Quentin St.clair

I help people navigate life's transitions and find their authentic path through my "Dream Then Change" process. Rather than focusing on what's wrong, I highlight your inherent strengths and positive aspects, creating a space where you can explore life's deeper questions and align your actions with your true self.

My approach is methodology-agnostic and tailored to your unique needs. I have particular experience working with neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, and create a supportive environment where different ways of thinking and experiencing the world are understood and valued.

A cornerstone of my work is helping clients align their Thinking, Feeling and Behaviour - a framework that many find particularly helpful for creating lasting change. Whether you're feeling stuck, questioning your purpose, seeking meaningful change, navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world, or looking to transform your relationships, I provide the support and framework to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

I am also an enthusiastic musician and use the creative process where ever possible in my therapeutic work. As a supplement to this I also work with a Bristol based charity called Mind Your Music on a volunteer and occasionally paid basis and am Head of Trustees

Therapeutic Work | April 2009 - Present

• Over 5,000 hours of talking therapies with adults, children, couples, and families

• Experience with diverse client groups including homeless, addiction, depression, anger, anxiety

• Worked in various settings including schools, residential care, psychiatric hospitals, and online

• Provided telephone counselling for National Association for the Children of Alcoholics (2007-2010)

Social Care Support Work | September 2009 – April 2018

• Over 3,000 hours of support work in health and social care with children and adults

• Experience in residential care settings for Looked After Children

• Worked with autism, learning difficulties, homelessness, and self-harm

• Healthcare Worker experience in a psychiatric hospital

IT Industry Leadership | 1979 - 2009

• Progressed from programmer to Company Director with 30+ years in IT industry

• Project Management of projects up to £2m & full project life cycle experience

• Management of departments of 50+ people and board-level experience

• Business Process and Systems Analysis

Imago Relationship Therapy Counselling Affinity Centre – Nov 2020 to April 2021 Completed

Completed Imago training to expand my couples experience and work. In the process of accreditation.

Post Graduate Diploma In Transactional Analysis Counselling Middlesex University – May 2010 Passed

On my advanced psychotherapy training I achieved a pass for the Middlesex University Post Graduate Diploma graduating in December 2013.

Process Communication Model Coaching – Passed August 2010

The Process Communication Model is based on the Personality Theory of Dr Taibi Kahler who, amongst other things, used his model with NASA to risk assess prospective astronauts. Widely used in the US and now France I was one of the first UK qualified coaches in August 2010 from a course accredited by the International Coaching Federation.

Counselling Certificate – University of West of England 2007 to 2008 Passed

This course is BACP approved. It provided over 100 hours of training on topics such as Transcultural Counselling, Group Work, Person-Centred Approach, Gestalt, Diversity, as well as many hours of practical skills practice.

TA 101 Foundation - The Berne Institute Oct 2007 to July 2008 – Passed.

120 hours of training covering the basic principles of Transactional Analysis.

Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Oct 08 to March 2009 The Berne Institute - Passed.

An introduction to CBT designed for practitioners and trainees in counselling and psychotherapy who wish to integrate theory and methodology of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy into their existing resources.

NACOA Induction training (National Association For the Children of Alcoholics Bristol) Nov 2007

Covering numerous topics in support of the helpline work carried by NACOA. I attended 20 hours of training covering the following topics, Helpline Procedures and Protocols, Coping Strategies, Al-Anon, Families and Addiction, Abuse, Listing and Self Awareness, Neurochemistry of Alcohol, Co-dependency and Compulsion.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• How to Identify and Treat ADHD in Adults (Oct 2025)

• Imago meets Polyamory (Jan 2022)

• Polyvagal Theory and Imago Relationship Therapy (Jan 2023)

• Creating and Growing Your Online Therapy Practice (June 2021)

• Compassion, Hope and Forgiveness within the Therapeutic Relationship (Nov 2019)

• Online Counselling Training (Sep/Oct 2016)

• Asperger's In the Therapy Room (July 2016)

Neurodivergence Support

• Extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with ADHD

• Personal insight through own neurodivergent diagnosis enhances understanding and empathy

• Adapted therapeutic approaches to accommodate different ways of thinking and experiencing the world

• Experience working with autistic spectrum clients in various settings

Relationship Counselling

• Trained in Imago Relationship Therapy for couples work

• Utilize Drama Triangle framework to address relationship dynamics

• Support couples in developing deeper understanding and improved communication patterns

• Experience with diverse relationship structures including polyamory

Life Alignment and Change Process

• Created structured approach to help clients align thinking, feeling, and behaviour

• Developed practical tools for implementing personal change

• Integrated therapeutic principles with creative insights from musical background

• Focus on helping clients navigate life transitions and find authentic paths

Accredited Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with over 5,000 hours of clinical experience supporting clients through life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Creator of the "Dream Then Change" life alignment process that integrates therapeutic principles with practical strategies for authentic living. Specialized expertise in neurodivergence support, particularly ADHD, and relationship counselling using Imago Therapy methodology. Background in IT industry leadership provides unique perspective on career transitions and personal development.

My approach is methodology-agnostic and tailored to your unique needs. I have particular experience working with neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, and create a supportive environment where different ways of thinking and experiencing the world are understood and valued.

A cornerstone of my work is helping clients align their Thinking, Feeling and Behaviour - a framework that many find particularly helpful for creating lasting change. Whether you're feeling stuck, questioning your purpose, seeking meaningful change, navigating life as a neurodivergent person in a neurotypical world, or looking to transform your relationships, I provide the support and framework to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.