Mandy Girdler

I am a fully qualified and registered Counsellor/ Psychotherapist and Supervisor, offering counselling and Psychotherapy in Basingstoke/ Alton and Bordon for Individuals/ Couples and Groups. Including Adolescents and Young people.

I run my private practice from Monday to Friday,where I see clients for daytime and evening appointments.

Prior to this, I have experience working since 1996, within the NHS, Social Care, Primary Care, Private and Voluntary Sectors, specialising in the treatment and management of Mental Health problems including Addiction, Eating Disorders, and Personality Disorders.

This experience has given me knowledge and understanding which enables me to work effectively with primary issues such as Loss and Bereavement, Low Self- esteem, Relationship problems, Bullying, Depression, Anxiety and Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder and Gender / Sexuality issues. As well as, more complex issues such as Developmental Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Complex PTSD, Bi- Polar/ Manic Depression, Personality Disorder, Morbid Jealousy, Childhood Attachment issues and Abuse of all types.

First Session:

The first session is an opportunity to meet, discuss your needs, requirements, ask questions and decide if my style of working is right for you. This is also an assessment process to see if I am able to help you with your concerns.

Types of therapy:

I offer both short term and long term therapy to Individual, Couples and Groups.

• Short term therapy: can also be a trial process for the client and an assessment process for the therapist, in order to decide if therapy is right for you. Both parties can then consider and negotiate further sessions if wanted by the client or a referral can be made to another professional who maybe better suited to your requirements if you wish. This is always the clients choice.

• Long term therapy: is usually discussed from the onset or after a period of short term therapy. This again is the client choice.

About Me:

My interest is understanding how different life experiences, shape us and make us who we become. Understanding how we consciously and unconsciously make choices in the way we conduct our daily lives and the way we relate to others has always been a key interest.

The types of relationships we build and how our behaviour and responses are shaped by these experiences. What can be done to make the changes, we may feel necessary to live a full and content life, without the pain and suffering of ongoing personal concerns and issues. Which can at times persist throughout our lives.

My clients have been key in extending my experience and understanding of both my theoretical knowledge and continuing personal development. It has added great value to what I am able to offer in terms of understanding. I am able to give professional support for personal concerns and difficulties.

I initially started working in Mental Health in 1996, which led to my study of Counselling and Psychotherapy in 2001.

Throughout this time, I have worked in all types of clinical settings from Inpatient units, to Community Settings, Counselling Agencies and Psychotherapy Establishments. Experiencing a wide range of problems, with specialist trainings and opportunities of continuous personal development.
Such as:(Depression, Anxiety, Personality Disorders, Bi-polar or Manic Depression, Relationship Issues, Eating Disorder, Body Issues, Domestic Abuse & Violence, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse, Self esteem. Addictions, Substance Misuse and much more).

I have undergone considerable training and have many years of reflection and effective practice both personally and professionally. I believe because of this, I have developed a sound and well integrated style using knowledge and ideas from approaches including specialist trainings.

Therefore, I believe what I can offer you is a very informed and professional and effective way of working which will be very useful in your day to day living.

Specialist Areas:

Sexual Abuse, Rape and Sexual Assault
Couples and Relationship Issues
Attachment difficulties
Addictions
Eating Disorders / Issues
Domestic Abuse and Violence
Depression
Anxiety
Bi-polar
Trauma
PTSD
Bereavement /Loss
Personality Disorders

I see clients in Basingstoke and surrounding areas and Pinehill, GP Surgery, Bordon.
I also offer telephone consultations, as long as you have a safe, secure and private room where you will not be disturbed.

If you would like to enquire further, please call me on 07590681773 or
email me, mandygirdler@btinternet.com

 £50 per session for, Individuals and Young People.
£60 for Couples.
£70 Group Sessions.
Initial Assessment £60.00

Concessions are offered appropriately.

Where work includes preparation for report/s please discuss on enquiry.

Places I have worked since Qualification:

(I have also participated in all professional development programmes within these roles).

Supervisor-Time to Talk in Newbury- service for Adolescents and Young People

Basingstoke Counselling Service 2005- 2013
(Counsellor in short term / long term Counselling, Intake Assessment Counsellor, CBT Therapist 2010 - 2013, Couples Counsellor).

Together - Mental Health Charity - 2006 - 2013.

Broadmoor Hospital - 2007 - 2009

BRASACC - (Basingstoke Rape & Sexual Abuse Crisis Centre) 2007- 2014.

Hampshire Drug & Alcohol Service (Portsmouth Hospital and external Locations) 2007-2012.

Time to Talk West Berkshire- present

Swanswell Substance Misuse Service, Berkshire-Present

Victorias Promise, Charity-Present