Garance Delpech

Depending on where you are in your life and within you, your experience will manifest in physiological, emotional and behavioural ways. You may know what is going on for you or you may not. Having a confidential and warm space with the right therapist for you to make sense of what is happening in your life and internally may relieve some of the pain you are feeling, and start the process of connecting to yourself in a new way. I offer online therapy and clinical supervision,  via Zoom only, as this way of working allows for more flexibility and access from clients all over the UK and internationally.

There may be many reasons why you are  seeking  the help of a therapist; a specific current problem, on-going emotional pain, trauma related symptoms, or simply a desire to understand your inner world better, grow, and ultimately improve your relationship with yourself and your quality of life. 

Therapy is a unique experience which can be transformative, a space where  you can safely access the true essence of who you are. The journey can be enjoyable,  and ultimately life changing. 

You may have been in therapy before but feel you would like to go deeper; I have the skills  and experience to " go there" with you in a gentle, respectful and meaningful way.

My life experiences have underpinned my choice to become a therapist, it made no sense to do anything else. It is a way of life,  aligned with my values and passion. 

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye"  ( Antoine de Saint -Exupery)

My work is rooted in Humanistic Integrative modalities. This means I draw on a range of skills and therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs and preferences.  

I am also trained at the most advanced level of the official IFS Institute training in  Internal Family Systems psychotherapy ( Level 3). It is an intuitive and elegant model grounded in Compassion, Calm, Curiosity, Creativity, Clarity, Confidence, Connection and Courage.  I believe that,  given the right conditions,  we can all access these qualities,  which are already held within us.  IFS therapy works with aspects of our personality ( parts) which sometimes block access to these qualities, not intentionally, but as an attempt to protect us.   In this way of working, we  can untangle complex / unconscious dynamics and conflicts by bringing Curiosity towards these parts, and in time, access the root of the symptoms/ behaviours. 

IFS can allow deep and meaningful shifts within our inner world, often meaning more choice in how we respond to our past, less emotional overwhelm, and a more secure way of being. 

Dr Bessel Van der Kolk ( Trauma expert psychiatrist)  said on IFS: 

" The treatment method that all clinicians should know to treat clients effectively ".

Above any techniques, modalities or skills, I place the most  emphasis on the relationship between us ; I view this as the most important part of the process.  I endeavour to create an environment of presence,  courage, trust, humour, warmth, non-judgment and connection between us.  

As a therapist my role is to be alongside you and facilitate your process in connecting with yourself  in a way that is tender and long lasting. I believe you hold your own answers within you. I am here to help you hear them more clearly. 

Many of life's challenges which are seen as "normal" by our culture actually involve trauma and loss.  Trauma is what happens inside you as a result of the traumatic events; symptoms can include feelings of worthlessness,  hopelessness, shame, anxiety, rage, addictions, depression and low self esteem. They tend to manifest in our day to day life, often affecting our relationships. The past is the past, it can't be changed; but our relationship to it can change.  Together we can work on changing the effect the past is having on you.

Additionally,  I have trained in Complex Trauma treatment. I am a Certified Complex Trauma Treatment Professional (Level 2).

I hold Professional Liability Insurance, an enhanced DBS and am a Registered Member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I adhere to their Ethical Framework for Good Practice. This means I attend monthly supervision and am committed to continual professional development.

I do not use AI in my practice, in any way.

My path into this work was unconventional.  Over 25 years ago, I began my own journey in therapy,  and it changed my life profoundly.  That experience is what led me to train as a therapist and continues to shape how I show up in the room, with both my clients and supervisees.  

My self-care and continued self-development are commitments I hold to both myself and my clients. 

" We can only take our clients as far as we have travelled" 

( Irvin Yalom)

Therapy fee: £80 (1 hour)

Please note I offer weekly sessions only. I do not offer fortnightly or monthly therapy. 

Supervision fee:  £110 (90 mins)

I offer a free 20 mins initial consultation (on Zoom) to all potential clients and supervisees. This is an opportunity for you to tell me a little about what is bringing you to therapy, and will enable us both to sense how we feel about working together. From there, we can discuss further practicalities and I will be able to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to contact me to arrange an initial  consultation, please click here to send me an email, I will respond within 24 hours. 

Clients testimonials:

"When I started seeing Garance I had seen a few therapists before Garance and they always seemed the same: Talk about problems, have some reflections, then go home thinking well that was a waste of time. But after the first session of Internal Family Systems therapy, I knew I was with the therapist who would help me through my healing process and reconnect with who I am, not who I was ashamed to be"

" I have come to stop hating myself and instead embrace who I am with confidence and love. "

" Garance was able to strike a perfect balance between empathy and humour ( her sense of which was strikingly similar to my own), always knowing which situation called for each. I sincerely felt listened to for perhaps the first time in my life"

"I I experienced the gift of being able to understand more about who I am, the way my mind ( and body) worked and the underlying and interlocking reasons behind my behaviours and emotions"

 "Today, I am equipped with much better knowledge, acceptance of who I am and a greater sense of security."

"Garance brings warmth, humour and excellent psychological knowledge to her her a brilliant psychotherapist. I would recommend Garance to anybody. She is a true shining star."