About Clinton Power

Counsellor and Psychotherapist for the Sydney Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community

I am a qualified clinical counsellor, psychotherapist and Gestalt therapist who has worked extensively as an individual and couple counsellor and have encountered a wide range of issues. I have a passion for helping gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) individuals and gay couples live healthy, vibrant and rich lives.

I have experience in the field of alcohol and other drugs and understand dependence issues. I have worked closely with those that are in recovery from addictions and co-dependence. I have an interest in sexuality and issues that are pertinent and relevant to GLBT people.

In my couples work, I help GLBT couples create relationships that are respectful, loving and meaningful. The focus of my work with couples is looking at how they deal with difference.

I have been serving the Sydney GLBT community for over a decade. As a gay man, I intimately understand many of the challenges and issues that GLBT people face. What this means is when you work with me, I can appreciate and connect with the very matters that you are grappling with as an individual and in your relationships.

I work in private practice in the Sydney CBD and Newtown. I am also a faculty member of Jansen Newman Institute of Counselling and Applied Psychotherapy, where I facilitate group therapy for counselling and psychotherapy students and train them in therapeutic skills. Teaching at a tertiary level means I am up-to-date with the latest developments and trends in counselling and psychotherapy.

My philosophy

I was a professional classical musician for over 15 years and played with world-class orchestra in Australia and overseas. As a performer, I was often dealing with performance anxiety and nervousness, and this led me to develop an interest in the mind and the psychology of performance.

Being a musician, I was drawn to the creative and experiential in my therapeutic work. This fits well with the Gestalt Therapy framework that I use, which views the whole of you in the context of your life situation, family, community and culture.

The cornerstone of my practice is valuing and raising awareness of ‘what is’; experimenting with new ways of understanding your world and relationships; increasing self-support and trusting your inner authority; developing healthy boundaries and supporting creative choices and responsibility in your movement towards health.

Professional memberships

I am a member of Gestalt Australia & New Zealand (GANZ), a clinical member of The Australian Counselling Association (MACA) and a member of the Psychotherapists and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA) Reg. No. 21029. I adhere to their codes of practice and ethics in my work.

I participate in regular clinical supervision and professional development to enhance my work and ensure my clients get the best possible help.

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Are you ready to start living a great gay life?

If so, call me on 0412 241 410 to arrange your FREE, confidential, 10-minute telephone consultation to hear how Sydney Gay Counselling can help you.

If you are ready to make an appointment now, click on the ‘book now’ button below to view my online appointment diary and available appointments. I will confirm your appointment within 24 hours and call you to discuss your needs.

Clinton Power provides counselling to the Sydney GLBT community
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" What I found beneficial from attending the group was learning about the difficulties faced by gay men in general. Most helpful was the instant feedback from group members. Overall, I found the group personal and emotionally enlightening."

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“Adam is a most outstanding group facilitator. He seems to understand the group, the individual on all processes involved. Adam is inspirational in his work”.

-- U.G

"I found the mutual support that most people have similar issues most helpful. I realised that the way I see myself may not be the way others see me."

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"I found the experiences that everyone shared most beneficial to me. The feedback and support that fellow participants and the counsellors showed was most helpful."

-- D.G.

"I have learnt that putting emphasis on being gay is not always the way of life, we are just the same as everyone and also not to be so hard on myself personally."

-- M.C.

"To sum my experience of participating in the group, it was one of my most rewarding experiences as a gay man. One of the best investments I have made."

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"People challenging me was quite daunting at first and having to speak up was nerve racking however after doing so it has actually helped me out in the end!"

-- F.M.

"I was skeptical about the group to start with and how it would help me. I knew I wanted to find out how to have better relationships with other gay men. And I was so over the bar and club scene, I didn't know where to go. I learned a lot about how I block guys from getting close to me and that I am scared of putting myself our there in case I get rejected. The group was an enormous support and encouraged me to try and take risks. I now feel so much more confident and ready to go after what I want in life. The group has played a really big part in that and I feel very positive about the next chapter in my life."

-- K.N.

"This was a unique experience, which I forced myself to do so that I could listen and share my feelings about this stage of my gay and male life. I found identifying with others and being able to gain from a random group of men with whom I may never have otherwise met most helpful."

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"It was an amazing experience for me and thank you for the opportunity for letting me be a part of the sessions. My experience with the Gay Group Counselling has enabled me to look beyond the fact that I am labelled as a Gay man and to learn to look at myself in a more positive way. I want to thank my group and Adam and Clinton for this enriching experience as it has helped me in many ways."

-- O.M.

Clinton Power is a counsellor and psychotherapist who offers individual and relationship counselling for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and same-sex couples at 147 King Street Sydney and Wells St Newtown, serving the Sydney CBD, Newtown, the Eastern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs and North Sydney — including Surry Hills, Bondi Junction, Bondi, Darling Point, Woollahra, Edgecliff, Kings Cross, Double Bay, Paddington, Bellevue Hill, Potts Point, Darlinghurst, Central, Broadway, Chippendale, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Redfern, North Sydney, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, St Peters, Marrickville, Stanmore, Enmore, Erskineville and Botany. For more information contact 0412 241 410.

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