About — Crossroads Coaching and Therapy

Crossroads Coaching and Therapy

Who Am I?

I am a psychologist offering coaching, counselling and therapy for those struggling in this mad world! My original background was as an award-winning psychologist at work but for the last few years, I have wanted to also offer really useful affordable therapy for everyone.

With an MSc in Occupational Psychology, qualifications in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Mind Coaching, NLP, Mental Health First Aid, and as the author of How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World, I offer therapy and coaching grounded in both professional rigor and human warmth. My goal: to provide powerful, affordable support that meets you where you are.

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I am not my work

I am not the money in my bank account

I am not a single relationship

I am not my health

I am not my luck or fortune

I am not my past

I am here now

I am many

I am my possibility

I am hope.

Steve Carter

Walt Whitman got it right, we are not one thing or another we are one thing AND another. I am a psychologist - I love the subject and have been intrigued by it all my life. I am a musician and a writer. I could not imagine stopping either and I have some success with both. And I am inveterate explorer give or take a dodgy knee. I am also a father, partner, hopefully a good friend. And a teacher and a therapist. I am an OK yachtsman, a clumsy skier and a half-qualified pilot. ( I can do take-offs but not landings). All of these things inform and shape and inspire the others. I believe a full life is not one about achieving greater and greater success - whatever that may be but is about 'inhabiting' yourself as much as possible and in that you may become truly great. We are paradoxical and serendipity may be the alchemy of our futures.

Your 5 Rules for a More Fulfilling and Positive Life

In a world that’s always changing, the quest for a fulfilling and positive life may seem daunting. But what if you had a roadmap to navigate the complexities of modern living? Here are the Five Rules that serve as guiding principles to promote resilience, personal growth, and meaningful connections.

The Origin of the Five Rules

These Five Rules were born out of the need for a new, adaptable way of approaching life's challenges. They are a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern understanding, providing a flexible framework for navigating an unpredictable world. Rather than rigid instructions, they offer guiding beliefs that can be integrated into diverse lifestyles and situations. You can read more about the 5 Rules in Steve’s book “How to Survive and Thrive in an Impossible World - see below.

Be wild

What It Is: Being wild means being present and open to the possibilities of yourself and the world around you.

How It Helps: This principle encourages you to break free from the constraints of societal expectations and rediscover your innate nature. By doing so, you can lead a more vibrant and fulfilling life.

Be Strong

What It Is: Being strong is about being rooted in your values, skills, and passions.

How It Helps: Strength comes from understanding who you are and what you stand for. When you are strong in your convictions, you become an anchor in your own life, better able to withstand challenges.

Be Experimental

What It Is: To be experimental means to embrace curiosity and a willingness to try new things.

How It Helps: This rule fosters personal growth and adaptability. When you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone, you open doors to new experiences and perspectives.

Travel with companions

What It Is: This rule encourages you to connect deeply with supportive and caring individuals who share your values.

How It Helps: Companionship enriches your life, offering both emotional and practical support. Deep, meaningful connections provide a sense of community and belonging.

Take the first step!

What It Is: This rule is about overcoming procrastination by taking that initial step, no matter how small.

How It Helps: Momentum builds from action. Even the smallest steps can snowball into significant progress and personal growth.

This link takes you to our sister site Artisan Creative, There you can purchase a copy of the book that tells it all, How to Survive and Thrive ,,, is a manifesto for a more liberated and fulfilling life!