NICK BASFORD

I am a firm believer that vulnerability is strength. I was a timid child when growing up after suffering from a Pitbull attack that nearly killed me at the tender age of 2. This caused me to have PTSD (Post traumatic stress). As a consequence, the fear I carried inside me thereafter made me an easy target for bullies. Even though this was incredibly challenging it gave me the ability to fully empathize with other people who felt equally raw and exposed. Eventually I started to develop an ability to look within and form deep insights into people and the world around me. Once I started to find my true voice my life started to change profoundly.

I was a bookstore owner for many years. However, recommending and selling books was not the only skill I developed. I was exposed to people from all walks of life and found that I had an intuitive gift to connect and offer wise council. I was told many times that I gave better advice than many professionals in the field. So, I changed my vocation. I became a writing mentor and developed many successful techniques in therapeutic writing. It was clear to me that I had a natural proclivity in drawing out authentic emotions from my clients and helping them integrate the shadow part of themselves into the light. I also realized that in order to help others I had to help myself. I explored many healing techniques and modalities for my own personal emotional development. The more I dug deep into my own psyche the better I became as a therapist. This internal and external journey continues today and will so for the rest of my days.

As far as accreditation goes, I became a professional therapist after topping the class in a trailblazing course at HTA (Hypnotherapy Australia). I developed unique skills in hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy and Family Constellations. For me creating a safe space and developing trust and rapport with the client is a top priority.  This is not just a job for me it is my life’s purpose.