About me
Hello, I offer psychotherapy for those who find themselves at a moment of transition, where the person they’ve been or the way they've learned to cope no longer seems to fit with who they are today. I offer a warm, non-judgemental, and creative space to explore your experiences, past and present, reconnect with parts of yourself which may have been cast aside, and nurture a life that feels more peaceful, authentic, and congruent with who you are and who you are becoming.
My approach is rooted in the belief that our earliest experiences shape how we see ourselves, how we are in relationship with others and the world, and that healing begins when we meet these younger parts of ourselves with compassion and curiosity. This need to come back to ourselves often comes when we experience challenging moments in our lives. Perhaps you have lost someone important to you, or perhaps you are experiencing difficulties in being a parent. Perhaps you are in mid-life, and you want to explore how past experiences are affecting you now. Or perhaps you have started to have questions around your identity, your sexuality, your gender or your neurodivergence. Through a warm, collaborative approach that combines reflective conversation with creative expression, I offer a safe space to reconnect with parts of yourself that perhaps, out of necessity, had to be buried or hidden and protected, and are now ready to be seen and held. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, rediscover your inner wisdom and resilience so that you can create meaningful, lasting change in your life.
If this resonates with what you are experiencing, please feel free to get in touch. I offer a free initial conversation so you can tell me about what is happening for you right now and ask any questions you have about a creative approach to psychotherapy and counselling. For more information, please feel free to visit my website - www.gemmacamlintherapy.com
Training, qualifications & experience
- MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy, IATE, University of East London
- Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling using the Arts – IATE, University of East London
- Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Arts -IATE, University of East London
- Advanced Diploma in the Therapeutic & Educational Application of the Arts, IATE
- Certificate in Child and Adolescent Counselling Skills, IATE
I am an accredited member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), one of the professional bodies that regulates mental health professionals in the UK. I am also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). I work in line with the professional and ethical standards set by the HCPC and BAAT.
Member organisations
school 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.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Fees
£75.00 - £100.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Sessions take place in a comfortable, quiet and bright room. Once we have had an initial conversation on the phone or via a video call, we can meet for a first session. This session will last for 50 minutes and gives you the opportunity to ask questions, speak about any difficult feelings you may be experiencing and explore why you have come to psychotherapy at this point. You are free to discuss anything which may help you decide whether you would like to go ahead with the therapy.
If you decide to continue with therapy, we will discuss some practicalities, and I will share a basic contract with you. Together, we will agree on a time that works and whether the sessions will be online or in-person. We can also discuss whether you would like the work to be more long-term and open-ended or short-term with a specific focus. Sessions are normally weekly and last 50 minutes. They are charged between £75 and £100 per session.
If you would like any further information, please feel free to get in contact either by email or by phone.
When I work
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