About the work.
And how to arrange it.

Narrative Solutions is the name I have given to a way of working that brings together narrative and solution-focused approaches. Both make room for people’s knowledge, strengths and hopes, and for conversations that help them consider what could be different.

Here in Cambodia, I use these ideas in training, consultation and professional supervision for the adults who support children and young people, as well as in staff wellbeing and team development.

The ‘Narrative’ part comes from my training with Michael White, co-founder of narrative therapy. A central idea is that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. We can explore the stories shaping someone’s life without allowing one difficulty or label to stand for the whole person.

The ‘Solutions’ part reflects my training at BRIEF in London with Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg, founders of Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. This approach asks what people want to be different and looks closely at occasions when things are already going a little better.

Together, these approaches inform practical conversations about strengths, possibilities and useful next steps.

I work with schools, special needs education teams, NGOs, community organisations and helping professionals. Parenting workshops are available for parents and carers. Staff wellbeing, resilience and transition sessions can also be adapted for tourism and hospitality teams.

Topics include children and young people’s mental health, supportive conversations, inclusive school responses, staff wellbeing, parenting, change and transitions, and developing narrative and solution-focused skills.

Consultation provides space to think through your organisation’s approach, identify what is already useful and consider practical improvements. Explore the service areas.

My current work through Narrative Solutions Cambodia is training, consultation and professional supervision. I do not offer therapy, diagnostic assessments or an emergency mental health service.

Although the approaches have therapeutic origins, the services described on this website focus on learning, reflective practice and helping staff work within their roles.

I hold an MSc in Child Mental Health and have postgraduate training in Narrative Therapy and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My background includes more than 30 years of UK clinical and education experience, including NHS child and adolescent mental health services.

I also spent 11 years teaching in higher education in China. That experience informs how I think about learning across languages and cultures. Read more about my background.

Yes. We begin by discussing who the session is for, the situations your team encounters and what you hope participants will take away. Examples and learning activities can then be shaped around your setting, with local knowledge informing what is useful.

Options include single sessions, half-day or full-day workshops, a series of group sessions and ongoing professional consultation or mentoring.

Group size is agreed according to the purpose and format. Let me know how many people you have in mind so we can consider an arrangement that allows useful participation.

I am based in Siem Reap. Training and consultation can be arranged in person here or online. Please contact me to discuss your venue and any requests for work elsewhere.

I deliver in English. If participants need Khmer interpretation, we should discuss the interpreter, translated materials and the additional time needed before agreeing the session.

Fees depend on the format, duration, preparation and support required. Contact me with your organisation, approximate group size and topics of interest, and I can discuss a suitable proposal and price with you.

The courses do not currently carry formal accreditation or national recognition. If a certificate of attendance is needed, please discuss this when arranging the training. An attendance certificate is a record of participation, not a professional qualification or permission to practise.

My work is informed by Cambodia’s Mental Health Strategic Plan 2023–2032. I am interested in how practical training and consultation can support the adults around children in everyday settings.

This is independent work. Referencing the plan does not imply Ministry of Health endorsement, accreditation or an official partnership. Read about the Cambodian context.

My Facebook page and YouTube channel provide short video examples and reflections on narrative and solution-focused ideas and my work in Cambodia.

Email andrew@narrativesolutionskh.com or contact me on WhatsApp. You can also call +855 15 863 983 or find Andrew Duggan on Telegram using the same number.

Tell me a little about your organisation, who the work is for and what you would like help with. We can begin with a short introductory conversation.