Gemma Rogers
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About me
I'm a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Career Change Coach. I work with adults and young people (18+) offering sessions online and face-to-face.
It may be that you are considering counselling because you feel stressed, stuck, disconnected, confused, anxious, angry, sad or perhaps just empty...There may be a specific challenge that you are currently facing or perhaps you are unsure of what it is you’re looking for but you have lost sight of yourself somehow. Whatever it is that has brought you here, I will listen empathically and provide a confidential space to explore what is important to you, at your pace. I will support you, without judgement, towards empowering yourself to make sense of the challenges you face.
How can I help?
I work with adults and young people (18+) experiencing anxiety, overwhelm, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, and 'stuckness'. I am here to offer support, encouragement and guidance towards a deeper understanding of yourself.
I have particular experience and interest in working with anxiety-related issues. I am experienced in working with work-related issues, bereavement, divorce, family and relationship problems, self-harm, suicidal ideation and panic attacks.
I also have special interest in altered states of consciousness – ranging from the abstract world of dreams to psychedelic integration (plant medicines) – supporting the integration of often profound insights and challenging experiences into day-to-day life.
My approach
I work psychotherapeutically, at depth, with each individual as a whole, unique person, offering different perspectives of the human experience. I adapt how I work with each person depending on their needs in the here-and-now. I draw upon different theories to ensure I work in response to each individual’s needs. I work in a Person-Centred way to help me see the world from your viewpoint. I am informed by Transactional Analysis (T.A.) to explore patterns of relating within yourself and with others. I also use tools to bring awareness to the body’s experience in the present moment combined with the practice of self-acceptance and compassion. Where appropriate, I offer visualisation, meditation and deep relaxation exercises and tools.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) working within their Ethical Framework to ensure a safe and professional practice.
How I work
I offer face-to-face sessions in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and online sessions with people both nationally and internationally. I can also offer a blended option.
It’s important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with. I offer a free introductory online call lasting around 30-minutes. We can discuss your needs from counselling and I can tell you more about how I work and how this may support you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Foundation in Transactional Analysis (in progress)
- Advanced Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Certificate in Counselling Children
- Guided Imagery and Visualisation for Therapeutic Change
- Yoga Nidra Teacher Training – Transformational Sleep (in progress) [guided meditation technique for deep relaxation]
- Certificate in Online and Telephone Counselling
- Licenced Firework Career Change Coach
- Certified Integrative Health Coach
I also completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training through which my mindfulness and meditation practice grew and I bring elements of this into my work as and when necessary.
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
I am also a licenced career change coach and can provide support with career transitions and related anxiety, stress, burnout and breakdown.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 - £75.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
It’s important to find a counsellor who you feel comfortable with, and I am happy to talk with you to help you discover whether we are the right fit to work together and can provide the support you need. I can offer a free and brief introductory online call lasting up to 30 minutes. We can discuss your needs from counselling and I can tell you more about how I work and how this may support you. From there we can arrange our first session together.
All following sessions are 50-minutes at £65.
Coaching sessions are online, 60 minutes at £75.
Please note, I am only contactable via email.
When I work
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Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays - online
Tuesdays and Thursdays - in-person (may be able to offer online)
Further information
I have regular supervision in order to support me in providing the best service for you. All supervision is confidential.
I hold professional liability insurance with Howden and an enhanced DBS certificate.
You can email me via the contact form.
