About me
Hi, I'm Gail, a warm hearted, down-to-earth person-centred counsellor, clinical supervisor, tutor and coach.
My aim is to offer a safe and welcoming space for you to openly explore your thoughts and feelings, without judgement.
Through previous work roles, particularly in workforce development, skills and employability and coaching, I came to realise that my passion is working with people, supporting their growth and development.
This insight prompted me to retrain as a counsellor, a path that complemented my existing coaching skills and enabled me to return to what I valued most: building meaningful connections with people and supporting their personal development.
Since then, I have undertaken additional qualifications, to support my Counselling and Coaching offer, including Counselling Supervision and Reiki Practitioner.
Across these disciplines, I work primarily in a Person-Centred way, and my core beliefs centre on the idea that every individual possesses the innate capacity to grow, develop, and change, that everyone should have the chance to become the best version of themselves possible.
I also recognise that this journey is seldom straightforward. Life often presents us with complex and challenging issues that we must navigate before growth can take place.
There may be occasions when the process feels difficult. During these times, I might gently challenge certain beliefs or perceptions that have developed over many years. This will always be approached with empathy and understanding, with the intention of empowering you to make decisions about your own future.
For this reason, I believe it is essential to have a supportive environment, a space where you feel secure enough to openly discuss your thoughts and feelings. It is important to have someone you trust, who will listen without judgement, and who can offer understanding as you work through your difficulties. I aim to provide this for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Registered Member with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). This means that I work in accordance with the BACP's Ethical Framework, ensuring high standards of professional practice. As a qualified coach, I am also affiliated with the BACP’s Coaching Division.
I have previously worked for several charities across West Yorkshire, supporting clients facing a variety of challenges and am a lecturer at a local college, where I teach a variety of counselling courses, including L4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
My professional experience also includes coaching staff at different levels within organisations, helping them to achieve their goals both in a business context and on a personal level. I am skilled in designing and delivering workshops and training programmes, working with local businesses to create bespoke solutions that address their specific needs.
My formal qualifications are as follows:
- Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision (inc. online & telephone working)
- Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 4 PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Reiki First & Second Degree (Usui)
- Online & Telephone Counselling Course
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
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer an initial consultation, which is free of charge and is usually around 20 mins. This allows us to find out a little about each other to help us to decide whether or not we are a good match to work together.
Sessions last for up to an hour and are usually weekly or fortnightly, dependent upon your needs.
I offer a discounted rate for Trainee Counsellors of £40.00 per hour/session
When I work
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My main day for availability is currently Thursday, but I am able to offer some evening and weekend appointments upon request.
Please contact me to enquire about other availability
