Dr Gail Freedman
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About me
I am a registered HCPC Counselling Psychologist (Reg: PYL 38107) and a Chartered Counselling Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (Reg: 269442).
My belief that one size does not fit all means I work from a Pluralistic standpoint drawing upon various models of therapy. Taking a Person-Centred approach to Counselling Psychology means the therapeutic alliance forms a place of safety where change can occur and informs the basis of approaches used, including CBT, Person-centred, Narrative approach, Systemic, and Psychodynamic.
Having many years of experience working in a variety of settings mean I am skilled at working one-one, group formats, with families, statutory services, in-patient hospitals, and Multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
I work with a range of presenting difficulties across the lifespan in person and online. Fundamentally, my identity as a Counselling Psychologist involves following the scientist-practitioner model, incorporating research and individual formulations to understand a person's difficulties and inform therapeutic approach and evidence based practice.
I have experience in providing therapy for a range of mood and anxiety disorders and have particular expertise in working with those on the Autism Spectrum having provided assessments and therapeutic support to young people for a number of years.
I am an Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner with good outcomes for trauma, PTSD, OCD, Depression and anxiety. Training provided by EMDR Academy UK.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology University of Wolverhampton 2019.
- Counselling Psychology BSc Hons 1st Class - University of Wolverhampton 2013.
- EMDR Academy UK Standard Accredited Training 2020.
- ADI-R Autism Diagnostic Interview- Clinical Reliability 2018.
- Awareness in Bereavement Care Foundation Course 2013.
Member organisations
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
15 Minute telephone consultation free. This is to gather information about your presenting concerns, therapeutic goals, and the type of therapy appropriate for your needs.
50 minute therapy session £90. Paid Via bank transfer, cash or electronic payment.
Registered with AXA, AVIVA, WPA, Cigna
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I have appointments available Mondays and Wednesday on a weekly or fortnightly basis:
Morning: 9am, 10:30, Afternoon: 12:00, 14:00, 16:00.
