly clinical. My approach helps you cultivate a purposeful, meaningful life, moving beyond pathology. We’ll explore ethical, value-based choices, drawing on an Existentialist approach and Self-Determination Theory. Practical lessons from aviation psychology also help you navigate complexities. This unique blend supports those seeking clarity and direction, helping you find your authentic path forward.
Approach
Building on the focus on values and ethical living, sessions move with practical, often kinetic pacing—short-check ins, focused reflections, and concrete experiments you can try between meetings. From my base in Sundsvall I work in English and online, creating a predictable, calm structure that borrows safety-minded lessons from aviation to reduce overwhelm and sharpen decision-making. We tune toward autonomy, competence and connection so you feel more grounded in choices about body, identity and transitions. People seeking clearer direction and steadier action often find this helpful.
Services
Gender, identity, body dysmorphia, existential crisis, interactional patterns, self-actualization.
Services Offered:
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Coaching
A goal-oriented practice focused on identifying objectives, overcoming obstacles, and taking action, centred on the present and future rather than past difficulties.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.
Works With:
- •All ages
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Eating Disorders
A group of conditions, including anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, involving disturbed eating behaviours and a distorted relationship with food and body image.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Men's Issues
Psychological challenges commonly experienced by men, including difficulty expressing emotions, anger, relationship struggles, fatherhood pressures, and societal expectations of masculinity.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
The grief of losing someone to suicide, or being in a state of suicidal crisis oneself, both carrying unique psychological weight that differs from other forms of loss.
Learn more about Suicide Bereavement or Crisis
Professional Title:
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Registered Professional Counselor
A counselor registered with a professional body to provide counselling services.
Qualifications
South African College of Applied Psychology
PESI USA
Registrations
Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
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