Gabriele Pentzek
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About me
Welcome to Your Healing Journey
Hello and a warm welcome to you. My name is Gabriele, though I prefer Gabi. What is your name? I’m truly glad you’re here, and I wonder what has brought you to consider counselling at this point in your life.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or family issues? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burdened by painful emotions. Whether it's dealing with a recent life change, navigating a relationship breakdown, or managing the stress of everyday life, I understand that these challenges can make it hard to see things clearly.
I imagine you might be feeling stressed, frustrated, hurt, or even lonely. Maybe you’re finding it difficult to talk to anyone about what’s going on, and that’s okay. The reasons why people seek counselling are varied, but all of them are valid. Your feelings and experiences are important, and they deserve to be heard and understood.
How I Can Help You
I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental, and confidential space where we can explore what’s happening in your life. As a trauma-informed practitioner, I provide both in-person therapy and online sessions, working with adolescents through to adults in a culturally responsive setting. My approach is flexible, drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities to tailor our sessions to your unique needs.
When emotions run high and your thoughts feel overwhelming, it can be hard to manage the negative self-talk that often follows. Together, we’ll build a toolbox of effective skills tailored specifically for you, helping you foster resilience, confidence, and a clearer perspective on life.
Taking the Next Step
Reaching out for help is a courageous step. If you’re ready to explore the challenges you’re facing and want to find new ways of thinking and coping, I am here to support you.
I offer a short, free consultation—whether on the phone, online, or via text messaging—before an initial appointment. This allows us to discuss your hopes and expectations, answer any questions, and determine if I might be the right therapist for you.
Get in Touch
Please contact me using the details provided to arrange your free initial consultation. I look forward to hearing from you and supporting you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Training, qualifications & experience
I was always interested in what makes people tic and have a great interest in psychology and neuroscience.
- After my foundation training in psychodynamic counselling I qualified with a Diploma in integrative counselling in 2018. During this time, I volunteered as a student counsellor at Longfield in Minchinhampton and Listening Post in Stroud. Taking a course in bereavement and grief counselling alongside.
- My interest in working with young people lead me to take a specialised training course with Teens in Crisis (TIC+). During this time I got experience working with young people in various school settings.
- In 2019 I studied for a postgraduate diploma in Child, Adolescent and Family Well-being with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, University of Essex
- After my postgraduate I started to work as a therapeutic counsellor at Novalis Trust, working with young people and later at Paradise House with adults with a variety of learning disabilities.
- The pandemic in 2020 determined me to take a course in Online and Telephone Counselling with the Counselling Tutor (80 hour course). Opening up my services to a wider range.
- 2021 followed a Level 4, certificate training in trauma informed care, Crossfield institute (Ofqual regulated), to enhance my understanding of trauma.
- My interest working with young people and the understanding that the system surrounding the individual needs to be taken into account too I took another Level 4 certificate course in Family work, Crossfield institute (Ofqual regulated)
- I started my own private practice in 2022, alongside working for Novalis Trust. I ended my employment with Novalis Trust in 2024 to concentrate more on my own private practice.
- My interest of working with trauma and other mental health related issues as well as my interest in neuroscience and psychology lead me to train as a BrainWorking Recursive Therapy (BWRT) practitioner at the end of 2023. (trained by T. Watts, MCGI)
- Alongside my private practice, I work as a Counsellor at Minchinhampton Surgery, offering their patients short term counselling.
- I am a member of and abide by the Ethical Framework of the BACP – British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
- DBS checked and undertake regular CPD to inform my practice and further develop myself.
I can help with a variety of different issues, including but not exhaustive:
Anxiety and stress, low self-esteem and lack of confidence, work related issues, any kind of relationship related difficulties, depression and low mood, panic attacks, grief and loss, symptoms related to trauma.
These are just some examples of why people seek counselling. I welcome anyone who feels that things are not right in their world.
I can see you either online or face to face from a room in Nailsworth, with parking nearby.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred).
Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
