Gail Dean
About me
Are you struggling to be happy, dealing with feelings such as sadness, anxiety or low self-esteem? Maybe life has got on top of you and you don’t know how to move forward. The pandemic has affected people in different ways. Or perhaps there are issues from your past that won't go away, interfering with your present life. Do you feel stuck, stressed, depressed or not sure where to turn? We all go through difficult times, and it can sometimes be hard to make the first step to seek help. Maybe you’ve talked to friends or family, but they just don’t ‘get it’. Or perhaps there’s nobody you feel you can talk to about your concerns. Well, now might be the right time to take the first step and get in touch.
I offer a safe space to talk about things in more depth and understand them better. I will listen without judging and help you understand and resolve your difficulties in ways that work for you. I will encourage you and help you explore ways forward at your pace, so you can start to feel happier and stronger.
It’s important that you find the right counsellor for you. To help you make the right choice, I offer an initial 30-minute session for free. Contact me by phone or email to meet up without obligation.
(Please note that I only work with individuals over 21. I don't work with children or couples.)
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Emotional Therapeutic Counselling
Qualified MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator) practitioner
Diploma in Aromatherapy
Enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) for work with vulnerable people
Recent professional Training includes: Working with Grief and Loss; Building Self-Esteem; Healing Trauma and Complex PTSD; Resilience Building; Working with Relational Trauma; Effective Anger Management; Social Anxiety; Autism Awareness; ADHD Awareness; Culture in the Therapy Room
Member organisations
Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
National Counselling Society
The National Counselling Society
This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations.
In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Involuntary childlessness
Social anxiety and shyness
Highly sensitive nature (HSPs)
Neurodiversity (esp. dyspraxia, Aspergers, ADD)
MBTI (Myers Briggs Type Indicator). I am a qualified MBTI practitioner
Therapies offered
Fees
From £25.00 to £45.00
Free initial online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £45.00/hour (60 mins)
I have two daytime places available for low-income and unemployed people at the rate of £25.00/hour. Please contact me for details.
Availability
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Weekday mornings, afternoons and some evenings
Further information
I receive regular professional supervision and follow the National Counselling Society's Code of Ethics.
I regularly attend training to keep my skills up to date and ensure I'm constantly improving as a counsellor.
