Bryan

Mr Bryan Barker

Counselor (Unregistered)

“Mind science, actively taking control of your thoughts - means taking control of your life and your happiness. Through personal experience, NLP, psycotherapy, i have found a system/program that works to experience a peaceful fulfilling life. I want to share this with people who need it now.”

About Me

I believe actively taking control of your thoughts unlocks a peaceful, fulfilling life. Drawing on personal experience, NLP, and psychotherapy, I share a practical system for immediate change. This approach helps you understand your mind, offering clear steps to manage challenges. My sessions provide direct, actionable guidance for those ready to embrace happiness now.

Approach

Change begins with small, practical shifts in how you notice thoughts and choose responses — I guide each step so change feels achievable. In Scottburgh or online, in plain English, sessions move at your pace: short experiential exercises, mindful noticing, practical reframes and clear between-session tasks that slot into real life. We track progress together, adjusting what’s useful and dropping what isn’t. This pragmatic, hands-on rhythm suits adults and couples wrestling with anxiety, low mood, addiction or burnout who want steady, tangible change.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

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    Mediation

    A structured process in which a neutral third party helps people in conflict reach a mutually acceptable agreement.

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    Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.

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Works With:

  • •Adults
  • •Couples
  • •Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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    Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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    Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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    Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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    Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

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    Counselor (Unregistered)

    A counselor practising without formal registration, typically in a jurisdiction where registration is not legally required.

Qualifications

Auspician, Wells

Registrations

Unisa; K Wells

Service Area

Scottburgh South, Kzn

In-person & Online

Scottburgh, Kwazulu Natal

South Africa