Bernadette Gilder

Bernadette Gilder

London
E4

Loughton
Essex
IG10

07592788839 / 07592788839

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About me

Hello, let me help you. I have looked after many people experiencing mental distress. Anxiety, stress, depression - these can creep up on us or happen quite suddenly. Sometimes life just gets too hard and we struggle to cope. You might be able to identify why you feel the way you do or it may seem a mystery but either way, talking to someone impartial can really help.

I believe strongly that mental health is no different to physical health in that systems can become unbalanced and give us problems. Counselling can help to rebalance your mind.

I have very comfortable and private rooms where you can feel free to tell me how you are.  We can together work toward improving your life.

It takes courage to seek Counselling  and in addition it is a financial consideration.  Therefore people often worry how long therapy will take.  I invite you to have this conversation with me. I have experience with short term therapy (working for the NHS) and mid to long term therapy.  Let me reassure you that good work can be achieved in as few as six sessions.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have worked in healthcare for 20 years and trained as a Counselling Psychotherapist at the University of East London.  I am BACP registered.  I have a Masters in Psychology and am also a chartered Physiotherapist which gives me a particular understanding of pain and its consequences.  I specialise in chronic pelvic pain and am an Acupuncturist too.

My style is Integrative which means I can assess individual needs and tailor my support accordingly. I have always felt this is better than offering only one way of doing things. For example I can give you an understanding ear, we can work with practical tasks, practice mindfulness and you can learn about CBT.  There are many ways to help someone but the most important thing is that you feel comfortable with me. So come along and meet me, see how you feel and then you can decide.

Member organisations

BACP

Accredited register membership

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

        Other areas of counselling I deal with

        Pelvic pain

        Chronic Pelvic Pain.

        Pain.

        Chronic pain.

        Endometriosis.

        Polycystic ovarian disease

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        £65 per session payable at each session or in advance via BACS.

        6 sessions paid up front £350

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        Maps & Directions

        London, E4
        Loughton, IG10

        Type of session

        Online counselling: Yes
        Telephone counselling: Yes
        Face to face counselling: Yes

        Practical details

        Sign language: No
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Wheelchair access: No

        Please note my Loughton location has one flight of stairs. Chingford is on the ground floor. Both have nearby parking available.

        Availability

        I am available day time and some evenings.

        Types of client

        Young people
        Adults
        Older adults
        Organisations
        Employee Assistance Programme