Gavin McKee
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About me
Do you struggle with being hijacked by strong and seemingly irrational emotions? Do you feel detached, or dissociated from the reality around you, preventing you from living life? You may have experienced a difficult and traumatic past leading you to question your self-worth, lack trust in others, and feel overwhelmed when you lack control, or when others get too close, too needy, or are critical.
If this sounds like you then maybe we can work together to help you achieve greater emotional control, develop self-compassion and the capacity to better trust yourself and others, and (re)discover your authentic self so you can live a more fulfilling life.
I'm passionate about helping adults who have experienced difficult pasts, in particular childhood trauma and neglect, to better manage the strong emotions, thoughts and behaviours that are holding them back from living a fulfilling life.
I have a relaxed, informal and collaborative approach. I bring my expertise in therapeutic theory and skills while you bring expertise in your own life; together we work out the best direction to go in to meet your goals.
Services
- Online therapy via Zoom
- Walk & Talk therapy in the North Down area
- Online Group therapy via Zoom
Next Steps
I offer a free 15-20 minute call for us to have an informal chat to discuss what's going on for you and establish if working together feels like a good fit.
If you get in touch via email, or via the contact form on my website www.beyourauthenticself.co.uk, I will respond within 24 hours of receipt.
Training, qualifications & experience
I'm an integrative counsellor which means I adapt my approach to individual clients, drawing on the most relevant and appropriate theory, tools and techniques to meet your needs.
I'm an accredited member of the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society, and have previously provided counselling services in both a suicide prevention charity and a men's wellbeing charity.
My current qualifications include:
- CPCAB Level 2 in Counselling Skills
- CPCAB Level 3 in Counselling Studies
- CPCAB Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling
- Certificate in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma
- Qualified Rewind practitioner
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level 1
- Certificate in Online & Telephone counselling
I'm currently studying:
- CPCAB Level 5 in Attachment-Based Psychotherapy
- Certificate in Traumatic Stress Studies from the renowned Trauma Research Foundation in the USA
- Certificate in Internal Family Systems
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Level 2
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
£50.00 for 1 hour online therapy via Zoom
£50.00 for Walk & Talk therapy in the North Down area. This is a form of outdoor therapy that offers a number of benefits for symptom reduction by bringing together counselling/psychotherapy, physical activity, and exposure to nature. It can benefit those who enjoy being outdoor, are happy with gentle exercise and being in nature, and those who may find it difficult to sit still opposite a therapist while trying to process emotions in a traditional therapy session.
When I work
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Monday: 7pm-9pm
Tuesday: 7pm-9pm
Wednesday: 7pm-9pm
Thursday: 1pm-9pm
Saturday: 8am-Midday
