About me
Welcome
Hello, I'm Gemma.
I am a fully qualified and accredited counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. Alongside my counselling practice, I provide supervision, training and support to qualified counsellors, counselling students and professionals working within the helping professions.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like one of the hardest steps to take. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, struggling with relationships, experiencing loss, or simply finding life difficult, you don't have to face it alone.
How counselling can help
Counselling offers you the opportunity to talk openly in a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space. Together, we can explore what is happening in your life, helping you to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Sometimes this means working through a specific issue. At other times it may involve exploring deeper patterns that are affecting your wellbeing or relationships. My role is not to tell you what to do, but to work alongside you as we find a way forward that feels right for you.
My approach
I am an integrative counsellor with humanistic values, meaning I tailor therapy to the individual rather than expecting one approach to suit everyone. I draw from a range of therapeutic models to provide support that reflects your unique needs and circumstances.
I believe the relationship between counsellor and client is central to successful therapy. I aim to provide a warm, compassionate and accepting environment where you feel heard, respected and understood.
We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you, whether you are seeking short-term support around a particular issue or longer-term therapy for deeper personal exploration.
My experience
I have many years of experience working with children, young people and adults across a variety of settings, including:
GP surgeries and medical centres
Schools
Alternative education settings
Private practice
Over the past ten years, I have developed extensive experience supporting young people aged 11 to 18, alongside adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges.
Beginning therapy
Our first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another. We'll explore what has brought you to counselling, discuss what you hope to achieve and consider how we can work together. This also gives you the chance to decide whether I feel like the right counsellor for you.
Finding the right therapist is important, and I welcome any questions you may have before deciding to begin.
Sessions
I offer:
Face-to-face counselling
Online counselling
Telephone counselling
Professional standards
I am committed to providing ethical, professional and effective counselling. As an accredited member of the BACP, I work within its Ethical Framework and regularly undertake Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and clinical supervision to ensure my practice remains safe, current and effective.
I know that asking for help can feel daunting. My hope is that you will find a space where you can talk openly, feel genuinely listened to and begin to make sense of whatever has brought you here. You don't have to have everything figured out before taking that first step.
Thank you for visiting and reading my page.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- BACP Accredited Certificate in Counselling (NHS)
- BACP Accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling (NHS)
- Level 6 Diploma in Clinical Supervision
Training &CPD
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Bereavement by Suicide
- Body Image
- Child protection and Safeguarding
- Counselling Online
- Growth Mindset
- Mindfulness
- Trauma Counsellors Toolbox - Christine Sanderson
- Working at Relational Depth - Mick CooperWorking with Trauma
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
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Bereavement by suicide
Therapies offered
Fees
From £50.00
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My counselling fees are as follows:
Young People (under 18's) / Adults £50 /£55 per 50 minute session
Counselling students £50 per 50 minute session
Supervision £60 (per 1.5 hour session)
Supervision Groups 2-4 £80 (per hour)
Further information
Current Enhanced DBS certificate
Fully Compliant GDPR and ICO registered
