About me
Online (across the UK)/Face to Face counselling for stress, burnout, anxiety, low self esteem, life transitions and relationship difficulties.
Offering a free 20 minute introductory call
Hi, I'm Gill and I'm an integrative Counsellor and no matter what brings you to counselling, I can offer a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where you can explore at a pace that feels right for you. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. You might feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, or you are unsure of your direction or identity. Whether you are exhausted by navigating life with a neurodivergence, not feeling understood in a world that isn't fully informed, you are suddenly finding yourself in the midst of the constant changes of peri menopause or menopause, undergoing a significant life event such as divorce or bereavement, you're finding yourself stuck in life or have anxiety or stress, this is where I can help.
Building a therapeutic relationship is at the heart of my practice as it builds trust, allowing you to be fully you, helping you to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions. As the counselling relationship grows and your awareness and understanding deepens, I will work with you to support any meaningful and lasting changes that you would like to make. After all, you are the expert on yourself and your experiences, I am here to help you to make sense of them.
I predominantly offer counselling using Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; however, as appropriate, I can adapt my way of practice to add additional counselling theories, such as Transactional Analysis or Attachment Theory. This means that we can shape how we work together to meet your individual needs rather than having a set approach.
Through my own experience of counselling, exploring and making sense of my feelings, I understand how important a person-by-person approach is. I am amazed at the power of counselling and how empowering, freeing and life-changing it can be. This has inspired me to become a Counsellor, compassionate, relaxed and still a person. I am passionate about walking with others, even in the most difficult of times.
To ensure that I am present for you, practising safely and ethically, with your best interests at heart, I work within the BACP Ethical Framework. Alongside this, I routinely undertake Clinical Supervision and prepare for our sessions to enhance my practice. I ensure that I invest in self-care as this helps me to continue to practice, helping to make change possible.
Accessing counselling can be a difficult decision to make, but by reading my profile, you have taken the first step in finding the right support for you.
Short testimonials by anonymised clients
- 'Always a good listener and a great support'
- 'Highly recommended'
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a qualified Counsellor with Level 2 and Level 3 Certificates in counselling, alongside a Foundation Degree In Counselling. I am also a Registered member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapy (BACP), working within its professional and ethical standards.
I am also a qualified Nurse with 28 years experience within the NHS. Throughout my career I have supported people through deeply vulnerable and challenging times including providing mental health support for nurses. This extensive experience informs and enriches my work as a Counsellor. In addition to this I have also worked within the Community Mental Health setting, offering both short and long-term support to people experiencing emotional and psychological difficulties.
I am committed to continued personal development, accessing counselling when needed. I also have a commitment to continued professional development and have accessed further training for Neurodivergence, Menopause, Trauma, Suicide awareness, Anger Management, Safeguarding Adults and Children and LGBTQIA+ awareness.
Member organisations
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.
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Fees
£55.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a limited number of concessions available, but please do ask
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Further information
I offer counselling sessions either face to face, online, or by phone, with each session lasting 50 minutes.
Session fees are usually £55 per session, with a reduced fee of £40 for the first session. However, there are a small number of concessions available, so please do ask.
I also offer a free 15-minute introductory call. This is a no-commitment call which allows you to ask any questions, discuss how I work, and to see if I am the right fit for you.
