Graham Dixon

My communication style

The sessions have a relaxed atmosphere of mutual respect and exploration. Humor is often used, as well as a concentration on positivity and happiness, rather than simply attempting to counter negativity. In other words, we concentrate on what makes us happy, rather than simply avoiding unhappiness.

My journey to mental healthcare

My original career was as a Theatre professor, but as I went into university administration, I became more interested in the emotional aspects of supervising faculty and students. Eventually, I found the real-life dramas of actual life more compelling than the created ones on stage.

My goals for you

Goal setting is a mutual process between therapist and client. My education and experience enable me to facilitate the process, but the goals need to be the client's rather than mine.

Our first session

We introduce ourselves with basic biographical details and go over the initial reasons for seeking therapy. Many individuals have a precipitating event that has led to treatment - we discuss whether they do or whether there is a general sense of malaise and lack of emotional health that has brought them to treatment.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic