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Michael 1.heic

Credentials

I began my training and development journey in 1998 with my first counselling qualification and have been dedicated to growth and learning ever since. With a deep commitment to helping others on the journey of self-development, I continue to expand my skills to offer the best support possible. Explore my certifications and experience below.

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My Professional Journey

1998: Credit Person Centred Counselling - Richmond Adult Learning Centre

2008-2010: Post-Graduate Diploma in Coaching, Counselling & Facilitation - SACAP
2009-present: Opened my life coaching, counselling and facilitation practice. 

2010-2012: Time To Think Coach Accreditation - Time To Think 

2011-2018: Mankind Project (8 X NWTA, ST1, LT1, D&I)

2011: Launched Laughter Yoga For Beginners course on Udemy 

2014: Published Escape To The Homelands OF The Heart - A guide to using poetry for self-therapy.

2016-2018: Co-Founder, Authentic Relating & Circling Cape Town

2016-2018: Core Needs Circling Facilitator 

2016-2018: Outsmarting I'm Good Enough Facilitator 

2016-2018: Keynote Speaker on The Core Needs Framework

2019-2021: Emotional Intelligence for Leadership Teacher Training, SIYLI (Google)

2022-2023: Underwent 2 years of Jungian Psychoanalysis

2023: Launched Anxiety Relief Training Course on Udemy


FURTHER TRAININGS & CERTIFCATIONS

  • NVQ Levels 1 & 2 Food Preparation & Cooking, Butlers Wharf Chef School, 1997-1999

  • Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Diet & Nutrition - BOLC, 2024

  • Advanced Diploma in Sports Nutrition - Thames College 2024

  • Certification in Product Management, Darden School Of Business, 2022-2023

  • Add More Heart Facilitator Training - HeartMath Institute 2020

  • Trauma Informed Counselling & Coaching - Restoration Academy, 2024

  • Depth Facilitation Training - Mark Feitelberg, 2016

  • Wim Hof Method Fundamentals - Wim Hof, 2020

  • Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) Fundamentals - 2024

  • Stages International - 2024

  • Kim Barta Shadow Work training - 2024

  • NLP Master Practitioner - IGNLP, 2024

  • EFT/TFT Master Practitioner - Priority Academy, 2024

  • Accredited Hypnotherapist Training - Karen E. Wells Academy 2024 

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