About Me

Hello, I'm Helen - editor and facilitator of Authentic Self.com.

I'm from clean, green New Zealand and currently live in Dubai,United Arab Emirates, where I am a counsellor and parenting educator at Counselling Dubai

My life's robust experiences created a strong interest in relationships and human development, and in understanding the psychology of grief and loss.

My own personal journey towards uncovering, unmasking and knowing my authentic self led to studies in Transactional Analysis, Progressive Counseling and Gestalt Psychotherapy, as well as a life time spent in reading and research.

Living for some years in a meditation and retreat center, where I worked as a counselor and a teacher of yoga and meditation, has had a marked impact on my way of being and further fueled my desire for authenticity.

Throughout my adult life I have worked almost continuously as a counselor and parent educator, while participating in and teaching small groups involved in the search for authenticity and meaning.

I am continuously renewing my commitment to this search through regular participation in supervision and learning.

After many years of raising a family of four, now grown children, Be Authentic© is a notion whose time has arrived!

Frequent travel has become a large part of my life today, making it possible to offer courses and workshops in many parts of the globe. I have been blessed to be able to live and work abroad in some amazing countries such as Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates, and particularly enjoy the focus of group work in expat communities.

Do ask if you feel your part of the world would benefit from Be Authentic©

Self Improvement and Personal Development
Counselling, Courses, Classes and Workshops

Authentic - self.com is the culmination of a life time's lessons in living, learning, growing and changing and grew out of the need to provide some direction for the questions asked by hundreds of counseling clients over many years -

Who am I?
What is my identity?
What does it mean to be authentic?
Why is it such a struggle to just be myself?
Why is being who I really am such a difficult journey?

The materials used in teaching Be Authentic© reflect an holistic approach, incorporating various learning styles and abilities which makes them easily accessible. They offer a very clear pathway for seeking questions and answers to enable the release of our true potential.

As a vehicle for choice and change, we believe that participation in small groups of like-minded people greatly enhances our ability for self improvement.

Along with a supportive environment, the reflections of others enables clearer understanding, acceptance and integration of our own potential for change and growth.

You can read more about me at Consistent Parenting Advice.com