Testimonials
"My son and I have been working with Peter for over 9 months now and I can honestly say that Peter and NVR has completely changed the overall dynamic of our relationship and our house is filled with laughter once again. My son is a neurodiverse 14 yearsold (ASC & ADHD) and we were dealing with explosive outbursts and aggressive behaviour towards me regularly. As a result, I was stuck on a loop of shouting daily and dealing with the guilt of feeling like a failure as a mum but NVR has worked wonders for us.
Peter is so knowledgeable and he has such a special energy and manner and he is able to tackle the most difficult situations in such a wonderful way. Peter has managed to get my son fully engaged and he has kept him invested throughout.
Peter's charisma is contagious and he somehow has a way to get everybody around him to stop and listen.
Peter has certainly challenged us and the future looks bright once again.
Thank you Peter! You rock!"
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Therapy client
"For many years, our team at the Elternnotruf (Parental Counseling Center in Switzerland) has had the privilege of receiving case supervision (video consultation) from Peter Jakob. His wisdom, humor, and curiosity inspire us to explore new perspectives in our work with clients. With his supportive, resource-oriented approach, combined with his willingness to share his own experiences with vulnerability, Peter Jakob fosters an atmosphere of mutual trust."
Martina Schmid and Rita Girzone, Parenting Counselors at Elternnotruf Zurich
"My colleagues and I here in Ireland have availed of supervision with Dr Peter Jakob for more than one year now. Our sessions with Peter have been invaluable. Peter supports us to reflect deeply on our NVR work with parents and to explore possibilities when we are stuck. While remaining true to the core principles of NVR, we have been able to develop our NVR practice to widen the scope of NVR to address the challenges that frequently arise in our work with families. The sessions have certainly strengthened our practice and our commitment to NVR."
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Dr Tara Kelly - Project Leader, Springboard Family Support Project
"I attend Dr.Peter Jakob for supervision of my work in child psychiatry services in which I incorporate a systemic psychotherapeutic approach embedded in the principles of Non Violent Resistance and a trauma informed practice when working with parents/carers and young people who experience significant challenges with their mental/emotional health.
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Peters’ thoughtful direction and support delivered in a most compassionate, considered and reflective style has increased my confidence and reflexive capacity enhancing my practice in immeasurable ways.
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As a Senior Medical Social Worker and Systemic Psychotherapist with over 24 years’ experience of working with parents/carers and young people in the context of Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Peters supervision sessions continue to challenge me to consider the complexities as well as the strengths parents/carers and young people possess.
Peter works collaboratively with his supervisees to restore a caring dialogue between the adult and the child with a focus on parents reconnecting with their own, often lost, agency, sense of self and values. I would like to recommend Progressive Psychology and the agency Connective Strength for those who wish to develop and improve their professional practice within a supportive, encouraging reflective learning space."
Madeleine Connolly - Senior Medical Social Worker & Systemic Psychotherapist, Saint John of God Community Mental Health Services