Gemma Holmes
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About me
I am an HCPC Registered & BPS Chartered Psychologist. I am also Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and a qualified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist.
I am the Clinical Lead and owner of Enlightened Psychology & Counselling Service and Enlightened Minds, with clinic bases in Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh. Myself and my team offer a range of services including:
- Individual/Group/Couple therapy (face to face, online or remotely)
- ADHD / Autism assessments and consultancy
- Education, coaching and training workshops
- Clinical supervision for other therapists.
Individual/Group/Couple therapy
I offer specialist, confidential, specifically tailored therapy for clients based on each individual's own unique needs and circumstances. I have undertaken extensive training in a number of psychological treatment approaches which means that I am able to use an integrative approach to therapy and treat a variety of difficulties including anxiety, depression, low confidence and self esteem issues, relationship problems, stress, phobias, anger problems, body image, self harming, abuse, trauma issues and more.
I provide therapy on a 1:1 basis, or in groups and also to couples/families. I also provide a remote therapy service (where appropriate) for clients via different methods including video/phone/instant messaging or email.
Psychological assessment and consultancy
I also provide Psychological assessments and reports for individuals and organisations ranging from assessments for general mental health and psychological functioning to formal diagnostic assessments of ADHD and Autism.
Education, coaching and training workshops
I can provide professional and CPD training courses and workshops on a range on mental health-related topics for individuals, groups and organisations and I also provide self-help courses for personal development. Courses can be delivered face to face or online only. Some examples include Mindfulness, CBT Skills, Counselling Skills, Weight-loss Programmes etc.
Clinical supervision for other therapists.
I am also able to offer an integrative approach to supervision for other psychologists/therapists, including specialist CBT supervision for other therapists and trainees. I have worked previously as a Clinical Supervisor on the Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at the Centre of Therapy in Glasgow, providing CBT supervision for student therapists.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have extensive experience of working with a wide variety of emotional and psychological problems, ranging in complexity from general issues of anxiety and depression to severe mental health problems. I have over twenty years' experience of working in mental health settings, including ten years experience in a private inpatient psychiatric service with adults with severe and enduring mental health problems and behaviours; where I completed my training as a Psychologist. My work here involved working on a 1:1 and group basis with patients, developing and coordinating therapeutic activities and interventions on inpatient wards and supervising other professionals in the delivery of psychological/therapeutic interventions.
I have developed and manage my own private therapy practice and I also have experience of working with children and adults in educational settings. I now specialise in the assessment and diagnosis of ADHD and Autism.
Qualifications
- Professional Qualification (Chartership) in Forensic Psychology
- MSc Applied Forensic Psychology
- PgDiploma in Counselling & Groupwork: A Cognitive Behavioural Approach
- Pg Cert. Psychology & Mental Health
- BSc Psychology (Hons)
Professional Therapy/Other Training
- Autism Assessment (ADOS-2 & ADI-R) Training: Beginning with A
- Assessment & Diagnosis of ADHD; UKAAN/Kings College London
- ADHD Current Research & Practice; Kings College London
- ADHD Assessment & Diagnosis; Harley Psychiatrists London.
- Advanced Professional Training in the Supervision of
- Counsellors/Psychotherapists; Strathclyde University
- BPS Approved Certificate in Clinical Supervision
- Cognitive Behavioural Analysis System for Psychotherapy (CBASP)
- Compassion Focussed Therapy Skills
- Mentalization Based Therapy Skills
- CogMed Working Memory Coach Training
- An Introduction to the Theory & Practice of Schema Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma & The Body
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for Psychosis
- Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- RAID: Managing Challenging Behaviour; A Solution Focussed Approach
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Personality Disorder Awareness
Professional Memberships
- British Psychological Society (BPS) - Chartered Psychologist - Full
- Division of Forensic Psychology (Full Member)
- Member of the Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy (ROPSIP)
- Member of the Register of Approved Psychology Practice Supervisors (RAPPS)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Association (Europe, UK & Ireland) - Qualified EMDR Therapist.
- British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapists (BABCP) Accredited Member 2011-2024.
Member organisations
British Psychological Society
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I can offer formal assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism. Please enquire for fees and further information.
I am also a qualified EMDR therapist having undertaken specialist training for the treatment of traumas. EMDR (Eye movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a treatment that enables traumatic memories to be reprocessed so that they do not evoke such a strong, painful emotional reaction. Trauma memories can vary in severity, from what are termed big T's and little t's. Big T's might include memories of sexual of physical abuse, or witnessing a traumatic incident such as a fatal car accident. Little t's might be a succession of unpleasant memories such as being bullied at work, or humiliated in public. Both type's of trauma can be improperly processed in the brain causing emotional distress when recalled, which can impact on daily functioning. EMDR does not make the memory go away, but it can significantly reduce the intensity of the emotion that it creates.
Therapies offered
Photos & videos
Fees
£69.00 - £89.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Therapy Rates:
Session rates range from £69 for online/remote therapy, up to £89 for individual, face to face/or remote therapy (by phone/video).
Concessions are available.
Rates depend on the type/method of therapy and the practitioner. My team consists of Chartered Psychologists, CBT, EMDR Therapists and Counsellors
Therapy Sessions with a Chartered Psychologist:
Fees for (phone/video therapy) sessions begin at £89 (this fee relates to private/self-funding clients only).
Fees for couples begin at £89 per 1 hour session.
Fees for organisations (Insurance/Solicitor referrals, Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) can be discussed on request.
Therapy Sessions with a CBT/EMDR Therapist or Counsellor:
Fees for (phone/video therapy) daytime sessions begin at £69 (this fee relates to private/self-funding clients only) and £75 for in-person/ F2F sessions.
Fees for couples begin at £75 per 1 hour session.
Fees for organisations (Insurance/Solicitor referrals, Employee Assistance Programmes /EAP) can be discussed on request.
Assessment Reports: Fees for specialist psychological assessments and formal reports vary. Please contact us with your requirements.
ADHD & Autism Assessments:
Please view rates and availability here: https://enlightenedminds.co.uk/appointments/
All fees are subject to annual review.
We have approved therapists with Aviva, Bupa, Cigna, Vitality and AXA Insurance therefore if you have private medical insurance with this provider then you may be eligible for funding of your counselling fees. Please contact us for more information.
For training workshops - Please contact me to discuss your individual needs or visit my website training page to book available courses directly https://www.enlightenedpsyc.co.uk/training-cpd
When I work
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Monday to Friday: 9am - 8pm
Saturday/Sunday: 10 am - 4pm (dependant on availability)
Further information
I also offer both professional and personal development training courses and workshops in a variety of formats (including face to face or online/distance learning) for individuals and organisations on a range of psychology-related topics and mental health issues.
For Professional Development I offer training courses in:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Counselling Skills
- Mindfulness
- Understanding;
- Self Harm
-Trauma
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis & Schizophrenia
....and more.
I also offer personal development/self help courses in:
- CBT Skills
- Anger Management
- Anxiety Management
- Improving Confidence/Self Esteem
- Emotion Regulation
- Improving Relationships
- Stress Management
- Building Resilience
and more...
Please contact me for more information, or visit my website training page to book available courses directly https://www.enlightenedpsyc.co.uk/training-cpd
