Fiona Gelling BSc (Hons), PGD, MNCS (Acc)
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There are times in all of our lives when things just don't seem right, our lives seem to be spiraling out of our control. Days seem a bit darker, relationships seem a bit harder or we are just feeling sad.
Being unwell is not a choice and neither is the resultat isolation, shame and guilt. Asking for some help is an act of bravery.
I offer a safe place to explore these feelings or other important matters in your life, in confidence and without the fear of being judged. As an Integrative Psychotherapist I provide a place that allows you to fully explore your issues with a respectful other person. We will work together to find ways to overcome obstacles and improve your life
I am able to offer day and evening sessions at my central Leicester offices
I have worked in a general counselling practice since 2009, with clients from their teens to retirement age and with both men and women. I have a wealth of experience in working with clients who have relationship issues, bereavement issues, and those who are affected by anxiety, panic attacks, fear, anger, rage, depression, low self-esteem, low self-confidence, or moments of disassociation. I also work with clients who have experienced sexual and/or physical abuse, domestic abuse and clients suffering from post traumatic stress disorder. I have also recently worked with people affected by hoarding.
I work with individuals, couples and families.
Training, qualifications & experience
I qualified from the Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute in Nottingham, after a three year course, with a BSc (Hons) degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and hold a Post Graduate Diploma In Integrative Psychotherapy.
I have worked as a counsellor in Leicester, with clients who have experienced a wide range of issues, including historic sexual abuse, and I also volunteer at a local prison. I offer both long-term and short-term work and I work in a supportive, empathic and thoughtful manner.
I am an Accrediated member of The National Counselling Society (MNCS Acc). I am also a member of The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health.
I am fully insured, undertake supervision (as required by the NCS) and adhere to the NCS thical framework and code of practice.
Member organisations
Accredited register membership
Areas of counselling I deal with
- Abuse
- ADHD
- Affairs and betrayals
- Alcoholism
- Anger management
- Anorexia nervosa
- Anxiety
- Attachment disorder
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Bereavement
- Binge-eating disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Borderline personality disorder
- Bulimia nervosa
- Bullying
- Cancer
- Carer support
- Child related issues
- Chronic fatigue syndrome/ME
- Dementia
- Depression
- Disabilities
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug abuse
- Eating disorders
- Emotional abuse
- Family issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- Hearing voices
- Histrionic personality disorder
- HIV/AIDS
- Learning difficulties
- Low self-confidence
- Low self-esteem
- Narcissistic personality disorder
- Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- Panic disorder
- Passive aggressive behaviour
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Physical abuse
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Postnatal depression
- Redundancy
- Relationship problems
- Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Separation and divorce
- Sexual abuse
- Sexuality
- Stress
- Suicidal thoughts
- Trauma
- Work-related stress
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Transitions and Change
Self Identity
Personality Traits
Creativity
Hoarding
Therapies offered
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Fees
I believe that we both decide if we can work together therefore the initial assessment session will be at a reduced rate of £10.00, after that I charge £45.00 per session and each session lasts an hour.
I offer reduced rates for Students.
In order to make therapy as accessible and affordable as possible to all I may be able to negotiate a reduced fee, so contact me to discuss what options may be available to you.
If an appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours notice, the fee for the session is payable.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Further information
The way I work:
Long-term face-to-face work and short-term face-to-face work.
Maps & Directions
Leicester, LE1 6XF
Type of session
| Online counselling: | No |
| Telephone counselling: | No |
| Face to face counselling: | Yes |
Practical details
| Sign language: | No |
| Other languages: | None |
Accessibility
| Wheelchair access: | Unspecified |
Availability
I am available for day sessions
Types of client
| Children |
| Young people |
| Adults |
| Older adults |
| Couples |
| Families |
| Organisations |
| Employee Assistance Programme |
Supervision & training
Supervision is an important part of a Therapist's work and it is important that this relationship is beneficial. I am an Integrative Supervisor based in Leicester offering individual and group supervision. I am a member of BACP and NCS and adhere to their ethical feamework. If you are interested, please contact me for an initial meeting. .
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