Guitty Bonner BSc PGCE MBACP
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Great Whittington Northumberland NE19 View map |
Fullerton Place Spa Shortflatt Tower Belsay Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE20 0HD View map |
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07867 943 883
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Profile
Sometimes our emotional struggles are related to an imbalance in our material and spiritual needs. Our spiritual nature is fundamental to our mental health as it gives us a grounding in who we are, where we have come from and where we are going. Often we ignore this aspect of ourselves due to time constraints or believing it to be irrelevant to our every day lives.
The talking therapies allow one to take a little look 'inside' ourselves in a compassionate, safe and 'held' manner. Encouragement to develop the capacity for self-reflection results in greater awareness and understanding of self. This is the start of restoring the spiritual-material imbalance. Continued guided practice at 'self discovery' nearly always alleviates our despair as we begin to feel more 'in charge' of ourselves bringing with it a new clarity, peace or resolution to our emotional struggles e.g. managing our sadness or anger. There is the added benefit of reducing the need for medication.
No problem is ever too 'small' to be heard. Occasionally it is difficult to say what is on our mind! Counselling assists in giving the clarity needed.
Since choosing the right counsellor can be difficult, I offer the first 'taster' session free with no obligation. This is a time for both of us to assess that (a) you have found the right kind of counsellor to meet your needs and (b) that I can offer the kind of expertise you are looking for.
How and where I work
As a qualified integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor, I draw upon a wide range of psychological models to inform my work as no one model fits all. My training modalities were in humanistic Transactional Analysis and Attachment Theory but I also use concepts from Transpersonal, Mindfulness, Existential, Person-centred, Gestalt and Cognitive Behavioural therapies to enrich the sessions. I offer varied lengths of courses from brief, solution-focussed to longer, more exploratory ones depending on my client's needs and situation.
The therapeutic relationship is very important as it largely determines the success of the outcome. I aim towards creating a therapeutic relationship that is confidential, non-judgemental, trusting, safe and compassionate whilst meeting the needs of my client. I employ a wide spectrum of interventions from the above mentioned psychologies including creative techniques (such as use of meditative skills) depending on my client's needs. The goal is to co-create the conditions which will enable my client to make the changes they seek.
I adhere to the BACP Code of Ethics, am professionally insured and hold a valid CRB certificate.
Sessions are held in a welcoming, professionally-dedicated space at my house in Great Whittington, a tranquil village in Northumberland, close to Matfen, Corbridge, Bellingham, Hexham, Stocksfield, Ponteland, Prudhoe and environs. Car parking is available and free.
I also see clients at the newly refurbished historic Fullerton Place Spa, Shortflatt Tower, Belsay, NE20 0HD, near Newcastle upon Tyne. Car parking is also available and free.
Training, Qualifications & Experience
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with the following qualifications:
BSc (Hons) Human Biology
PGCE senior science
Foundation (Stage 1 CIPD) in Human Resource Management
DTC (Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling - BACP and UKCP accredited) with Distinction
Member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy)
I aim to be a 'well-rounded' counsellor.
I came to counselling in later life building on my experiences, personal qualities and 'wisdoms' acquired through: previous work (in education, administration and health) and general life experiences (raising children, general family life and community ventures). I continue working in the voluntary sector for a women's charity organisation.
I trained and worked within a NHS GP Surgery for 3 years (receiving a wide range of referrals with very good outcomes) before starting in private practice.
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abortion
- Abuse
- Addiction(s)
- Adoption Issues
- Affairs and Betrayals
- Anger Management
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Anxiety
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Bereavement
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ME
- Dependent Personality Disorder
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Issues
- Generalised Anxiety
- Infertility
- Low Self-Confidence
- Low Self-Esteem
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Phobias
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal Depression
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Relationship Issues
- Schizoid Personality Disorder
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Separation and Divorce
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma
- Work Related Issues
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Clients who feel they do not fall into any of the above 'categories' but nevertheless have a need to talk to someone are welcomed to contact me. Such areas might include:
Breakdown in communication e.g. with couples
Family tensions
Social isolation
Just someone to talk to
What is the purpose of life?
Therapies Offered
- Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Humanistic Therapies - Transactional Analysis
- Other Therapies - Integrative
- Transpersonal Psychology
- Existential Therapy
Fees
At both Great Whittington and Fullerton Place Spa:
All sessions are 50 minutes long unless otherwise negotiated.
I offer special rates for low incomes.
I offer both day-time and evening appointments.
AT GREAT WHITTINGTON:
Taster session - FREE with no obligations
Thereafter, each session - £35
AT FULLERTON PLACE SPA (BELSAY):
Taster session - £20
Thereafter, each session - £40
Further Information
For more details please check my website: www.gbonnercounselling.co.uk