Dr Gill Goodwillie
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About me
I have practiced for many years in the independent, statutory and education sectors. I offer organisational consultancy and work with individuals, couples and families. My independent practice is currently online.
I have expertise in working with children, young people and their families.
My practice is based on a relational model of therapy and I use a range of different therapeutic methods (Psychodynamic, CBT, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Narrative and EMDR) and weave these into an overarching systemic approach.
I currently provide individual and group supervision for BACP and UKCP registered psychotherapists.
Training, qualifications & experience
- BA Psychology and Sociology 1975 University of Stirling
- P.G. Dip Applied Social Studies 1978 University of Surrey
- P.G .Dip Systemic Psychotherapy 1989 University of Surrey (Roehampton)
- UKCP Registration 1993-ongoing
- Registration as a supervisor 1995-ongoing
- MA Systemic Psychotherapy 2003 University of Northumberland
- D. Psychotherapy 2010 University of London
- EMDR practitioner Part 3 2011
I have been practising as a psychotherapist since 1990 working within the charitable, NHS and independent sectors.
I was previously a senior lecturer and tutor on the systemic training at Manchester University and a doctoral supervisor at the University of Bedfordshire
I worked with an adult counselling organisation as Head of Counselling before taking a post within the NHS as the Lead for Family Therapy in a mental health service for children and young people in the West Midlands. (2001-2016)
I have been a member of the Association of Family Therapy and Systemic Practice since qualifying and was a member of the Professional Affairs Committee from 2001-2021
I have had peer reviewed papers published on my doctoral topic of relationships within families where a child has been diagnosed with ADHD.
'Double Jeopardy' and 'Professional Jeopardy': Stories of shared identity
in 'Systemic Therapy as Transformative Practice' 2016 Editors Imelda McCarthy and Gail Simon
I am skilled in working with relationship issues, anxiety and depression.
Member organisations
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£100.00 - £120.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My fee is £100.00 per hour for individual and couple appointments. For the couple appointments it can be a supportive friend or relative not necessarily a partner
I can arrange appointments fortnightly if clinical need does not indicate weekly appointments are necessary
My fee for family or group psychotherapy with 3-5 participants is £120 per hour
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