Gwen Newman PG Dip Couns., PGCE. MBACP

Gwen Newman PG Dip Couns., PGCE. MBACP

45 Alma Vale Road
Clifton
Bristol
BS8 2HL

Sandy Lane
Lower Failand
Bristol
North Somerset
BS8 3SR

01275 375076 / 07792 009264

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About me

I have over 25 years experience counselling adults & children, working with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, bereavement, all relationship issues, recovery from trauma, fertility, pregnancy and menopausal issues, living with and beyond cancer or serious illness.

At times in life it can help to talk confidentially to a complete outsider who will listen attentively to your point of view.  I offer understanding and acceptance, helping you to develop insight and feel at ease within yourself.

Weekly 50 minute sessions are tailored to your individual needs and can be either short or long term depending on the nature of your concerns.

Shorter term work (6-12 weeks) is solution focused, looking at ways to make things better.  Longer term work is more effective where problems have been present a long time and are deep seated, and can help you achieve a more sustained improvement in the quality of your life.   In the counselling relationship we may look back to your past, but only in order to improve your present and future.

I work in Bristol (Alma Vale Road, Clifton BS8). I also work in a peaceful rural location (Sandy Lane, Lower Failand, North Somerset) which is only, approximately, 15 minutes by car from Bristol city centre or 5 minutes from M5 exit 19 Easton in Gordano services.

I provide flexibility by offering daytime and a limited number of evening appointments.

Training, qualifications & experience

B.A.Hons

Post Graduate Certificate of Education

Counselling Skills Certificate (UWE)

Diploma in Humanistic Counselling (Bath Centre for Psychotherapy and Counselling)

In addition to working for over 25 years in private practice as a counsellor and being a qualified teacher I have over 30 years experience of working within the community and voluntary sectors as a co-ordinator/group worker/counsellor/consultant/trainer.

Examples of specific client groups I have worked with include those affected by cancer, single parents, teenage mothers, sufferers of postnatal depression, and those affected by childhood abuse or trauma.

I worked as a pupil mentor at Cotham School.

I have also worked training counsellors at higher education level.

Member organisations

BACP

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Other areas of counselling I deal with

        My particular areas of expertise include:-

        Recovery from:

        Depression, anxiety, panic attacks.

        Low self esteem; low self confidence;

        Childhood abuse and trauma.

        Difficult family relationships

        Improving self acceptance.

        Bereavement.

        Living with and beyond cancer and other serious illness.

        Fertility issues

        Postnatal depression;

        Menopause/transitions

        Working with the body; relaxation, meditation and mindfulness.

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        £55 to £60

        I offer a discounted rate to trainee counsellors and have a limited number of concessionary places generally for clients working long term.

        Further information

        I offer face to face sessions/ telephone sessions/ online skype consultations.

        My work is all professionally supervised.

        I continue to train and learn and am interested in body work, yoga, meditation and Jungian dream work

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        Maps & Directions

        Bristol, BS8 2HL
        Bristol, BS8 3SR

        Type of session

        Online counselling: Yes
        Telephone counselling: Yes
        Face to face counselling: Yes
        Home visits: No

        Practical details

        Sign language: Unspecified
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Accessibility information
        Wheelchair access: No

        1 small step into consulting room and one step down to toilet.

        Types of client

        Children
        Young people
        Adults
        Older adults
        Groups
        Organisations
        Employee Assistance Programme