Gillian McArthur

Are you experiencing challenging times currently and can't see a way through them? Are you looking to change some unhelpful patterns in your life? Do you need help to change an unhealthy relationship with food or want support in your eating disorder recovery journey?  Counselling and psychotherapy can be life changing, helping you see things much clearer, giving you a deeper understanding of yourself, who you are, and where you want to be.

I am an Accredited BACP counsellor and psychotherapist and Master practitioner for eating disorders. I also have a neurodiversity affirmative approach. I provide a confidential counselling and psychotherapy service in a safe, comfortable setting in central Exeter.  I am available for face to face or Zoom sessions.

I have experience in working with many issues including but not limited to- anxiety, abuse, bereavement, depression, affairs/betrayals, love & loss, low self esteem, menopause, work related issues. I see clients for all aspects of eating disorders- anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and bariatric clients. I use the unique model developed by The National Centre for Eating Disorders. I deliver courses and workshops for parents/carers. who have a loved one with an eating disorder and am trained in the New Maudsley method on motivational language. Supporting carers is a particularly important aspect for recovery as parents often become overwhelmed and do not know how to help. 

My approach is Person Centred and Integrative which means that I will use different methods of therapy according to individual needs which include Gestalt, TA, CBT and Psychodynamics. I believe in creating a new therapy for each client as each client is a unique individual with unique thoughts, feelings and problems. The most important thing for me as a counsellor is that I try to see the world through my client's eyes and that I treat each client as the individual they are.

During an initial consultation we will discuss what your concerns are, your expectations of counselling and if together we will be able to form a therapeutic relationship. It is quite natural to feel anxious and nervous about an initial meet but my aim is to try to make you feel relaxed and comfortable as quickly as possible.

Clinical Supervision

I hold a British Psychological Society approved advanced supervision certificate Level 4 in clinical supervision and can offer qualified counsellors ongoing regular supervision sessions. I use an integrative approach according to your own needs and therapeutic model but am broadly influenced by Proctor's 3 Function Interactive Model. I am also able to offer case specific and ad hoc supervision if you are working with clients who present with eating disorders/disordered eating and body image issues and you are seeking additional support.

Please also visit my website- www.gillianmather.co.uk

Gillian

FOR COUNSELLING, PSYCHOTHERAPY & COACHING:

Adults / Young person individual-
First session and consultation 1 hour- £70.00
Subsequent 50 min session - £65.00

Specialist Eating Disorder consultation 2hrs -£160.00
Subsequent  therapy sessions- £80.00

I also offer 3 hour breakthrough sessions for eating disordered clients. Please call or visit my website for further information.

Clinical Supervision- (1.5 hrs) £120

Report and letter writing are charged at my hourly rates

Fees are to be paid after each session either by cash or debit card





AXA and CIGNA recognised Health care provider

I am a member of the BACP - British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy, and work according to their code of ethics.

I have an up to date and clean certificate of disclosure issued by the Criminal Records Bureau