about burmore

Assumptions of the Approach

There are a number of assumptions that serve as the foundation of the Solution Focused Model. These are;

If it is not broken, don't fix it.

Look for exceptions.

Ask questions rather than telling clients what to do.

The future is negotiated and created.

Change is constant and inevitable.

The solution is not always directly related to the problem.

We are:

Tom Burke
has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy from the University of Birmingham. He has managed several solution focused services, and has expertise in solution focused work in child protection settings, early intervention settings and parenting interventions. He has lead several training courses for Local Authorities, voluntary organisations and private companies. Tom also offers solution focused supervision and consultation to individuals and organisations. He is an accredited facilitator in the Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities parenting group model.

Richard Madden
has a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of the Free State, South Africa and a Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy from BRIEF, Europe's largest provider of solution focused training. He has used solution focused techniques in statutory social work, voluntary agencies and education settings. Richard is experienced in using Solution Focused Brief Therapy in case consultation and supervision with individuals and groups. He has developed a Solution Focused Parent Training group work model.