About me
Hello, I'm Gemma, a qualified Humanistic Trauma Counsellor offering private counselling for adults. I have a particular passion for supporting people who have experienced trauma, including domestic and sexual abuse, addiction, homelessness, LGBTQ+ and other difficult or life-changing experiences. I understand that trauma can affect many areas of life, including anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.
I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly at a pace that feels right for you. My approach is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity for growth and change when they feel genuinely heard, accepted, and understood. Working creatively and using trauma-informed approaches, I tailor our sessions to meet your individual needs, supporting you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with compassion and curiosity.
At the heart of my work is the therapeutic relationship. I believe that feeling safe, respected, and accepted creates the foundation for meaningful change. I welcome adults from all backgrounds, regardless of age, culture, gender identity, sexuality, neurodivergence, or life experience, and I am committed to providing an inclusive and compassionate service.
I hold a Diploma in Humanistic Counselling and a Diploma in Trauma Therapy and am a registered member of the BACP. I also undertake regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development to ensure my practice remains safe, ethical, and informed.
I offer face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling, with both short- and long-term therapy available, depending on your needs. If you'd like to find out more or arrange an initial conversation, I'd be happy to hear from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Diploma in Humanistic counselling
- Diploma in Trauma Therapy
Member organisations
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
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £50.00
Additional information
I can offer concession prices to those on benefits or low income.
Further information
I have a full DBS check and am part of the LGBTQ+ community and can offer a safe and non-conversion therapy space.
