Laura Gibbons

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BSc, MA, MBACP (Snr Accred.) MBAPPS
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London, W1W 7AF
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About me

I am a couple and individual therapist and supervisor with over 15 years' experience, and senior accreditation with the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (MBACP Snr Accred.) I currently work as therapist and supervisor in private practice in Central London offering in person and online sessions.

I trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist with Relate and Tavistock Relationships (formerly the Tavistock Centre for Couple Relationships) and am a Graduate Member of the Tavistock Institute of Medical Psychology.  I trained as a supervisor with the Society of Analytical Psychology and am a member of the British Association for Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervision.

I offer supervision online and have worked as a lecturer and tutor on the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychodynamic Couple Counselling at Tavistock Relationships.

Healthy relationships have a positive impact on many areas of our lives. Yet pressures of work and lifestyle choices, health issues, unexpected crises, redundancy and retirement, the impact of children or infertility, ageing, bereavement and depression, caring for relatives and financial strains as well as our own personal relationship histories, all affect our ability to keep channels of communication with those closest to us open. Therapy offers a space for individuals and couples to explore and reflect on patterns of behaviour which may at times feel stuck, causing frustration, disappointment and unhappiness. In a confidential and non-judgemental environment, I work with my clients to develop and sustain the ability to understand our behaviours, to think about how old patterns affect us and others close to us, and to open up opportunities for better communication and change.

Training, qualifications & experience

Diploma in Supervision, Society of Analytical Psychology 2020-2021

PGDip in Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy, 2011 (Advanced)

Relate Graduate Certificate, Foundation in Couple Counselling, 2007

BSc and MA,  European Politics

Senior Accredited member of the British Association of Couple Therapists (MBACP Snr Accred)

Member British Association of Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic Supervision

Member Tavistock Institute for Marital Studies (TIMS)

Member RCL (Relationship Counselling London)

15 years' experience working with couples and individuals at Relate, Tavistock Relationships and in private practice. Visiting lecturer and tutor on the TR Postgrad Diploma in Psychodynamic Couple and Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Member organisations

Registered / Accredited

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BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

When I work

I am currently taking referrals for supervision only. 

For counselling, please check my website for updates www.relationshiptherapist.uk

19 Nassau Street, London, W1W 7AF

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older Adults
Couples

Additional languages

French

Supervision

In person
Online

I offer supervision to qualified and trainee couple and individual therapists, either individually or in groups, online or in person in my consulting room in Nassau St, London W1.

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Laura Gibbons
Laura Gibbons