Giovanna Puma

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Counsellor & Psychotherapist HG DipP, MHGI
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Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4
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This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.

About me

Anxious? Depressed? Having Relationship Problems?

I can help; I specialise in anxiety and depression. I can also help you overcome relationship issues, stress, suicidal thoughts, low self-confidence, trauma, poor sleep or grief. 

"Giovanna has helped me with my anxiety more than I could have imagined.”  Mother with social anxiety.

“Giovanna has a naturally soft and caring nature - which immediately makes you feel cared for.”  Trauma survivor. 

"I just wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to Giovanna for all the positive changes she has brought into my life. Her support and guidance have given me the courage to overcome my fears and love myself again"  Survivor of physical and emotional abuse.

"Giovanna has helped me with my stress, anxiety and self-confidence so much more than anyone or anything else I have tried in so much less time. I feel truly lucky to have found her." Young professional 

How can I help you?                                                      

I can help you overcome what is happening in your life that you would like to change.  I can also help you gain understanding, discover your own innate resources and find solutions.  I don’t just listen; I will use the latest psychotherapeutic tools and techniques to help you overcome whatever difficulties you’re facing. My aim is to help you feel better from the very first session. 

How long are the sessions?

My sessions are 60 minutes.   

How long do I need to see you?                             

I strive to help people in as few sessions as possible. 

Where do you work? 

I work over Zoom, FaceTime or phone. I also see people in person from my therapy room. In warmer months I work from my garden room.  Birdsong often fills the garden room and my clients often marvel at the views of birds at our bird feeders. 

My therapy rooms are in Barnet, North London, a seven minute walk from New Barnet overground station, 20 minute walk from Cockfosters tube station or a five minute walk from five different bus routes. There is free parking outside the property.  

What type of psychotherapy did you train in?

I trained as a Human Givens therapist. Human Givens is a school of therapy that is based on current psychotherapeutic research and techniques to help people make significant and long-lasting changes to their lives. 

Get in touch to find out how counselling and psychotherapy can help you.

Training, qualifications & experience

  • Diploma in Human Givens Psychotherapy
  • I was a volunteer counsellor for two leading mental health charities for about 5 years.  

Member organisations

HGI
Human Givens Institute (HGI)

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Accredited register membership

Human Givens Institute
Accredited Register Scheme

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Human Givens Institute

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Fees

£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • Low income

Health Insurance/EAP

  • Vitality
  • Aviva

Additional information

I haven't put my fee up for over two years. I'm conscious there are a lot of individuals who are struggling financially due to the cost of living crisis. 

When I work

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Further information

I hold an enhanced DBS certificate to work with children. 

Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Organisations

Key details

DBS check

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Additional languages

Spanish

Online platforms

Whatsapp
Zoom