Gill Griffith
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Whatever you want to talk about, I offer a safe, confidential space to listen to your concerns and help you overcome difficulties. Don’t think your worries are too small or too big and complex to be tackled. The most important thing for us is to form a relationship we can build on. Our initial conversation, by telephone or face to face, will be a get to know each other session to see if you feel I am someone you can talk to and work with to improve your life.
I have 20 years’ experience and specialist qualifications in counselling, including working with survivors of sexual violence; drugs and alcohol misuse; safeguarding and child protection.
I also have a background in both teaching and drugs work and am accustomed to working with young people and in multi-agency teams. I offer one to one counselling, staff development and group work.
Counselling is about me listening; helping you to understand your feelings and to change your life, if you want to. I am here to enable you to find the best solution to your concerns and to provide you with the time and space to resolve them.
This relationship is not about me giving advice or telling you what to do; it is not a magic cure or quick fix but could make a significant, life-changing difference.
If you want to take this first step please contact me and together we can work towards achieving your goals and leading a happier, healthier life.
I pride myself in being non-judgmental and wanting to support both individuals and groups to improve their lives. I am able to travel to where support is required and can tailor training to suit organisations’ needs. I am passionate about personal and professional development and keen to support teams who may be struggling in any way.
I have worked with clients on numerous issues including: Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement and loss, Trauma, Anger management, Attachment, Eating disorders, Relationships, Sexuality, Self harm, Sexual violence, Addiction, Suicidal thoughts, Self-esteem, Stress, OCD, Ill health and Work-related issues.
There are many other experiences too numerous to list, so please contact me if you have any questions.
Training, qualifications & experience
Breathwork Practitioner
Diploma in Counselling
Counselling in Rape Crisis
Professional Diploma in Addiction Management
Teaching (PGCE)
Also trained in:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief Therapy
Family therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
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.
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
£50.00 - £150.00
Free initial in-person, telephone or online session
Additional information
Current fees for appointments:
FREE Initial consultation, up to 15 minutes (either face to face or by phone)
Individuals:
£50 - £65 for 50 minutes
£90-£110 1.5 hours
£125-£150 Breathwork Session 2.5-3 hours
Fees are payable by bank transfer, cash or cheque at the end of each session by the client.
Full fees are payable for all missed sessions unless at least 24 hours notice is given.
When I work
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No fixed hours – times arranged to suit both parties
I have some availability at weekends
Further information
I am a trauma informed therapist recently qualified in Breathwork. This is a dynamic body based psychotherapy that offers results. Improving mood and anxiety.
