Gien Donovan MBACP (Snr. Accred) UKRCP Reg.
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The Potteries Newent Lane Taynton Near Huntley Gloucestershire GL19 3HH View map |
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01452 831553
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Based close to the A40 at Huntley, you'll find a peaceful and quiet place to talk. I realise that it can be hard to make that initial phonecall and ask for a counselling appointment. However, in my experience talking does help, particularly when you speak with a qualified therapist, who can think along with you about your specific issues in a non-judgemental and approachable manner.
I am a senior accredited practioner with a broad base of experience, having worked with a wide range of client issues/difficulties, from anger management and depression to bereavement and child related issues. People that come to see me include individuals, couples and families.
I began my training with Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS) in Stroud and qualified as a psychodynamic counsellor in 1998. I became accredited in 2000. I continue to engage with further training opportunities with a view to broadening my thinking. This has included Family Therapy with The Bridge Foundation in Bristol and the Family Project in Stroud.
I am in private practice, based in Taynton, near Huntley, which is in Gloucestershire. Huntley is also near the borders of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. My consulting room is in a rural location and offers a comfortable space to explore your issues and needs. The setting is private, safe and confidential. There is also ample car parking space.
To find out whether what I offer is what you need, please contact me on 01452 831553 and make an appointment for an initial exploratory session.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications:
1998 - Diploma Psychodynamic Counselling
2000 - completed Graduate Training GCS
2000 - Accreditation MBACP, UKRCP registered
2010 - Senior Accredited
Training:
1995 - 2000 Psychodynamic Therapy
1999 - 2000 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome specialist training
2002 - 2004 Family Therapy, Bridge Foundation Bristol
2002 - 2005 Teens in Crisis
2002 - 2005 Childhood bereavement training
2003 - 2007 Family Project GCS
Regular Continual Professional Development
Experience:
1998 - onwards. Working with individuals on a wide range of presenting problems.
1999 - 2004. Working with people who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
2002 - 2005. Working with young people and their specific issues
2002 - onwards. Experience of supporting bereaved children and their families.
2003 - onwards. Working with couples
2003 - onwards. Working with families, or with individuals whilst keeping the family in mind.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Child Related Issues
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Couples Counselling
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Miscarriage
- Panic Disorder
- Postnatal Depression
- Pre-nuptial Counselling
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Separation and Divorce
- Sexual Issues
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Pre-bereavement issues i.e. when a terminal illness has been diagnosed. That is a time in life when often it is good to talk.
I work with parent/child issues and will work with mothers and babies where necessary, in order for parents to gain confidence in their parenting skills.
Therapies Offered
- Psychoanalytical and Psychodynamic - Psychodynamic Therapy
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Family/Systemic Therapy
Fees
£40 - £45 working with individuals
£55 - £65 working with couples or families
Concessions are considered in specific circumstances
Further Information
I have extensive experience in bereavement issues, particularly in childhood bereavement. This includes generic death as well as bereavement through suicide or murder/manslaughter.
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