This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I’m Gigi, a highly experienced and compassionate psychotherapist with over 14 years of post qualification work in the NHS and private practice.
I am fully accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and I am also an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner.
I use evidence-based therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help clients overcome their psychological challenges. I offer a flexible and supportive space tailored to each individual’s needs, drawing upon a blend of tools to guide clients through their recovery and emotional healing.
My background includes comprehensive training and hands-on clinical work focusing on and specialising in developmental trauma (C-PTSD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I support individuals dealing with a variety of challenges, including those who have experienced trauma in childhood or adulthood. This may include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect, interpersonal violence, combat-related trauma, or any other form of traumatic event.
I understand how deeply trauma, anxiety, and depression can influence not just the mind, but also the body and emotions. Research shows that unresolved trauma, along with anxiety and depression, can manifest physically, leading to chronic stress, fatigue, and even immune system issues. Trauma also impacts the body's energy systems, creating blockages that can leave individuals feeling stuck emotionally and physically.
With this in mind, I create a nurturing environment where clients can safely explore their emotions and experiences, helping them release the emotional, physical, and energetic effects of their struggles. My approach integrates traditional psychotherapy, body-based healing techniques, and energetic healing, allowing clients to process trauma holistically and restore balance to their overall well-being.
The heart of my practice is the importance of creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where individuals can reconnect with their inner wisdom, reclaim their personal power, and initiate meaningful changes in their lives. Together, we’ll explore your unique challenges and uncover new pathways to healing, helping you gain clarity, inner strength, and lasting transformation. My goal is to support you in creating profound shifts that lead to a more fulfilling and empowered life.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, qualifications & experience
- Clinical Hypnotherapy
- Sound Healing
- Reiki Healing
- EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique
- Complex PTSD
- CBT for Anxiety disorders
- BABCP & DClinPsy Supervisor training
- ACE and Developmental Trauma advanced skills
- Advanced CBT skills for complex trauma and survivors of child sexual abuse
- Trauma Focussed Cognitive Therapy (TF-CBT) for PTSD
- Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) for Refugee and Asylum Seekers
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing for Groups
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing parts 1 - 4
- MSc Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Post Graduate Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Post Graduate Certificate in Low Intensity Therapies
- BSc Psychology
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The BABCP is the lead organisation for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in the UK. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the practice, theory or development of CBT. BABCP also provides accreditation for CBT therapists. BABCP accredited members adhere to the Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics in the Practice of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, and are willing to be scrutinised in this adherence as required.
EMDR UK
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
Therapies offered
Fees
£150.00 - £190.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
I offer an initial brief telephone consultation free of charge to discuss what the client would like to achieve from therapy. I also offer a sliding scale.
Further information
I am accredited as a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with the BABCP and I am also an EMDR Europe accredited practitioner. As a member of the EMDR Association (EMDRA) and the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy (BABCP), I adhere to the strict professional guidelines of these governing bodies and ensure my practice remains at a consistently high standard.
If requested and in alignment with clients, I am committed to guiding individuals on their healing journeys using a wholistic approach that seamlessly integrates traditional psychotherapy techniques with alternative healing methods as required, including Reiki, EFT, Sound Healing, Hypnotherapy, and Past Life Regression.
