Gareth Sammer
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
How are you feeling? It's a question that people often ask each other but how often do we just say "I'm okay" rather than talking about how we really feel?
The truth is that everyone struggles from time to time and it's so important in those moments that you feel able to reach out for help. You've already taken a huge step forward just by coming to the Counselling Directory so why not read on and see how I can help you further.
Often the way we feel can stem from experiences that are beyond our immediate understanding. Counselling and psychotherapy aims to develop an awareness of your experiences, thoughts, feelings and behaviours within a safe , non-judgmental and confidential environment.
Though friends and family can be very supportive, sometimes in life it can be difficult to talk to those closest to us about the things that bother us most. In our sessions I'm committed to really hearing your story, understanding what has brought you to this point in your life and listening to the problems which you're facing. No matter what you're struggling with, we can then work towards achieving your goal.
We always begin the work with an initial consultation where we meet and I can find out more about who you are, what brings you to therapy and what your goals are of the work we are looking to do. It gives the perfect opportunity for me to explain more about how my approach to counselling and psychotherapy works and to answer any questions you may have. At the end of the consultation if you feel happy to continue working with me then we book you in for further sessions.
I'm committed to supporting you every step of the way on your journey, no matter how long that takes and no matter how difficult it may become. I promise to always treat you in a respectful, caring and nurturing manner, regardless of race, religion, gender, age or sexuality. Your wellbeing will always be my number one priority.
I see clients for a wide range of issues including Addiction issues, Anger issues, Anxiety, Bi-Polar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Confidence issues, Couples Counselling, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family therapy, Group therapy, Identity Issues, Insomnia, LGBT+ Issues, Marriage Counselling, Over thinking, Phobias, Relationship issues, Rumination, Self-Destructive behaviours, Self-Esteem, Self-harm, Stress, Sex addiction, Sexual problems, Smoking Cessation, Suicidal thoughts, Trauma and Weight Management.
Training, qualifications & experience
- MSc (Masters Degree) in Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Psychotherapy
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Counselling
- Diploma in Hypnotherapy
- Accredited member of the UKCP
- Working in private practice since January 2012
- Experience working at Metanoia Counselling and Psychotherapy Services
- Experience working at Ealing Abbeys Counselling Services
- Have appeared in 3 articles in a Newspaper promoting Gastric Band Hypnosis
- Have appeared on BBC Radio discussing Weight loss therapy
Member organisations
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) is a leading professional body for the education, training and regulation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Its register is accredited by the government's Professional Standards Authority.
As part of its commitment to protect the public, it works to improve access to psychotherapy, to support and disseminate research, to improve standards and to respond effectively to complaints against its members.
UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£80.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Individuals:
Initial consultation session - £60 (50 minute session)
Subsequent sessions - £80 (50 minute session)
Couples:
Initial consultation session - £60 (50 minute session)
Subsequent sessions - £100 (50 minute session) £130 (80 minute session)
Reduced fee places are available for those on low income and trainee therapists
When I work
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09:00 - 19:00 Tuesday to Friday,
09:00 - 15:00 Saturday,
Sunday & Mondays - Closed
Further information
We have premises in:
- Chiswick (Central) - W4 5TA
- Chiswick (South) - W4 2SA
- All our premises are accessible by busses, tubes, trains or mainline stations
- Free parking available at Chiswick (W4 2SA) and Ealing practices
- Pay and display parking at the Chiswick Central practices.
Please contact us for more information about our premises locations.
