Duane Yon

 I am grateful for each and every opportunity I come across to work with individuals (both young and mature), couples, families, and groups to facilitate learning and understanding of personal issues, relationship dynamics, and other life situations to promote shift or change.

I have spent a great deal of time understanding my own personal history, and in doing so, I have learned that seeking help is a powerful step forward rather than an admittance of weakness. We all have an individual life story that at times we find difficult to manage, make sense of, change, or accept. Feeling content with our lives can be difficult in an ever-changing demanding 21st Century life. I believe that by simple communication in a safe and confidential environment, we can feel hopeful to achieve our goals and build confidence and inner resourcefulness to see ourselves as ‘good enough’ people, parents, husbands, wives, lovers, and friends.

My work has allowed me to experience a diverse range of people and presenting issues such as depression, anxiety, attachment, shame, loss, bereavement, addiction (drugs/sex/alcohol), identity (sexual/cultural/personal), erectile dysfunction, sexuality, abuse, pre & post natal depression, trauma, childhood trauma, dual heritage and migration in both long term and brief settings.