G. Hamilton
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About me
I offer individual counselling/psychotherapy for adults and young people aged 16+ , in a safe, friendly and confidential environment.
Whilst I offer a psychodynamic approach to therapy which looks at how past experiences may shape and influence our thinking in the present. I work in an integrative way that draws on several schools of thought including person centred, psychoanalytic and existential ideas. I will try to be non judgemental and work with you, towards creating a better understanding of the issues you face in your life.
I believe in the importance of the individual and our unique experience of the world, so we will determine jointly whether we see each other for a short term (6-8 weeks) or longer term, whatever seems most appropriate.
I have experience of working with people that have had a range of emotional difficulties including:
depression and anxiety, trauma, addictions, abuse, feelings of anger and low self esteem, bereavement and life limiting illness, eating disorders and difficulty with weight loss, family and relationship issues.
Also I have experience of the commercial world as a management consultant and in marketing, so I can relate to work related issues that may be stressful. I will also work with organisations that are going through significant change, such as mergers and acquisitions or redundancy situations.
I look forward to hearing from you either to set up an appointment or to answer any questions you may have.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Executive coach
I hold a Masters degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy (Roehampton University)
A BSc(Hons) in Biochemistry and Nutrition (Surrey University)
A Further Education Teacher's certificate
I am a Registered member of the BACP (MBACP)
I have been a Member of the Institute of Directors (IOD) for 20 years
I have a private practice and sessions take place in a garden office overlooking a lake. I carry professional liability insurance and abide by a strict code of ethics and the highest standards of confidentiality.
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 have worked extensively with young adults where English is not their first language. and so I am familiar with cross culture issues.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
The first face to face or online consultation is offered at full rate of £50 and gives the opportunity for us to meet and for you to ask any questions you may have.
If we agree to meet regularly my fees are calculated on a sliding scale (depending on income) ranging from £40-£70 per individual session of 50 minutes.
Concessions are available for those with a low income, those on state benefits and students.
Fees are payable at the end of the session or monthly by cash or cheque or you can set up a weekly BACS transfer.
Corporate clients - special discount for x 6 weekly sessions pre-payable by BACS.
When I work
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Further information
Daytime, early morning and evening appointments Monday to Friday are available
My consulting room is situated in a tranquil garden office in the hamlet of Runfold conveniently located just off the A31 between Guildford (6 miles) and Farnham (2 miles). Close to Aldershot, Farnborough and Camberley.
There is ample free car parking nearby
Online via skype or Zoom and telephone counselling is also available.