Gigi Spanbok
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This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
This professional is currently not accepting new clients at this time.
About me
I am an integrative therapist, warm, kind and easy to talk to. I provide a safe, non-judgemental space where we can explore any struggles you may be experiencing so that you can live with a greater sense of well being and self-confidence. I use a number of different approaches in my work, selecting the most effective for each individual's specific needs, creating your own unique experience.
I work relationally, which means that I consider the relationship between us to be a key part of the therapy; and from an embodied position, which means I work with the whole person - mind, body and spirit. This enables me to work flexibly and holistically and to adapt my approach to meet different individual's needs as necessary.
I can offer help in many areas, but I have a particular interest and experience in working with disordered eating, particularly binge eating disorder. Binge eating can feel overwhelming, like a scary, lonely problem to have. It’s hard for those who have never struggled to truly understand. If you struggle with episodes of eating large amounts of food, often in secret and with feelings of loss of control, know that you are not alone.
Together, we will work to uncover the deeper reasons behind your eating behaviours, as well as your thoughts and feelings, and help you create tools for self-compassion and lasting change as well as a healthier relationship with yourself and your body.
I am sensitive, respectful and non judgemental and work at a pace which you are comfortable with. We can look at your difficulties around eating and help address the cause and look at reforming a new relationship with food.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Advanced Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Diploma in Humanistic Integrative Counselling
- Foundation in transpersonal psychotherapy
- Working with Frontline 19 NHS workers
Certificates:
- CBT
- Neuroscience, Attachment and Therapeutic Alliance
- Psychiatry, Psychopathology and Psychodynamics
- Time-Limited Counselling
- Working with Eating Disorders
- Working with Suicide
- Working with Trauma
- Transactional Analysis 101
- Transactional Analysis 202
- Certificate in Trauma-focused therapy
- Advanced certificate in Eating Disorders
- Sandstory Level 1
- Attachment theory and it's relevance to Eating Disorders
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£80.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Health Insurance/EAP
Further information
Our first session is an opportunity to see if we connect, and discuss how we will work together. During this 50 minute session, we will look at the circumstances that bring you to therapy and your expectations. I will ask you some questions about your current situation and past, and we can get a sense if the relationship feels right and you feel comfortable.
I am registered with various health insurance companies and I am able to accept clients through their services.
I am based in north London and I'm currently offering face to face sessions in Covid-secure rooms in N12.
Aashna has plenty of parking nearby, and is easily accessible by public transport.
