Gerry O'Riordan

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location_on Surbiton, Surrey, KT6
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About me

I am a UKCP registered Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. My practice is based in the Kingston upon Thames/Surbiton area. I work with clients using a range of therapeutic techniques and see clients weekly on short term and on a long term basis according to need.

The initial meeting is essentially an assessment of what is possible and what might work for the client should he or she decide to come for therapy.

I have an interest in the relationship between psychology/spirituality and the creative process as a tool for rejuvenation, wellness and personal healing (and I have many years experience of working and supporting trainee therapists) I have also specialised in training groups dealing with Loss and Bereavement as well as working with individuals on this issue of Bereavement or Anticipatory Grief. I also specialise in supervising therapists working with Dementia.

Training, qualifications & experience

For a number of years I have been teaching psychotherapy/counselling at different Higher Education institutes/universities and along with individual client practice, I have experience of working in the care field both within the statutory and voluntary sector.

My therapeutic qualification is a Masters degree in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy.

I have taught in a number of Higher Education establishments teaching Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am currently a senior lecturer in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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UKCP
UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)

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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
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UK Council for Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Fees

£65.00 - £85.00

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

My fee structure is from £65 to £85 per session (50 minutes) for one to one client sessions agreed with the client according to what is affordable within that range. 

When I work

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays with some Thursday, Fridays in the week

Further information

I work with individual clients I offer supervision for qualified therapists or trainee therapists.
I work (whole)istically with mind, body, soul and the human spirit.

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Supervision

In person

Supervision available.

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Gerry O'Riordan
Gerry O'Riordan