I’m David Dickson.
Counsellor & Occupational Therapist. Based in Brisbane.
Master of Counselling – The University of Queensland
B.Occ.Thy (Hons Class I) – The University of Queensland
If you’re experiencing challenges in your life, navigating unexpected change, or perhaps sensing a need for change, speaking with a professional Counsellor & Occupational Therapist can help you to instil a renewed sense of hope and enthusiasm for your future, as well as helping you to develop and implement practical steps towards change.
My approach to Counselling & Occupational Therapy
I offer a confidential, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate Counselling & Occupational Therapy service. Together, in a collaborative partnership, we can define the nature of any issues you are facing, explore ideas to better manage or overcome them, and support you through any processes and changes you might consider in order to work through and beyond them.
My professional background
Prior to graduating with a Master of Counselling from The University of Queensland, I had worked for nearly two decades as a Brisbane-based Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist, assisting adults (ranging in age from 18 to 105 years!) to recover from complex medical issues, such as stroke, trauma (car and motorcycle accidents), cancer, heart complications, and myriad other medical conditions and surgical procedures.
After working with thousands of hospital and community based clients, I’m well accustomed to helping clients and their families achieve their maximum potential, navigate what can be a complex health system, and discover new possibilities and opportunities which some might have felt were initially out of their reach. In short, I love helping people, in a professional, efficient and personable manner - humour, connection and collaboration underpin my approach.
I remain Occupational Therapy credentialed, and so can also advise about seeking help with issues such as continued adjustment to and recovery from complex medical conditions (e.g., stroke, neurosurgery, cancer, orthopaedic procedures), improvement of home layout to maintain safety and independence in one’s own home, returning to work, healthy ageing, assistance with conditions such as hypertonicity (spasticity) and management, upper limb recovery post neurological injuries (e.g., stroke, traumatic brain injury), and other issues such as adjusting to retirement, loss of loved ones, and
changing health status and role participation as we age.
What you can expect from me
You can expect my full attention, and genuine interest in and concern for your circumstances. I offer a flexible approach - together we can decide what is best for your consultation, whether that be in-person in a professional or home setting, via phone, even online - or, a combination of any of these options, as your needs and wishes dictate.
Memberships
I am a clinical member of The Australian Counselling Association (ACA), and Occupational Therapy Australia .
I look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to text or call me on 0420 626 100, email me at contact@davedickson.com.au, or submit a request via the Contact Me section on this website