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Welcome
Hi I’m Kevin Irvine, Life Coach, Counsellor, Hypnotherapist and founder of the Dream-Reachers project. Dream-Reachers started out as a small entity however as it gained more and more interest from all corners of the UK and even within Europe I realised that I was going to need some help, so I contacted some other life-coaches from around the UK and invited them to come on board.
My personal mission and the mission of the Dream-Reachers project.
My aim is to help as many people as I can to live a full, happy and rewarding life. As the Dream-Reachers motto says.... “getting you to where you want to be”. That means, the job YOU want, the house YOU want, the car YOU want, the friends YOU want, the relationship YOU want and in fact the lifestyle YOU want. Please notice the common point in all of these areas, everything is centred around YOU!
All to often in this day and age we are told from a very young age not to be selfish, help others before yourself, be thankful for what you have etc etc etc the list goes on. I believe, and so do many of my associates, that you are allowed to put yourself first. This is your life, you live it how YOU want to. As the saying goes, you’re a long time dead, do you want to be remembered for being a helpful “doormat” who always did everything for everybody or do you want to be remembered for achieving your goals and dreams and having a positive impact on those around you?
I spent many years being a door mat, running whenever one of my friends wanted me for something, always giving up what I wanted in favour of keeping my friends and family happy. Even in marriage, I worked long hard hours in order to give my wife everything she wanted as well as trying to keep my friends happy, I was basically a robot, stuck in the same routine of working 16 hours a day 6 days a week doing everything for everybody. I was constantly exhausted, hardly ever had time to have fun and basically ran my life like a business. However all of this was not enough, my friends drifted and my wife left.
I decided at that moment that I was going to become selfish and live my life for me.
Today I live in a newly built 3 Bed Apartment in the suburbs, and although I’m not rich (financially) I have a good stable income which covers my living costs and I actually for the first time in my life have a little bit left over to put away. I am rich in the sense that I have a comfortable existence, I’m happy in myself, I have many many wonderful friends, far more than I ever had in the past, and I now have self respect, control of my life and time to enjoy it. I also spend a lot of time on the beautiful Canarian island of Fuerteventura. I chose that location because of the year round sunshine, the friendly people, and because of the fantastic panoramic views and white sandy beaches which lend themselves to a tranquil and much more relaxed way of life. It’s also a great place to practice one of my other passions, photography. See www.kevinirvine.com for more info.
Please note that there is a big difference between being “selfish” and being “selfishly obnoxious”.
What I mean by being “selfish” is taking control of your life, controlling your own destiny, making any decisions that you make centred around YOU to make YOUR life better. If someone calls and asks for help do it because YOU WANT TO and not because you feel obligated or compelled, learn to say NO every now and again if it doesn’t suit you to say yes. I don’t mean that you should become “selfishly obnoxious” by never do anything for other people unless there is something in it for you or by hurting or causing hardship to other people in order to get your own way. There are limits!
Personal History
I was born in 1973 in Birkenhead. I have worked full time in the past in a ship yard, entertainment, security, and retail. I have been self employed and I have been unemployed. I have been married, divorced, been made redundant and even at one time had a business fail and was forced to go bankrupt. I moved to Wallasey just before I got married, and moved to Prenton just after my divorce so I know and understand the loneliness of being in a new area and having to make new friends and start life ‘from scratch’ all over again. I consider all these experiences with their opportunities and challenges have helped to mould me into the secure and rounded personality that today is Kevin Irvine.
My primary profession is currently in communications, however if you read through this site, you will see that I have a much higher ambition and, if you become a client, you will be able to read all about it and follow my progress.
I have had an interest in being a ‘people helper’ since my early twenties and decided to become properly equipped in this field. I have certificates in Hypnotherapy, Meditation, Relaxation and Massage. I have diplomas in Life Coaching & Counselling which included modules in Depression Management, Compulsive Behavioural Disorders, Relationship (including Self Destructive Relationships), Substance & Alcohol Abuse, Grief and Bereavement Counselling.
I am very friendly and easy-going, with a quirky sense of humour. We'll have fun whilst we tackle the issues you need help with. I offer an unconditional money-back guarantee. If you feel your session was not useful, I will simply refund your money. No quibbles. (no one has ever asked for one, by the way!)
Qualifications
Diploma in Counselling (Asset Level 3)
Diploma in Life Coaching (Asset Level 4)
NEBSM Management Qualification
LHC Diploma in Hypnotherapy
IHM/FBTM Qualifications
ITIL Foundation Certificate
HSFAW Certified First Aider with St John’s Ambulance.
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