Hello!

I’m Stuart, The Cochlear Implant Coach, and I'm here to support you with a range of services, programmes and training.

What would you like to know more about today?

Hearing loss is no longer something we have to endure. 

Over a million people have discovered COCHLEAR IMPLANTS  and I'm here for you before, during, after and beyond, with a range of support services, programmes and training.

We should all be concerned about hearing loss?  Did you know....?

  • By 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people will be living with some degree of hearing loss. Many of these could benefit from cochlear implants.


  • It is estimated that $1 trillion are lost annually from unaddressed hearing loss. Cochlear Implants are a cost effective way of reducing costs related of unaddressed hearing loss.


  • Unaddressed hearing loss, impacts on communication; development of language and speech in children; cognition; education; employment; mental health and interpersonal relationships.

Counselling changes lives.

I know.  Because it changed mine.

It wasn't until I had my second cochlear implant in 2013 that I started to struggle.  It was around about this time that I became aware that a number of other cochlear implant users were also struggling, and for a variety of reasons.  


It was only when I started attending regular therapy myself that I realised how wholly unprepared I was for the hearing world.  For years, I had been 'winging' it, and I had burnt out. 


Across the world, the psychological support for those transitioning from the non-hearing world to the hearing world is woefully inadequate.  I trained to help people like me and became The Cochlear Implant Coach.

The types of therapy I practice.

WHEN OUR PAST IMPACTS THE PRESENT

Psychodynamic theory is a way to  explore those issues that come from the past, which affect the way we are today – we all carry some of our past with us and counselling can really help us to heal from a range of emotions including those related to loss, grief and trauma,  Healing is a process, so it is sometimes necessary to 'go back' in order to go forward. 

WHEN WE KNOW WE WANT A

BETTER FUTURE

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) has proven to be very effective in helping individuals to reframe negative thoughts.  The way we respond to issues are largely learnt from our pasts and it is possible to relearn new, more optimal ways of being. Issues such as complex relationships, addiction, phobias and PTSD can be addressed using CBT.

WHEN THE PRESENT ADVERSLY AFFECTS  US 

Using the Humanistic approach, we can reflect on what is bothering us in the here and now. What's happening for you?  In this space?  Right now?  Sometimes just knowing that it is okay not to feel okay can be reassuring.  Where do we go from here however?  Issues such as anxiety and depression can make us feel like we are not moving forward - let's hit pause and explore.

WRITING DOWN HOW WE FEEL TO 

HELP US MOVE FORWARD

Journal Therapy has been proved to work with a range of situations.  In fact, regular journalling helps us with our emotions, thoughts and situations. By writing things down, it can help us to better articulate how we feel about particular scenarios and this can bring about immense healing.  Use journal therapy to help you reflect before face-to-face counselling.

More than just counselling....

BECOME DEAF AWARE:

AN INTRODUCTION TO HEARING LOSS AWARENESS

Are you deaf aware?  Do you want to learn how you can support those with hearing loss?  Or perhaps your organisation is on a mission to become more inclusive?  Then this is the seminar for you.


With an estimated 2.5 billion people likely to experience some degree of hearing loss by 2050 (WHO, 2021), there has never been a better time to become deaf aware.  You will leave this online seminar with an increased awareness of those with a range of hearing-related issues.  This can help you to form closer relationships with loved ones, or help you and your team build your business. 


SOME OF WHAT YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:


  • Stigma in the life of someone with hearing loss
  • The 4 groups of people with hearing loss
  • Appropriate language for people with hearing loss
  • How you can maximise communication 
  • Ways those with hearing loss communicate
  • Communication aids and professional services 
  • Legal rights and support services for those with hearing loss


Duration: 2 hours  


Format: Live and interactive online seminar via ZOOM.