Greig Wilkinson

Verified Professional Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Counselling Directory has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

About me

If you’ve already looked through a few therapist listings, you might be feeling a bit overwhelmed or unsure about how to choose the right person to talk to. That’s completely understandable - finding someone who feels like a good fit is an important first step.

I offer a warm, collaborative and down-to-earth space where all parts of you are welcome - especially the parts that may feel unseen, stuck, or in conflict. I won’t give you advice or quick fixes, but I will walk alongside you as you begin to notice what’s happening in your life with more clarity and compassion. I bring curiosity, honesty, and empathy to our work, with a focus on what’s emerging in the present moment.

I work with a relational and creative approach, grounded in the principles of Gestalt psychotherapy. Gestalt is an experiential, here-and-now therapy that focuses on raising awareness - of your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and how you relate to others and the world around you. With greater self-awareness, we open the door to more choice, deeper understanding, and lasting change.

My path into psychotherapy has not been traditional - I’ve worked in design, hospitality, the building trades and now as a craftsman, running my own artisan business (Made by Greig). These varied experiences have all shaped how I work. I draw from creativity, groundedness, practical thinking, and deep listening - all of which are essential to my therapeutic practice.

I’m an advocate for autonomy, choice and change. I believe that with awareness, support and a genuine desire to grow, meaningful change is always possible - even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. Gestalt therapy, which I’ve been immersed in for over a decade, helped me reconnect with my own sense of choice and possibility. It’s what inspired me to support others in finding the same. My experience helped me see that the old saying “a leopard can’t change its spots” doesn’t hold true. We can change. We can grow. And we don’t need to do it alone.

Training, qualifications & experience

I have ten years of experience with Gestalt therapy, and have completed four and a half years of training toward my post graduate diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy, finishing training in the summer of 2024 at Gestalt Centre Wales. I have completed my certificate in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy and am a registered member of BACP.

I work with adults of all backgrounds who are looking for meaningful change in their lives. You may be coming to therapy because you're feeling anxious, depressed, stuck, or lost. Maybe you’re going through a difficult transition, struggling with relationships, or questioning your direction or identity. Whatever brings you here, you are welcome.

Gestalt therapy is a creative and holistic approach that focuses on your present experience. It’s not just about talking through problems - it’s about exploring how you experience them in the moment. That might include noticing what you feel in your body, how you relate to emotions, or how you respond in relationships. We may also work with metaphor, imagery, movement, or creative exercises if that feels right for you.

My practice is guided by values of autonomy, choice, and respect. I won’t tell you what to do or push you to change - I’ll help you discover your own path, in your own time. Our work together is about making space for all parts of you, even the ones that may feel difficult or hidden.

Sessions are held in a quiet, confidential space where you can feel safe to express whatever’s on your mind or in your heart. Whether you're new to therapy or returning after time away, I aim to make the process feel approachable and supportive.

Member organisations

BACP
British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

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

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy

Areas of counselling I deal with

Therapies offered

Fees

£50.00 per session

Additional information

I also offer a limited number of concessionary places for those on low income. Please get in touch for more details.

Further information

What you can expect from our first session together:

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and begin to explore what brings you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been going on for you, what you might want to be different in your life, and what you hope to get from our work together. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out, this is your space to begin exploring, at your own pace.

It’s also your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for whether I might be the right fit for you as a therapist. A strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of effective therapy, so it’s important that you feel comfortable, safe, and understood.

We’ll talk about practicalities too, like how often we’ll meet (usually weekly, though sometimes more frequent sessions can be helpful in the early stages), fees, and boundaries. If we both decide to continue, we can discuss an initial agreement for a number of sessions, after which we’ll review how things are going and decide together on the next steps.

I aim to make your first session as relaxed and welcoming as possible. You don’t need to prepare anything in advance, just bring yourself, as you are.

Grey Hall Cottage, Llanwenarth, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 7EU

Type of session

In person
Online

Types of client

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Groups

Online platforms

Zoom

Social

Greig Wilkinson
Greig Wilkinson