Gemma Sands

Maybe you're here because you're feeling anxious or depressed, you've been through a breakup, recently lost someone you love. You're not yourself, feeling overwhelmed and not sure why? 

If you're looking to speak to someone who really understands what you are going through, you're in the right place.

I am here to offer a space for you to explore your emotions and find greater self-awareness through therapy with someone kind and compassionate.

Hi, I'm Gemma. As person-centered therapist, I offer a warm and caring environment and a place to be yourself, helping you navigate life's challenges and find your path toward healing and growth.

I am an accredited Psychotherapist with the NCPS and a registered member of the BACP and I work with a range of clients experiencing various issues such as;

• Trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Managing chronic illness
• Grief and bereavement
• ADHD
• Terminal illness
• Loneliness and relationships with parents and significant others 
• Members of the LGBTQIA+ community
• Fertility issues.

As a member of the LGBTQIA community with lived experience of a long-term medical condition, and suicide bereavement, I know the value of being heard by someone who understands you.

Whatever you're going through, I am here to listen and support you on your journey toward greater self-discovery and emotional well-being, tailoring my care toward your individual needs.

I currently work within a Cancer Support charity and run my private practice seeing clients 1-2-1 in person and online. I also work with a charity supporting men in suicidal crisis as a Suicide Prevention Therapist. I also work with those going through IVF and other fertility pathways.

Much of my work is based around trauma and grief, I work with many clients who are neuro-diverse and have long-term conditions such as endometriosis, Crohn's disease, Cancer, and degenerative health conditions.

I also specialize in working with LGBTQIA+/GSRD clients, something I am very passionate about. I understand the unique issues faced by those questioning their gender or who are on their transition journey having worked with Trans and Gender diverse/ Gender non-conforming individuals for the last year. I am very lucky to love what I do and enjoy meeting and working with a variety of clients from all different walks of life.

I set out on a mission to help people in their hour of need, whatever that may be, and I am thankful that people put their trust in me to walk this journey with them.

A little about me

I am from Liverpool and I live there with my partner and our little black cat, I love spending time out in nature and going to gigs in my spare time. My background is in social care and I  have worked with adults with learning and physical disabilities for the last 8 years. I also have a background in working in events and theatre/ live music industry. I am passionate about social justice, LGBTQ+ human rights.

I can see clients in person at Counselling rooms in Aigburth close to Lark Lane, about a 10-minute drive from the city centre. I do walk-and-talk therapy in Sefton Park on good weather days. I see clients online which is a great option for you to have counselling from the comfort of your own home, easy and convenient.

I currently have limited availability; Monday 2-8pm and tuesday-friday evenings 6-8pm and weekend mornings. I tend to see online clients on Thursday evenings.

Client Testimonies

"thank you for all your help, I now understand more about myself and I don't feel like such a burden anymore."

"thank you for today, you've really been so helpful the last few months!"

"being able to talk to someone who understands has been invaluable, you helped me at a time when nobody else was there."

"you are a diamond, you have been so lovely and kind!"

Check out my website or social media for more information and to get an insight into if I am the right therapist for you.

I have completed the following training-

• Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
• Counselling Skills Level 3
• BICA foundation course 2-day training- Fertility Counselling

Further Training and CPD completed

• ADHD Foundation Neurodiversity Training Day
• The Reality of Working With Sexual Violence Trauma Training
• The Psychology of sex and kink
• Child Bereavement
• Mental Health First Aid Level 3
• Suicide Bereavement with Dr Rachel Gibbons
• Supporting Patients and Their Families with Bereavement and Loss
• ACES childhood adverse experiences training
• Motivational interviewing level 1
• Suicide awareness training
• Oliver McGowan Foundation training