Counselling & Neurodiversity Support

Are you living a life of denial filled with fears and aspects of yourself you have been avoiding?
Do you have problems ranging from fear or not being good enough, addiction or alcoholism, past trauma and abuse, neglect, depression, anxiety and co-dependency or do you feel all alone?
Do you feel you are not being heard or understood and feel overwhelmed by your daily responsibilities?
If you any of the above emotions resonated with you, then you have found the right place to seek help, because you know that your life could be better and that you deserve to live a happier, fuller life.

Without meaningful connection and purpose in life, a person will struggle with fear, anxiety, pain and loneliness. We're designed to thrive, seek safety, and live a rewarding life. While pain and suffering are signs that our needs are not being met, we need to realise that we were not made to continue suffering without it being detrimental to our health and happiness. Yet, many people act as if they prefer their pain and suffering over happiness.

Why? Because at some point, a connection was made in their brain between their pain and a reward. Their brain creates a response that gives some kind of relief and now they are stuck in a cycle of unconsciously seeking pain in order to feel the rush of hormones that create a sense of satisfaction. This is why people often start a conflict or argument, turn to narcotics and alcohol in order to release neurochemicals like endorphins and adrenaline, which can create a high of excitement and intensity, or they try to reinforce the idea that they're a victim and life is unfair so it inflates their sense of importance, and they receive attention or pity, which can give them a feeling of social safety. It's like hitting your head repeatedly against a wall because it just feels so good, when you stop the logic doesn't make sense, but the relief you feel does.

Pain is a program that serves as a learning tool for us. If your foot hurts, the pain is there to tell you to stop walking on it. If you are experiencing emotional pain, it's there to tell you that you're not really dealing with how you're feeling and you need more love, comfort and understanding in order to heal. If you are experiencing pain and suffering in your life, then your mind is trying to tell you that you are not living your truth; you are at war or conflict with the beliefs that you've been programmed with and your own need to feel loved and accepted for who you are. Your struggle is over who to trust, yourself or what someone else has told you to believe. When you believe in who you are, seeking and speaking your truth, nothing and no one can take that from you. When something in your gut doesn't feel right to you, learn to listen to it, when someone tries to convince you of something that doesn't resonate with what your heart knows to be true, learn to walk away from it. Only by living your own truth will you be free to walk your own path and discover your purpose in life.
New Beginning Counselling was founded by Jean-Pierre Fotinidis, and provides mental health counselling to address issues of stress, anxiety, depression, grief and much more, helping people to lead healthier, happier lives, in a safe non-judgmental space that focuses on your individual strengths to help them grow and promote your own well-being.

Jean-Pierre is a passionate and caring counsellor who uses a person-centred, systems approach to counselling and a non-invasive strength-based approach to neurodiversity coaching. His counselling style uses various combinations of evidence-based approaches in order to provide effective and individualised support. He helps build trusting relationships through the neurodiversity coaching by looking at the special interests of incorporating relationships, intrigue, strengths and equilibrium in his clients lives whilst focusing on their strengths in order to help them find an equilibrium in life.


All sessions are held online via video, voice calls, or text depending on client preferences.
These comply with HIPAA and POPIA approved platforms.
In-Person sessions can be arranged and the following travel costs apply:
R100.00 within a 20KM Radius
R150.00 within a 50KM Radius
R200.00 outside a 50KM Radius

Session Durations
30 Minute sessions
1 Hour sessions
Free 15 Minuite Introductionary session to all first time clients (Prior to session time booked)
Sessions over the above timeframes can be arranged at discounted rates

Education
Diploma In Counselling (United Kindgom Quality License Scheme Obtained)
Certificate in Advanced Counselling
Certificate of Pastoral Care through
Certificate in Pastoral Ministry through
Certificate in Children's Ministry through
Certificate in Trauma and Grief Counselling
Certificate in Divorce and Co-Parenting Counselling

Affiliations
Registered with the Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP)
Member of South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)

COUNSELLING

• Couples and Relationships • Marital and Premarital • Drug and Alcohol Addition • Physical Diseases and Impairment • Mental Illness • Stress and Anxiety Management • Family, Teens and Children • Divorce and Co-Parenting • Abuse and Trauma (PTSD) • Grief and Bereavement • Group Therapy • Neurodiverse Coaching • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) • Pastoral Care

NEURODIVERSE & DBT COACHING

• Communication • Coping Skills • Family Conflict • Identity and Role Exploration • LGBTQ+ support • Life Transitions and Adjustments • Life Coaching • Multicultural Issues • Neurodiversity • Relationship challenges • Self-esteem and Body Image • Stress, Anxiety and Anger Management • Work-life Balance • Peer Pressure

  • Glenvista, Johannesburg South, South Africa

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