Dr Gerard Hannon
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About me
Welcome. I am a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist and Psychotherapist/Counsellor, providing psychological assessments and therapy for individuals and couples. I work with children, adolescents, and adults on a broad range of issues, including depression, rumination, bipolar disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), anxiety, worry, stress, OCD, eating disorders, ADHD, Autism, PTSD, early-onset psychosis, self-harm/suicide ideation, grief/bereavement, relationship issues, and behavioral/emotional regulation issues.
I provide a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where people can feel at ease, talk openly and reflect on their experiences. I am experienced in a range of psychotherapeutic approaches such as Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapies (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT). I am particularly interested in mindfulness, guided imagery, and inner child work which can enhance a person's ability to experience a deeper connection with themselves and others. In my experience, these valuable tools lead to improved mental well-being and a more fulfilling life.
My research interests include exploring the function and conceptualisation of worry and rumination and exploring how individuals can become more in control of their thoughts and emotions. I have presented my research at the National Clinical Conference 2013 on, Worry, Loneliness, and Coping Styles, and several papers at The National Counselling Psychology Conference on (1) The role of Worry and Rumination, 2017 (2) Repetitive Negative Thinking in Adolescents 2017 (3) Worry: overlooked by Counselling Psychology and overshadowed by the Medical Model 2018 (4) Conceptualisation of Worry 2019, (5) Walking the tightrope between my own needs and the perceived needs of society 2020 (Submitted). My current research is focused on exploring concepts and therapies which could help individuals regulate their emotions more effectively and manage emotional contrast.
Your Sincerely
Gerard
- London Bridge
- London Central
- Woking
- Guildford
- Bagshot
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
2010, Certificate in Counselling Skills, National University of Ireland.
2013, Degree in Integrated Counselling, (Award: Distinction).
2013, BSc (Hons) Psychology (Award: First Class Honours).
2021, Doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology, University of Surrey.
Further Specialist Training.
2017, Mentalized Based Therapy (MBT) Anna Freud Centre and East London NHS Foundation Trust
2017, Certificate in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) British Isles DBT National Training
2013 & 2014, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training
2011, Suicide Assist Training (SAT)
2011, Mindfulness Training.
Experience
I have a wealth of experience providing counselling and psychotherapy in the NHS, third sector and privately. I have also worked in a variety of public and private mental health settings including; National Health Service, Community Mental Health Teams, Clinical Health Teams, Borough Council (learning disabilities), University and Colleges student well-being departments and Community Workshops. I was a counsellor and director of a charity supporting individuals who experience difficulties related to self-harm and suicide. I have provided longer-term psychodynamic psychotherapy cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) at the National Health Service and at the Priory Hospital. I currently am employed by the Priory Hospital as a therapist offering one-to-one and group therapy in a range of modalities, psychodynamic, CBT, DBT, MBT and teach mindfulness.
Member organisations
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Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£125.00 per session
