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Steven Halls

Steve received a PhD from the University of London, UK. He then undertook post-doctoral research in the Department of Medicine, Royal Postgraduate Medical School in London. He then went on to undertake research at the Department of Neuroscience, Baylor College of Medicine and the Institute of Neurological Science, University of Texas, USA. He has more than 30 years of experience in the counselling/psychotherapy space and is a member of the following organizations: • Clinical Member of the International Neuromodulation Society (INMS); • Member of the Australian Association on Infant Mental Health, Western Australia (AAIMH - WA); • Member of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADP); • Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA); • Member of the Global Network of Trauma Professionals; • Member of the International Association of Applied Neuroscience (IAAN) • Member of the Institute of Nutritional Psychiatry Research (INPR) • Member of the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association (AIMA) • Member of Mindd Foundation - Integrative Healthcare for the Whole Family • Member of the Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT) • Member of the Association of Integrative Sciences And hold Professional Certifications as a • Clinical Holistic Therapist Australia (ID: 2122004); • Certified Advanced Sleep Management Adviser (ID: 27471706863099) • Certified Advanced Stress Management Adviser (ID: 664105369666573) Whilst he was in the USA he explored various east-west philosophies, approaches to holistic health and psychotherapy. He subsequently developed an integrative systems-based focus on the underlying bases of psychological processes and behaviours. Over the past 30 years, he has been studying the biological basis of behaviour, and the effect of stress upon the development of psychological trauma. He also looks at evidence-based connection between stress, anxiety, inflammation, depression, and trauma-related behaviour. Steve provides information, learning opportunities and implementation of strategies and tactics in a practical and user-friendly manner to assist in facilitating behaviour change and personal growth. Steve is a clinical therapist, researcher, educator, and trainer/mentor who specializes in cognitive psychology, behavioural neuroscience and Brain-Based Therapies (BBT) and their application to life challenges. His main modus operandi follows a person-centred approach that is designed to educate, empower, engage, and facilitate processes of growth, self-awareness, and self-healing.

Disclaimer
Please be aware that Neuro-Counselling or Psychotherapy Treatments are not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other health care professional. Always check with your doctor if you have any concerns about your condition or treatment. Clients are responsible for assessing the outcome of their treatment. Please note that talking therapies are not intended to replace allopathic and conventional medical treatment and care. Nor are they intended to replace formal diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Talking therapies may give information or guidance that could bring about positive change and such information or guidance is given for the client to consider. Although the therapist will be supportive and helpful as possible in all decision making and change processes, any resulting choices and changes made by the client do remain the personal and legal responsibility of the client.