Gillian Jacobson
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This professional is available for new clients.
About me
- Are you going through a difficult situation and need some extra support to get through it?
- Do you suffer from anxiety, depression and disordered eating?
- Do you want to work through a particular issue(s) you haven't been coping too well with?
- Are you having relationship problems, social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy?
- Do you feel like no one understands you?
If any of this speaks to you, it may be time to seek professional help.
At Therapy for the Future, I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment. My goal is to create a space where you can feel heard, understood and accepted. I specialise in helping people gain insight into the underlying causes of their problems, and to develop the skills and strategies needed to lead a happier and more fulfilling life.
I believe that everyone should have access to high-quality psychotherapy and I am dedicated to helping my clients make lasting changes in their lives. If you're ready to start your journey towards overcoming internal struggles and emotional healing, I'm here to help.
As an integrative Psychotherapist I can help you work through and get relief from:
- Depression & Low Mood
- Anxiety & Social Anxiety
- Worry, Self-doubt
- Intrusive & Negative Thoughts
- Self-Criticism
- Adverse Childhood experiences
- Emotional & Disordered Eating
- Low Self Esteem & Self Confidence
- Loss & Bereavement
- Relationship Problems & Separation.
I do this by integrating a range of different therapeutic approaches each tailored to meet your needs, such as CBT, Person-Centred Therapy, Attachment Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Solution Focused Therapy and IFS (Internal Family Systems)
I have a strong emphasis on Internal Family Systems in my therapeutic work and I continue to inform myself through continual professional development trainings and reading.
Some of the benefits my clients have gained from counselling have been:
- Relief of Stress, Anxiety and Depression
- Help with Addictions
- Improved Work-Life Balance
- Better Relationships
- Better Ways of Dealing with Problems
- Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem
- Feeling Heard and Understood
- Working through Trauma
- Finding Personal Strength and Increased Resilience
- Greater Self Insight and Increased Self-Acceptance
I also offer Eating Psychology & Mindful Nutrition Coaching
If you are struggling with your relationship with food ie. overeating, comfort eating, binging, restricting, then Eating Psychology Coaching can help you to:
1. Understand the why and its purpose in your life.
2. What change would look like and mean to you.
3. Support you with navigating your way through this.
My coaching is compassionate, non-judgmental, psycho-educational, nutritionally aware, trauma- and mind-body informed.
Please get in touch if you'd like help with this.
What happens in the first session?
In the first session, we talk about your needs and expectations of counselling and or coaching, and how I can help you. It is also an opportunity to find out if you feel like I am the right therapist and or coach for you.
How many sessions would you need?
This depends on what you would like to achieve or work through in counselling and or coaching. Short term counselling is generally between 8 and 12 sessions, whereas long term counselling can last up to 20 sessions and often longer. For coaching a block of 4-6 sessions are usually contracted for.
What happens next?
Get in touch through email to briefly state what you'd like support with, then we agree on a suitable time to schedule your first session.
If you feel ready to take the first step please get in touch via email. I usually respond to all enquiries within 24 - 48 hrs.
Training, qualifications & experience
MSc Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling; 2018
BA Sociology and Psychology; 2013
Certificate in Cultural and Heritage Studies; 2010
Diploma in Mindful Nutrition; 2020
Diploma in Gut-Brain Connection 2020
Eating Psychology Coach Diploma 2020
Internal Family Systems Therapy: A StepbyStep Guide Through Clinical Applications of the IFS Model 2023
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society This Not For Profit association of counsellors and psychotherapists aim to support the counselling profession, members and training organisations. In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Eating Psychology Coaching and Mindful Nutrition.
Therapies offered
Fees
£70.00 - £85.00
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Psychotherapy and or Coaching:
- Face to face is £85 per 50 minute session
- Online is £70 per 50 minute session
- Current availability Wednesday 10:30am - 4pm
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Currently only online availability for BUPA referrals.
