Gayle Dewes

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About me

Life can feel overwhelming at times, and seeking support can be an important step. As an integrative counsellor, I believe strongly that everyone deserves to be heard, understood, and met with acceptance, without judgment.

I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, or navigating significant life changes, I offer compassionate and respectful support.

Our work together will be shaped around your individual needs. I aim to support you in developing greater clarity and self-understanding, while helping you recognise your own strengths and ways of coping with life’s challenges. My role is to walk alongside you as you explore what feels most important to you.

I offer both short- and long-term therapy and support a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship difficulties, burnout, stress, and low self-esteem. You deserve a space where you feel safe, listened to, and valued.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Registered Member British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP)
  • Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
  • Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
  • Level 2 Award in Introduction to Counselling Skills

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Other areas of counselling I deal with

I currently work within an agency setting, providing therapeutic support to adults with a wide range of presenting needs. 

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Fees

£50.00 per session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income
  • Keyworkers
  • Students
  • Trainee counsellors
  • Unemployed

Additional information

My session fees are £50 for a 50-minute session.

I offer an initial free telephone consultation of up to 20 minutes. Once we have had this call, if you feel you would like to continue working with me then we can arrange further sessions.

Your sessions can either be face-to-face, by telephone or online sessions via Google Meet or Zoom.

When I work

My availability is flexible and can accommodate varying schedules, including shift work. Please feel free to contact me to arrange a time that works best for you.

Further information

I am a qualified integrative counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). I adapt my way of working to meet your individual needs.

I offer flexible therapy options, including short-term and long-term work, drawing on person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. Sessions are available in person, online, or over the phone.

If you get in touch please take a moment to check your junk or spam folder. Sometimes my replies end up there by mistake, and I wouldn’t want you to miss my message.

Lightwater, Surrey, GU18

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)

Key details

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Online platforms

Google Meet
Zoom