Gillian Clark
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About me
Welcome! My name is Gillian, with nine years of experience. I specialise in providing a supportive and empathetic environment for my clients, ensuring they feel heard and understood throughout their therapeutic journey.
I primarily work from a person-centred approach, which emphasises the importance of creating a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings. I believe in the intrinsic value of each individual and strive to empower my clients to find their own solutions and paths to healing.
In addition to the person-centred approach, I integrate Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) into my practice. CBT helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, promoting positive changes in their mental health and well-being.
I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) practitioner, a powerful therapeutic technique used to treat trauma and distressing life experiences. EMDR can be particularly effective for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
I have been a supervisor for 2.5 years, providing guidance and support to other counsellors as they navigate their professional journeys. Additionally, I hold qualifications to work with children and young people, allowing me to address the unique challenges faced by younger clients.
Throughout my career, I have accumulated extensive experience in various areas, including:
· Sexual violence
· Depression
· Anxiety
· Work-related stress
· Abandonment issues
I offer both face-to-face and online appointments to accommodate the diverse needs of my clients. Whether you prefer the personal connection of in-person sessions or the convenience of online therapy, I am here to support you. I offer both face-to-face and online appointments. Whether you choose in-person sessions or online therapy, support is available. Sessions are weekly/fortnightly and are around 50 minutes
In addition to my counselling practice, I also teach and train other counsellors. I conduct Continuing Professional Development (CPD) events, helping professionals stay updated with the latest techniques and knowledge in the field.
I have recently completed Eco therapy training and we can meet outdoors for a counselling session.
Thank you for considering me as your counsellor.
Training, qualifications & experience
I trained in Person Centred Therapy at Bangor University and have been qualified for 9 years.
I have completed a Level 5 Children and Young Persons qualification to enable me to work with children and Young people from the the age of 8 upwards.
- Eco Therapy
- Online and Telephone Training
- I am a member of the BACP
- EMDR Practitioner
- EFT Practitioner
I attend various training courses to learn more about issues effecting clients so I can gain an insight.
I have worked within sexual violence for the past six years and over the last 2 years have worked with other forms of trauma, anxiety and depression, PTSD, bereavement and relationship difficulties.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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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
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£45.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I charge £45 for an hour session
When I work
I offer daytime and evening sessions.
