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John Sayles
Counsellor
About me​:
I am married with 2 children, 8 grandchildren, and a little dog called Flossie.
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I have had past experience in working in the rural sector, retail management with the last 30 years in mental health and addiction.
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I trained as and worked as a counsellor for the last 25 years. Specialty in Alcohol and Drugs along with mental health, trauma, grief, and PSTD. Gained a BAC in Alcohol and Drug Studies. I also have extensive training in trauma and PSTD therapies.
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I have worked with a large cross section of people from different cultures and ages in a lot of different settings with zoom and telephone work included.
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I love what I do and seeing people set free of the things that bind us so that they can move on with their lives.
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I love playing bowls, fishing, cooking and being with my family. Â
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Clutha District/Telehealth
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